bob turner

My experience is even with flaps up, a full power climb out will make them shake pretty good. Most don't know that because it is really difficult to...

I haven't read the STC; I thought it was a 1/2" square tube. Hard to believe that tube adds anything structurally, but a friend did a heavy brake...

My trim cable and pulleys have 6700 hours on them. Always worked great. I shot some Tri-Flow on the jack screw in October, and the trim system...

SAFE just sent me a note saying "beware of the complicated drop-downs on the new medical form." They said it doesn't apply to BasicMed. BasicMed...

The J3 and Super Cub have similar drag profiles. One year long ago a buddy and I set out for Lock Haven. His was a PA18-150 with VGs and cables;...

I guess I don't run 180 hp engines at 2200 rpm. Mine is placarded red from 2000-2250. I run it 2400 squared until I hit full throttle. Getting old...

I have flown both, and far prefer the 160. My Decathlon has the 180, and I kinda wish I could replace it with the 160. My impression is that the...

Can't believe I did not contribute here. I see 6000 hour Cub galvanized cables. Just saw both rudder cables replaced after 600 hours on a Super...

Mine are original. They seem dead soft. I am guessing .016, like the leading edges. I have a micrometer in the hangar if it is important. The...

I use Grove masters. They really need a bleeder screw in my opinion. I drill and tap 1/8 NPT as far forward on top as I can get. I can use a clear...

Using the adapter, as the strut is folded through 180 degrees the bungee un-stretches a bit. That resulted in one side being stretched more than the...

All of that. The nails are the most important. Have somebody else double check the wing root to make sure all wires and cables are disconnected. ...

You are correct. I am only familiar with Aeroquip. I rarely build these things up. I use them only for engine oil applications - oil pressure...

I have seen problems with parking brakes on Cubs. Four different aircraft, two different systems - inadvertent brake lock. Only damage so far was a...

Good idea with the Dremel. I just borrow a mandrel.

Thanks. I made an adapter yesterday, and will try it. Yes, shock rings can kill you. A local mechanic lost an eye. I shudder when I think of how...

I think once you deviate from the original you can use anything you want. I am pretty careful to specify what hoses and fittings I use on field...

Original was automotive. #4 inverted flare and 1/8" pipe. We have not yet figured out which Plymouth the original flex hoses came off of, but...

We have one of those. Looks like it stretches one side at the expense of the other. But do we need HD bungees? oops. Answered my own question...

Robbie Grove has one, and has retained the toe brakes with his master cylinders. Only Tango Cub I ever flew with decent toe brakes. Strongly...

That has to be one of the best looking Super Cubs around. The paint scheme is a delight; the lack of major mods has kept it looking classic, and the...

Yes. They wear out rapidly on pavement. When they started showing cord we shipped them to a guy with a grass strip. He was happy! I am with MTV...