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A good few minute read. Especially the last part about cranks. :) https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/february/pilot/pe_savvy

The best tools for managing unfavorable winds are full flaps and a steep final. Cubs, slat wing Cubs, Skywagons… it works.

Good point, but lots of guys have snuck 8.5-1 pistons in and there’s essentially no penalty for doing so. And lots of guys exceed the 2700 rpm...

Keep in mind the vast majority of Pponk engines work fine using non-VAR 470 cranks. Just adding a dose of reality.

You’re reading things not written. The AD is very specific. FAA regs are full of ambiguity. Many see that as opportunity. We all do it to some...

There you go Tom. The high road has been defined. Still lots of those cranks out flying, though. ;)

Are SBs regulatory?

How much practice do you have landing in normal conditions with little or no flaps? Why would you choose to use an unfamiliar configuration when...

I guess not everyone agrees. Bottom line, the AD does not apply to 470 series engines. A non-VAR crank can be removed from a 520 and installed in a...

This topic has been discussed among Pponk owners for many years. The engine type is changed legally to O-470-50 so most believe there is no AD...

If you have decent lap belts that adjust for the lap latch to center? Adding a Y strap is simple. Call Scott at Hooker. It’s important that the lap...

I have a friend who told me the 9-3 position is best because if you know you’ll nose over and have the presence of mind to stop the prop first? No...

Apparently Hartzel makes two different prop flanges. That surprises me but I don’t know anyone with a Hartzel CS prop. Everyone I know with big...

You moved a constant speed prop to 10-4? The choices are 11-5 or 9-3. There’s no in-between. My cub is at 9-3 and given the height that’s a suitable...

Hollow cranks? Constant speed props don’t index the same as fixed pitch.

A short mount would serve you better.

My data is the three Challengers I have on my shelf for my Cessna. Hold them up to a light source. The older the Challenger (more cleanings) the more...

Regulate the pressure. It doesn’t take much.

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Enjoy your days. The world is open again so this Alaska boy went east instead. Sagres, Portugal. The beginning of yet another great day. Life is...

Checked. Not my first rabbit hunt.

Filter? Absolutely. I hate dealing with the mess from a screen and wondering when an oil change will end with the inevitable leak from a warped...

Avemco uses Vref and a menu of adds for special equipment. A few weeks ago Robyn at Avemco persuaded me to increase the declared value of my 180....

My policy is for one year at an issued rate. I have the option to change to not in motion and get a reduction in rate for a reduction in risk, but...

Narwhal would be well served to have a conversation with Robyn from Avemco while she’s there. She’s the real deal for insurance info.

I don’t think Alaska has anything to do with high rates for Carbon Cubs. Their accident history isn’t dominated by AK operators.

Pick what you like to do. Hiking? There are tons of possibilities. Fishing? Timing is everything. Rafting? Boating? There are more things to do and...

Tees work great in some applications. No measurable flow loss in a gravity feed system. Same with elbows. Use what makes sense. Flow test it before...

How many of you go “inspect” a landing place you have intentions of using and leave after one pass? Especially when the surface is known to be good?...