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Thanks for the info! I've got some books and manuals on order/eBayed for the piper cub and l-4. I'd like to know everything I can, even if things don't work out that I buy one (cause MiG-17's are cool too ya know!) Are there any books or military manuals/TM's that I should look for? Thanks!

That's good advice, thats the same reason why you can't use E85 in a normal vehicle cause of the alcohol. I didn't realize they were mixing avgas with it as well. Thanks for the info!

For those of you with Piper Cub J-3/L-4 experience: How difficult is it to find engine/frame/wrap/prop parts and components? I have no idea what goes into re-wrapping a plane (I would have to hire someone to do it I think) and I have no idea where to start looking for parts, although there is a...

I'm with VT on this. I think the CAF is a great idea, but if things turn sour or something happens and I have my own plane I could sell it if I had to. Flying other peoples stuff is a blast I'm sure, but there's nothing like walking out onto the tarmac and seeing your baby all gussied up ready...

In that case, when I come down to visit rw you can buy the fried chicken. That way you can support my dreams of aviation! Thanks buddy! rofl Your a real pal! :D

I'm aware of the expense, no need to keep beating the horse. :deadhorse:

Well good news today! I got the job with the local airport, my buddy and I start in a few weeks. Might have a instructor recommended to us by some new gunshop owners.

Okay thank you guys for the info and clarity. The money still hasn't turned me off from it yet. I appreciate it guys. I should know next week if I get the job at the airport part time. CAT said they are okay with it, so no issues there. I'm gonna do the first flight thing they offer where you go...

I've thought about the job thing and know it's not for me. I just want to fly for leisure. I do really want an L4, but that may all change once I start flying who knows. Why do you say its so expensive? I definitely don't know all the costs that goes into it, but I can't see where its so...

Sounds interesting. When the time comes I'll ask about all that again so you can guide me through that as well. On the fuel subject, what about that Swift Fuel? I read about that, and it seemed promising, but didn't research much more after that.

It certainly is, I'd have to call every airfield on my flightplan (and my emergency fields) to see if they even have mogas pumps. Is there an alternative? Or is there something you can do to 100LL to make it safer to use in the older engine? Or are we talking engine swaps cause I really don't...

Looks like maybe and thats a big maybe next year I may start looking at buying a plane. Depends on the price your buddy wants for the J-3 cause of course the OD Addiction is strong on my end and I'd much rather wait another year and find the perfect L4 from the War if I can. The info about the...

Thanks VT! Thats great info! How hard/easy is it to get the STC? Using automotive fuel would be nice instead of avgas, BUT that leads to another question. If the airstrip doesn't have mogas, but has 100LL, can they be mixed? And mogas doesn't have enough lead, and 100LL has to much lead. Is...

Got the PM, will call you tomorrow. Monday the 9th works perfect for me. Anyone with some experience with the Piper Cub, does it have a 12gal fuel tank? Does the L4 have the same PLUS an 8gal wing tank? I've seen some conflicting info on this and would like to get it straightened out. I...

Well I just got off the phone with Allmond Aviation here in Peoria, and they do have a tail wheel trainer. It's a 1946 Aeronca Champ, pretty close to the Piper Cub, so I'm going to make a point to get the cert. on that and lots of flight time with it as well as the others. I found some online...

Thanks DKELONE, I've not asked the local schools at Mt. Hawley if they have tail wheel trainers or not, but I will ask. I know it's expensive to get the training. I work at CAT fulltime on the weekends and any money I make at the airport will be extra to go towards lessons and other toys. I'm...

Now to get back on topic before being RUDELY interrupted... rwbrown, you mentioned your an instructor and some of you others have flown/have licenses. What tips and tricks can you give for a prospective pilot? I'm passing all this information on to my buddy as well who is doing the same thing...

You still assume I made it all up. You really are full of yourself. You don't know anything about my past or my future. Moron

Thanks for the info guys. RW i was really joking about that, I would never do such a hair-brain thing like landing on a street or something like they do in the movies. I spoke with my supervisor at work and CAT may reimburse me for some of the lessons under their higher learning policy which...

Alright thanks flyxpl, when I make my flight plan I will call ahead. I think I may be able to do all this next year (thats my preliminary plan) I have Scooter scoping out the GA rally (if I can't make it) to see if there is enough flat land to do a short landing and take off, or if the road is...