Piper J-3 Cub

BigxMike 🇺🇸

27 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

Cub participating in a spot landing competition

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Aircraft

J-3 Cub J3C

Classic Piper Cub yellow with black trim (standard historic scheme)

NC92133

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Vintage Voyager

2 badges earned

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

One of the world\'s most iconic general aviation aircraft; widely used for pilot training and personal use pre-WW2 and postwar.

Fleet Rarity

Common among vintage and classic aircraft circles, but rare in commercial service today.

Record Flights

No notable record flights, but used in countless training and bush operations.

Safety & Events

Flown by countless private pilots; some variants participated in WW2 as L-4 Grasshopper.

Future Outlook

Preserved and actively flown by enthusiasts, with many restored examples.

Specifications

Continental A-65 or comparable 4-cylinder piston

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

6.8 m

Length

354 km

Range

140 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

550 kg

MTOW

2.0 m

Height

65 hp (48 kW) for A-65 engine

Thrust

Approx 65-70 dB (not certified under modern ICAO Chapter standards)

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