Who has info on this? What was Jim flying, any video?
Who has info on this? What was Jim flying, any video?
This was on SC.org
At a NW Super Cub fly in, we had a "Bush Challenge". We had the top three finishers load 300 pounds any way they wanted and try again. Jerry Burr in his really light, modified J3, Greg Miller in his really light 360 powered Cub and Jim Richmond in a Cub Crafters Super Sport Cub. Jerry Burr won. His takeoff was only 10-12' longer than his empty takeoff. I'd have lost money on that bet. I've looked at STOL contests differently since then. Greg and Jim probably would have out climbed Jerry, but Jerry got off shorter. Pretty impressive
Glenn
I met Jerry at OSH last year. He takes STOL contest very serious, he dieted for 6 months getting ready for the STOL demo at OSH. Even went as far as finding lightest clothes and shoes to wear. He’s a real good stick and has a super light tricked out Cub not sure how much of a J3 is still there 😂So you have your hands full beating him when he pulls up to the line. With 300lbs he was probably still lighter then Jim in the SportCub. He’s fun to talk to and very knowledgeable.
Chuck
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Last edited by Cubdriver2; 05-21-2018 at 02:42 PM.