Dr. Eddies Wingman
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Had my third flight in the Cub today (not counting the intro flight last year). Did some landings at a grass strip, was a new (and fun) experience.
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Black Wizard
Pleb Hunter
What's it like going outside?
That is shockingly cool. I mean, as if flying isn't cool anyway.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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It is! The Cub is very fun to fly, more "lively" so to speak. But also more challenging to land ... which is the point, after all.
How old is it?
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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'Tis lovely. Mind you, the flying is the closest thing I come to having a social life these days.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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From 1953. They were used for artillery observation by the RNoAF well into the 80s. When they were retired, they were given to flying clubs around Norway with the condition that they should be maintained in airworthy condition.
She's gorgeous. American surplus or acquired originally by Norway?
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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Think they were bought new, but I'm not completely certain of that. The club's home page has some info about their history, but it says production year 1953 and entered service in Norway in 1955.
I didn't know they made Cubs so late! Cool!
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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The PA-18 Super Cub was actually a new model introduced after WW2, and those remained in production until the early 90s.
Wow, I didn't know the difference. Even cooler! Today I learned.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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As a curiosity I can mention that the standard Super Cub was fitted with flaps. These are not. Thus I will be well trained in using sideslip if I'm too high on final. Tried it today and it's much more willing than the other aircraft I've flown.
Ooh. That's advanced stuff.
Black Wizard
Pleb Hunter
Weetabix o'clock.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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Coffee o'clock.
Dr. Eddies Wingman
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Black Wizard
Pleb Hunter
Why not both?