CubCrafters

CubCrafters is an aircraft manufacturer in Yakima, Washington. It makes Carbon Cub aircraft, XCub models, and kits based on the Piper Super Cub. The company says it has been advancing the Super Cub for 35 years. Its address is 1918 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903.

CubCrafters was founded in 1980 by Jim Richmond to repair and restore Piper Cubs. Richmond had been in the home insulation business before switching to rebuilding Super Cubs. Over time, the company began building new airplanes. In 1997 it expanded its manufacturing facilities next to McAllister Field Airport in Yakima.

The site says its aircraft use modern engineering and materials. It describes the Carbon Cub SS with a 180 horsepower engine. The XCub was launched in 2016 as a Part 23 certified aircraft. The company says its engineering has further improved STOL performance.

The company offers several certification options. These include ultralight and light sport aircraft, factory builder assist aircraft, kit aircraft, and Part 23 certified models. Engine options include Rotax 916iS, TurboTech and CC340 engines. The site says its aircraft are proudly made in the USA.

CubCrafters lists a training partner, TacAero, which offers tailwheel training. The site says TacAero flies a full fleet of CubCrafters aircraft. The site also lists a pre-owned aircraft section, parts, mods and STCs, and service centers.

The site lists events, a blog, a forum, a store, and a video gallery. The company can be reached by phone at 509-248-9491. The site lists YouTube, Instagram and Facebook accounts.