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 has been a versatile and enduring bush plane for nearly 70 years, serving as a staple for backcountry flyers.
Renowned for its exceptional short-field capabilities, it can operate from diverse and challenging terrains—including rough fields, gravel, water, and snow—especially when equipped with specialized large tires, floats, or skis.
Evolving from earlier designs with increased power and ruggedness, the Super Cub's utilitarian design and operational adaptability continue to inspire modern aircraft.

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Super Cub

What’s wrong with this picture below? Nothing, right? Well, if you look closely enough, you’ll find that there’s not a conventionally suitable landing surface anywhere to be found, and this Super Cub isn’t on amphibious floats. The big tires can get properly trained pilots into and back out of some otherwise inaccessible spots, like this one.

Photo by Steve – CC by-SA 2.0/Flickr

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