Experienced Backcountry Pilot Named New Manager at Four Corners Cubs

Ladd Klinglesmith will oversee new, pre-owned, and kit aircraft sales for CubCrafters in the Southwest region.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 03:36 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Ladd Klinglesmith [Credit: CubCrafters]

Key Takeaways:

CubCrafters has appointed Ladd Klinglesmith as the new manager for Four Corners Cubs, their certified sales center covering the Southwest region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico).
Klinglesmith brings over four decades of aviation experience, deep hands-on knowledge of every CubCrafters model, and comprehensive expertise in sales, maintenance, and flight operations.
He will oversee new, pre-owned, and kit aircraft sales, taking over from the retiring Rick Bosshardt, and aims to continue providing strong sales and ownership support in the region.

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CubCrafters, the Yakima, Washington-based manufacturer of light sport, experimental, and Part 23-certified backcountry aircraft, has announced that Ladd Klinglesmith will be the new manager at Four Corners Cubs, the company’s certified sales center in the Southwest region.

Klinglesmith, an experienced backcountry pilot, will oversee new, pre-owned, and kit aircraft sales in the Four Corners states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.