Cub Trio Aims to Fill the Sky with LSA

bydanjohnson

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 01:25 AM ET

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The classic Cub aircraft design is experiencing renewed popularity in the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) market, with several new models being introduced.
The Legend Cub was the first Cub-like aircraft to achieve Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) certification, followed by the Savage Cub, with the CubCrafters Sport Cub expected to follow.
These LSA Cub models offer different engine options: Legend and CubCrafters use the 100-hp Continental O-200 (Legend also plans a 120-hp Jabiru 3300), while Savage uses the 100-hp Rotax 912S.
All modern LSA Cubs feature significant improvements over the original Piper J-3, including electric starting, enhanced performance, and increased comfort.

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Caught in reflection at the St. Louis EAA Sport Pilot Tour, the Legend Cub was the first to win Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) certification. Click for more Legend Cub info.

Triplet LSA Cubs entering the market show the popularity of this venerable design. First approved as an SLSA was the Legend Cub which offers many features desired by those who love J-3 Cubs. Shortly after Legend came approval for the Savage Cub and the CubCrafters Sport Cub
should follow soon. Watch for my review of all three in EAA’s October 2005 Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft magazine. One differentiating factor between the three are their choices of engine. Both Legend and CubCrafters use the 100-hp Continental O-200 while Legend plans to offer the 120-hp Jabiru 3300 as well. Savage offers the 100-hp Rotax 912S. All offer electric starting (not on an original Piper J-3) and each has significantly improved performance and comfort.