First Taylor Cub Produced
The Cub was simple, slow, safe, and affordable—perfect for a beginner pilot. Since 1931 thousands of pilots have learned to fly in Cubs. Early J-2s came in several colors, but yellow soon became the Cub standard. The planes became so popular that people started calling all light airplanes “Cubs.”
Event Date:
Thursday, January 1, 1931
Image Reference:
The Piper J-2 Cub
Full Size Image Reference:
The Piper J-2 Cub
Carousel Image Reference:
The Piper J-2 Cub
Sub Category:
Aviation
People Connections:
William T. Piper
C. G. Taylor
Technology & Innovation Connections:
Tubular Steel Fuselage
A-40 Engine
Wood Propeller
Aircraft Connections:
Piper J-2 Cub
Event Year:
1 931
Event Tier:
