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mvivion replied to a thread FS: Montana 2200A amphibious floats in Parts and Pieces

The Montana floats are great performing floats, and that’s a nice price for amphibs. MTV

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12-01-2020, 01:12 PM

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

I have one of those kits in my 175, fits great, and is very durable. I'd go there in a heartbeat. I was due for a checkride once in a 206....a...

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12-01-2020, 12:52 PM

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

First, yes, you land wheels down in the snow, and they act sorta like penetration skis there. Then you get out and use a lever to put the skis...

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11-29-2020, 01:32 PM

mvivion replied to a thread E-Cub in Cafe Supercub

Agreed that a hybrid of some sort MAY be made practical at some point, but in little airplanes?? And, there has never been "big money to be...

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11-29-2020, 10:44 AM

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

Yes it was an equipment “thing”. Remember there’s a reason for the criteria for IFR certification periodically of pitot static system and...

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11-28-2020, 10:24 PM

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

Well, you can do that, but not legally. A fairly recent Chief Counsel opinion said if you file, everything has to be IFR certified. MTV

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11-28-2020, 04:17 PM

mvivion replied to a thread E-Cub in Cafe Supercub

My understanding of that electric Beaver (a proof of concept) is that, with batteries and a pilot in the airplane, it was very near legal gross...

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11-28-2020, 02:16 PM

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

But the system Stewart posted requires a “third party issued ID”. So, you’d have to apply for one of those, then use that when communicating with...

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11-28-2020, 10:56 AM

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

As a follow up to this discussion, with a bit of a tangent: At least one government agency was operating their CC-18-180 Top Cubs at “night”. The...

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11-26-2020, 12:04 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Gap seals in Modifications

Dang, I guess my wife has been right all along....she's always said I was an insensitive kinda guy.......:cry: :lol: MTV

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11-25-2020, 02:40 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Read the discussions above on this thread and look at the pictures.....there's a heck of a lot more than just compression loads going on in this...

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11-25-2020, 01:43 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

I find it interesting that nobody has mentioned the different metallurgy of the old Piper fuselages vs a new, all 4130 fuselage. That's got to be...

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11-24-2020, 02:37 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Hand propping versus Horsepower options in Experimental Cubs

Good information here. I agree with Bill and Crash regarding weights. I once flew a Super Cub (certified, not EX) that had an honest 970 pound...

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11-23-2020, 05:47 PM

mvivion replied to a thread 185 Pponk Gear mod in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Ummm, yes, magnaflux is kinda the standard. MTV

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11-23-2020, 02:26 PM

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

Looks like a really nice airplane, Steve, congratulations! MTV

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11-23-2020, 02:24 PM

mvivion replied to a thread What's the difference? (winter vs. summer survival gear) in Ski Flying Forum

Yes, the Cool School folks were speaking to the lowest common denominator....which, by the way, so are we here on this forum. No doubt there are...

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11-23-2020, 02:15 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Wheel skis - experimental in Experimental Cubs

There are several "legacy" retractable wheel skis that may be approved on your plane, depending on what model it is. AWB 2500s, LHD 3000s, ...

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11-23-2020, 02:09 PM

mvivion replied to a thread 185 Pponk Gear mod in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Also, if you're pulling the gear legs for paint, have them checked for cracks. Some of these old gear legs (variable to most) have been thumped,...

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11-23-2020, 10:12 AM

mvivion replied to a thread What's the difference? (winter vs. summer survival gear) in Ski Flying Forum

Axes are far better than hatchets. That said, at Cool School (Air Force Arctic Survival Training) instructors admonished us to consider carrying...

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11-22-2020, 01:30 PM

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

Yow!! MTV

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11-22-2020, 10:37 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Storing Cub Outdoors in Cafe Supercub

The biggest things that contribute to the safety of parking an airplane outside are: Location of tiedown relative to wind type of tiedowns used...

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11-21-2020, 02:38 PM

mvivion replied to a thread What's the difference? (winter vs. summer survival gear) in Ski Flying Forum

I totally agree with the notion that your actual "Survival Gear" should be of excellent quality....this isn't the place to save a few bucks. ...

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11-19-2020, 02:34 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Carb Air Temp Gauges in Cafe Supercub

As noted in the thread that Stewart referenced, I'm not a big fan of carb temperature gauges in general. I've used them in the Beaver, as noted by...

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11-18-2020, 10:08 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Calsigns! in Cafe Supercub

Now, THAT is a great story.... MTV

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11-17-2020, 11:56 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Do you know planes? in Cafe Supercub

And the fuselage of this one is all engine turned. Surprprisingly to me at least, the plane is not very heavy. SS seems like it should be really...

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11-17-2020, 11:52 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

Yakutat is pretty warm, so doesn’t surprise me. And, like humans, bears are affected by all sorts of complications in their lives. Might have been...

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11-16-2020, 09:13 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Do you know planes? in Cafe Supercub

How about this one: MTV

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11-16-2020, 04:29 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

Some cowling damage is a pretty lucky outcome. Hitting a brown bear with ANYthing going over 20 mph is going to leave a mark....those things are...

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