Is it still a Cub if it has a nosewheel? The answer is yes, if it is the CubCrafters NXCub.
The Yakima-based company has received Part 23 certification for the nosewheel-equipped version of the design, making it a fully FAA-certified aircraft.
CubCrafters NXCub gets FAA Certification
The company received Part 23 certification for the nosewheel-equipped version of the design.
Key Takeaways:
- The CubCrafters NXCub, a nosewheel-equipped version of the Cub design, has received full FAA Part 23 certification, transitioning from its previous experimental category.
- This certification aims to broaden access to backcountry flying for pilots who do not possess a tailwheel endorsement and caters to government agencies and organizations preferring nosewheel designs for operational safety and insurability.
- Developed since 2019, the NXCub features a fuel-injected engine to accommodate the nosewheel and offers versatility with options for legacy gear, spring gear, and amphibious or straight floats.
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