Wag-Aero CUBy
Wag-Aero · United States · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Wag-Aero CUBy is a replica of the Piper J-3 Cub, designed by Dick Wagner and marketed by Wag-Aero of Wisconsin as plans or a kit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Welded 4130 steel fuselage with a conventional elevator-mounted trim tab |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Replica of the Piper J-3 Cub with a high wing and tandem seating
- Welded 4130 steel fuselage with a conventional elevator-mounted trim tab
- Conventional tailwheel landing gear
Look for a Piper Cub lookalike with a high braced wing and tandem seats; the prototype wore a split green and yellow paint scheme.
Specifications
- The Wag-Aero CUBy has a length of 6.83 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.74 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 164 km/h (102 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
After failing to buy the rights to the Cub for new production, Wag-Aero designed a homebuilt kit similar to it. The prototype first flew on 12 March 1975 fitted with skis.
Variants
The base CUBy used a Continental C-85. Later versions were the Acro Trainer with clipped wings and a 135 hp Lycoming, the Observer, the Sport Trainer and the Super Sport for up to 150 hp.
Where you'll see it
By December 2011 250 examples of the Sport Trainer had been completed and flown. Paul Poberezny built the first customer aircraft, which went to the EAA museum.
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