mtv wrote:A really nice perspective on Alaska flying, written by one of Noel Wein's grandsons, complete with some of his grandfather's photos: http://www.gadling.com/2011/03/01/cockp ... n-and-now/

MTV

I love the history. Way Back Machines are still the best. Next best is the Flux Capacitor and then the Inertial Particle Separator Control.

Glidergeek wrote:Alright Caravan drivers on the last Flying wild I noticed while landing just below the instruments and between the pilots right knee and throttle quad there was a control looked like it was pulled out about 6"-8" had a black T handle on it. What does it control?

When you pull it out, a small wing in the air intake moves into the airflow and a door opens on the side of the cowling. It is is designed to fling anything out that has mass, like dirt, moisture or little birdies. It looks like it does because it is kind of hard to pull out and push back in, unless you reduce power, and that is a no-no on the caravan because it slows you down. You lose a little engine efficiency too because air is no longer rammed into the engine, but has to be sucked in. Otherwise I suppose they just would have designed the intake that way from the get-go. I was taught to use it on the ground, during takeoff and landing and in flight in visible moisture at temps of 4c and below. You felt better using it in rain too, at least I did.

Yay! Caravan. I loved flying the Caravan.

I missed last Friday's episode. Is there any where to watch it online?

watch it on line at discoveryflyingwildalaska.com... just saw the last episode and wasn't it fitting that the show would end with the tweto's flying their cub to their cabin in the back country... a cub on skis landing in the back country. great way to end the show..

A really nice perspective on Alaska flying, written by one of Noel Wein's grandsons, complete with some of his grandfather's photos: http://www.gadling.com/2011/03/01/cockp ... n-and-now/

MTV

Here's a neat video of Kent Wien and his dad landing a DC-3 while on a flight from the East Coast to the West Coast. There are a few more videos of the trip and a write-up here: http://www.dc3transcon.com

Personally, Dee and I really enjoyed the episode last night. I think it might have been my favorite yet. Although it didn't say it, I assume that was the last episode. If so, too bad. We'll miss it.

Grassstrippilot wrote:Personally, Dee and I really enjoyed the episode last night. I think it might have been my favorite yet. Although it didn't say it, I assume that was the last episode. If so, too bad. We'll miss it.

Sounds like they've renewed the contract for a 2nd season. We'll have Ice Pilots Season 2 soon I think to fill the gap.

What channel are you watching Ice Pilots on? Last I heard everyone was bouncing from site to site to watch them on the internet...so long as you had the right viewer downloaded. Thus I haven't seen it yet (can't download some things on the company computer).

Good news on Season 2!

I liked last night's episode also. That Ariel sure is a cutey. Looks like her dad will make a pilot out of her yet too.

Fermented seal flipper snack???

her dad showed his sense of humor finally in that little part of the episode... "i know white guys who have died eating stink flipper"...you have to wonder what some eskimo was thinking and how he came up with "bury it in the dirt for months then boil it and eat it". I mean it didn't even look partially edible when Ariel took it out of that pot....

So is his Supercub experimental, looks like it has a Scout cowl?

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I thought it looked like a modified PA-12 not a Supercub, plus his wife and daughter were both sitting in the back seat.

One of the 180 hp conversions for Cubs and PA-12s used a Bellanca cowling.

MTV

Mongo wrote:So is his Supercub experimental, looks like it has a Scout cowl?

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That is part of Charley Centers 180hp STC...

I ran the N-number. It's just a PA-12 with an O-235. 110hp is plenty for one normal sized man and two tiny women in an airframe that light.

So what's the deal with 2 rear seat pax? STC? I know the 14 aka "Family Cruiser" was typed with a 2 occupant rear seat, but what about the 12?

The rear seat of the PA12 is indeed designed for two FAA sized persons. Been back there once w/ girlfriend at the time. If we hadn't already been intimate we would have certainly reached that status halfway through the flight.

Also I know plenty of birds with engine upgrades which are still showing with original engines in the FAA registration database.

Zane asked:

"So what's the deal with 2 rear seat pax? STC? I know the 14 aka "Family Cruiser" was typed with a 2 occupant rear seat, but what about the 12?"

The PA-12 is basically a Piper J-5 with second wing tank - electrical - and more Hp.

Both started out as "three place" planes with one up front and a wide seat in the back. Solo from the front. Believe the J-5 used to be called the FAT cub. I owned one for several years. Flew it all the way to Alaska with a hand held radio.

Almost bought a PA-12 instead of the 170 but they were all painted with enamel.

Chris C

Zane wrote:I ran the N-number. It's just a PA-12 with an O-235. 110hp is plenty for one normal sized man and two tiny women in an airframe that light.

So what's the deal with 2 rear seat pax? STC? I know the 14 aka "Family Cruiser" was typed with a 2 occupant rear seat, but what about the 12?

Zane,

Don't believe anything you read on the FAA registry regarding engines. If that thing has a Bellanca cowling, it's got a 180. My airplane is still listed as having an O-300, and it's had a 360 for forty years plus.

MTV

Didn't notice that before. I thought it looked odd.