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The '''Cub Crafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2''' is high wing, tandem seat, [[conventional landing gear]] equipped, tube and [[Aircraft fabric covering|fabric]] [[light-sport aircraft]] built by [[Cub Crafters]]. The aircraft certified to ATSM standards for the FAA's Light Sport Category and is in production as of 2010. The S2 was introduced in 2007 as an improvement to the Sport Cub of 2005.
The '''Cub Crafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2''' is a high-wing, tandem-seat, [[conventional landing gear]]–equipped, [[Tube-and-fabric construction|tube-and-fabric]] [[light-sport aircraft]] built by [[Cub Crafters]]. The aircraft certified to ATSM standards for the FAA's Light Sport Category and was in production as of 2010. The S2 was introduced in 2007 as an improvement to the Sport Cub of 2005.<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 40. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
Cub Crafters started business as a heavy [[Aircraft maintenance|maintenance]] and overhaul shop for classic Piper aircraft. In 1998, Cub Crafters started production of all-new aircraft leading to the Sport Cub built to meet the FAA's Light Sport requirements.<ref>{{cite book|title=Janes All the World's Aircraft|author=Paul Jackson}}</ref>
Cub Crafters started business as a heavy [[Aircraft maintenance|maintenance]] and overhaul shop for classic Piper aircraft. In 1998, Cub Crafters started production of all-new aircraft leading to the Sport Cub built to meet the FAA's Light Sport requirements.<ref>{{cite book|title=Jane's All the World's Aircraft|author=Paul Jackson}}</ref>


The aircraft follows the same basic design and shape as the [[Piper Cub]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sport Cub|url=http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/CubCrafters%20CC11-100%20Sport%20Cub%20S2.html|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> Notable exceptions are a {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} fully cowled [[Lycoming Engines|Lycoming]] engine, an electrical system and a modified USA 35b [[airfoil]] from the SuperCub.
The aircraft follows the same basic design and shape as the [[Piper Cub]].<ref name="EAACubCraftersCC11-100">{{cite web|title=CubCrafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2|url=http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-communities-and-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-light-sport-aircraft-flying/light-sport-aircraft-folder/cubcrafters_cc11-100_sport_cub_s2|website=[[Experimental Aircraft Association|EAA]]|access-date=7 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819032019/http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-communities-and-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-light-sport-aircraft-flying/light-sport-aircraft-folder/cubcrafters_cc11-100_sport_cub_s2|archive-date=19 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{Citation needed|reason=source does not support the claim|date=June 2016}} Notable exceptions are a {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} fully cowled Teledyne Continental engine, an electrical system and a modified USA 35b [[airfoil]] from the SuperCub.


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
In 2007, [[Scott Carson]], CEO of [[Boeing]] purchaced an S2 for his own personal use.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Seatle Times|title=Plane for Boeing exec almost done — in Yakima|date= Dcemebr 2, 2007}}</ref>
In 2007, Scott Carson, CEO of [[Boeing]], purchased an S2 for his own personal use.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Seattle Times|title=Plane for Boeing exec almost done — in Yakima|date= December 2, 2007|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sundaybuzz/2004046943_sundaybuzz02.html}}</ref>

==Variants==
==Variants==
;CC11-100 Sport Cub
;CC11-100 Sport Cub
:Base model.
:Base model.
;Super Sport Cub
;[[CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS|Super Sport Cub]]
:Uses engine components from a [[Lycoming O-340]] engine capable of {{convert|170|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, and derated to {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title= Cub Crafters Introduces Super Sport Cub|url=http://www.kitplanes.com/news/news/8757-1.phtml|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref>
:Uses engine components from a [[Lycoming O-340]] engine capable of {{convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, and derated to {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cub Crafters Introduces Super Sport Cub|url=http://www.kitplanes.com/news/news/8757-1.phtml|url-status=dead|access-date=7 October 2010|publisher=Kitplanes|date=22 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001012400/http://www.kitplanes.com/news/news/8757-1.phtml|archive-date=1 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Carbon Cub SS|url=http://cubcrafters.com/carboncub/ss|access-date=31 July 2020|publisher=Cubcrafters|date=31 July 2020}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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Sport Cub S2
Role Light sport aircraft
National origin Vereinigte Staaten
Manufacturer CubCrafters
Einführung 2007
Variants CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS

The Cub Crafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2 is a high-wing, tandem-seat, conventional landing gear–equipped, tube-and-fabric light-sport aircraft built by Cub Crafters. The aircraft certified to ATSM standards for the FAA's Light Sport Category and was in production as of 2010. The S2 was introduced in 2007 as an improvement to the Sport Cub of 2005.[1]

Design and development

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Cub Crafters started business as a heavy maintenance and overhaul shop for classic Piper aircraft. In 1998, Cub Crafters started production of all-new aircraft leading to the Sport Cub built to meet the FAA's Light Sport requirements.[2]

The aircraft follows the same basic design and shape as the Piper Cub.[3][citation needed] Notable exceptions are a 100 hp (75 kW) fully cowled Teledyne Continental engine, an electrical system and a modified USA 35b airfoil from the SuperCub.

Operational history

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In 2007, Scott Carson, CEO of Boeing, purchased an S2 for his own personal use.[4]

Variants

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CC11-100 Sport Cub
Base model.
Super Sport Cub
Uses engine components from a Lycoming O-340 engine capable of 180 hp (134 kW), and derated to 80 hp (60 kW).[5][6]

Specifications (CC11-100 Sport Cub S2)

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Data from Cub Crafters

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 23 ft 3 in (7.09 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 2 in (10.41 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m)
  • Wing area: 179 sq ft (16.6 m2)
  • Airfoil: Modified USA 35(B)
  • Empty weight: 832 lb (377 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 25 US gallons (95 litres)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 , 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 88 kn (101 mph, 163 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 28 kn (32 mph, 51 km/h)
  • Never exceed speed: 123 kn (141 mph, 227 km/h)
  • Range: 390 nmi (450 mi, 720 km)
  • Endurance: 5 hr
  • Rate of climb: 790 ft/min (4.0 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 7.4 lb/sq ft (36 kg/m2)

See also

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Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to CubCrafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2.
  1. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 40. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Paul Jackson. Jane's All the World's Aircraft.
  3. ^ "CubCrafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2". EAA. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Plane for Boeing exec almost done — in Yakima". The Seattle Times. December 2, 2007.
  5. ^ "Cub Crafters Introduces Super Sport Cub". Kitplanes. 22 April 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Carbon Cub SS". Cubcrafters. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
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