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Lycoming 0-360-A1P, 2,000 TBO
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200 TTSN
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200 TTSN, Hartzell
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- By Owner
- IFR due April 2009
- Annual due April 2008
- No Damage History
- Always Hangared
- Featured Aircraft on P. 70 October 2003 Flying Mag
- Garmin 530 GPS
- GMA 340 Audio Panel
- 2nd Com King KY97A
- Garmin GTX 327 Transponder with Mode S Traffic
- Full Vacuum System and Gyros
- IFR Certified
- Pilot and Copilot PTT Switches
- Music Input Jack
- STEC 30 Auto Pilot
- VM 1000 Digital Gauges
- Right and Left Side Aft Stowage
- Dual Taxi and Landing Lights with Pulselite
- Strobes
- Reiff Engine Heater
- Custom Oregon Aero Leather Seats
- Teak Floors
- On opening the throttle for takeoff, 180 horses and constant speed prop say hello in a most gratifying way. The acceleration is brisk, directional control effortless, and you're airborne within a few airplane lengths. Normal takeoff is with flaps up. As in the super Cub, a maximum performance short field levitation is performed with full flaps holdings full back stick until the ship lifts off in a three-point attitude, then immediately easing off back pressure to build up speed. Slingluff, who accompanied me for the first turn around the pattern, prefers a firm, positive control style in taking off. He opens the throttle while holding the stick fully back, then after gathering a little speed, relaxes back pressure to raise the tail, holds it there for a moment while continuing to accelerate, then applies back pressure to break ground. This is accomplished in practically one continuous motion. Verdean heiner, the original Husky certification test pilot now Skywest Airlines, prefers to lift off in a three-point attitude, keeping the stick partially back until airborne. Everyone has his favorite technique, but the Husky wing is anxious to get airborne in any case.
A normal flaps-up takeoff in the Super Cub is slightly different. I leave the stick neutral until the tail starts to rise, then hold it there tail low. No matter what the density altitude or load, the Cub will leave the ground from this attitude when it is ready to
Above: Wide-span Fowler flaps and plenty of power make it easy for the Husky to get in and out of a 500-foot section of turf at Earle Field. A closer look at the slotted Fowler flap, and the mounting bracket hinges that not only create the slot but will also split your scalp if you're not paying attention. Middle: With either one or two external doors, the optional extended baggage compartment makes the Husky an aerial camper. Bottom: The standard Husky baggage compartment behind the rear seat with optional external access door and beautiful optional wood floorboards, which extend through the cabin.
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| Al Johnson
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| Phone: 303-840-3595
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