It is most often powered by an air-cooled, flat-4 piston engine driving a fixed-pitch propeller. Its fuselage is a welded steel frame covered in fabric, seating two people in tandem. The Cub …

I think the C90-8 is the ideal engine for a J3. The O-200 is almost the same engine, but its cam is set up to develop the same horsepower at a much higher RPM. More powerful engines like the …

The Piper J-3 Cub was a trainer / light aircraft designed and manufactured by Piper Aircraft from 1938 to 1947. It was the most-produced model of the company with almost twenty thousand …

Feb 20, 2022 · My 2 cents is that a C-85 is the perfect engine for a J-3. I've flown 65, 85, and 90, and I can't tell the difference between 85 and 90. J3 is mostly weight limited, and the …

Aug 26, 2008 · I used to own a J-3 on 1320's with a 90, and I'd second or third the notion that the 90 is a significantly better performing engine on floats. There's been a lot of conjecture as to …

The Piper J3 Cub is a popular high wing aircraft that was most produced by Piper from 1938 to 1947. Is it the best trainer aircraft for you? Learn more here!

The Piper J-3 Cub has an empty weight of 680 lbs and a gross weight of 1,220 lbs. The aircraft is powered by a Continental A-65-8 engine with a cruise speed of 65 kts, a stall speed of 33 kts, …

The ubiquitous J-3 appeared in 1937 sporting an improved 115 cubic inch A-40 with the full 40 hp, a balanced rudder, more instruments, and an aluminum sleeve around the exhaust stack to …

May 4, 2017 · A couple of friends and I are considering going in on a Piper J-3 Cub as a light, fun and inexpensive flyer. The airplane of interest has a C-90 engine and Edo 1320 floats. One …

The Piper J-3 is typically powered by a Continental A-65 engine, delivering 65 horsepower, which allows for gentle cruising speeds and makes it ideal for low-and-slow flight experiences. The …