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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 successful Carbon Cub aircraft in 2019 with a "Cubfest 2019" fly-in event at its Yakima headquarters.
  • Introduced in 2009, the Carbon Cub is a high-performance, two-seat taildragger known for its carbon fiber construction, powerful engine (up to 186 hp), and exceptional short-field and climb capabilities.
  • The Carbon Cub line has evolved to include six models across three categories (SS, FX, EX), with the experimental FX and EX variants offering benefits such as increased gross weight, larger baggage, and enhanced maneuverability compared to the LSA-certified SS model.
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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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