J-3 Cub

Experience history behind much of what shaped general aviation, including the legendary J-3 Cub.

The Piper J-3 Cub is flyable with the door and window wide open and possesses some of the most docile handling of any taildragger.

At some point, anyone who has dreamed of aircraft ownership has also dreamed of piloting their own Piper Cub with the door wide open as they lazily meander over fragrant hayfields in the waning golden light of a perfect summer evening. Today’s bargain, available for $47,500 on AircraftForSale, can deliver precisely that. The Piper J-3 […]

Today’s Bargain Buy provides a unique combination of vintage, golden-era flying without many of the compromises that are so often inherent in aging aircraft. A modern interpretation of the classic J3 Cub, the experimental Legend Cub builds upon a legend with a full metal airframe that incorporates no wood, modern covering, and a cabin that’s […]

A hilarious meme a few years back was an airport sign board that read, “When one door closes, another one opens. Other than that, it’s a pretty good Cessna.” It’s funny because it’s true. Airplane doors were not there at the inception. The first planes didn’t need no stinking pilot enclosures and, hence, didn’t need […]

From Our Partners at Midwest Model Store Whether you are a pilot, an aviation buff, or just a fan of aviation history, die-cast airplane models offer an excellent way to showcase your love of flight. What Are Die-Cast Airplane Models? Simply put, they are highly detailed and accurate replicas of real airplanes that are made of […]

These iconic planes resonate even with non-aviation types.