1946 Piper J3 C

The Piper J3 Cub was produced betweeen 1939 and 1947  and had a production of around 20,000 units.
At one point in the war there was a Cub produced every 20 minutes.

During the build up of World War II the Civilian Pilot Training Program was formed and the Cub was the primary trainer. They had a total of 435,165 graduates and 75% were trained in a Cub. By the end of the war 80% of all US military pilots were trained in Cubs.  

The Cub is fully Light Sport compliant. That means you do not need a medical to fly it only a valid drivers license.  If you want to become a better pilot there is no better way than becoming a stick and rudder pilot. It will sharpen all of your skills. Call (414) 758-0759 and make arrangements for the time of your life.

Technical Data:

• Maximum speed: 76 kn (87 mph, 140 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 65 kn (75 mph, 121 km/h)
• Range: 191 NM (220 mi, 354 km)
• Service ceiling: 11,500 ft (3,500 m)
• Rate of climb: 450 ft/min (2.3 m/s)
• Wing loading: 6.84 lb/ft² (33.4 kg/m²)
• Power/mass: 18.75 lb/hp (11.35 kg/kW)

General characteristics:

• Crew:   one pilot
• Capacity:  one passenger
• Length:  22 ft 5 in (6.83 m)
• Wingspan:  35 ft 3 in (10.74 m)
• Height:  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
• Wing area:  178.5 ft² (16.58 m²)
• Empty weight:  765 lb (345 kg)
• Useful load:  455 lb (205 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight:   1,220 lb (550 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental A-65-8 air-cooled  horizontally opposed four cylinder, 65 hp (48 kW) at 2,350 rpm