The much- anticipated CarbonCub ULT will be making its public debut at Oshkosh in late July. [Credit: CubCrafters]
Key Takeaways:
CubCrafters is introducing the Carbon Cub ULT, a new turbine-powered aircraft, set to debut at EAA AirVenture.
The Carbon Cub ULT is the first U.S.-manufactured turboprop aircraft eligible for sport pilots under the FAA's new MOSAIC regulations, requiring no type rating.
It features TurboTech's TP-R90 regenerative turboprop with simplified FADEC operation, offering reliability and fuel efficiency comparable to gas models while running on more accessible Jet-A fuel.
Built on the lightweight Carbon Cub UL airframe, the aircraft is designed for ease of use and addresses future fuel availability concerns, with customer deliveries anticipated in 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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