Read more: The 10 Most Iconic Airplanes In Aviation History, Ranked The Piper J-3 Cub is a steel and fabric tail-dragger that first flew in 1938. Because of its cheap and reliable construction ...

The Piper J-3 Cub is among aviation's most iconic light planes. It is a simple, yellow aircraft that transformed flight training and helped democratize private aviation in America. From its humble ...