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Originally Posted by NoBozo
PS: I would really like to hear from the J-3 Pilot as to the all up weight of the J-3.
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Since the Cub is currently classified in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category its maximum takeoff gross weight has to be under 1320 pounds. That is my Cub in the photos, and I don't even know the exact empty weights and gross weights without checking the manual, but your estimate is very close.
Keep in mind that the trucks distribute the weight onto 4 wheels, while most of the aircraft weight is on 2 of the three wheels, but even several inches of clear ice can easily support most airplanes. The FAA requires a considerable margin of safety to approve Alton Bay as an "ice airport", partly due to differences in the quality of ice and partly just because they are the FAA.
When the runway is officially open, it will be published in a NOTAM ("notice to airmen"). I haven't checked those yet, but I imagine one will be appearing soon.
EDIT: According to the NOTAM the
airport is open, with a call to confirm.
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01/101 - AD OPEN ICE RUNWAY 2600 LONG BY 90 WIDE WITH
PARALLEL TXY ON EAST SIDE CTC FBO 603-875-3498 FOR CURRENT FIELD
CONDITONS. 08 JAN 23:37 2010 UNTIL UFN. CREATED: 08 JAN 23:27 2010
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WAY TO GO, GUYS! Thanks.