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 aircraft at the 2023 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, which is the first aircraft to be powered by the new 160 hp Rotax 916iS engine.
The Carbon Cub UL is designed to meet ultralight category requirements for international markets, particularly in Europe, while also qualifying as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) in regions like the U.S.
The Rotax 916iS engine is turbocharged, multi-fuel capable (mogas and avgas), more fuel-efficient due to its FADEC system, and offers excellent performance at high density altitudes.
Rigorous testing of the aircraft is expected to conclude by the end of 2023, with deliveries anticipated to begin in 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.