Is it still a Cub if it has a nosewheel? The answer is yes, if it is the CubCrafters NXCub.
The Yakima-based company has received Part 23 certification for the nosewheel-equipped version of the design, making it a fully FAA-certified aircraft.
CubCrafters NXCub gets FAA Certification
The company received Part 23 certification for the nosewheel-equipped version of the design.
Key Takeaways:
- CubCrafters' NXCub, a nosewheel-equipped version of the Cub, has received Part 23 FAA certification, transitioning it from the experimental category to a fully certified aircraft.
- The NXCub aims to expand access to backcountry flying for pilots without a tailwheel endorsement and appeals to organizations preferring nosewheel designs for operational safety and insurability.
- Its development included a fuel-injected engine to accommodate the nosewheel, and it is available with various landing gear options, including amphibious and straight floats.
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