Big Tire Super Cub Goes All Helicopter

We know it was windy! It’s still super cool!

Super Cub Near Vertical Landing
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:


Who needs a Harrier? In this video, a highly modified big tire Super Cub nailed one of those windy vertical landings. The idea is basic; any pilot gets it. If its windy enough, any plane can land super short. But it’s still cool to see, and this pilot did a masterful job of managing the landing despite the gusty conditions.

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