Pirate Cub

Pirate Cub The Pirate Cub will be a knock off/combination of the classic J-3 Cub and the Piper Super Cub (PA-18). We are building this aircraft from a set of plans.

Why a Pirate Cub? Well, the dictionary states that piracy is " the unauthorized use of another's production, invention, or conception especially in infringement of a copyright." Since we are borrowing pretty heavily from the classic Piper J-3 design and the PA-18 Super Cub, it just seemed like a good name. Plus, who can resist the old cub logo with an eye patch. You can access all the Piper drawin

gs on this website: http://www.supercubproject.com/drawings/ We are using the Northland plans available at http://www.northlandaircraft.com/ The plans from Northland provide all the Piper factory drawings plus 90 additional ones they developed. We also use the Wag Aero Sport Trainer (J-3) plans as they are simpler to follow.

Here is a link to our Build Your Own Super Cub
08/04/2020

Here is a link to our Build Your Own Super Cub

While we can’t gather in Oshkosh, we can still share the spirit of aviation. This virtual event will provide the EAA community with an opportunity to engage, learn, share and talk aviation! We will all still be .

Interested in building your own Super Cub? Attend this webianr! Since we can't be at AirVenture, join us online.
07/20/2020

Interested in building your own Super Cub?
Attend this webianr! Since we can't be at AirVenture, join us online.

Thanks to everyone who came to the forum! Great turnout.
07/28/2019

Thanks to everyone who came to the forum! Great turnout.

07/19/2019

Going to AirVenture ? If so, come to our forum: Build Your Own Super Cub
Sat, Jul 27, 2019 - Sat, Jul 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Homebuilders Hangar

We'll cover kit options as well as building from scratch.

Tail feathers and flying wires installed on fuselage number 2. Feels good!
02/18/2019

Tail feathers and flying wires installed on fuselage number 2. Feels good!

Fabricated the vertical fin attach point on fuselage #2. We are not doing a jack screw; instead following Wag Aero fix...
01/08/2019

Fabricated the vertical fin attach point on fuselage #2. We are not doing a jack screw; instead following Wag Aero fixed horizontal stabilizer.

Fabricated/welded on the flying wire tabs on the lower fuselage ( #2).
01/06/2019

Fabricated/welded on the flying wire tabs on the lower fuselage ( #2).

On the horizontal and vertical fin, the plans call out for a washer to reinforce the bushing so we heat formed the washe...
01/06/2019

On the horizontal and vertical fin, the plans call out for a washer to reinforce the bushing so we heat formed the washer and welded it on. Not shown is the grinding off of the excess bushing.

Drilled and installed a bushing for the tailwheel spring on Fuselage #2. This will prevent this area from rusting over...
01/06/2019

Drilled and installed a bushing for the tailwheel spring on Fuselage #2. This will prevent this area from rusting over the long haul.

Finishing up the extended baggage. Welded in a cross member. My plan is to be able to sleep in the plane when needed.
10/09/2018

Finishing up the extended baggage. Welded in a cross member. My plan is to be able to sleep in the plane when needed.

Extended baggage on fuselage number 2 in place. This will be long enough for me to sleep in the plane when needed so I ...
09/11/2018

Extended baggage on fuselage number 2 in place. This will be long enough for me to sleep in the plane when needed so I don't always have to pitch a tent.

Welded on the flying wire tabs for the horizontal stabilizer. First two photos are of the fuselage upside down..
06/29/2018

Welded on the flying wire tabs for the horizontal stabilizer. First two photos are of the fuselage upside down..

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