CARBON CLUB Carbon Cub FX-3: Built to land where almost no one else can reach The Carbon Cub FX-3 represents the most "muscular" take on the modern Cub concept. It is a high-performance, two-seat aircraft designed for backcountry operations, featuring a 186-hp fuel-injected engine and a constant-speed propeller. With a maximum gross weight of 2,000 lbs (907 kg), this combination boosts payload capacity while upholding the design's core mission: operating in and out of highly restricted areas characterized by uneven terrain and tight operational margins. The Carbon Cub FX-3 is an Experimental-Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft that combines a reinforced airframe with a powertrain designed to convert horsepower into thrust during the flight phases that matter most in backcountry operations: the initial takeoff roll and the initial climb. On paper, the performance figures are impressive. CubCrafters, the manufacturer, cites demonstrated capabilities that include a takeoff distanc...
