An Arms Race With Cubs?

The Piper Cub has been around for a long time, and the classic Cub remains in our minds a dirt-simple machine, though popular Cub offshoots from Aviat and Cubcrafters have upped the ante considerably. So going all in on this game is American Legend Aircraft, the company that makes the Legend Cub, a popular Cub clone. The company's Cub is going upscale.

A Legend Cub with a Garmin Aera 796 moving map, multi-function display with electronic flight book. Courtesy of American Legend Aircraft Company

American Legend Aircraft has long offered electronic displays, but now its customers can get large-screen MFDs, like the Garmin G3X and Dynon SkyView. There's also a few choices for pilots looking to up the power.TheLegend Cub is availablewith either the115 hp Lycoming or 180 hp Titan engine, both with theimpressive new Catto composite propeller. Upgrade options include autopilot, upsized wheels (including tundra tires now specifically for everyday use), LED leading edge and wingtip lighting and the ability to be seen by other pilots, and variety of baggage compartment configurations. Oh, and don't forgetthefloats. American Legend has carbon-fiber amphibious floats designed just for the Legend Cub.

The Legend Cub excels at operations 500 feet above ground level. Courtesy of American Legend Aircraft Company

For those pilots looking to get into a really nostalgic airplane (from the outside anyways) while enjoying the safety and performance benefits of modern technology, Legend offers a number of choices for an airplane that will still look like magic touching down on a remote grass strip.

EmailAmerican Legend Aircraft Company at info@legend.aero to learn more about Legend Cub options and upgrades.