CubCrafters has certified its Sport Cub to fly with Baumann 1500 Straight Floats, chairman Jim Richmond announced at Sun ‘n Fun on Friday. At gross weight, he said, the Cub launched from the water in less than 8 seconds. “I was not prepared for the performance we have seen with this airplane. Light weight does wonderful things,” Richmond said. The Cub on floats starts at $141,500. Richmond also announced that the new Sensenich ground-adjustable, carbon-fiber prop is now available for all Sport Cubs, either as an option on new models or as a retrofit kit. It takes only about five minutes to make the adjustment, Richmond said. The pitch can be optimized for cruise or flattened for more power and maximum climb performance on skis, floats, or tundra tires. The prop is also about 10 pounds lighter than the standard metal prop.
Richmond told AVweb that sales activity has been a bit slow over the last few months, which might be an effect of the overall economic situation. But he added that interest has picked up in recent weeks as spring arrives. The company already has sold one airplane at this week’s show and expects to sell at least one more, Richmond said, “so that’s a good sign.”
