Amphibs for Carbon Cub SS!
March 19, 2010
The Carbon Cub SS has now taken to the water! CubCrafters’ comprehensive list of options for the Carbon Cub SS and the Sport Cub S2 now includes Baumann 1500A amphibious floats.
The spectacular STOL performance that the Carbon Cub SS has been widely recognized for is now available to pilots seeking an amphibious float application. CubCrafters has recently finished ASTM Certification of the Baumann 1500A amphib installation. The Carbon Cub SS and Sport Cub S2 may now be ordered with this option or retrofitted for existing owners. The aircraft can be delivered as a one or two place airplane in either the Special Light Sport category, or as an Experimental Light Sport.
Lightly loaded the Carbon Cub SS amphib will be off the water in 4 seconds, 7 seconds at gross weight and climb with very little penalty. Low altitude climb rate with the amphibs is still 1,800 fpm at gross weight. Landing gear retraction is handled by a lightweight mechanical mechanism with a floor mounted retraction handle. Dual water rudders are also included and provide very responsive taxi control. FAA regulations permit the gross weight on Light Sport Aircraft to be increased from 1,320 lbs to 1,430 lbs when floats are installed.
CubCrafters’ Owner and Chairman, Jim Richmond comments “Ever since introducing the Carbon Cub SS we’ve been fielding inquiries about amphibs so I’m most pleased to now have them available. The performance penalty in adding the amphibs was less than expected in all regards and results in a truly remarkable amphibious aircraft — I’m not aware of any float-plane that gets off the water quicker. This magic carpet will put a smile on the face of any seaplane pilot!”
Equipped with a lightweight 180 horsepower engine and using 21st Century technology like carbon fiber and 3D computer design technology, the Carbon Cub SS exhibits pulse-quickening behavior now on any terrain. Proving that high performance and Light Sport are not mutually exclusive, the Carbon Cub SS is without a doubt the go anywhere, do anything cub.
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ABOUT CUBCRAFTERS
CubCrafters is located in Yakima, Washington and was founded in 1980 by current owner Jim Richmond. In 2007, CubCrafters was issued a FAA Production Certificate and is currently the only aircraft manufacturer in the nation to produce both standard category and light sport category aircraft under an FAA-approved quality assurance program. CubCrafters' roots are in the 60-year history of classic "taildragger" aviation, but its products and services are clearly at the leading edge of technology, utilizing CAD-based design and engineering, CNC tooling and fabrication, lean-manufacturing, and award-winning tube and fabric aircraft restoration.
CubCrafters offers three all new, ready-to-fly aircraft: The SPORT CUB S2 is a thoroughly updated redesign of the classic airplane that inspired the light sport category. The CARBON CUB SS is a stronger and more powerful version of the S2, with 180 horsepower available for take-off and climb, making it the most powerful LSA aircraft in production. The TOP CUB boasts a useful load of over 1000 pounds, making it among the most capable two-place personal and utility aircraft available. CubCrafters also offers the CARBON CUB EX, the lightest, most complete and best engineered Cub kit available.
CubCrafters, under the banner CubCrafters Services, is the recognized authority for re-building and modifying PA-18 Super Cubs and similar aircraft, and it stocks a broad range of STCs, PMA'd parts and modification kits for the existing fleet.
CubCrafters Resale is the pre-owned aircraft sales unit specializing in Cub, Super Cub and similar aircraft.
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Cub Crafters, Inc.
1918 South 16th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98903
509.248.9491
www.cubcrafters.com
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