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Today, 10:18 PM

JP replied to a thread Great show tonight in Cafe Supercub

Great presentation. In my prior life we took care of a lot of ferry pilots passing through moving small aircraft to and from Europe or over via the...

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Today, 06:51 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Ice screws. in Cafe Supercub

No, the weather changed to mid-40s for a couple of days so I'm waiting for colder weather and better ice.

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Today, 09:30 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Control sticks in Experimental Cubs

If a stick failed in a -14 there's a spare about 18" to the right.

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Yesterday, 01:10 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADS-B Anonymity in Cafe Supercub

That's my conundrum, too. I need to uninstall something from my Cub or accept being tracked in public. Our senators' offices were less than helpful...

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

Richgj3 replied to a thread The President flies a Cub, a light hearted idea in Cafe Supercub

The old saying applies here. “You can grow up or you can be XYZ. You can’t do both. :-) Rich

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Yesterday, 08:42 AM

stewartb replied to a thread 73 185 baggage door latch spring repair in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Aircraft Spruce and similar aircraft hardware suppliers sell clevis pins. So do a couple of local fastener stores local to me. As far as what I...

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12-01-2020, 10:03 PM

stewartb replied to a thread 73 185 baggage door latch spring repair in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Does it look like this? Go to Lowe's or a hardware store and buy a similar length spring. It's a very basic mechanism. And in the interim? Close the...

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12-01-2020, 09:36 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Trying to register (NOAA) my new 406 Beacon in Tips and Tricks

The ID sticker is on the top of the case. Look at your switch labels to determine top. It should be opposite the mounting tray.

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12-01-2020, 04:01 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Thinking of The Dark Side, C182 in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Assuming no big obstacles retracting flaps will ease the trim effort. Every 180/182 driver needs to do a takeoff with full flaps and landing trim so...

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12-01-2020, 03:24 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Aeroski R-2800 in Ski Flying Forum

Thinking for Wolf Lake. Taxiways are plowed and everything in between gets blown away. I have enough power and wing to overcome some drag from...

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12-01-2020, 11:43 AM

stewartb started a thread Aeroski R-2800 in Ski Flying Forum

If I've ever seen them I wasn't paying attention. I know there's a cable release to retract skis in flight. How do you reset them to skis down? How...

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11-30-2020, 09:27 PM

JP replied to a thread Thinking of The Dark Side, C182 in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Congrats--looks like a great airplane matched for the need. I get to ride around in a 182 on Aerocets that is no slouch on the water. I call it the...

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11-30-2020, 01:56 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADS-B Anonymity in Cafe Supercub

I parked at a public airport for 25 years. I know about fees but those aren't user fees. My house and property aren't free, nor are taxes, and I...

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11-29-2020, 10:35 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Removing exhaust residue in Cafe Supercub

I got mine from Amazon.

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11-29-2020, 08:22 PM

Tennessee replied to a poll VFR vs IFR Supercubs in Cafe Supercub

I said, to heck with it, I'll ask for a legal interpretation from the FAA. Here's what I found when I tried to look up how to start the process. Of...

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11-29-2020, 02:53 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Ranthane problems in Member Projects in Progress

Ranthane isn't usually used oner Polyspray, is it? It's normally a top coat over butyrate? Would that make a difference? Aerothane is the urethane...

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11-29-2020, 01:46 PM

Richgj3 replied to a thread The President flies a Cub, a light hearted idea in Cafe Supercub

Biden owns a 1967 Corvette which he was not allowed to drive on public streets while VP and for some period after. When Jay Leno did a story on it...

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11-29-2020, 01:35 PM

stewartb replied to a thread E-Cub in Cafe Supercub

The big money is in deveopment. Crafty guys will figure out applications. There's no economy in buying $50K Lycomings!

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11-29-2020, 01:33 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

I treat MEK like urethanes and use a fresh air ventilator. Minimize skin contact. For anything more than a small job I do the same with lacquer. I...

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11-29-2020, 01:13 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADS-B Anonymity in Cafe Supercub

My friends who flew the Capstone Project in remote western Alaska that was the predecessor of ADS-B loved it. Many still fly out there and appreciate...

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11-29-2020, 12:57 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Long Term Storage Of un-installed Lycoming O-360 in Cafe Supercub

Keep an eye on the relative humidity in the engine and in the storage area. My hangar has fluctuated from high 20% to low 40% relative humidity in...

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11-29-2020, 12:31 PM

stewartb replied to a thread E-Cub in Cafe Supercub

Almost every locomotive and heavy mining truck we’ve seen is electric. They have big diesels on board to produce the electricity. For application of...

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11-29-2020, 12:02 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Ranthane problems in Member Projects in Progress

Covid.

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11-29-2020, 11:50 AM

stewartb replied to a thread ADS-B Anonymity in Cafe Supercub

Thump your chest all you want. I just stated a fact. It has nothing to do with politics. My beef is and always has been that if installed we’re...

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11-29-2020, 10:13 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Long Term Storage Of un-installed Lycoming O-360 in Cafe Supercub

Another idea is to connect an oil pressure gauge, remove a plug from each cylinder, and energize the starter to pre-oil with oil pressure.

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11-29-2020, 09:58 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Long Term Storage Of un-installed Lycoming O-360 in Cafe Supercub

I probably have the accessory case, exhaust, and carb/servo cover plates if you’d like to use them.

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11-29-2020, 08:28 AM

Tennessee replied to a poll VFR vs IFR Supercubs in Cafe Supercub

I'm not sure what the decision was, but I assume it referred to the instruments that are required, not the plane itself. That decision would actually...

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11-28-2020, 08:41 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADSB-Out concerns in All Things Electrical

Given what I've read elsewhere I'm surprised you haven't received a letter.

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11-28-2020, 08:26 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADSB-Out concerns in All Things Electrical

The 327 isn't an ads-b transponder unless you have a GDL82 with it. FliteAware may be seeing you Mode C being translated.

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11-28-2020, 08:08 PM

stewartb replied to a thread ADSB-Out concerns in All Things Electrical

Do you have Mode C? Are you showing up when near an ATC airport and the fading out until close to another ATC airport?

23 replies | 549 view(s)

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