Who loves Piper J3's ??????

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From: "Robert" <anpetu@dcdi.net>
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Subject: Re: [EFLT] Who loves Piper J3's ??????


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> Mike --
> I soloed a Piper J-3 (NC-7787) in 1949 at Twin Falls , Idaho . Of all
the
> airplanes I have ever flown in - it is still the most fun . Right now I
have
> a Sig Cub and a Goldberg Cub , both on glow power , but I have been
wishing
> I had something I could just take over to the church parking lot to fly in
> the evenings . I don't like to build kits , but maybe I should make an
> exception Herr - ( Little Smiley ) - Keep in touch -
> AceRobert
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I am building this kit on a 30" by 30" piece of Dow
ceilling tile ( takes pins well ) on top of a vanity table ( my wife does
not use it :>) ) The kit has 65 laser cut parts, tab / notched so it goes
together pretty fast and true. SPECS: 35" span, wing load 7.2 oz./ sq.' ,
flying weight 9 to 11 oz, 280 class direct drive motor. I believe I only
paid $30 for the kit from Tower Hobbies.

Mike


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Robert wrote:

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> Mike --
> I soloed a Piper J-3 (NC-7787) in 1949 at Twin Falls , Idaho . Of all the
> airplanes I have ever flown in - it is still the most fun .

I soloed one in 1955 (nostalgic sigh) at an airport in Genoa, Texas
while I was stationed at Ellington AFB in Houston (hot, humid) during
navigator training, and I guess a J-3 will have to be a next model plane
to keep up with all you youngsters! It was a week after I soloed an
Aircoupe, with coordinated aileron and rudder, and my conscience
bothered me enough to have to prove I could fly a "real" plane without
coupled aileron and rudder.


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Don Stackhouse @ DJ Aerotech wrote:

> The trickiest part of flying a Cub is touchdown. I've found that if you
> can judge your flair so the tailwheel touches just the tiniest bit
> before the mains, it will kill any bounce.
>
> A lot of folks have trouble with bouncing on "wheel" landings. Those are
> where you touch down on the mains with the fuselage level, then hold the
> tail up with down elevator until you've lost some speed.

etc.

I solved any problems I was having with wheel landings when tricycle
gear models (full scale, that is) came on the scene - nary a problem
after that :-)


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Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:50 AM
Subject: Re: [EFLT] Who loves Piper J3's ??????


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> In a message dated 2/16/2005 1:49:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> mikerenz66@netzero.net writes:
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> Just curious who are Cub fans.
>
>
> Mike, I think we all are. It's in our DNA. What system are you using?
> Please give us a flight report.
>
The motor is a 280 brushed 7.2 to 8.4 volt direct drive,
Great Planes C10 esc, 2 HS55 servos, Hitec Feather reciever, GWS aaa 730 mah
7cell pack......scale touches: Du-Bro 1 1/4" mini lite wheels , Du-Bro micro
tail wheel , and Graupner prop adapter/ spinner.

Mike

Ohh I forgot..........Econocote Cub Yellow.....of course.








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I, too, soloed in a J-3. To get instruction I'd ride my bicycle to the
airport and polish planes for dual time. That was way back in '44. I have
owned & leased several light full scale planes in my time. My favorite was
a Cessna 170B tail dragger. I retired from flying full scale in 1985 after
a quad by-pass operation.

Strangrly, I've never built a model of a Cub. All of your posts have
encouraged me along this line.

My modeling time is pretty full from designing rather than flying now. I'm
working on a series I hope to offer plans and laser cut short kits. I think
I'll have to add a cub to my list of projects.

I also noticed that just a few expressions that Eflight was dieing on the
line that it picked up interest and postings. I'm glad. I read my email
EVERY day and do enjoy Eflight.

Skipper Jones




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In a message dated 2/16/2005 5:55:21 AM Central Standard Time,
FriarAHS@aol.com writes:
Just curious who are Cub fans.
I'm not sure if i am or not, I only have 3. How many does it take to make you
a fan? grin...

Jim C


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In a message dated 2/16/2005 9:17:07 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
anpetu@dcdi.net writes:

airplanes I have ever flown in - it is still the most fun . Right now I have
a Sig Cub and a Goldberg Cub , both on glow power , but I have been wishing
I had something I could just take over to the church parking lot to fly in
the evenings . I don't like to build kits , but maybe I should make an
exception Herr - ( Little Smiley ) - Keep in touch -
AceRobert





I have built 4 J3s. 2 GPs, a Clip wing Sig, and a CG. Solod in a
Taylorcraft in 1940 and in a Cub in 1946. (first license expired due to other
commitments) All models are electric, first was belt drive graupner 700, (now
deseased) . the current crop --Astro 40sg, astro15 g and Axi 4120/14. I have found
they are a difficult plane to fly. If Mike sees this, I suggest you fly like
the 40hp full scale. Dont let it take off too soon. Keep tail down until gets
moving, then nose down till up to speed, then at lift off keep low until full
speed, and then gentle climb out.If you find it ground loops, move the
landing gear rearward. Ted in AZ


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[Propbuster1948]

I've got a 1/3 Balsa USA being framed up now. I guess this would be my 6th or 7th Cub I've built for myself or someone else. First big one though.... oh what fun in a room that used to be a 10 X 12 bedroom.

[Propbuster1948]

Originally Posted by Propbuster1948

I've got a 1/3 Balsa USA being framed up now. I guess this would be my 6th or 7th Cub I've built for myself or someone else. First big one though.... oh what fun in a room that used to be a 10 X 12 bedroom.

Never mind, sold the plane because of it's size. I guess the man who bought it was happier the all get out to get this because I had the wings done. Now I hope I get my $500.00... LOL