Experimental PA-18 Super Cub

2024 Raffle Fundraiser

Fabricating the Future of GA in AK

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The Build So Far.....

So far our friends at Danchini Aero have been working hard in shop to build the 2024 Raffle Aircraft. Check out this timeline of what they have done and what's to come!

Ready, Set, GO!

+ 10/01/2023 - Raffle fundraiser commencement. Tickets go on sale!
+ Livestream event at Danchini Aero's Hangar (click here to watch)

Phase 1:

+ Covered wings / ailerons / tail feathers
+ Created carbon fiber panels for the interior
+ Prepped fuselage for fabric
+ Installed trim, cables, rudder pedals, carbon fiber floor boards.
+ Wheel and brake system development

Phase 2:

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+ Fuselage Frame

New Experimental Super Cub Javron fuselage was brought to our fabricator and modifications were made.

 

+ Powder Coating

Fuselage and tail feathers were inspected and brought to Advanced Powder Coating in Wasilla where they were coated with two coats of a zinc primer, and a top coat of black.

 

+ Fuel System

Installed a Steve’s Gascolator, thanks to a donation from Steve’s Aircraft.

 

+ Brake System

Beringer brakes installed.

 

+ Interior Panels

Panels were created using Carbon Concepts two ply sheets. Our panels are always mocked up, then cut to each specific airframe to ensure optimal fit. Floorboards are two two ply carbon sheets with a foam core for added durability.

 

+ Design

We finalized our design, an ode to our first Danchini Cub, after quite a few attempts – and settled on a gravel bar camo combination that we feel compliments the carbon fiber interior & black and grey Sport Aircraft Seats quite well. We made sure to keep our classic rounded waves in the design & choose strategic shades for the tops of the wings – for frost mitigation on cold winter days.

 

+ Fabric & Paint

Wings, tail feathers, ailerons, flaps, and fuselage covered in Stewarts Systems. Prepped, and shot with EcoFill, then painted Midnight Black and Dawn Patrol Grey. All paint mixed in house using our Stewart System set-up at our wolf lake paint mix studio.

 

+ Engine

Brand new Aerorecip O-360-C2E XP360 engine unboxed and installed on the fuselage for cowling fabrication. Aerorecip was kind enough to assemble and dyno test at their facility. Dyno was conducted with a rubbert exhaust system, one e-mag, one slick mag, and 9.1 pistons. Dyno testing came back at 194.4HP.

Upcoming

+ Final assembly
+ Operational flight checks and field testing

May 5th, 2024

+ Raffle winner announced

The Build So Far.....

So far our friends at Danchini Aero have been working hard in shop to build the 2024 Raffle Aircraft. Check out this timeline of what they have done and what's to come!

Ready, Set, GO!

+ 10/01/2023 - Raffle fundraiser commencement. Tickets go on sale!
+ Livestream event at Danchini Aero's Hangar (click here to watch)

Phase 1:

+ Covered wings / ailerons / tail feathers
+ Created carbon fiber panels for the interior
+ Prepped fuselage for fabric
+ Installed trim, cables, rudder pedals, carbon fiber floor boards.
+ Wheel and brake system development

Phase 2:

Click below to expand each section.

+ Fuselage Frame

New Experimental Super Cub Javron fuselage was brought to our fabricator and modifications were made.

 

+ Powder Coating

Fuselage and tail feathers were inspected and brought to Advanced Powder Coating in Wasilla where they were coated with two coats of a zinc primer, and a top coat of black.

 

+ Fuel System

Installed a Steve’s Gascolator, thanks to a donation from Steve’s Aircraft.

 

+ Brake System

Beringer brakes installed.

 

+ Interior Panels

Panels were created using Carbon Concepts two ply sheets. Our panels are always mocked up, then cut to each specific airframe to ensure optimal fit. Floorboards are two two ply carbon sheets with a foam core for added durability.

 

+ Design

We finalized our design, an ode to our first Danchini Cub, after quite a few attempts – and settled on a gravel bar camo combination that we feel compliments the carbon fiber interior & black and grey Sport Aircraft Seats quite well. We made sure to keep our classic rounded waves in the design & choose strategic shades for the tops of the wings – for frost mitigation on cold winter days.

 

+ Fabric & Paint

Wings, tail feathers, ailerons, flaps, and fuselage covered in Stewarts Systems. Prepped, and shot with EcoFill, then painted Midnight Black and Dawn Patrol Grey. All paint mixed in house using our Stewart System set-up at our wolf lake paint mix studio.

 

+ Engine

Brand new Aerorecip O-360-C2E XP360 engine unboxed and installed on the fuselage for cowling fabrication. Aerorecip was kind enough to assemble and dyno test at their facility. Dyno was conducted with a rubbert exhaust system, one e-mag, one slick mag, and 9.1 pistons. Dyno testing came back at 194.4HP.

Upcoming

+ Final assembly
+ Operational flight checks and field testing

May 5th, 2024

+ Raffle winner announced
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Each Ticket Funds GA in AK

The aircraft raffle is our biggest fundraiser. Each year, the Alaska Airmen's Association commissions the building (or re-building) of an airplane using a portion of the revenue from the prior year's raffle. We then sell enough tickets to cover the purchase of next year's plane plus the operational costs of the Association and its operations.

Basically, that means all the raffle revenue goes into funding next year's raffle plane and supporting the operational costs of each of our programs: the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, NextGen, Scholarships, Fly-Ins, etc. Our staff are then able to advocate for our members, facilitate these programs, and maintain our facilities.

So, your ticket purchase (even just one) contributes concretely to the preservation of aviation in our state. In essence, you are donating to a cause and community you believe in and getting the chance to win an incredible aircraft or nine other awesome prizes!

Each Alaska Airmen's Association Raffle plane is a symbol of the solidarity and strength of Alaska's aviators. So, when you see one of our planes (even outside of Alaska), we hope you'll feel proud, knowing you acted to protect and perpetuate this way of life.

Thank you for your contribution.

Each Ticket Funds GA in AK

The aircraft raffle is our biggest fundraiser. Each year, the Alaska Airmen's Association commissions the building (or re-building) of an airplane using a portion of the revenue from the prior year's raffle. We then sell enough tickets to cover the purchase of next year's plane plus the operational costs of the Association and its operations.

Basically, that means all the raffle revenue goes into funding next year's raffle plane and supporting the operational costs of each of our programs: the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, NextGen, Scholarships, Fly-Ins, etc. Our staff are then able to advocate for our members, facilitate these programs, and maintain our facilities.

So, your ticket purchase (even just one) contributes concretely to the preservation of aviation in our state. In essence, you are donating to a cause and community you believe in and getting the chance to win an incredible aircraft or nine other awesome prizes!

Each Alaska Airmen's Association Raffle plane is a symbol of the solidarity and strength of Alaska's aviators. So, when you see one of our planes (even outside of Alaska), we hope you'll feel proud, knowing you acted to protect and perpetuate this way of life.

Thank you for your contribution.

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Livestream Updates

Check in here throughout the raffle season for updates on the Cub build, raffle prize showcases, and product webinars.

Livestream Updates

Check in here throughout the raffle season for updates on the Cub build, raffle prize showcases, and product webinars.