Cub Driver
November 5th 03, 10:33 AM
>Hello to all, I am an engineering student writing a research paper on
>the safety of ageing aircraft for a transportations class, and would
>like to know some opinions from those who have first hand
>knowledge....Thanks in advance, Justin
I fly a 1946 Piper Cub. It is maintained by the same men who rebuilt
it a few years ago, and I trust their work.
We are not permitted to spin the Cubs, at least in part because of
their age. I know of no other restrictions on them.
all the best -- Dan Ford
email: (put CUB in subject line)
see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com
and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com
>the safety of ageing aircraft for a transportations class, and would
>like to know some opinions from those who have first hand
>knowledge....Thanks in advance, Justin
I fly a 1946 Piper Cub. It is maintained by the same men who rebuilt
it a few years ago, and I trust their work.
We are not permitted to spin the Cubs, at least in part because of
their age. I know of no other restrictions on them.
all the best -- Dan Ford
email: (put CUB in subject line)
see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com
and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com