Recent content by ksecub

Perry, you are right. I just called Aero-classics and the front mounted aluminum cooler weighs 2.85 lbs. Just about the same weight as the rear mounted cooler without the hassle of the rear baffle beef-up and maintenance. I suppose the net weight loss would be about a pound or two with the...

I have a cub with the newer lighter weight aluminum front oil cooler, it works great, no problems. I am considering the rear baffle mounted oil cooler STC in an effort to reduce weight. Has anyone actually weighted both options? I don't want to spend the money and time doing this unless I can...

I know of an Experimental 185 aircraft with 206 wings converted to manual flaps, hybrid 185/206 horizontal stab and elevators, it is a work of art and needs final assembly, has engine and all the avionics, could be for sale. call me at (503) 680-0705. Doug

I am reluctant to reply to this in fear of getting reprimanded by the site host, but I will take the bait. The airfoil stabilizers are not required for the Double Slotted Flap STC which we expect to be granted any day now. The airfoil stabilizers do provide a tremendous benefit by adding...

Hello RaisedByWolves, We are getting close. All we have left to do is the static structural test. It is our hope that we will have the structural testing done within the next 2 months at which point we should have the STC. Since we do not have PMA we will need to get that prior to being able...

Hello Aktahoe, Your flaps are longer and deeper in cord than the standard Piper OEM size flap. Holding bigger, longer, deeper cord flaps up is a problem regardless of which style flap used. The simple Piper style flap deployment system is not closed loop like the Cessna style and was not...

I think there are some very innovative ideas in this. I like to see new stuff, it helps us all out. I have do have a concern with this type of gear as well as the super stol, and glacier cub gear. What happens in off camber side hills or sharp high speed turns? The downhill or outside wing...

I will Add to Greg's post. I have done a couple of aircraft with Oratex and have noticed that the tapes don't stick down to the fabric very well. We constantly have to keep ironing down the tapes after flights. We keep increasing the iron temp until we end up shrinking the tapes which looks...

I need to get in touch with Chris Piatt of Alaska, if anyone knows how to contact him could you please let me know. Thanks, Doug

Greg, Glad to hear that you are pleased with the flaps and the performance gain. Sorry it took so long to get them to you, it takes time to build these things. It was great meeting you at your home last May. Please send me a picture of your cub with the new flaps if you get a chance...

I can only wonder what motivates people to post this stuff. I thought this community was constructed to be productive and positive. I feel some people on this site are too eager to publicize others misfortunes. Is it that we are jealous of Loni's abilities? Are we glad to see a good pilot...

SJ, thanks for your post, and thanks to everyone for your support. My apologies for posting my website on supercub.org. In all honesty I was responding to a question asking for pictures and I did not take the time to think about the ramifications, my bad. I will still participate in the...

I did not pay attention to my membership expiration. I just donated so hopefully I can get back into good graces with everyone.

I am sorry if I offended anyone regarding posts about my flap project. I did not start these threads, I only responded to them. I will stop making comments related to my flap project on the forum. If I don't answer your questions, please don't take it personally, just contact me directly...

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