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Yow!!! MTV

I saw that one earlier today. I’ve never seen a plane that badly balled up in a “landing accident”. Gotta be more to this story. Terrible deal in...

The 10 x 10 wheel is approved for 8.50 x 10 or 29 x 11 x 10 tires on the stc. The Desser smooth tire is listed as a “29 x 11 x 10” tire. To me,...

I was led to believe that the stock PA-11 landing gear was the same part number as the early SC gear. I had to verify that for installation of ABW...

Years ago, when I owned a 90 hp J-3 in Kodiak, I was in ANC and stopped at Atlee’s place to inquire about J-3 mods. I’d never met Atlee, but had...

I see on Airglas’ website that the attachments and welding are part of the sales price of a set of those skis. They obviously don’t want to be...

Im pretty sure Atlee had an STC to adapt the SC top deck to the J-3/PA-11, with early SC style wings. Atlee had a bunch (20 +, I recall) of STCs...

Wow! That company sure went downhill from the way it was when owned by Wes and Gary…..miss thipose guys. MTV

Actually, those floats will fly out of the water nicely at 3800. I flew 185s at 3350 on late PeeKay 3500s, and EDO 3430s out of the Fairbanks float...

Never underestimate the raw skills of pilots doing stupid things in aircraft, you might be surprised. MTV

My 11 had a Super Cub seat, installed per the STC. It did indeed put my head pretty close to the spars up above. I'm 5 foot 8, and it didn't bother...

Anyone who suggests a bear hide engine cover either hasn't ever picked up a bear hide, or doesn't care about gross weight, especially in a J-3! ...

Flying floats teaches you mighty quick two things: 1. Never lay a gas cap on a wing while fueling 2. Always carry a spare in the plane. Been...

You’ve likely already visited with the Meggers in Baker? I’m guessing they’re booked. MTV

Yep, this is a time of year to offer thanks for the blessings we've been given and for the bullets we've dodged. I'm very thankful for this web...

An addendum on Experimental/Exhibition category: A number of light aircraft owners have recently “discovered the EX/Exhibition category, and taken...

There is significant guidance related to recommended minimum altitudes for stall practice. From the Airplane Flying Handbook: “ It is...

Folks, let’s not devolve what can be a thread to share potential life saving thoughts into a pissing contest about the law and lawyers. Nobody has...

That is excellent, in my opinion! Good for you! MTV

Sounds to me that either Micro didn’t take this legal action as seriously as they may have, or didn’t employ a very aviation savvy attorney to defend...

Which model Wip floats are you referring to? MTV

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Good grief! Another “tailwheel is an inherently dangerous design” lawsuit. MTV

Spoke to a gent who a new NX Cub from CC. He's not a youngster. The full coverage insurance quote took my breath away. Doesn't seem like nose gear...

I was discussing Randy’s personal 180 hp Cub, didn’t mean to imply customers cubs. Your plane almost assuredly has larger cowl doors. Sorry,...

Sure seems like that would work, if you can find a set. MTV

Randy Rubbert just pounds out a bump on each side cowl door to clear the aft cylinder head. Not the prettiest, but it works. MTV

What pressure in the Bushwheels? They make any airplane much more difficult to reposition on the ground. Then again, too much pressure sorta...

Jerry, I ran this past a Lycoming Tech Rep once out of curiosity. His response was.....errrr.....probably won't hurt anything. I explained that...

Yes, if you’re going to block off anything, consider blocking off exit air. Cessnas used cowl flaps for this purpose. On my Cub in FAI, I...