An Arms Race With Cubs?

From bare-bones to something else, the Legend Cub goes high-tech

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Key Takeaways:

  • American Legend Aircraft is significantly upgrading its Legend Cub, a popular Piper Cub clone, by transforming it into an upscale aircraft that blends classic aesthetics with modern technology.
  • Key performance enhancements include new large-screen electronic displays like the Garmin G3X and Dynon SkyView, along with more powerful engine options up to a 180 hp Titan engine, paired with Catto composite propellers.
  • The Legend Cub now offers a range of versatility and comfort upgrades such as autopilot, diverse wheel choices (including tundra tires), LED lighting, various baggage configurations, and custom carbon-fiber amphibious floats.
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The Piper Cub has been around for a long time, and the classic Cub remains in our minds a dirt-simple machine, though popular Cub offshoots from Aviat and Cubcrafters have upped the ante considerably. So going all in on this game is American Legend Aircraft, the company that makes the Legend Cub, a popular Cub clone. The company’s Cub is going upscale.

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A Legend Cub with a Garmin Aera 796 moving map, multi-function display with electronic flight book. Courtesy of American Legend Aircraft Company

American Legend Aircraft has long offered electronic displays, but now its customers can get large-screen MFDs, like the Garmin G3X and Dynon SkyView. There’s also a few choices for pilots looking to up the power.TheLegend Cub is availablewith either the115 hp Lycoming or 180 hp Titan engine, both with theimpressive new Catto composite propeller. Upgrade options include autopilot, upsized wheels (including tundra tires now specifically for everyday use), LED leading edge and wingtip lighting and the ability to be seen by other pilots, and variety of baggage compartment configurations. Oh, and don’t forgetthefloats. American Legend has carbon-fiber amphibious floats designed just for the Legend Cub.

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The Legend Cub excels at operations 500 feet above ground level. Courtesy of American Legend Aircraft Company

For those pilots looking to get into a really nostalgic airplane (from the outside anyways) while enjoying the safety and performance benefits of modern technology, Legend offers a number of choices for an airplane that will still look like magic touching down on a remote grass strip.

EmailAmerican Legend Aircraft Company at info@legend.aero to learn more about Legend Cub options and upgrades.

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