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CubCrafters Sees Great Success with Recently Introduced Models

CubCrafters is increasing production to meet strong demand for its backcountry taildraggers. CubCrafters
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Key Takeaways:

  • CubCrafters, a long-established manufacturer of backcountry aircraft, has experienced continuous growth in sales and demand since the introduction of the Light Sport Carbon Cub in 2009.
  • The company's success is attributed to popular models like the XCub and new Carbon Cub variants, with a significant sales surge in late 2017 driven by the Carbon Cub FX-3 and Garmin G3X option.
  • In response to this increasing demand, CubCrafters has expanded its manufacturing space by 50 percent, built new hangars, and plans to continue increasing production rates through at least 2019.
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For pilots who love backcountry flying, the name CubCrafters is like the name Bugatti for racecar aficionados. The Yakima, Washington-based light aircraft manufacturer has been cranking out mods and modern-day two-seat taildraggers for nearly four decades.

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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