The much- anticipated CarbonCub ULT will be making its public debut at Oshkosh in late July. [Credit: CubCrafters]
Key Takeaways:
CubCrafters has introduced its first turbine-powered aircraft, the Carbon Cub ULT, a regenerative turboprop set to debut at EAA AirVenture.
The Carbon Cub ULT is the first U.S.-manufactured turboprop eligible for sport pilots under the FAA's new MOSAIC regulations, requiring no type rating or special endorsement.
It features a TurboTech TP-R90 engine with FADEC operation, offering simplicity, reliability, and fuel economy comparable to gas models.
The aircraft is designed to use jet-A fuel, addressing avgas availability and cost concerns, and customer deliveries are anticipated for 2027.
CubCrafters, a name synonymous with backcountry aircraft, has entered the turbine world.
The company announced Tuesday that the Carbon Cub ULT will be making its public debut at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh later this month. The aircraft is undergoing final flight testing at the factory in Yakima, Washington.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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