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Preheat and fly it.

Google AHP Merkle. But try Stid's advice first.

My hydraulic skis have been underwater several times. Once I got the airplane back on top they operated perfectly even in sub zero F temps. Electrics...

If a guy wanted to? He could attach tube saddles to the belly pan on one side and clamp tabs for screws on the other. Engage the saddles and tip into...

I would have sworn the OP asked if it was different.

What's your concern with hydraulics? All that's inside (usually) is the pump. Most of us put the fluid reservoir on the engine side of the firewall....

There's no reason it shouldn't be. Nose bowl width is usually determined by engine width. My old -12 used a standard Cub nose bowl.

Making a two piece clamp that would attach and leave a tab to attach the belly pan would be simple. You shouldn’t need to cut fabric outside of...

Where’s Nick Smith these days?

My Skywagon has a fuel step, a grab handle on top of the boot cowl, and a foot plate on the strut to maintain balance. It's the best fuel step...

The left side fuel step is an excellent add. My current gear uses long steps on both sides offset forward to serve as fuel steps on both sides. I...

I'm sure you're right. All that junk. I'll leave you to it.

I use the Angle Pro app on my iPhone. The Ridgid Digital Level app is also very good.

You mean air guides don't admit to operating their Cubs with unapproved mods on their wings? Who knew? ;)

Atlee Dodge has long steps and fueling steps that clamp on. I haven't seen many Cubs with covered gear so I have no advice for slicing the fabric to...

Are we limited to airports? Fly around the valley a bit and look at 90% of the private strips. At Wolf Lake the prevailing wind is 45* from the...

PS- if you find a used GDL39? No ADHRS, unless it's specifically a GDL39-3D. The current models in the -50 series all have ADHRS.

The GDL will also provide ADHRS info. Synthetic vision becomes a useful screen. And if you carry a smart phone the Garmin Pilot app will make your...

Narrow. Lined by tall trees. Vicious turbulence. Add a slick or loose surface for even more excitement. The same problems await you when taking off....

A good pup is high on the list of the very best things in life. I'm pleased this guy found his way to me.

Coolest thing I've ever seen. Walking the new Pup around the unplowed airport. Was walking to the east. Gorgeous afternoon. Ground fog started...

Toyo Stove.

If I was you? I'd add a notch and see how it works. I've made new flap arches four times. I'll probably do four more. I had a local water jetter make...

Yep. More is more.

More is more. Probably wise to try it with full power in a test go-around situation to see if it makes sense to use it all.

You haven't had fun taxing in the wind until you've flown a slat wing on 6" ext gear and 35s. But I'm just a toddler in dog years when it comes to my...

Mounted 35s weigh 68# each. Talk about spin-up factor, but even at that it's no big deal. 26" Goodyears are a total non-event. In a crosswind tall...

For me it's the access to the electric trim actuator.

Pictures. Any water that enters from the pan or above will drain out in 3-point.

Absolutely it is. A far better one than a whiskey compass. Of course the information is fed into a computer and integrated into moving maps, attitude...