Piper Aircraft Piper PA-18 Super Cub

09 Jun 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

A legendary yellow Piper PA-18 Super Cub—highlighting its iconic bush tires—awaits adventure at a classic fly-in setting.

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Aircraft

Piper PA-18 Super Cub PA18

Classic Yellow with Black Lightning Bolt

N4888Z

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Retro Wings, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Nice profile angle with crisp yellow livery; background tents and chairs add mild distractions but don’t overpower the subject.

Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Piper Super Cub is one of the most iconic and beloved light utility aircraft, highly regarded for its STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, especially popular among bush pilots and for flight training since its 1949 introduction.

Fleet Rarity

Still relatively common among classic light aircraft and bush operators, but less so than contemporary mass-produced trainers.

Record Flights

Used for countless remote and wilderness landings, holds reputation for capability in rough terrain rather than specific record flights.

Safety & Events

The PA-18 family is generally known for reliable service; notable for its long service life and continued use in bush flying, aerial survey, and banner towing.

Future Outlook

Many Super Cubs are still actively flown, especially in North America, and some are restored and preserved; out of factory production but widely supported in the classic aviation community.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (typical for many PA-18s)

Engine

10.74 m

Wingspan

6.88 m

Length

740 km

Range

166 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot 1 passenger)

Capacity

794 kg

MTOW

2.03 m

Height

Approx. 150-160 hp (112-120 kW) depending on specific engine variant

Thrust

Not specifically rated; typical for legacy piston singles, not ICAO rated

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