Super Cub Gallery

The J-3 Cub is a classic. The PA-18 Super Cub is downright iconic.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 11:44 AM ET

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The Piper PA-18 Super Cub has been around for almost 70 years, and while it's the current darling of a new set of backcountry flyers, it's been a staple of bush flying pretty much since the get got. Photo by Bill Brine - CC by 2.0: Flickr

Key Takeaways:

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a classic, enduring aircraft that has been a staple of bush flying and backcountry adventures for nearly 70 years.
It is renowned for its exceptional short-field capabilities and adaptability, with features like oversized tires, floats, and skis allowing it to operate from diverse, challenging terrains.
The Super Cub's robust and customizable design enables pilots to access remote locations, and its utilitarian genius continues to inspire modern aircraft designs.

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Piper PA-18

Super Cubs are known for their short field capabilities. Unlike many modern GA planes, the landing and takeoff distances for these taildraggers can be represented in triple digits. That comes in handy, as above, with this PA-18, which can’t seem to get away from the pavement soon enough.

Photo by Aleksander Markin – CC by-SA 2.0/Flickr

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