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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 long-standing and iconic bush plane, renowned for its exceptional short-field capabilities and rugged versatility in backcountry flying.
Its ability to operate from diverse, challenging terrains is significantly enhanced by adaptable landing gear options, including oversized tires, floats, and skis.
Evolving from earlier Piper designs with increased power and features, the Super Cub continues to inspire and influence modern backcountry aircraft designs.

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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