XCub

This week, the Yakima, Washington-based builder of backcountry aircraft reached a major milestone: delivery of its 1,000th new production aircraft.

Offering of shares that began in 2022 will end December 31.

The innovation will dramatically increase wing lift, perhaps as much as four times that of a non-equipped wing, the company said.

FLYING goes behind the scenes at the CubCrafters’ manufacturing facilities on the Yakima airport.

CubCrafters pilots can go play in the snow after the OEM acquired Summit Aircraft Skis.

The Yakima, Washington-based aircraft manufacturer will build the XCub for the agency’s fleet.