Stunning short field pics
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EI: there you go, and then some! I've seen that nice article before, but it's still a pleasure to read- note all the skill and judgement required in the J2. 
Cute as a Bug, Piper Cub
Cute as a Bug, Piper Cub
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Low N Slow
Yes the new prop's an Italian GT and has totally changed the plane - they are actually using a pic of my Cub in their advertising as it's the first one approved in the UK (long, long process!) performance is better in every respect and only yesterday I timed the climb @ 625fpm one up (but im 200+lbs)...thats good for a Cub.
I often visit fields less than 200m and my home field (Eastbach) is'nt exactly massive!
Kingy
Yes the new prop's an Italian GT and has totally changed the plane - they are actually using a pic of my Cub in their advertising as it's the first one approved in the UK (long, long process!) performance is better in every respect and only yesterday I timed the climb @ 625fpm one up (but im 200+lbs)...thats good for a Cub.
I often visit fields less than 200m and my home field (Eastbach) is'nt exactly massive!
Kingy
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The Cub is on a PFA permit. Im not sure what you mean about the AAN number. The PFA required information from GT regards the suitability of the prop for a Cub. Being Italian with limited English this exchange took a while to say the least!
Im not a expert, but I think although series built and certified, A/C like the Cub operating on a PFA permit are not strictly tied to the 'official' approved prop list and can, at the PFA's discression be fitted with non certified props. This is not widely known even amongst inspectors and not actively encouraged.
When finally approved the prop change went through as a standard PFA mod subject to an inspector's sign off for fitting and satisfactory ground runs and air test, which I did
Hope this helps
K
The Cub is on a PFA permit. Im not sure what you mean about the AAN number. The PFA required information from GT regards the suitability of the prop for a Cub. Being Italian with limited English this exchange took a while to say the least!
Im not a expert, but I think although series built and certified, A/C like the Cub operating on a PFA permit are not strictly tied to the 'official' approved prop list and can, at the PFA's discression be fitted with non certified props. This is not widely known even amongst inspectors and not actively encouraged.
When finally approved the prop change went through as a standard PFA mod subject to an inspector's sign off for fitting and satisfactory ground runs and air test, which I did
Hope this helps
K
