Just throwing this out there, but what about a 4 place cub, IO-390, with a Riblett or Taylorcraft airfoil, with PStol flaps? Probably wouldn't have the short field performance of a cub wing, but it would be a bit faster...
Just throwing this out there, but what about a 4 place cub, IO-390, with a Riblett or Taylorcraft airfoil, with PStol flaps? Probably wouldn't have the short field performance of a cub wing, but it would be a bit faster...
A properly installed fabric covering will also hold it's shape during flight. If the argument is between the old dope and cotton/irish linen which used the dope to accomplish the shrinking and the heat shrink dacron, then yes the dope process will not hold a constant airfoil. The dacron will....and the aluminum skin so that the Riblett airfoil maintains its shape during flight.
I was wondering if a Riblett wing would fit on a cub fuselage without a lot of drama/fitting/welding. I have knocked this idea around in my head, I have zero need for the extra two seats, it would just be additional baggage area and would help keep the CG forward
Just throwing this out there, but what about a 4 place cub, IO-390, with a Riblett or Taylorcraft airfoil, with PStol flaps? Probably wouldn't have the short field performance of a cub wing, but it would be a bit faster...
You realise that this is what a Bearhawk 4 place is, right?, ...albeit typically with more power.
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you realise that this is what a bearhawk 4 place is, right?, ...albeit typically with more power.
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Yes, i realize what a bearhawk is... But if it was built as a high power, 4 place cub, you would have a better off airport ship, i'd think. Mainly due to the choices in landing gear. While there are lots of options when it comes to cubs, the bearhawk is pretty limited, unless you build it more like a cub than a bearhawk....
Have you looked at the Maule that Greg, the long Props and Big Rocks guy, built and flew. He just sold it but man he had it set up with a stick and single front seat centered. Seemed he would take it in and out of 300’ or so no problem. You can see it on YouTube.
And now, that great big sucking sound as expensive experimental airplane parts vacuum the cash out of your wallet!
The fun begins!
So get prepared for the question many will ask. Do you really think you’ll take a brand new $300K Cub into really gnarly places? That’s what beater Cubs are for!
So get prepared for the question many will ask. Do you really think you’ll take a brand new $300K Cub into really gnarly places? That’s what beater Cubs are for!
In my cub with Hot Rod Exhaust I have a dedicated defrost (rear seat heat moved to the dash). The normal heat box between your feet has a scat tube connected that runs under the front seat to the back, the temp in the bottom scat tube is over 200 degrees. It will melt shotgun shells if you are out wolf hunting and not careful according to other pilots. Even at zero degrees my wife has me only run it 1/2 open. It is pretty easy to keep a cub warm with the right exhaust. DENNY