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CubCrafters Celebrates a Decade of Carbon Cubs

The third generation Carbon Cubs offer a massive step up from Piper's original Cub models. CubCrafters
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Key Takeaways:

  • CubCrafters is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Carbon Cub aircraft in 2019, marking the occasion with a "Cubfest 2019" fly-in and reception.
  • Introduced in 2009, the Carbon Cub is a modern, two-seat, carbon fiber taildragger acclaimed for its exceptional backcountry performance, including short takeoff/landing capabilities and impressive climb rates.
  • The aircraft has evolved considerably, now offered in six models (SS, FX, EX) which include production LSA, builder-assist experimental, and full kit options with varying gross weights, engine choices, and feature sets.
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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.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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