Long Alaskan Winter Project!

[mr.deerstalker]

About evey other winter, give or take, i get into a long winter project, its a real commitment ! lots of time and money go into a Piper Super Cub Rebuild. this is my 1975 SC I picked up and im about 80% done, im reconfiguering the wings from stock 18gal tanks to dakoda 24gal tanks. recover the wings (new everything) and I should have it buttoned up and flying by spring! lots if work, but big fun. Mr. Deerstalker

 

[contender]

Wow,, you & Jim (and his family) are just fun to follow. I miss my flying,, and y'all allow me to reflect with good thoughts!

Heck, just today,, I was out at a customer's house,, and in the distance,, I heard a familiar sound. A Huey. As I was driving away,, I realized it was very close. I stopped, and opened my door, and in a moment,, he buzzed right over me,, just a bit above NOE!
Made me smile a lot.

Seeing you work on your Cub, just makes me smile as well!

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Wow,, you & Jim (and his family) are just fun to follow. I miss my flying,, and y'all allow me to reflect with good thoughts!

Heck, just today,, I was out at a customer's house,, and in the distance,, I heard a familiar sound. A Huey. As I was driving away,, I realized it was very close. I stopped, and opened my door, and in a moment,, he buzzed right over me,, just a bit above NOE!
Made me smile a lot.

Seeing you work on your Cub, just makes me smile as well!

Tyrone, catch, trap, beat, club like a damn seal! lol. save your money, we'll go hunting, ill throw in some extra ice field flying, thats unbelievable!

 

[contender]

Dern you Scott,, you keep tempting me like the devil!

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Hey Scott,
Looks like a great project. That hangar/building you are in appears to be full of Super Cubs needing a little work
Do you still have the green Cub???
What fabric process do you plan on using on the wings?? We have been happy with both Poly Fiber and Superflite. If I had the wings uncovered, I would look into adding a Stewart wing tip mod especially for the type flying that you do. They made a big difference to the way the Pacer flew and landed. Then add some 27" tires with Acme shocks and you are good to go.


This is the STC that I did to the Pacer.

Is this the Cub you are working on??????

Date:

Saturday 3 August 2024
Registration N9697P

Narrative:
The pilot reported that, while landing, when the tailwheel touched down, the airplane began to veer left. The pilot attempted to correct the veer and applied brakes; however, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

yes. 1975 cub.....im also just finishing up on 1959 180hp cub as well.