My Backcountry Super Cub Version 2 —reference thread

This will serve as a reference thread for myself and others that my need information and where to gather. Yes, I am building a BackcountrySuperCub Version -2. Formerly know as the SQ (Stol Quest) but with so many changes its a different beast all together. The big flaps, leading edge slats, the list goes on and on. Here are some of my ideas thanks to Bob Lutz, Randy Goza, Bruce Reed, Wayne Mackey and others. Stay tuned to watch the progress!

Engine:

The new ACE-Perfromance 428

but I may end up going with this battery

Would like to add the Rief Preheat system for obvious reasons and of course the ELT 406

Prop choices:

It seems that a fixed pitch is the way to go for lightweight however a ground adjustable would also be good.  Throwing in a constant speed only adds weight but realistically this is what I will end up with. Either the Catto or Whirlwind for certain. Maybe a Pawnee prop but we will see what provides the best cooling and performance.

Fabric:

I was leaning toward the Oratex but really thinking more along the lines now of the Super Flight 7.

Keeping paint very basic, light coat with basic Cub Design – traditional (White and Black maybe)

Avionics:

Keeping the mission in mind for light weight…I like what Dynon has to offer as do I like the Aerotronics. That Garmin G3x in pretty nice and light doing most everything for you. Here are a couple ideas.

Becker Com and Transponder, PM Engineering 1200 intercom are some other ideas

Extras:

AMSAFE lap and shoulder harness

Aveo ultra Galactica led position strobe, landing and taxi lights

31″ and or 35″ Alaska Bushwheels of course with tail wheel. Airframes AK or Matco. Also Airframes or Grove 6″ brakes

Landing Gear:

Still not certain about the TK 1 Shock system but like the looks of it and it seems like it the way going forward. The Mackey landing gear it also very good with the Univar HD lift struts and Jury struts. 

Lots of options as you can see here. I know I do want to keep this bird as light a possible. I like the idea of a manual flap handle. Electric trim on the yoke? That adds about a pound but a pound is a pound. Ted Waltman has a great mod for the stick base. Check this out. No grease and simple. It a real responsive feel.

Keep checking back as this will continue to grow. I can hardly wait to get this bird in the air…