NEWS
NEWS ARCHIVE
1st QUARTER 2009
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4th QUARTER 2008
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3rd QUARTER 2008
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2nd QUARTER 2008
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1st QUARTER 2008
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2008 SEBRING U.S SPORT AVIATION EXPO
1/4/2008
Yakima, WA:
As we have since the inaugural event, CubCrafters will be at the show in Sebring and giving demonstration rides in the SPORT CUB S2. Look for us right inside the main entrance!
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4th QUARTER 2007
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CUBCRAFTERS AT AOPA EXPO IN HARTFORD, CT
10/12/2007
HARTFORD, CT:
It was great to see all our friends in the Northeast last week!
Judging by the reaction to the SPORT CUB S2 and TOP CUB, it looks
like there will be several new CubCrafters airplanes in the area soon.
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3rd QUARTER 2007
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MAJOR UNDERWRITERS SPEND THE DAY AT CUBCRAFTERS
9/25/2007
Yakima, WA:
On Friday September 21st, principals from AIG, USAIG, Starr Aviation,
Northwest Insurance Group and others joined CubCrafters in Yakima for
day of touring our facilities, meeting the principals and flying our Cubs.
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CUBCRAFTERS WORKING CLOSELY WITH TCM REGARDING CERTAIN MODEL O-200 ENGINES
9/14/2007
Yakima, WA:
I have just wrapped up my most recent phone call of many this week with principals at
Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM). The focus of our discussions has been around the
rocker shaft set screw loosening, and potentially the rocker shaft itself migrating,
in certain model O-200 engines that are standard on CubCrafters CC11-100, models S1 and S2.
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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT ‘MAXIMUM EMPTY WEIGHT’ LIMITATION
9/7/2007
Yakima, WA:
CubCrafters has received a number of inquiries about this topic recently.
The FAA, EAA, and the LSA industry trade group LAMA
(the Light Aircraft Manufacturer’s Association) are also very concerned
about compliance with this particular limitation for S-LSA certified aircraft.
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BLAKE MAYGRA NAMED DIRECTOR OF ALL NEW AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION
8/6/2007
Yakima, WA:
8.6.2007 Yakima, WA: Today CubCrafters named Blake Maygra ‘Director, New Aircraft Production’.
In that role, Blake now oversees all of CubCrafters’ new aircraft assembly operations,
including both the LSA-certified SPORT CUB and “Part 23” standard category TOP CUB aircraft programs.
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2nd QUARTER 2007
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WANTED: SPORT CUB OWNERS AND DEPOSIT HOLDERS.
6/18/2007
Yakima, WA:
If you are a Sport Cub Owner or Deposit holder...WE WANT YOU!
You are invited to visit www.j3-cub.com and join the Sport Cub forum. Once you become a member, you will have the opportunity to view, share and discuss Sport Cub and CubCrafters experiences with other Owners and Deposit holders.
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1st QUARTER 2007
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12" N-NUMBERS NOW STANDARD ON ALL SPORT CUBS
1/24/2007
Yakima, WA:
Effective immediately, 12" N-numbers are now standard on all new SPORT CUBS. While the 2007 paint schemes themselves are essentially unchanged, the placement of the N-numbers on the fuselage represents a slight variation going forward from previous SPORT CUBS.
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CUBCRAFTERS LOG-IN EXPERIENCE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
1/19/2007
Yakima, WA:
The log-in portion of our website has been currently deactivated while we
render improvements to the system. Once implemented, these upgrades will
make it easier to navigate and utilize. Please feel free to contact
CubCrafters if you have any questions or concerns.
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4th QUARTER 2006
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CUBCRAFTERS
12/19/2006
Yakima, WA:
From the CubCrafters family to yours, Seasons Greetings. So that our employees can have a little more time with their families for the holidays, we will be closing at noon PST on the 22nd and remain closed through the 26th.
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FOURTH WEBCAM ADDED
11/29/2006
Yakima, WA:
Today we have added a fourth webcam at the factory. Now, three areas of SPORT CUB production are in view as well as the main floor of the CubCrafters Services facility.
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SPORT CUB DELIVERIES WELL UNDERWAY
11/21/2006
Yakima, WA:
CubCrafters wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving and a restful start to the holiday season. Just as important, let us update you on all our progress on SPORT CUB.
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2006 AOPA EXPO
11/20/2006
Palm Springs, AZ:
CubCrafters just arrived home from a very well-attended AOPA Expo and
Convention in Palm Springs, CA. In fact AOPA reported that turnout was at a record high this year, and many new prospective buyers and old friends visited the TOP CUB and SPORT CUB display.
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3rd QUARTER 2006
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CUBCRAFTERS ‘SPORT CUB’ CHOSEN AS ALASKA AIRMEN’S ASSOCIATION 2007 “RAFFLE AIRPLANE”
7/12/2006
Yakima, WA and Anchorage, AK:
The Alaska Airmen’s Association announced today that their raffle airplane, to be given away to a lucky winner at the 2007 Alaska State Aviation and Trade Show, will be a brand new CubCrafters SPORT CUB. CubCrafters Vice President Todd Simmons commented, “Someone is going to win a new SPORT CUB - valued at more than $125,000 – for just $50!
