Late 80's. My father owned this plane but used it as a family 'club' plane.
By this time I had my license and the girls were old enough to enjoy it.


My dad, me and Michelle (about 14)


Kimberly's turn.


The Cub did not have an electrical system. Therefore the radio was portable,
tied to the framework and had earphones for the pilot and passenger.


With no electrical power, Papaw power was required to fire it up.


12 mile island up river from Louisville



Right Base for runway 24 at Bowman Field


My boring Cub Stories

General characteristics

Length: 22 ft 5 in         Wingspan: 35 ft 3 in
Height: 6 ft 8 in        Wing area: 178.5 ft²
Empty weight: 765 lb        Useful load: 455 lb
Max. takeoff weight: 1,220 lb      12 gal of 80 octane fuel
Powerplant: Continental A-65-8 air-cooled horizontally opposed four cylinder, 65 hp at 2,350 rpm

Performance

Maximum speed: 87 mph        Cruise speed: 75 mph
Range: 220 mi        Service ceiling: 11,500 ft
Rate of climb: 450 ft/min      Burned 4 gallons / hour at cruise (~20mpg)
Wing loading: 6.84 lb/ft²        Power/mass: 18.75 lb/hp

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