bob turner

The 160 is less gas hungry than a 180, but the PA-12 is less draggy than the PA-18. I wish I had a 160 in my Super Decathlon - it would drop to 7...

I have had that conversation before. The 160 is a lot better than the 150, but it is displacement per mile that sucks the fuel. One of my 1965...

I think that ultimately the stock PA-18-95 will wind up increasing in value faster than any other Cub. It is a Cub with capabilities, yet doesn’t...

His mission is to learn to fly. His choice right now is between a heavy PA-11 with old fabric and paperwork issues for (I think) 70 grand, and a...

I always carried spare diaphragms. After I discovered cap screws and ball end drivers I timed a diaphragm replacement -ten minutes including...

By the way, in that price range you can get a used Legend. Good airplanes.

I buy them from Spruce. Since they are approved for ACA aircraft, I assumed they would be ok on a Univair rib. I was shocked the first time I saw...

I do not care for pop rivets. I think you have to use them on the Univair ribs because of the sharp edge of the stamping. I was just stitching...

The airplane in question doesn't have a header tank. That's why I posted the AD. The tank itself is around a grand, and I bet it is eight hours to...

850 making it a single place Cub. Stay away from scales.

48-03-03 PIPER: Applies to PA-11 Aircraft Serial Numbers 11-1 Through 11-301, and 11-1350 Through 11-1400, Except Serial Numbers 11-233, 11-243,...

I spend most of my time in stock J3s. 19 landings yesterday.

I guess you will go without answers. I have flown two 180 hp Cubs, and all I can tell you is they are extremely heavy and do not have the same feel...

Paid $1200 for my J3. Just saw it in the hangar, asked how much, and wrote the check. They laughed at me - at first probably behind my back, but...

It has been done a lot. If you find a nice flapless PA-18-95, and want a real 160 hp flapped Super Cub, the cheapest and best way is to sell me the...

Yes. Small fender washers in front. the factory arrangement has two loops of coathangers on each side. One loop holds the tube to the airframe,...

It loops over it. The sling has a little pocket for a piece of metal. You use three 10-32 screws through the front and then through the metal in...

Funny- I was just asked the same question. Here is one - is the requirement for a header tank for the single tank PA-11 an AD or just a service...

I always insist on specific insurance coverage. It takes about three telephone calls, but on the front page I get them to state "Bob Turner is...

Mike and Mam got it right. This is so widely misunderstood that even some brokers do not understand it. It takes saying it three times before it...

80 here. Avemco got me coverage for less than my trusted broker could come up with. I don't have the exact amounts, but it was around $1300 for the...

Some folks just need pictures - and a logbook to sign. I am with Steve - do it exactly the way he says. By now all Cub owners have surely...

Wait until you turn 75. I have been delighted with my broker - saved me about $600/year. AVEMCO could never match him. Then last year his...

You still have the stock Scott master cylinders? If so, let a drop of brake fluid out of that side.

If you are over 75, expect some not so favorable treatment by underwriters.

One quart every ten hours and a bit of oil on the carb heat shaft? While I strongly subscribe to dga's method, in your case I would spend more of...

I tried with a pointer. The torque plate flange stops the laser (of course). Then I stretched a string and sighted down that. Looks ok....

Got it! I shall try tomorrow. I will take the camera. Neat! Thank you!

First, once you present them with actual evidence, I am sure they will make it good. Second, the laser idea sounds great. Tell us more - you...

I had some lift struts where the jig had slipped and the welder got careless. When I presented them with hard evidence (careful, documented...