Piper J-3 Cub

Legendary plane endures in the hearts of aviators.

A classic four-seat Cub, heavily modified for serious adventure.

Two-seat classic gives pilots an early-GA experience.

Often considered the original personal aircraft, the graceful, purposeful Cub still holds its own.

Congratulations! You’ve just passed your private pilot check ride. Along with being free to explore the skies, you can now—if you so choose—wave goodbye to the staid, serviceable set of wings that got you there and try something a bit better suited to whatever dream it was that had you stepping through the flight school […]

The tandem-seat trainer, usually painted yellow, provided thousands of students with a path to aviation careers.

As we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year. Some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me, and others, smile.

Today in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS2020), I’m going to be flying and telling the story of one of the most important airplanes in the history of aviation: the Piper J-3 Cub.

Don’t venture too far into the weeds without first determining which direction you’d like to go.

What does it take to run a crop-dusting business? This pilot and aerial-applicator business owner shares her story with FLYING.