CubCrafters is displaying its newest Carbon Cub variants, including the EX-3 and FX-3 models, this week at EAA AirVenture. The models feature new fuel-injected engines, an added constant-speed propeller, and a gross weight limit increase of 2,000 pounds. The EX-3 is an experimental amateur-built kit, while the FX-3 is the company’s factory experimental builder-assist version.

“The introduction of the third generation of the Carbon Cubs has been an important milestone in the growth of CubCrafters’ product line. Together with our flagship certified XCub, these new Carbon Cub models have contributed to the best sales in CubCrafters’ history,” said Pat Horgan, president of CubCrafters.

CubCrafters designs and manufactures Experimental, LSA, and Part 23-certified aircraft. Brad Damm, vice president of sales and marketing for CubCrafters, said, “We listened closely to feedback from experienced fliers in our customer base. They wanted more speed and payload without sacrificing short-field performance. [We] envisioned an improved Carbon Cub airframe with a new lightweight fuel-injected engine, driving a high-performance composite constant-speed prop.”