Super cub questions?

[PA Hunter]

I wear my Harness with binos and whatever else is normally in it. It’s tight to my chest and not any more intrusive then just binos. My pockets will have things like my release, inreach, phone, or whatever I normally keep in my pockets, I don’t go crazy cramming things on me. I will have all my layers on except for puffy and rain gear. Other then that it’s my pack, bow and small dry bags on the load shelf or maybe one separate as well. I don’t like to rearrange things. I have my system in order so I am working from the top down.
55 with your bow/gun and binos separate is tight but doable....I guess Spartan is the right word.

Thanks I have a 12 x 45 Zeiss ref binoculars and they are heavy, they are in AGC Classic Max case with nice storage pockets. My nightmare scenario is the pilot saying I can’t wear it and trying to remove well thought out items from my pack to put binos in. Is it typical to wear a sidearm in a super Cub? No way is my Casull going in my packweight.

Thanks,

 

[cnelk]

I wore the 44 right up until I got into the Super Cub, then it was in my lap.
Much rather be wearing a sidearm than binos - but that's me.

 

[PA Hunter]

My one and only trip on a super cub was one of the highlights of my trip, flying low over the mountains of Alaska is a really amazing experience.
I got in my little seat and buckled in, I was literally sucked up to the pilots seat and there was no moving around or fidgeting, it was that moment when I realized that I really underestimated how small the inside of this plane was. In this pic you can see how close you are.View attachment 85442 I had my phone/camera hooked on my belt which was covered up with clothes, when I finally snapped that I wanted my phone to take pics and video we were already taking off, the whole process of loading up and taking off was really fast, anyway it took me awhile to get the darn phone out, I missed some great pictures of a moose shortly after we took off. I had a FHF bino case and a Diamond chest holster on which worked fine.
So just make sure your phone/camera is in your hand or accessible before you buckle up!

Thanks exactly what I was wondering.

 

[AKBorn]

On the Super Cubs that I fly in, I have worn the AGC Bino Pack on my chest, could also wear a chest holster rig. A sidearm on your belt wouldn't work with the seatbelt, you could hold onto it if the pilot OKs...

Saw your note about 2 pounds of food each day for 9 days...are you including food for the flyin and flyout days, and for 1-2 extra days in case weather precludes the pilot from being able to pick you up on the scheduled day? I'd substitute a little extra food for some extra piece of clothing if it were me...I'm not a fan of being hungry in the wilderness.

 

[PA Hunter]

On the Super Cubs that I fly in, I have worn the AGC Bino Pack on my chest, could also wear a chest holster rig. A sidearm on your belt wouldn't work with the seatbelt, you could hold onto it if the pilot OKs...

Saw your note about 2 pounds of food each day for 9 days...are you including food for the flyin and flyout days, and for 1-2 extra days in case weather precludes the pilot from being able to pick you up on the scheduled day? I'd substitute a little extra food for some extra piece of clothing if it were me...I'm not a fan of being hungry in the wilderness.

I was originally allowing 2 lbs of food per day but I think if I just bring MH it will be allot lighter. I have been counting ounces on the MH but yes I will have an extra 2 days regardless. I started a spreadsheet with each item and their ounces. What I can wear on the plane means I can have like a luxury item in my packweight like a lightweight chair. I really wanted a Barney pack also but I don’t think I can make it with the weight.

 

[AKBorn]

I was originally allowing 2 lbs of food per day but I think if I just bring MH it will be allot lighter. I have been counting ounces on the MH but yes I will have an extra 2 days regardless. I started a spreadsheet with each item and their ounces. What I can wear on the plane means I can have like a luxury item in my packweight like a lightweight chair. I really wanted a Barney pack also but I don’t think I can make it with the weight.

I hear you - I LOVE my Barney's pack, but I think it's over 8 pounds before I ever put on thing in it...

 

[PA Hunter]

These planes are physically quite light, but they aren't underpowered in reality. Most are sporting a Lycoming engine and producing enough hp to get them in the air quickly. They will actually handle more payload than their rating suggests, but the FAA doesn't want any plane pushed to its physical payload limit, hence the lower ratings. Another issue is weight/load balance on-board. Excessive tail-weight (which is the cargo area) plays hob with aerodynamics, and is also potentially harder on the tail wheel and externals.

I've heard it said that you wear a Super Cub more than just sitting in it. That's a pretty good statement, considering you can rub your elbows on both walls of the plane at once. I recall telling my wife it was comparable to putting wings on a Harley and using a 4-point harness to strap in.