Piper J3 Cub Old School Fun

[@edwinpeckens4994]

I learned to fly in a J3 Cub on a grass strip in Sussex New Jersey. I was 15 and soloed just before my 16th birthday. I am 88 now and your J3 videos bring back lots of fond memories.

[@johnfrye4374]

I loved flying the Cub. I have a Citabria now so I don't get to fly it much anymore, but nothing beats flying a Cub on a warm day with the windows and doors down, low and slow.

[@JimForeman]

I soloed on my 16th birthday and flew a Cub on my 90th birthday, a present from my son who arranged it. Guess I did OK on the flight because the owner asked if I wanted to go solo after we landed. I thanked him and said I'd quit while I was winning.

[@EldredTGlass]

Brings memories first flight in new J-3 had 40 hours beautiful memory

[@charleskelly5672]

That is Old School fun! thanks for sharing.

[@MrStoney61]

I soloed a J-3 in1965 at age 17, (N4410J). The old Bob Shank airport in Indianapolis. Best time of my life!

[@philipmiller5036]

My J-3 had an old rusted-out tern plate fuel tank just like this crate. It sprang a leak in the pattern and I landed with wet socks. Removed the tank and soldered a patch from a tomato juice can. The fix was good. What me? I don't need no stinkin' A & P license. I took a summer school class in vocational automotives, good enough to overhaul a C-75. Yes, I know about dual ignition, A-N fasteners and the like. "I am a smart mechanic and I felt smart." Say it repeatedly quickly.

[@deadstick8624]

Excellent crosswind wheel landing, I've done so many of those I lost count in J-3s, Super Cubs and Citabrias.

[@lorenzodunn3226]

Excellent film footage, sound and scenery.

[@deadstick8624]

Finally, someone doing a wheel landing in a crosswind, exactly how it should be done. Very Good. I always fly a much tighter pattern when flying a J-3 or Super Cub because they are so maneuverable.

[@johnfrye4374]

Thanks

[@williamdalzell2800]

Nice video! Great job tracking the centerline on those transitions, shows a real feel for the aircraft. A special thanks for no music, love to hear the aircraft.

[@johnfrye4374]

Thanks, the Cub is a great stick and rudder trainer

[@timallen4324]

I love this plane ! I fly rc , and of all the planes I fly this is my favorite ! Next step is the real deal after some hard work and maybe a little luck ! Oh , and error , convincing my wife , lol . Nice video , beautiful bird and happy flying !

[@thejohnfrye]

Thanks. Keep your dream alive, tell your wife flying is a super character builder. :)

[@braddevendorf9901]

Great video and thanks for the information. I live in the area and have J3 flight time. Please provide information on rental of the J3. Thanks.

[@Yonlawlawlaw]

HOW old is this plane? and how much?

[@thejohnfrye]

This plane was built in 1946. I don't own it, I rent it so I can't say exactly, but I suspect its somewhere around 25-30K.

[@K0BLR]

I have a question.....I’m working on my license, and I was just curious would it be easier for me to learn in a cub like this?

[@johnfrye4374]

Tailwheel's take a little bit more practice but if you start out in them, its really about the same. The advantage of learning in a tailwheel is you will be a better pilot. Its not a "I am superior to you" kind of thing, its simply that you can get away with things in a tri-cycle airplane that you cannot get away with in a tailwheel, hence you become a better pilot. To add to that, they are simply more fun to fly, especially Cubs. I'd highly recommend you train in a tailwheel or at least get some experience in them.

[@gary24752]

Why are you in the rear seat?

[@johnfrye4374]

solo the cub from the back seat, unlike the champ or citabria

[@locustvalleystring]

Because of the weight and balance issue. Depending on the weight of the pilot, the center of mass might end up forward of the balance limit. This would create a nose-heavy condition of flight.

[@jamesjanota985]

Can a 6’3” person fit the cockpit.

[@johnfrye4374]

yes, but it's tight :) You would be amazed at how well the 65 HP engine can fly

[@brennenfitzgerald]

Yup. I’m 6’6, and I fly a J3.

[@DENNISROC]

Nice video, where you located

[@thejohnfrye]

Thanks. This was out of Stanley County airport. The grass strip is located nearby.

[@thejohnfrye]

KVUJ

[@LJDRVR]

Not flying a power-off pattern is going to bite you the butt. There is no reason to ever carry power in a J-3, except on the coldest of days.

[@johnfrye4374]

Agreed