The much- anticipated CarbonCub ULT will be making its public debut at Oshkosh in late July. [Credit: CubCrafters]
Key Takeaways:
CubCrafters has unveiled the Carbon Cub ULT, its first turbine-powered aircraft, making its public debut at EAA AirVenture.
This turboprop is significant as the first U.S.-manufactured aircraft of its kind eligible for sport pilots under new FAA MOSAIC regulations, requiring no special type rating or endorsement.
It features a TurboTech TP-R90 regenerative turboprop engine, offering simplified FADEC operation and the advantage of using Jet-A fuel, addressing availability issues and future aviation fuel needs.
The Carbon Cub ULT maintains the excellent STOL performance of its predecessors while providing the reliability and operational ease of a turbine engine, with initial customer deliveries expected in 2027.
CubCrafters, a name synonymous with backcountry aircraft, has entered the turbine world.
The company announced Tuesday that the Carbon Cub ULT will be making its public debut at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh later this month. The aircraft is undergoing final flight testing at the factory in Yakima, Washington.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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