Why Everyone Wants This Turbine Cub With Piston Efficiency

This tiny airplane just did something most people thought a backcountry Cub never could... and it might change general aviation forever. At first glance, it looks like the rugged backcountry machine pilots already know and love. It features the same ultra-lightweight airframe and legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities built for remote, rough strips. But peer under the cowl, and you will find a revolutionary piece of engineering that almost nobody expected to see in an aircraft this small: a modern, regenerative turboprop engine. Meet the CubCrafters Carbon Cub ULT. Built in partnership with French engine manufacturer TurboTech, this machine completely breaks the traditional rules of general aviation by pairing a lightweight backcountry airframe with a full FADEC-controlled turbine powerplant. Even wilder? It completely solves the classic turbine fuel-guzzling dilemma by recycling its own exhaust heat, achieving a jaw-dropping fuel economy that directly rivals comparable piston-powered aircraft. In this video, we dive deep into the engineering behind this game-changing machine, explore how it delivers instant throttle response with near-zero turbine lag, and look at how its push-button simplicity and Jet-A fuel flexibility are quietly rewriting the rules of the sky. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Turbine Backcountry Miracle 1:30 - Breaking the Rules of Turbine Efficiency 3:45 - The Heat-Recycling TurboTech TP-R90 Engine 5:50 - Push-Button Simplicity & Zero Throttle Lag 8:15 - Real Performance Numbers & Fuel Burn 10:40 - The $690,000 Verdict: The Future of GA? And if you liked this video check out these ones below too! CubCrafters Carbon Cub ULT: Turbine to the Backcountry    • CubCrafters Carbon Cub ULT: Turbine to the...   The Ultimate Cub? - CubCrafters Unveils Backcountry Turboprop    • The Ultimate Cub? - CubCrafters Unveils Ba...   Why Everyone Wants These Extreme STOL Planes That Land Anywhere    • Why Everyone Wants These Extreme STOL Plan...   #aviation #turboprop #bushplane