Hi, I'm new to this forum and new to supercubs. I've been mostly flying 172's and 152's and want to do something different, fly more and fly my own plane. I flew a husky and I like it a lot. And while I cant afford a Husky I think a SC is the closest I can get.
I have a few questions about what to look for in buying a SC. I have a few that I'm looking at and would like to get something within the next month or two. Basically I want to use it to explore. Prob 50% paved runway and 50% not. I'd like to get comfortable landing off airport as well. I would like to take it on longer trips a few times a year. Maybe as far as Florida or Michigan or Nashville. All from Maine.
1. What should I be looking for in a cub?
2. What is considered a high TT? and should a high TT scare me?
3. How easy is it to add extended baggage and a baggage door?
4. How easy is it to switch props and wheels? (if you have 2 sets of each) can this be done my me or have to be a mechanic?
5. What do you think of the Charlie Center wing kit? Is it good?
6. Can 150,160, 180 hp engines be put in any cub or only certain year? how do I find this out?
7. Does the year really matter? is a 1951 cub any different than a 1970 for example? Seems like it matters a whole lot in a car but maybe not an airplane?
6. Any other specific things I should look for in a SC?
7. Any tips on the airplane buying experience in general?
Thanks Everyone! I'm excited about buying a plane, but want to make sure I'm making the correct choice. Any help would be great!
I have a few questions about what to look for in buying a SC. I have a few that I'm looking at and would like to get something within the next month or two. Basically I want to use it to explore. Prob 50% paved runway and 50% not. I'd like to get comfortable landing off airport as well. I would like to take it on longer trips a few times a year. Maybe as far as Florida or Michigan or Nashville. All from Maine.
1. What should I be looking for in a cub?
2. What is considered a high TT? and should a high TT scare me?
3. How easy is it to add extended baggage and a baggage door?
4. How easy is it to switch props and wheels? (if you have 2 sets of each) can this be done my me or have to be a mechanic?
5. What do you think of the Charlie Center wing kit? Is it good?
6. Can 150,160, 180 hp engines be put in any cub or only certain year? how do I find this out?
7. Does the year really matter? is a 1951 cub any different than a 1970 for example? Seems like it matters a whole lot in a car but maybe not an airplane?
6. Any other specific things I should look for in a SC?
7. Any tips on the airplane buying experience in general?
Thanks Everyone! I'm excited about buying a plane, but want to make sure I'm making the correct choice. Any help would be great!