It is modernized, with light-weight carbon fiber components and a 180 hp (130 kW) engine.

[1] In January 2016 the Carbon Cub was named AVweb's "Airplane of the Year" for 2015.

[5] The fuselage is welded SAE 4130 chrome-molybdenum steel tubing with fabric covering.

The wings are fitted with vortex generators for low-speed flight control.

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