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mvivion replied to a thread Gross Weight Increase? in Modifications

One thing that some folks don’t consider is that a lot of folks here earn their living with airplanes. For many others, flying is a dream come true....

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12-03-2019, 01:41 PM

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

That’s a pretty wide valley to descend into, compared to many in AK. 50 meters can get you dead in a lot of terrain. MTV

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12-03-2019, 09:36 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Ski rigging techniques in Ski Flying Forum

As somewhat of an aside.......I REALLY don’t like the forward limit cables on skis rigged to the gear bolts. I MUCH prefer they be rigged to lower...

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12-03-2019, 09:26 AM

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

There has been documented discrepancies between AK maps and GPS position. But anyone out there in the weather or the dark (shudder) thinking they...

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12-03-2019, 09:19 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Cessna 180 Fuel Vent Issue in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

If you’re flying in that much icing.......you shouldn’t be. Keep it out in the breeze. MTV

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12-02-2019, 04:38 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Top Cub Straight Floats in Float Operations

International float pond in summer, hangar in winter. MTV

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12-01-2019, 09:28 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Lifting Eyes for J-3 Cub in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

Lifted mine (carefully) by the base of the engine mount. A number of times. Be careful and it works. MTV

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12-01-2019, 09:26 PM

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

Pressure? Frankly, I think Pogo nailed it: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” Sad deal. VFR in a really capable IFR machine. RIP. MTV

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11-28-2019, 03:14 PM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

I find it "interesting" that this system, which has been in the building for years, is nationwide in scope, and will become mandatory at least in...

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11-28-2019, 09:58 AM

mvivion replied to a thread The "BEST" tie downs in Cafe Supercub

I’ve used that knot for decades to secure airplanes. Sometimes called an “Airman’s Hitch”, it works well. I like to lock the hitch with a half...

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11-27-2019, 10:58 PM

mvivion replied to a thread The "BEST" tie downs in Cafe Supercub

The medium to larger size duckbills work fine in sand. Drive them in as far as possible, then toggle them. They’ll hold a lot. Or dig a huge...

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11-27-2019, 03:25 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Aerial Predator Control - Who, where, and how? in Sportsman's Den

Oh, you mean the agency that was flying around at night a while back in aircraft that were never certificated for night flight? :roll: MTV

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11-27-2019, 12:39 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Usfs beaver positions in Cafe Supercub

Rule is you can’t qualify for the program unless you can vest, is: Do minimum required years. If they didn’t do that, govt would be sued by someone...

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11-27-2019, 10:21 AM

mvivion replied to a thread The "BEST" tie downs in Cafe Supercub

I used them as tiedowns in Fairbanks for ~ twenty years IN the float pond, to secure Cubs and Cessnas up to 206 on floats, and on shore on wheels. ...

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11-26-2019, 06:58 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Aerial Predator Control - Who, where, and how? in Sportsman's Den

I have no idea what government agency requires its low level VFR pilots to take a commercial and instrument checkride every six months. I never...

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11-26-2019, 02:42 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Aerial Predator Control - Who, where, and how? in Sportsman's Den

Look here: these are not predator control, but... . https://www.fws.gov/aviation/faq.htm This is the Federal agency that is responsible for...

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11-26-2019, 10:25 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Usfs beaver positions in Cafe Supercub

These jobs are included in the federal fire fighting retirement program, which dictates the mandatory retirement age. The firefighter (or similar...

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11-25-2019, 02:54 PM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

It's been on "regular" mode ever since I started getting error reports, since one possibility was that the anonymous mode was at least partially...

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11-25-2019, 02:51 PM

mvivion replied to a thread 2019 Hunting and Fishing in Sportsman's Den

You need to come further west, Eric..... MTV

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11-25-2019, 09:23 AM

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

Having done a LOT of low level surveillance flying in Alaska for many years, starting to fly in the lower 48 has been a real eye opener. Low level...

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11-25-2019, 09:20 AM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

Bingo! MTV

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11-24-2019, 10:25 PM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

Frankly, I think they’re replacing too many of these things. I know of three already they’ve replaced. All while trying to get tailbeacons pushed...

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11-24-2019, 07:45 PM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

My errors are all NIC errors, and according to the FAA, those are bad. MTV

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11-24-2019, 05:24 PM

mvivion replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

And, just as an update......just because you beat a positive report (PAPR), Dont get all smug. My updated beacon passed a PAPR on September 8. Good...

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11-23-2019, 01:36 PM

mvivion replied to a thread J3 Water Rudder Handle Location in Cafe Supercub

J-3 flies fine from front seat on floats in my experience, especially if equipped with aux wing tank. MTV

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