SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Thank you Shawn! I really happy you’re lovin it! Keep up the reports!
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Hahaha
Thanks

So when I was doing these tests, there were some super cub guys watching/ waiting for take off.

After I made a VERY SLOW pass and super short landing - then SUPER SHORT takeoff and rediculous climb out - one of them comes over the radio:

Red Super Cub making REALLY long take off and climbout...

Maybe my best flying moment to date...
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Really Outstanding! June 28 of 22 I retire from AAL. The next day I'm heading to AK with my Highlander. I can't to fly with you and Keith..

Cheers
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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That sounds great Bruce!
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Added a step for the wife
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Was playing in the cold today

Saw 1,500 fpm climb rate at 2,450 rpm (full power), at 60 mph.

Gonna have to repitch the prop.
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Christmas came EARLY!!

6’ long and 18” wide!

Carbon Fiber

Lighter than Aero skis
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Very Cool! Can't wait to see them on. Custom made or for sale from a company?

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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Carbon Concepts in Wasilla Alaska makes them, they have a pretty large following here.

Alot of planes switching to these for the flotation.

I havent weighed them yet, but feel less than 20# each.

Spindle height is the same as a 31” Bushwheel

http://www.carbonconceptsak.com
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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More visibility for slow approaches

Lexan floor boards!!!
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Nice! I had thought about that. Didn't do it, but it wouldn't be hard to modify down the road with Oratex. Good job. Be sure to post what it's like when flying and how well it holds up with that exhaust so close.

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Well, I have some time with the clear floorboards. I Should have done this at the begining.

That feeling when you are at full SuperStol flare and - you feel like you are landing blind - all gone now.

I couldnt be happier with them. Your eyes just naturally shift down to where you can see where you are going.

- there was some adjustment on the first takeoff tho, it was a little diss-orienting to see the ground there, but I got used to it pretty quick.

No heat problems on lexan from exhaust, or soot or oil - yet.

I especially found it helpful when reaching for the runway with the tailwheel, and waaaay more side to side awareness.

I LIKE IT!!
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Awesome Shawn! It would be really cool to see a video from inside so we can all get a feel for it.

Thanks for the update, keep them coming...

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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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Ok
I will make video today
Will have to put it on face book tho, cant get video to upload here.
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: SuperStol XL Alaskan

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I posted video on the Superstol facebook page

Let me know if you need to see anything specific.

I am really liking them.
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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