Super Legend Cub LSA Receives FAA Approval

Bethany Whitfield

Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10:29 PM ET

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** Super Legend Cub**

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American Legend Aircraft Company's Super Legend Cub LSA, a modern take on the Piper Super Cub, has received FAA approval after delays from a government shutdown.
Powered by a 115 hp Lycoming O-233, it boasts more fuel, power, and flaps than its predecessor, matching the original Super Cub's power-to-weight ratio.
Primarily designed for the Alaskan market, it can be outfitted with tundra tires, floats, or skis, with a starting price of $146,800 and deliveries expected to begin in early December.

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Fans of Piper’s revered Super Cub can now find a passing copy in the light-sport market, thanks to the recent FAA approval of the Super Legend Cub LSA, built by Texas-based American Legend Aircraft Company.

After suffering through six to seven weeks of delays due to the recent government shutdown, the company received the green light for the airplane last week. Powered by the 115 hp Lycoming O-233, the Super Legend Cub builds upon the company’s Legend Cub by providing buyers an airplane with more fuel, more power and flaps.