Win a Restored J-3 Cub in the JRBAF’s Newest Charitable Raffle

Ticket supports Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation’s mission to preserve and expand public access across western U.S.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 01:01 PM ET

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One of three J-3 Cubs being raffled off by the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation is on display at Oshkosh near the CubCrafters booth. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

Key Takeaways:

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) is holding a 2026-27 charitable raffle offering aviation enthusiasts a chance to win one of three restored J-3 Cubs, with the foundation covering all federal income tax withholding for the winners.
The raffle, with tickets priced at $50 each, supports JRBAF’s mission to expand and preserve public backcountry aviation access across the western U.S.
One of the grand prize aircraft is currently on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and the official raffle drawing is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027, with additional aviation-related prizes to be announced throughout the year.

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Aviation enthusiasts have a chance to win one of three restored J-3 Cubs in the 2026-27 Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) charitable raffle, with the foundation covering all federal income tax withholding for the winners.

Honoring the legacy of CubCrafters founder Richmond, the raffle supports JRBAF’s mission to expand and preserve public backcountry aviation access across the western U.S. Tickets are $50 each, and every entry provides three opportunities to win one of the restored aircraft.