In July this year, CubCrafters announced that the XCub and its nosewheel variant, the NXCub, are available as experimental amateur-built (E-AB) kits.
This major expansion of the company’s kit programme brings industry-leading performance, innovation, and capability to the hands of homebuilders. The NXCub specifically gives pilot-builders more stress-free access to remote airstrips thanks to its robust trailing-link nosewheel assembly, opening up the backcountry to more pilots.
Amateur builders can assemble their own version of the same aircraft that has earned a reputation as the best-in-class for modern backcountry flying. The new kit brings the same trusted performance and innovation found in the FAA-certified XCub and NXCub. With years of design and testing expertise, it’s everything you’d expect from a fully certified aircraft, but ready for your own hands to bring to life.
The introduction of the XCub and NXCub to CubCrafters’ experimental kit line-up reflects strong and growing demand from experienced builders who want more than just a project—they want an aircraft that can go the distance, reach the most remote airstrips, and perform with confidence in rugged environments.
Highlights of the new kits include:
- Tailwheel (XCub) or tricycle (NXCub) gear – interchangeable
- Engine options: Lycoming O-360 (180 HP) or CC393i (215 HP)
- Cruise speeds in excess of 150 mph
- Gross weight of 2,300 lbs (1,043kg), with useful loads exceeding 1,000 lbs (454kg)
- Panel configurations: from basic VFR to IFR-capable full glass cockpit
- Comprehensive builder support, including a brand-new digital manual with video guidance, providing a whole new kind of build experience
