We Fly: CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3 & EX-3

Made for the backcountry, we take the latest in the Carbon Cub experimentals series off airport.

Julie Boatman

Updated Aug 17, 2023 2:00 PM EDT

[Screenshot/ Credit: Jim Barrett]

CubCrafters made its mark in the backcountry, serving up a host of kitbuilt and light sport aircraft before coming on the scene with its certified XCub and NXCub. FLYING's Editor-in-Chief Julie Boatman heads to CubCrafters’ headquarters in Yakima, Washington, to try out their latest designs.

Follow along as we test out the FX-3—and see what the EX-3 is capable of off-airport, including an honest-to-goodness hayfield—in this snapshot from our Q4 2022 issue of FLYING.

Backcountry Carbon Cub Cub CubCrafters EX-3 Experimental FX-3 piston single-engine Taildragger Tailwheel

Julie BoatmanEditor

Based in Maryland, Julie is an editor, aviation educator, and author. She holds an airline transport pilot certificate with Douglas DC-3 and CE510 (Citation Mustang) type ratings. She's a CFI/CFII since 1993, specializing in advanced aircraft and flight instructor development. Follow Julie on Twitter @julieinthesky.