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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Glass door on the left side of a Super Cub.

Super Cub owners are some of the most ingenious and inventive airplane tinkerers on the planet. Stock Super Cubs have the typical horizontally split door on the right side. Why not add on the left, too? And why not make it completely out of glass? No good reason.

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