Recent content by MainlandCub

British bloke, I wouldn't do it, but then I don't even like flying across Cook Strait! I can probably put you in touch with some RV guys here in New Zealand who have made that same trip, both ways, they all came back. The Lord Howe strip, I think, is always cross wind, so something to think...

Bob, The exact words in the NPRM are: "replace the rudder with a rudder that is equipped with a rudder post made from 4130N low-alloy steel" How you get a rudder to that state is up to you as long as it complies with all the relevant rules, Part 43 etc. It DOES NOT say replace the rudder with...

The hole pattern in the spar and the fittings bolted to the spar, for the PA-20, -22 are different than the PA-18. I think the concept is that the load is in line with the fastener pattern, which differs on the PA-20, -22 from that of the PA-18, because the distance between the wing attach and...

That would be appreciated. Andrew.

Did the plane speed up when you switched the LASAR on? If not and there's no difference in fuel flow, what's the point in having it? Andrew.

It's meant to be bent backwards, but I know of a Cub ag pilot here who always had his fitted bent forwards. He wouldn't be the only one. There are two lengths of stick. The long one goes in the front and the short one in the back, unless the aeroplane has the extended (downwards) instrument...

The best thing about this stunt has been this thread. :smile:

Brian, You should find a Steve Pierce in your area and pay for a few hours of his time. It will pay dividends and will be far superior to any manual. Andrew.

The 206 has wider span flaps, frise ailerons, a bigger tailplane, large doors in the U version, and is a true six seater, though the rear seats are a little small compared to the Cherokee Six. I think all those things are improvements. I don't have stacks of time in the big Cessnas, so don't...

That characteristic of Atlee was felt thousands of miles away here in New Zealand. Every time I'd buy something I needed, like fuel caps, seat belt mods, he would include the STC for the top deck X-brace free of charge. With it would be a handwritten note saying sternly something to the effect...

Seems the topdeck isn't the only Super Cub thing on it, in this picture it also looks like it wears a Super Cub rudder.

There's a J-3 in New Zealand with a Super Cub top deck. I don't know if it has Super Cub wings or cut down front spars on the J-3 wings. It doesn't have flaps. The mod was done in the US; it turned up here like that. Picture attached and you can see the PA-18 tubes in the windscreen and the...

Thanks so much Steve for the measurement and the pictures. I have cut and fit a tube for the 11 inch mark, so your input settles it. Thanks for your comment Denny. I'm drawing off the edge of the page with this one a little, so much more has to be built on the plane than a certified Cub...

This picture is courtesy of Steve Pierce, thanks Steve, I can't find the thread it was posted on to ask the question there, hence the new thread. Can anyone tell me how far forward from the aft cluster the added cross tube for the rear seat harness attach tab needs to be so it clears the flap...

You can do it all with bits of 4 x 2 and G-clamps if you have to. The trouble with buying sh!t tools is they have your money and you're back to the 4 x 2 and G-clamps. I've always wondered about those 3 in 1s, thanks guys for confirming my suspicions. If you do the boot cowl on the Super Cub...