Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters is celebrating a major milestone next year with the 10th anniversary of the Carbon Cub. To pay tribute to the successful design, the company will commemorate the taildragger through the year and ultimately host “Cubfest 2019” on October 11 through 13 – an open invitation fly-in and reception at the headquarters at Yakima’s McAllister Field (KYKM). More details will be announced closer to the event.
CubCrafters Celebrates a Decade of Carbon Cubs
Key Takeaways:
- CubCrafters is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its successful Carbon Cub aircraft in 2019, culminating in a "Cubfest 2019" fly-in at their Yakima headquarters.
- Introduced in 2009, the Carbon Cub is renowned as a premier backcountry aircraft due to its lightweight carbon fiber construction, impressive short-field performance, and powerful climb capabilities.
- The Carbon Cub lineup has significantly evolved, now offering six models (SS, FX, EX) that cater to different certification paths (LSA and experimental) and include CubCrafters' proprietary CC340 engine.
- Experimental FX and EX models provide enhanced features over the LSA version, such as increased gross weight (up to 2,000 lbs), larger baggage capacity, improved maneuverability, and various engine and propeller options.
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