Instead of shipping his new aircraft home, an Australian pilot flew his Carbon Cub UL nearly 17,000 nautical miles from Washington State to his home in Port Macquarie.
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AirVenture 2026 As Seen From My Notebook
With the hopes of remembering as much of AirVenture as I can, I keep a physical notebook in my pocket at all times. Visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with me, as seen through my notebook.
Want to Fly Like a Red Bull Pilot?
“Pilots will notice the difference from the moment they advance the throttle. This upgrade isn’t just about better performance numbers — it’s about actually making the airplane even more fun to fly,” says a CubCrafters official.
Four Corners Cubs Takes Over Southwest Sales for CubCrafters
CubCrafters has appointed Ladd Klinglesmith of Four Corners Cubs as its Certified Sales Center (CSC) in the Southwest region, following the retirement of longtime CubCrafters dealer Rick Bosshardt.
PK Floats introduces amphibious float for CubCrafters NX Cub
Engineered to complement the NX Cub’s lightweight, rugged airframe and exceptional Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities, the PK 2250A offers seamless transitions between land and water operations without compromising performance, according to company officials.
Adventure Flying takes over mid-Atlantic sales for CubCrafters
Adventure Flying will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales across six states: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Carbon Cub UL soars to new heights
“We were outside the normal realm of operating parameters, so we were proceeding with caution. It was pretty dang cool to be in a tube-and-fabric bush plane that high, and it was surreal hearing airline pilots over ATC wondering what a Cub was doing up there.”
CubCrafters XCub and NXCub now available as kits
“Offering the XCub and NXCub in kit form is a milestone for both our company and the homebuilding community,” said Patrick Horgan, president of CubCrafters.
30% gross weight increase STC for Super Cubs
The STC increases the certified gross weight of eligible PA-18 aircraft from 1,750 pounds to 2,300 pounds, offering more than a 30% boost in payload capacity.