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Today, 08:46 AM

Skywalker replied to a thread Why We Pre-Flight in The Art and Science of Flying

Does your pipe wrap have a flat black fabric backing? Sounds like gaffers' tape. When taping wire to the floor for concert audio, you need to rip...

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01-18-2020, 04:45 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread tools, jigs, fixtures, and other neat stuff in Tips and Tricks

Whenever I shorten a bolt I put on a couple of nuts first, but that was sneaky!

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01-18-2020, 04:40 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Which States have high Aircraft Property and Sales taxes? in Cafe Supercub

Ha! So this is why Santa Paula has open hangars every month?

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01-18-2020, 04:31 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Lycoming engine colours!!! in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Watch the first video in your google search. Part no 70000-00197 looks close, maybe a bit light. He mentions the 2 oranges, but just one grey.

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01-18-2020, 04:18 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Lycoming engine colours!!! in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Colors can vary with each computer display, I just thought your first set of pictures looked like a Kubota engine. I haven't seen the color you need...

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01-18-2020, 03:03 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Lycoming engine colours!!! in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Before you go custom mixed, try a can of Kubota engine enamel.

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01-18-2020, 02:43 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Which States have high Aircraft Property and Sales taxes? in Cafe Supercub

The worst is this: In Florida if you're in town for a couple of weeks of contract work, the revenuers will cruise the parking lots looking for out of...

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01-18-2020, 02:28 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Which States have high Aircraft Property and Sales taxes? in Cafe Supercub

Yep, I sold my Champ to a fellow in NH 40 years ago and offered to fly it to Orford, but he wanted the deal to go down in Montpelier. Found out why...

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01-18-2020, 10:04 AM

Skywalker replied to a thread Need advice choosing tire size. in Tips and Tricks

If my smooth 8.50 dessers measure at 22", GY8.50's are noticeably bigger, GY26's aren't really 26" and don't like being aired down, why wouldn't...

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01-18-2020, 09:34 AM

Skywalker replied to a thread Which States have high Aircraft Property and Sales taxes? in Cafe Supercub

Charlie, I've done 4 EAB builds in VT, someone monitors the Fed database for new registrations and asks for documentation. I give them receipts for...

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01-17-2020, 04:35 PM

Skywalker replied to a thread Tire Balance Pads in Cafe Supercub

The answer is in the original post: Meyers Tire Supply. Although someone on Pirate4x4 says they may come off if an aired-down tire conforms over a...

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01-17-2020, 08:10 AM

Skywalker replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

I have a Dynon D180 driving 2 52's. The Dynon servos have software adjustable breakaway clutches, but they don't work when powered off. You always...

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