Hi all bush flyers and nostalgic aircraft fans. In tribute to the J3 Cub we (the AAK pro team) are constructing a full metal version Cub. – Let’s call it the “Alloy Cub”
A cool retro look with large undercarriage and suitable bush flying design, high ground clearance and powered by a Rotax 914 Turbo, this aircraft will surely impress. Based on the construction and design techniques of our famous Hornet STOL and Hornet CUB this aircraft will shine with exceptional handling, great performance, fantastic visibility to match the task on hand and most of all a great fun factor for both pilots and passenger for a long time to own. Fitted with full dual controls the flight should become a joyful experience for pilot and passenger.
The classic design and lines resemble the well-known J3, however the full metal AAK Alloy Cub is a little more exotic and spiced up with a high undercarriage, large stroke suspension, large Flaps and some neat details to make it an everyday fun aircraft going for a fly In the Bush.
The control system is a full push- pull rod system with direct feedback and maintenance free operation as proven in thousands of Hornet flying hours, the seating arrangement is spacious and designed for tall “Ole type guys and girls” and has adjustable seat arrangements in place…
The wings for the Alloy Cub are the heart and soul of our Hornet STOL and minor modifications make it ideal for the use on the Alloy Cub as well. This is adding a strong maintenance free full metal wing with great speed envelope, super slow flying capabilities and STOL performance to the Alloy Cub.
The usual CrMO steel welded centre section as one would expect from any AAK aircraft is built for strength and safety at all times in-cooperating all systems and attachment requirements, seating , controls, engine mounts and Strut fixtures Etc..
Up front, we are currently installing a Rotax 914 Turbo with the typical cylinder head exposing cowling layout to align with the classic lines. The firewall forward arrangements will facilitate the installation of the new Rotax 915is as well.
The new MTOW regulations coming into effect with the RAA , will see the Alloy Cub operating at 700kg MTOW.
This Alloy Cub 2021 will be a limited-edition AAK aircraft assembled and built by the AAK team only.
Any enquirers please make contact with Ole at AAK. Thanks
