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

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

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 staple of bush flying for nearly 70 years, renowned for its ruggedness and exceptional short-field capabilities.
Its versatility is significantly enhanced by modifications like oversized tires, allowing landings and takeoffs from extremely rough, remote, and unconventional surfaces, including gravel beds and shallow water.
The Super Cub is highly adaptable for diverse environments, effectively used with floats for water landings or skis for snow.
Evolving from earlier designs with more power and features, the PA-18 continues to influence modern backcountry aircraft, solidifying its legacy as a classic utilitarian design.

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Floats were bolted on to Super Cubs from near the beginning. With its high-lift wing, powerful engine, rugged construction and light weight, the Super Cub was the float plane that pilots had long wished the J-3 could have been.

Photo by nwflightdesign – CC by 2.0/Flickr

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