Try an image version with this color blue. Sharp looking.

I love that. In fact I want that cub !

Battson wrote:We were talking about tail shocks the just yesterday, looking at a couple of installations.

Personally I think it's worth running the CG numbers to confirm a tail shock is worthwhile. The moment-arm is so long that even a little extra weight back there can really change the total moment and eat into your useful load.

Tailwheel damage is constantly on my mind landing off airport, as you're basically left stuck. I always try my best to ensure it's the last point to touch the ground, as slow as possible, ideally less than 10kts.

I had this same question and am told from the TK crew there is no added weight. It's the same as the lead spring. If anything at all the CG move slightly forward I'm told.
Akt

aktahoe1 wrote:

Battson wrote:We were talking about tail shocks the just yesterday, looking at a couple of installations.

Personally I think it's worth running the CG numbers to confirm a tail shock is worthwhile. The moment-arm is so long that even a little extra weight back there can really change the total moment and eat into your useful load.

Tailwheel damage is constantly on my mind landing off airport, as you're basically left stuck. I always try my best to ensure it's the last point to touch the ground, as slow as possible, ideally less than 10kts.

I had this same question and am told from the TK crew there is no added weight. It's the same as the lead spring. If anything at all the CG move slightly forward I'm told.
Akt

Sounds like good news!!

Feeling like I this could be close.

Would leave the slats chrome. This was also done with a marker so not really true to color scale but you get the idea.

That's a cool design, matches the plane nicely. I think either the way you have it, or a deep shade of orange in place of the red would look really good. The polished slat will be a nice touch.

I like it!

I like it Kevin! The polished slats would look great IMO.

Barnstormer wrote:Try an image version with this color blue. Sharp looking.

I tend to like Phils Idea, but then again, I am partial to blue and white toys.....

There ya go Kevin! That looks very nice!

Kurt

My wings are covered and my engine arrives tomorrow. Things are really starting to progress. Here's a video from about 2 months ago on the Backcountry SuperCub.

http://youtu.be/nWGK51q1_QI

cool...which motor kev....

wide cub on 35" ABW, oratex fabric, 0-360 lycoming 84" metal prop. 1194

Have not updated for sometime. Had some set backs with paint. Needed to end up wet sanding the entire thing and re-due the paint. We had some serious wicking. Long story short my new bird is in for final assembly. We are hoping to do the first runs on her in about 3 weeks.

Here are some photos

Initial covering with Super Flight 7


Plug for Carbon fiber cowling


Wing painted pre trim


Big door


Check out my new Bushwheels


TK Tail shock. My end up using the new one from Bobby and Dan. We will see. This one looks cool!


The new AeroFab control stick. This allows you to land anywhere...



Wiring for the Garmin G3


My new tail chevron. At first I thought hmmm....but now she is growing on me. Ask me next month


35" BW's waiting to go on. Engine is getting hung this week. We are getting very close. Will try to keep this updated better

AKT

Have spent a fair amount of time as of late trying to finish this bird up. DAR is coming up soon.











And then this crazy deal just popped up and guess what? [emoji16] I in deep S#%T with my wife....




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https://vimeo.com/166668778

AKT

Looking good Kevin! You just let me know if you need any help flying all these airplanes and I'll be right up!

Old quick draw Kevin.
I saw that for sale - he who hesitates is lost

The highlander is one hell of a compromise from a beaver.

Wow Kevin!!!
The Points North Air Force just keeps getting bigger!!!
It looks like your next purchase may need to be a bigger hangar.
Congratulations!

MCH

What is your inspiration for the tail chevron styling? Retro?