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 a resurgence in popularity within the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) market, with several new models gaining certification.
Key LSA Cub models entering the market include the Legend Cub (first SLSA certified), Savage Cub, and CubCrafters Sport Cub.
These modern LSA Cubs offer significant improvements over the original J-3, such as electric starting, enhanced performance, and increased comfort.
The different LSA Cub offerings vary primarily in their engine choices, including options like the Continental O-200, Jabiru 3300, and Rotax 912S.

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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.