The story
The Piper J-3 Cub is the most beloved trainer ever built — 65 horsepower, fabric wings, and a cruising speed slower than highway traffic. Thousands of WWII pilots made their first solo in one, and the survivors are cherished like family.
Cubs are almost always painted 'Cub Yellow' — the factory color was called Lock Haven Yellow.
Quick answers
How do you identify a J-3 Cub?
High strut-braced wing, tailwheel, tandem seats and engine cylinders poking out of the cowling. And almost certainly yellow.
How fast is the J-3 Cub?
Top speed is 76 kts.
How many passengers does the J-3 Cub carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is tandem 2-seat.
How far can the J-3 Cub fly?
Range is about 191 nmi.
How big is the J-3 Cub?
It is 22 ft 5 in long and 35 ft 3 in across the wings.
When did the J-3 Cub first fly?
Its first flight was in 1938.
How many J-3 Cubs have been built?
20,000+ built.
How rare is a J-3 Cub in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first J-3 Cub catch is worth 25 points.
