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  1. flyrite

    Is backcountry flying a sport?

    Well crap, beings I be the one the op was referring to, Let me expound! I guess in the strictest terms of the definition , Sport might be stretching it to define the activity. I reference the activity the same way I do when I am speaking of aerobatics. In that community everybody...
  2. flyrite

    Supercubs Gone Wild

    Careful boyzzz, that’s one of them YouTube videos that started the trend....Oh way never mind...Pops is considered one of the ‘Ol Crotchety Crowd’....:lol:
  3. flyrite

    PA-18 with C90 - Mods - When to Stop

    My mount obviously is not a super cub. But it is tremendously similar in what you have, in that it has a C-90, and an empty weight of just under 900 pounds. Get a good pulling Prop, Get plenty of seat time so that you fly the wing by feel in the lower end of the speed dial And you will go...
  4. flyrite

    TK1 vs. Acme Aero (SEP 2020)

    Confucius say....learn to putt with the putter ya got! Go all over , See some Purty rough stuff ...Redneck + TK’s for rebound only works really good! $800.00
  5. flyrite

    The Monster in its environment

    Gawd ,Oh I love fall flying weather. The little river is getting just right. Needs to drop out a little more. The big river is completely underwater still. Easy to connect with the Heavenly Father on bars like this, really helps you to set your priorities and see how small you are in the grand...
  6. flyrite

    Wing Extensions for squared wing tips.

    The acro community has learned long ago that most of the roll rate, or a lot of it comes from the aileron located as far out to the tip as you can get it. The reason some run the ailerons all the way up to the root of the wing, is to get it in the prop wash to help at slow speeds and high Alpha...
  7. flyrite

    Wing Extensions for squared wing tips.

    2’ extensions Slowed my roll rate some what. Got it and more by adding 22”X6” spoiler boards. Good role control in windy conditions down to 35 mile an hour approach. Could not have done that without them 2’ extensions
  8. flyrite

    Carb Airbox Repair....

    when you order a rebuild kit, it will come with two new bearings. The only part that is a little bit tough, is grinding the brazening loose from the rotating arm And then re-tac’n it backup inside the box itself everything else is very easy.
  9. flyrite

    Fwiw

    Years of flying Biplane Acro Mounts taught me that anything’Wire braced’ takes a different set after severe opposite loading. Even with properly tensioned wires and a plane rigged hands off in level no wind flight will change its rigging slightly after high negative G flight. IE...A plane that...
  10. flyrite

    Another Truism!

  11. flyrite

    Engine offset

    Jeff, Ya have got some good responses that gives the reasons for the offsets. We as one of the (Ol Cratchty Farts tag line here sez) are all ignorant to things we don’t know about. If ya stay around long enough you’ll hear a heaping helping of ‘uneducated BS’ from folk here who are trying...
  12. flyrite

    Where is the Corona Virus thread

    More confirmation why asked for my last membership dues back after SJ graciously offered. Shame to, The P.C. Culture gets espoused by many even on a Good site like here, would venture that the overwhelming majority is in silent agreement with just the opposite of PC!
  13. flyrite

    Wingtip Fence design ?

    Tom, Copied the Super Stols after doing my research also. As has been sed , Would’ve been best to extend below the wing but didn’t want one more thing to hit my head on!
  14. flyrite

    Be aware

    Use to try to pre-fold , That worked half the time.....The other half went outta the cockpit and through the prop! :oops:
  15. flyrite

    Be aware

    If anybody is going to be playing in this sandbox ....be aware https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/january/14/gps-jamming-expected-in-southeast-during-military-exercise
  16. flyrite

    New PPONK

    Some here remind me of my drink’n days and walking into a hole in the wall bar where ya ain’t known... piss’n contests to suit every ol farts desire! Love the video Steve,Over on another thread, Should post more of’m, proves that flying still takes place occasionally
  17. flyrite

    Wildcat Cub

    If it performs as the other ones, especially the one in a few videos that’s yellow with black stripes on tail, It’s gonna be a killer!
  18. flyrite

    y’all be careful out there!

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-pilot-plane-entangled-power-lines
  19. flyrite

    Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value.

    Hey pcj_5189, You can be a cheap skate like me and ‘Roll your Own’ 8) https://vimeo.com/343232959
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