Piper Cub

August 29, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — Discussing Bazooka Charlie

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Jim Busha, EAA’s vice president of publications, membership, and retail, to talk about his latest book, Bazooka ... Read more

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

Cub Clones — The Icon That Keeps on Giving

Homebuilding

A look at what makes the Piper Cub and its variants such popular airplanes, and the many clones that have spawned over the years.

March 10, 2022

A Flying Piece of Family History

Member Stories, Vintage

Dad talked about his old Cub for years. When I tracked it down, I had no choice but to bring it back into the family.

January 25, 2022

Cub Clones

Homebuilding, Vintage

EAA Sport Aviation contributor Budd Davisson takes a look at the beloved Piper Cub and its many variants.

November 8, 2021

Bits and Pieces: If Our Aircraft Could Talk, Oh What Stories…

Member Stories, Vintage

EAA Canadian Council member Jack Neima recounts the long and fascinating history of his 82-year-old Piper Cub.

June 9, 2021

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Ohio Piper J-3 Cub

From The Hangar Floor, Vintage

EAA member Randy Brooks takes us through the restoration of his Piper J-3 Cub.

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The Power of a Cub

Why We Fly, Youth & Young Eagles

Seven-year-old Tayten Rentfrow didn’t just want to go for a ride in his uncle’s Cub — he wanted to start learning to fly.

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

The Montambo Family’s Four-Generation J-3 — Keeping Up a Family Tradition

Vintage

J-3 Cub NC1502N came to live with Ray Montambo in 1951, and while he loved the airplane and flew its wings off, it’s unlikely that he could have envisioned that ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Piper Cub from 1970 Oshkosh Fly-In Returning in 2019

AirVenture, Vintage

Paul Applegate, EAA 96958, and his 1940 J-3 Cub N26989 are returning to Oshkosh in 2019 after first visiting the fly-in in 1970.

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

The Restoration of the 2018 EAA Sweepstakes Airplane

AirVenture

EAA’s 2018 Sweepstakes Cub will look just like it did when it rolled out of the factory in 1941.

July 24, 2017

‘Pay-It-Forward’ Cub Made It to Oshkosh

AirVenture, Learning to Fly, Member Stories, Milestones

Dozens of Piper Cubs landed as a group at Wittman Regional Airport Sunday morning in celebration of the type’s 80th anniversary, including one flown by 14-year-old Kyle Carden with help ... Read more