Backpacker
PATRON
Dawson Creek, BC, Canada...Mile Zero of the Alaska
Anyone owned/flown both? Heard some Cub pilots that tried a Superstols got rid of their Superstols...hope they can chime in on why. I only have 3 hrs in a 160 hp stock cub, and been in a couple flights in a Superstol(not near where i live), and trying to decide which to buy. Looking at the Rotax Edge 156 hp in a Superstol, this would shine at small high altitude lakes above tree line i think, I would have it on and off wheels/floats each year, cheaper on fuel, fuel injection(no carb ice), i like the idea of folding wings in case in the future i cant rent a hanger(but apparently wings must be no more than 1/2 full), like the idea of being able to haul on trailer if needed, cheaper maintenance and the ability to do work on it myself, Cons would be a Super Cub flies much nicer, Cub would be tougher, lots of Cub parts/mods around, Cub more proven, Cub more payload, Cub better re sale value. I backpack hunt sheep and mostly Solo...if i have to make a second trip to get a friend out or in i wouldn't care. As long as i can get in and out as short as a Cub Solo on wheels or floats and save some money in the long run that would be my goal. Im a Private pilot. Ive been passenger in a Helio lots while guiding and Cubs too, but ive been a passenger more in a Helio...so i know the sensation of slats moving around and making noise.