Piper J-3

The Piper Model J-3 'Cub' was originally designed by the Taylor brothers as a small, light utility aircraft. Powered by a 40 horsepower (30 kW) engine, in 1938 it sold for just over $1,000. Sales were boosted by the pre-World War II Civilian Pilot Training program, and the Cub was later modified to perform various military duties. An icon of the era, the J-3 Cub has long been beloved by pilots and non-pilots alike, with hundreds still in use today.

Modernized and up-engined versions are still being produced today by Cub Crafters, as the Cub continues to be sought-after by bush pilots for its STOL capabilities.