PlaneFox tracks 2 American Legend Cub aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A American Legend Cub flies about 330 nm, roughly 611 km, which is about 3 h 31 min in still air at typical cruise.
A American Legend Cub costs about EUR 1,247 a month to run, or about EUR 126 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The American Legend Cub is a two seat, high wing tailwheel aircraft built by American Legend Aircraft Company in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Production began in the mid 2000s, with the model designed for the U.S. Light Sport Aircraft category while closely echoing the layout and flying character of the Piper J-3 Cub. Its role is recreational flying, primary tailwheel training, short local trips and simple backcountry style operations. For buyers, it matters because it combines classic Cub handling and tandem seating with modern construction, factory support and Light Sport eligibility.
Typical American Legend Cub performance is modest by design. Cruise speed is commonly around 80 to 90 knots, depending on propeller, tires, weight and installed equipment. Published range is generally in the low 300 nautical mile class with reserves, again dependent on fuel capacity and power setting. The aircraft is built around the 1,320 lb Light Sport maximum gross weight, so useful load is an important individual aircraft check rather than a fixed assumption. Many examples have useful loads in the mid 400 lb range. Power is typically from a 100 hp Continental O-200 series engine. Service ceiling is commonly published around 12,000 feet.
The cabin is a tandem two seat arrangement, flown solo from the front seat in the traditional Cub manner. Visibility is a defining feature, with a high wing, side windows and doors that can be opened in flight when properly configured. Cabin space is simple and narrow compared with modern touring aircraft, but it is well suited to instruction, local flying and low speed observation. Avionics are usually basic VFR rather than integrated systems such as Garmin Perspective or G1000. Used aircraft may have analog flight instruments, a VHF com radio, transponder, intercom, ELT and, on later or upgraded examples, ADS-B equipment or compact Garmin glass displays.
Used American Legend Cub buyers should focus on empty weight, useful load, logbook continuity, engine time, fabric condition, tailwheel gear condition and compliance with Light Sport operating requirements. Inspection of landing gear attach areas, brakes, tires and propeller condition is especially relevant on aircraft used for grass strips or training. Common equipment differences include electrical system configuration, starter, radio stack, ADS-B, wheel and tire choices, float fittings, interior trim and propeller selection. In the used market, the American Legend Cub typically sits above older restored Cubs in equipment consistency and support, while remaining below faster cross country Light Sport aircraft in cruise utility.