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03-31-2023, 05:21 PM

mvivion replied to a thread New Carbon Cub with 916 Rotax in In The News

Engine installation: MTV

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03-30-2023, 02:16 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Basic Med through Canada?? in Cafe Supercub

I spoke to them yesterday at Sun n Fun. Yes, they are still working with Canada to develop reciprocity. Like anything with government, it takes...

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03-29-2023, 08:53 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Basic Med through Canada?? in Cafe Supercub

I think it’s likely like insurance. Nobody will care till something bad happens. MTV

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03-29-2023, 08:51 PM

mvivion replied to a thread This should be fun.............. in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Dave, it depends on context. “Controlled airspace” is generally A,B,C, D, and E airspace. Unless one of thos categories goes to the surface,...

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03-29-2023, 03:07 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Basic Med through Canada?? in Cafe Supercub

No Basic Med through Canada. MTV

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03-28-2023, 08:42 PM

mvivion replied to a thread New Carbon Cub with 916 Rotax in In The News

CC stated in one of their online ads that the airplane was of this new “flavor”. Their words not mine. Here’s the quote from their FB page: ...

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03-28-2023, 05:28 PM

mvivion replied to a thread New Carbon Cub with 916 Rotax in In The News

That’s the airplane that landed on the helipad in the Middle East. MTV

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03-27-2023, 07:20 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

I believe that mod adds bladders, rather than a hard tank. Is that your understanding? If it were a hard tank, you’d have to open up the top wing...

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03-27-2023, 12:10 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

I suspect that tank in the baggage compartment would somewhat defeat some of the utility of the extended baggage. And make access to stuff back...

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03-26-2023, 04:33 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

Heck, Charlie Warbelow once flew a Cub from Great Falls to Tok in ONE day.....well, actually, I think he slopped over into the next day enroute. ...

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03-26-2023, 04:28 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

Trying to avoid the concept of casting stones, George. We all make mistakes, I certainly have made a few. Also, if you sump a tank immediately...

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03-26-2023, 04:22 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

Yes, MTV

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03-26-2023, 12:43 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

Pete, I experimented with pumping from both tips to both mains in my 170 at a safe height, and didn't seen any issues. I called Flint at one...

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03-26-2023, 12:28 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

Look at a photo with flaps deployed..... I'm 5 feet 8 inches, if I secure the seat belt and shoulder harness as tight as they should be, my head...

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03-26-2023, 09:03 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

In my experience, expecting to do that in five days is reasonable. But, nobody ever suggested that the weather is necessarily “reasonable”. That is...

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03-26-2023, 08:59 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Contact with Alaska Skycraft? in Modifications

I had the internal Flint tip tanks installed on my O-360 powered C-170B. The only other option for that airplane at the time was the baggage...

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03-25-2023, 07:30 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

Well, you’d better plan on wearing a helmet EVERY time you fly. That handle could do some serious damage to your face in an accident. I agree on...

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03-24-2023, 09:35 AM

mvivion replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

Like many wildlife species, they can be very friendly, especially if acclimated to people--right up till they kick the **** out of you. As winter...

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03-22-2023, 05:13 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

Pretty much the same thing Airguide described. With the short lever, when you're trying to dump flaps from full flaps, getting the little bugger to...

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03-22-2023, 02:19 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Prebuy- Mechanic Flying the Airplane? in Cafe Supercub

And, by the same token, try selling something these days.....lots of Looky-loos out there, who'll waste your time and band width. MTV

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03-22-2023, 02:18 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

I've flown two different Cubs with stock flaps and the shortened handle, and hated both. No way I'd do that to a perfectly good airplane. MTV

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03-21-2023, 03:47 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

A high time C-46 guy told me always thinks “Drive it into the ditch” for aileron use in crosswinds. The “EZ-Flap” thing went sideways when the guy...

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03-21-2023, 10:22 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Prebuy- Mechanic Flying the Airplane? in Cafe Supercub

And this relates to the current discussion how? MTV

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03-20-2023, 09:44 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

I don’t like ANYthing that close to my head, helmet or no. MTV

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03-20-2023, 09:39 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Good book for those who have time to read in The Art and Science of Flying

I just finished reading Corwin “Corky” Meyer’s recollection of his career as an Experimental Test Pilot for Grumman. For perspective, he started his...

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03-19-2023, 12:20 PM

mvivion replied to a thread Certified vs. Experimental in Cafe Supercub

That’s an easy one: Remember the John Denver accident? Precisely the circumstance, and the family, which inherited a significant fortune, sued the...

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03-19-2023, 09:45 AM

mvivion replied to a thread Prebuy- Mechanic Flying the Airplane? in Cafe Supercub

Agreed on the rigging issue. Same could be argued for proper landing gear rigging, which may be even more critical. Both MAY be able to be...

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