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The kit is complete down to the nuts, bolts, and washers needed
to assemble it. The use of composites and modern manufacturing
techniques have allowed us to reduce the number of parts in a Carbon
Cub kit to half those of a Super Cub, so the build time is also cut in
half. A first time builder should be able to have the entire airframe
(wings, tail, and fuselage) ready to cover in about 120 hours. Yes, that is
three weeks of your time!
With a Lycoming 160 Hp engine installed the Carbon Cub
can weigh as little as 925 lbs. This results in landing speeds
of 29-31 MPH depending on technique. With an 1865 lb
gross weight, this results in a useful load of 940 lbs, or full
fuel, full baggage, and two 225 lb pilots with some room to
spare!
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With the Continental 100 Hp installed, the empty weight
will be as little as 845 lbs. With an LSA “eligible” gross
weight of 1320, this leaves an 475 lb useful load. With this
engine installed the airplane will be airborne in as little as
185 feet and burn 4 to 5 gallons per hour at normal power
settings. For personal transportation it is hard to beat
performance like this! You won’t drive a diesel pick-up for
any less.
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We offer only our “fast build” kit. You should be able to
be ready to cover the plane is as little as 120 hours from
the time you begin. Covering will take from 150-300 hours
depending on your skill level and experience, and then all
you will need to do is assemble the parts.
The builder is legal to fly the CARBON CUB KIT as a “light
sport” pilot as long as the kit is certified at a maximum
weight of 1320 Lbs. Our kit was tested to ASTM standards
at a gross weight of 1865 Lbs. If you decide to set the gross
weight at 1865 lbs, you will not be allowed to fly as a “Light
Sport” pilot; and you will need a medical and a private
pilots license.
A gross weight limit of 1320 Lbs on wheels or 1430 Lbs on
floats applies to all LSA aircraft. Our kit has not yet been
evaluated by FAA to determine compliance with the 51%
rule.
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