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Piper J-3 Cub
Piper · Single Engine Piston
Manufacturer
Piper
Type
Single Engine Piston
Engines
1 engine
Max Passengers
1 pax
Range
220 nm
Cruise Speed
65 kt
Service Ceiling
11,500 ft
MTOW
553 kg
Type Rating
✓
No Type Rating Required
The Piper J-3 Cub can be flown with a standard pilot certificate and appropriate class rating. A checkout with an instructor is recommended.
Overview
Iconic yellow taildragger that trained thousands of WWII pilots. Still popular for tailwheel endorsement and recreational flying.
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Gear for Flying the Piper J-3 Cub
Training or renting a Piper J-3 Cub? This is the kit most Piper pilots keep in the bag.
Start hereDavid Clark H10-13.4 HeadsetThe flight-school standard — bulletproof passive noise reduction every renter already knows.Check on AmazonUpgrade pickASA Tri-Fold VFR KneeboardKeeps your checklist, clearances, and ATIS within reach in a tight GA cockpit.Check on Amazon
David Clark H10-13.4 HeadsetThe flight-school standard — bulletproof passive noise reduction every renter already knows.View on AmazonASA Tri-Fold VFR KneeboardKeeps your checklist, clearances, and ATIS within reach in a tight GA cockpit.View on AmazonASA E6B Flight ComputerWind, fuel, and time-speed-distance the way your checkride examiner expects.View on AmazonASA Standard Pilot Master LogbookLog every hour you build in the Piper J-3 Cub.View on Amazon