Piper PA-18
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The Piper PA-18 "Super Cub" was a single-engine piston aircraft manufactured by Piper. In all its variants holds a special place in the hearts of bush pilots, banner and glider tow pilots and short field enthusiasts in the western aviation world. While still based on the design of the earlier J-3 Cub, the addition of an electrical system, flaps and a vastly more powerful engine make it a very different flying experience. Although the "standard" Super Cub was fitted with a 150 hp (112 kW) Lycoming engine it was not uncommon to see them equipped with a 180 hp (134 kW) powerplant. The high-lift wing and powerful engine made the Super Cub a prime candidate for conversion to both floatplane and skiplane.
A classic aircraft whose simplicity and performance guarantee it legendary status, the Super Cub retains the basic "rag and tube" (fabric streched over a steel tube frame) structure of the earlier J-3 Cub.
Piper ended production of the Super Cub in 1981 but the aircraft has effectively returned to production as the newly-certified 180 hp (134 kW) Cub Crafters CC18-180 Top Cub. Additionally, other companies recognize the excellent capabilities of the design and produce similar aircraft. The best-known of these is the Aviat Husky, although several kitplanes from Kitfox, Murphy Aircraft and other manufacturers resemble the Super Cub as well. Several companies have, over the years, offered various plans and kits based upon the Super Cub for home construction. Wag Aero currently offers one such kit of the Super Cub and J-3 Cub aircraft.
Specifications (PA-18-180)
Tons of information about Super Cubs and discussions with active enthusiasts can be found at [SuperCub.Org].
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