Love this!! Thank you for the thoughtful narrative ... navigation, engine management, airplane flying characteristics, etc. I appreciate how much time these videos take ... but please please post a few more. I have an NX Cub on order with the exact same IFR avionics package. Very much appreciate watching you put the plane through its paces in actual IMC.
i absoluetly love the cub its my dream aircraft for sure, currently flying around in a 1946 aeronca champ, do you own this aircraft? and what do you do to afford it?
This is the most well-equipped cub I've ever seen. Such a fantastic aircraft! I've never seen the appeal of an IFR enabled back-country plane until I found this channel. Keep up the great flying!
Fantastic video. I find it useful to always activate APR on the autopilot when cleared for the approach. Terminal environment is very high workload so the approach clearance is a great cue. Happy flying!
@horse12100/Marc Horstman, Thanks! I was shooting the RNAV 15 at ANC int'l when the FOD situation happened. I went over there to practice the LPV capability of the GNC-355 since Merrill Field only has a circling approach with no vertical guidance for now. Apologies, I accidentally deleted your comment since I was working out while responding.
No, I do believe Piper made a few PA-18's that are IFR certified part 23 aircraft but they are rare. The part 23 certified cubcrafters xcubs and top cubs aren't capable of it because the additional certification requirements were cost prohibitive to the manifacturer (or so I've read). In experimentals we can do it as long as nothing in the FAA operating limitations set forth when the airplane was issued its airworthines certificate forbids it and we equip the airplane in accordance with 91.205.
@@EricMassey748 Thanks, I had always heard that IFR was prohibited in LSAs, and I didn't realize experimentals could. I had pretty much ruled out cubcrafters because of that.
Yes, I fly with a Tac-Aero Bush helmet. It was about $4,000 which was the only real disadvantage. The airplane is much quieter and I honestly am never even tempted to fly without it. It's the only helmet I tried and unfortunately I think it was a limited run! Tac-Aero might have more details! The chin strap rest pretty nicely on the flap handle track so it's easy to stow when I'm getting in/out of the airplane.
@@LRobichauxIV Let me know if there are any more questions! I think the Tac-Aero Helmet might've changed hands to ACME aero fab, because their helmet looks identical but I don't know if it's available yet. Anyway, if the $3750 price tag doesn't scare you off immediately, I do think it's probably the best "accessory" for the airplane aside from the 31" bushwheels. I didn't try any other helmets though; I've worn my bushhelmet for 8 hours per day a few times and it never bothers me or gives hot spots. They all come with an integrated Bose A20 but I optioned mine with the LEMO connector and coiled cord, which is awesome in the Carbon Cub.
@@EricMassey748 Appreciate you sharing your experiences. I have an NXCub on order and just trying to soak in as much as possible during the loooong production wait.
Lived in ANC for 12yrs and it's still surprising how much farming is done in the valley.
IFR in a Cub. Well done, sir.
Love this!! Thank you for the thoughtful narrative ... navigation, engine management, airplane flying characteristics, etc. I appreciate how much time these videos take ... but please please post a few more. I have an NX Cub on order with the exact same IFR avionics package. Very much appreciate watching you put the plane through its paces in actual IMC.
Thanks, I will do another soon!
I’m not IFR yet, but your systems knowledge and precision in execution of tasks is impressive.
i absoluetly love the cub its my dream aircraft for sure, currently flying around in a 1946 aeronca champ, do you own this aircraft? and what do you do to afford it?
This is the most well-equipped cub I've ever seen. Such a fantastic aircraft! I've never seen the appeal of an IFR enabled back-country plane until I found this channel. Keep up the great flying!
Fantastic video. I find it useful to always activate APR on the autopilot when cleared for the approach. Terminal environment is very high workload so the approach clearance is a great cue. Happy flying!
Beautiful cub, Every time I see a Carbon cub I wish I had 500k for my FX-3 Cub
WHERE ARE THESE PASSAGES SO BEAUTIFUL? in what country?
Anchorage/Palmer, Alaska
@@EricMassey748 uff...
That good video. Very good sound! Excellent plane. Beautiful shots. Nice landscapes. Greetings from Cali, Colombia.
do a x country trip vid with just the a/c engine sound n no commentary at some stage, there's a good chap ;-)
@horse12100/Marc Horstman, Thanks! I was shooting the RNAV 15 at ANC int'l when the FOD situation happened. I went over there to practice the LPV capability of the GNC-355 since Merrill Field only has a circling approach with no vertical guidance for now. Apologies, I accidentally deleted your comment since I was working out while responding.
Great video. Question does a cub have to be to an experimental in order to fly IFR ?
No, I do believe Piper made a few PA-18's that are IFR certified part 23 aircraft but they are rare. The part 23 certified cubcrafters xcubs and top cubs aren't capable of it because the additional certification requirements were cost prohibitive to the manifacturer (or so I've read). In experimentals we can do it as long as nothing in the FAA operating limitations set forth when the airplane was issued its airworthines certificate forbids it and we equip the airplane in accordance with 91.205.
@@EricMassey748 Thanks, I had always heard that IFR was prohibited in LSAs, and I didn't realize experimentals could. I had pretty much ruled out cubcrafters because of that.
I'm just full of questions! Do you fly with a helmet? If yes, can you elaborate on the advantages / disadvantages and which brand / model?
Yes, I fly with a Tac-Aero Bush helmet. It was about $4,000 which was the only real disadvantage. The airplane is much quieter and I honestly am never even tempted to fly without it. It's the only helmet I tried and unfortunately I think it was a limited run! Tac-Aero might have more details! The chin strap rest pretty nicely on the flap handle track so it's easy to stow when I'm getting in/out of the airplane.
@@EricMassey748 Thank you!!!
@@LRobichauxIV Let me know if there are any more questions! I think the Tac-Aero Helmet might've changed hands to ACME aero fab, because their helmet looks identical but I don't know if it's available yet. Anyway, if the $3750 price tag doesn't scare you off immediately, I do think it's probably the best "accessory" for the airplane aside from the 31" bushwheels. I didn't try any other helmets though; I've worn my bushhelmet for 8 hours per day a few times and it never bothers me or gives hot spots. They all come with an integrated Bose A20 but I optioned mine with the LEMO connector and coiled cord, which is awesome in the Carbon Cub.
@@EricMassey748 Appreciate you sharing your experiences. I have an NXCub on order and just trying to soak in as much as possible during the loooong production wait.