@@libertyforamericanow the wing spar was bent and not separated, so Charlie used like a little clamp port a thank you power unit to bend it down straight and get it straight as possible, and I didn’t get to really help him with that. I just saw what he did a little bit from a distance, but I’m sure if you have more detail questions you could call Charlie Center and he could help you with that.
I grew up in Anchorage around pilots and I heard these stories but never knew if they were true. I don't think my flight instructor would have approved that repair.
I didn't do it, Charley did. When he opened the fabric on the top of the wing, I saw the spar was bend but not separated in half. He used a portable power system to bend the spar straight, then put a metal plate on both sides of the spar for about two feet and many nuts and bolts to clamp and tighten and form a splint on the spar and support it. Wish I had pictures of that....I was too busy working on things I could do...Good question!
It was back when there was no social media. Those were the good times. I bet these guys aren’t around anymore. I know my dad had lots of stories about fixing up wrecks to get out. Even hammering the prop back straight to get out. Those guys had bigger balls than most today.
@tomhorner1612 I think it's still legal. You could confirm with the FAA . We did get a ferry permit back in 1996 when we did this and if you really want to know contact the guy who did it and knows all there is to know about SuperCub Airplanes, Charley Center from www.crosswindsstol.com/contact... They allows small N numbers back then and even though you can't really see them, they are there. Hope that helps and you enjoyed the video!
What makes those certified aircraft junk? Why does one need to be more brave to fly something that isn’t broken than something with a suspect engine mount, suspect engine and broken wing?
@@thatairplaneguy I think he's likely referring to planes like Carbon Cubs, for $300,000 planes there's a lot of A&P's that say they're not going to be around very long, mostly based off the reinforcement not the matrix, I've heard and read that more times than Id like to admit, would certainly make me think twice about spending that kind of money on a plane not knowing. But who knows, certainly not me, I guess we'll see in 20 years.
True! But there are also viewers who heard (and understood) the intro .... the camera is actually pretty OK for that time (1986) ... migrating from analog tape to a digital file also doesn't improve quality.
Not only that, but it was originally recorded on 8 mm cassette and then that was transferred to VHS and then I transferred it from VHS to digital so I lost the original recording so I’m lucky to have what I have and I know it’s horrible, but it’s what we have! I was originally thinking I was just gonna share this with my friends, but a lot of people seem to enjoy it.
So my Supercuts had three notches and it’s probably 10 to 15° for one notch and I made the mistake of pulling full flaps and then decided I wanted to drop it down to one notch of flaps from full flaps and that was a mistake. I think that caused it to sink and get behind the power curve. Hope that helps.
I think you’re right @yesode4201! I may have misspoke in the original audio description and I can’t go back and edit it without taking the video down. I was at full power with full flaps and sinking with rising terrain. I was at a high angle of attack when the airplane yawed to the left. I tried to correct with right rudder with no response. Then the airplane hit the ground hard and bounced on the right wheel. It then yawed to the right and hit the ground going sideways and the left wheel and landing gear folded under the plane and the left wing hit and the prop hit and I stopped. I've thought about that day a lot and I do think you’re right! I was about to do a stall spin when all that happened and I’m lucky to be here to tell you about it.! Thanks for the comment!
Excellent! These men were aware of all the risks involved in getting that Cub off the ground and demonstrated their skills and experience by flying that plane home. I’m impressed. 👌🏾
I noticed the prop was bent pretty good and that could have caused damage to the crankshaft and connecting rods. I guess they must have put a new prop on and fired the engine up and if it had no knocks and good oil pressure then he went to fly it out. I bet when he got back to his home base the FAA would have required the engine rebuilt. Pretty neat adventure and getting you plane back though.
Actually I had full confidence in Charley Center's work as he had the wing supported inside with long metal plates and bolts on both spars and cables and come-alongs and we shook the wing up and down and it didn't budge. Charley had done this many times before and I trusted him and felt good. It did fly with a bit of right side yaw...good memory.
Wendy, you're so cool! Absolutely fantastic!! I hate travelling without being able to wash my hair.. This is the ticket!! ☺👌 Not to mention I love your towel too!! 😉
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Omg I have one of those! Haven't seen it in awhile - think it's in a box in the garage somewhere. 😆 P.S. Wendy is so cute! (Where is her sweet furbaby?)