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CUBCRAFTERS SPORT CUB RECEIVES LSA CERTIFICATION
7/7/2006
Yakima, WA:
Today CubCrafters received its Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) airworthiness certificate for SPORT CUB serial number CC11-0001 . FAA Aviation Safety Inspector Steve Slagle, of the Seattle MIDO office, was on hand to make the presentation.
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“THERE’S AN AIRPLANE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!”
7/5/2006
Yakima, WA:
Todd Simmons, CubCrafters Vice President and COO, in collusion with his accomplice pilot and sales rep Clay
Hammond, pranked the city of Yakima in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Sneaking their brand new SPORT CUB out a side gate and
off airport property, they proceeded to taxi up 16th Avenue and into downtown Yakima.
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2nd QUARTER 2006
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INDUSTRY VETERAN CLAY HAMMOND JOINS CUBCRAFTERS SALES TEAM
6/12/2006
Yakima, WA:
Can you be an ‘industry veteran’ in our business before you turn 30? “You bet!” said CubCrafters Vice President Todd Simmons. “We are fortunate to have Clay join us. He brings an impressive sales record from his five years at Signature Combs Aircraft Sales and SouthEast Piper.
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CUBCRAFTERS.COM WEBSITE DOWN FRIDAY 6.9 AT NOON
6/8/2006
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Due to a scheduled power outage related to upgrading available power here at our production facility, our website will be down this Friday at noon and likely down through Saturday evening. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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CUBCRAFTERS DEBUTS CC11-100 ‘SPORT CUB’ TO ALASKA PILOTS
5/5/2006
Anchorage, AK:
Today CubCrafters welcomed Alaska State Aviation and Trade Show attendees by introducing them to the first production CC11-100 SPORT CUB. SPORT CUB N503CR is ideally suited to the Alaskan pilot with a standard empty weight of 825 pounds, containing advanced weight saving and strengthening composites throughout.
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CUBCRAFTERS RETURNS FROM SUCCESSFUL SHOW IN ALASKA
5/5/2006
Anchorage, AK:
The newest SPORT CUB was very well received this past weekend at the 2006 Alaska State Aviation and Trade Show in Anchorage. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and visited us at the show. Please take a look at the attached photos for all the details.
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DAMIAN DELGAIZO SPEAKS AT THE CUBCRAFTERS DISPLAY AT SUN 'N FUN
4/7/2006
Lakeland, FL:
On Friday April the 7th and again on Saturday the 8th, Damian DelGaizo - CFI and owner of Andover Flight Academy - joined the CubCrafters staff for a round table discussion about tailwheel flying and instruction, his experience with his new TOP CUB that he uses as his primary training aircraft, and his plans for a new SPORT CUB that will be at the academy by late Summer.
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1st QUARTER 2006
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JOIN US AT SUN 'N FUN 2006
3/22/2006
Yakima, WA:
The CubCrafters display, N-092 and N-103, is in the same location as we have been for years and is centrally located on the show grounds. Please take a moment to stop by, see what's new, or just say hello!
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CUBCRAFTERS COMPLETES SPORT CUB WING TESTING
2/28/2006
Yakima, WA:
Prior to the actual testing, our SPORT CUB wing design and assembly was engineered and analyzed to both ASTM (i.e. LSA) and FAR 23 standards, but we decided to go the extra step and perform the actual tests, even though these tests are not required under the S-LSA rules.
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4th QUARTER 2005
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BURT RUTAN VISITS CUBCRAFTERS
10/19/2005
Yakima, WA:
In town for a speaking engagement, Burt Rutan paid a surprise visit to CubCrafters’ headquarters today. Burt spent almost an hour and a half touring our facilities, commenting on our aircraft and telling us about his space travel exploits
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CUBCRAFTERS FALL OPEN HOUSE 2005
10/17/2005
Yakima, WA:
Our Fall Open House weekends were a huge success. We had a great time and we thank all those who joined us for the weekends in Yakima, toured our facility, flew in our airplanes, and spent time with our staff.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
November 5th - 7th, 2009
Tampa, FL - Peter O. Knight Airport
October 22nd - 24th, 2009
Casa Grande, AZ - KCGZ
October 15th - 17th, 2009
Hayward, CA - KHWD
October 1st - 3rd, 2009
Mt Vernon, Illinois - MVN
September 19th, 2009
Santa Fe Municipal Airport - SAF
September 18th - 20th, 2009
Yakima, WA
August 22nd - 23rd, 2009
Broomfield, CO - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
August 13th - 15th, 2009
Lawrenceville, GA - KLZU
July 27th - August 2nd, 2009
Oshkosh, WI - Wittman Regional Airport
July 8th - 12th, 2009
Arlington, WA - Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO)
June 13th - 14th, 2009
ST. Francis, KS - Cheyenne County Airport (KSYF)
May 30th - 31st, 2009
Boise, ID
May 14th - 16th, 2009
Olathe, KS - KIXD
May 9th - 10th, 2009
Valdez, AK
May 2nd - 3rd, 2009
Anchorage, AK - FedEx Maintenance Hanger Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
April 21st - 25th, 2009
Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
March 26th - 28th, 2009
Addison, TX - KADS
February 21st - 22nd, 2009
Puyallup, WA - Showplex Exhibition & Conference Center, Blue Gate, Western WA Fairgrounds
January 30th - 31st, 2009
Novi, MI - Rock Financial Showplace
January 22nd - 25th, 2009
Sebring, FL - Sebring Regional Airport
January 22nd - 25th, 2009
Sebring Regional Airport, Florida
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