Clipped Wing SC

[PA18project]

New to the list and probably about to show it.

Has anyone done a Reed type conversion on their SC? I know it is done on cubs but have not heard of anyone doing it on a SC.

While I understand that such a modification would (more than likely) have an ill effect on takeoff and landing rolls, it might be overcome with enough power to make it a workable package for gentlemans aerobatics and reasonable short field performance. From the few pilots I know with experience in clipped wing cubs they seem to believe it gives them more control in X-wind landing scenarios.

I could also be crazy. Not new to SC's but certainly new to mods.

Thanks for entertaining the question.

 

[WWhunter]

Best conversion I can think of is to sell your SC to me for a good price and buy a Decathalon.

 

[Clay Hammond]

There was an Experimental Clipped Supercub in Sport Aviation a couple years back. Can't remember which issue though. I don't think there is an STC for a certified version though.

 

[Cub junkie]

There was an Experimental Clipped Supercub in Sport Aviation a couple years back. Can't remember which issue though. I don't think there is an STC for a certified version though.

I remember that airplane, it used Colt wings with small ailerons. I also remember the builder stating that he would someday put standard wings on it. I think an 85hp J3 Clip Wing is a ball, but its a whole different mission.

 

[Steve Pierce]

I flew a 150 hp Clipped Wing J3 with boosted ailerons one time. It only weighed 750 some odd lbs. and jumped off the ground. Roll rate was pretty impresive too.

 

[bob turner]

Having one of each, I agree - get a Decathlon. They are very inexpensive for what they are. Even a 7KCAB is a better bet; they come with inverted systems, and upside down that makes a world of difference!

 

[Yard Dart]

Look for a Pitts.

 

[wadecalvin]

Theres a experimental on barnstormers with tri-pacer wings- I wonder what thats like?

 

[canadiancubber]

Buy a clipper (Pa-16, Pa-17, or PA-15) if you want something with short wings!!!!