Yakima, Washington - Light aircraft designer and manufacturer
CubCrafters has announced that the FAA has issued Night VFR approval for its CC18-180
Top Cub. CubCrafters' Top Cub was already an impressively capable and versatile
utility aircraft. Boasting a gross weight of 2,300 lbs., a useful load of 1,100
lbs., and class-leading short-field capabilities; the addition of Night VFR expands
the Top Cub's capabilities.
"Until now, the only significant omission from Top Cub's enviable list
of competencies was night flight," said Jim Richmond, CubCrafters' CEO. "Now
that restriction is gone and new owners can enjoy extended operating hours."
A number of changes were made to the Top Cub cabin for Night VFR
Certification including new backlit placards, instrument illumination, fuel
sight gauge lighting, and glare shields are provided. In addition, several interior
surfaces are now finished in non-reflective black and modern LED taxi and
landing lights have replaced incandescent fixtures. Richmond also notes, "The
FAA has raised the bar for Night VFR over the years. Our new certification meets
the latest and most rigorous standards set by the FAA with regard to human
factors making the Top Cub more convenient and safe for true night operations."
All new Top Cubs will include the complete Night VFR Lighting Package
as standard equipment. "Night VFR Certification will benefit all new Top Cub
owners," Richmond said, "but particularly those pilots based in northern
latitudes where daylight hours are reduced much of the year." For more information, visit
www.cubcrafters.com
