CubCrafters Unveils Carbon Cub UL

The Carbon Cub UL is the first airplane to be powered by the Rotax 916iS engine.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 04:30 PM ET

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The Carbon Cub UL is the first to be powered by the Rotax 916iS engine. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

CubCrafters debuted its new Carbon Cub UL at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, a variant designed to capture a larger share of the European ultralight market.
The Carbon Cub UL is the first aircraft to be powered by the new 160 hp Rotax 916iS turbocharged engine, known for its efficiency, multi-fuel capability, and performance at high altitudes.
The aircraft is designed to meet both American LSA and international ultralight category requirements, offering a fully factory-assembled option for global customers.
Extensive testing of the aircraft is expected to be completed by 2023, with initial deliveries projected for early 2025.

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CubCrafters debuted its newest aircraft design—the Carbon Cub UL— at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo held in Lakeland, Florida this week.

The Carbon Cub was first introduced in 2009 and quickly became a favorite of the backcountry aviation set. The newest Cub variant made by the Yakima, Washington-based light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturer was also designed to capture a larger share of the European ultralight market, the company said.