Rotax has been stepping in engine development for the past five years and the latest is the 916 UL. In this in-depth video, KITPLANES editor Marc Cook talks to CubCrafters’ Brad Damm about why the company went with the 916. He explains the reasons behind adopting the four-cylinder turbo Rotax into the Carbon Cub airframe, talks about the ongoing development process and gives some insight into the next steps for the airplane, which will be offered as both a production-line LSA as well as an Experimental/Amateur-Built airplane. Plus: Look for our flight review video coming from KITPLANES soon!
Why Did CubCrafters Make The Carbon Cub UL?
Key Takeaways:
- CubCrafters is integrating the new Rotax 916 UL turbo engine into its Carbon Cub airframe, building on Rotax's recent engine development.
- The video explains CubCrafters' reasons for adopting this advanced four-cylinder engine and details the ongoing development process.
- The updated Carbon Cub will be offered as both a production LSA and an Experimental/Amateur-Built airplane.
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