Piper Super Cub

20 Apr 2026 · © Raid_nations02

A Piper PA-18 Super Cub (N6777B), customized for airshow use, taxiing with pilots waving to the crowd before a performance.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

Super Cub PA18

Airshow/Custom (Franklin Airshow)

N6777B

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7I 55-300MM

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend

3 badges earned

Location

Lakeland Linder International Airport

LAL/KLAL

27.9893, -82.0207

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Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Piper Super Cub is an iconic light aircraft, especially celebrated for its STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) performance and long history of bush flying and aerobatics.

Fleet Rarity

Still actively flown but the type is no longer in production, though thousands were built. Rarity of this specific frame: moderate.

Record Flights

Has held various short takeoff/landing distance records and is a favorite in bush flying competitions.

Safety & Events

Widely used for civil utility, banner towing, crop dusting, and aerobatics including airshow performances. No specific major incidents attached to this registration.

Future Outlook

Most flyable Super Cubs are cherished and actively maintained; this airframe is actively flying in airshows.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 or O-360 (variant dependent)

Engine

10.74 m

Wingspan

6.85 m

Length

724 km

Range

170 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

794 kg

MTOW

2.03 m

Height

~150-180 hp

Thrust

Not ICAO rated (general aviation piston)

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