Big Tire Super Cub Goes All Helicopter

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

Super Cub Near Vertical Landing
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Key Takeaways:

  • A highly modified Piper PA-18 Super Cub demonstrated an impressive, almost vertical landing, aided by strong headwinds.
  • The video highlights the principle that sufficient wind can enable extremely short landings for aircraft.
  • The pilot skillfully managed the gusty conditions to achieve a masterful and controlled landing.
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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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