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Postby Shadowcaster » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:58 am

Fascinating video covering construction of the Cub.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6q1VKsTeKQ[/youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6q1VKsTeKQ

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Re: For Piper Cub Lovers

Postby Fozzer » Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:41 am

A part I found interesting was the method of calibration of the compass on a test pad on the ground, due to the magnetic effect of all the metal in the construction and assembly of the aeroplane.

Fascinating stuff!

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Re: For Piper Cub Lovers

Postby Flying Trucker » Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:10 pm

Thanks Rich...interesting... ;) :clap:
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Re: For Piper Cub Lovers

Postby Shadowcaster » Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:11 pm

Thanks chaps, the Cub is a perfect example of KISS long may they remain airborne. 8-)

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Re: For Piper Cub Lovers

Postby Anthindelahunt » Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:38 pm

Thanks Rich. Very interesting video.

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