2023 American Legend Aircraft AL18 MOAC [Credit: Zach Wright]
Key Takeaways:
Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick" is a 2023 American Legend Aircraft AL18 MOAC, also known as the "Mother of All Cubs."
This modern re-creation is designed for exceptional STOL and backcountry performance, contrasting with traditional Cub designs.
It features a powerful 195 hp engine, leading edge slats, advanced suspension (like Bushwheels), modern Garmin G3X avionics, and is capable of a 100-foot takeoff roll, available for $345,000.
Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
![2023 American Legend Aircraft AL18 MOAC [Credit: Zach Wright]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cub3.jpg)
