Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Big Tires

 


11 comments:

  1. Bush planes need them

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  2. Super cubs are the best.

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    1. It might be a Sherpa. Looks exactly like Cub, but bigger.

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    2. I cheated and looked up the registration. 1975 PA-18-150 Super Cub.
      Palmer, Alaska

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  3. Those big tires let you land in the soft grass or riverbank. More importantly, they get out out of the ruts so you can take off. The drag in the air is an issue, but a tradeoff for being able to land and takeoff.

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  4. They look like car tires.

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  5. 9 feet the record for STAL .

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    1. STOL- Short Take-Off and Landing.

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    2. 9 ft might be a record for a stall....

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