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The Carbon Cub EX is a wonderfully versatile and rewarding kit project. It's simple and complete enough for even the first-time builder, who can precisely tailor the aircraft to his or her personal preferences.
The EX is delivered with absolutely every part necessary for assembly of the airframe. Thanks to CubCrafters proprietary technology, this completely redesigned fuselage is significantly lighter, much stronger and safer than a stock Super Cub airframe. In addition, it is wider, for enhanced comfort and increased storage capacity.
To this superior framework can be added your choice of a long list of options, including the awe-inspiring 180-horsepower CC340 engine.
Since the airframe is so lightweight, you have the choice of easily staying under the 1,320 pound maximum weight for the Light Sport category. (For example, with the Continental 100 HP engine installed, the empty weight is only about 845 pounds, leaving a useful load figure of 475 pounds.) This translates to very economical operation, with fuel economy of just four or five gallons of fuel per hour under normal power settings.
Of course, other options let you create a bush pilot's dream machine, with up to 1,865 pounds of gross weight and a useful load of up to 1,000 pounds, while retaining astonishing STOL performance. (Exceeding the Light Sport weight limit will require the pilot to possess a private pilot's license.)
