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Why is the Bible so crucial in a world of competing religious claims? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Scripture’s authority confronts secularism and religious pluralism.
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The Cub has a long and fascinating history, but its heyday came with the U.S. entry into World War II. By 1941, Piper Cubs accounted for more than 60% of U.S.-registered civilian light aircraft. Thousands of Cub variants, such as the L-4, were employed by the Armed Forces as reconnaissance, ambulance and supply transport aircraft. By the end of the...
The next major addition to the Piper family was the PA-22 Tri-Pacerin 1951, featuring a shorter wingspan than its predecessors, as well as a control yoke rather than a center stick. A nosewheel, as opposed to a tailwheel landing gear, was added to the craft in an effort to create an easier, safer flying experience. The third wheel proved to be a po...
In 1961, Piper introduced $5 trial flight lessons at its dealerships, making its aircraft even more accessible to amateur pilots. The same year saw the introduction of the PA-28 Cherokee, the ancestor of a number of other Piper general aviation craft, such as the Warrior, Dakota, Archer and Arrow. The 1960s also saw the introduction of the PA-32 Ch...
In 1972, tragedy struck when Hurricane Agnes flooded the original Lock Haven facility, effectively ending production of the Piper PA-24 Comanche, which had been among its most popular aircraft. While the Lock Haven facility would eventually recover and continue operating until 1984, 1972 also saw the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Lakel...
In the 1980s, the Piper Aviation Museumwas formed as a branch of the Lock Haven Hersey Historical Museum, preserving many of the artifacts of Piper’s early history. In 1984, the museum moved into the old Piper engineering building at Lock Haven. While the Piper Aviation Museum worked to preserve Piper’s past, the company’s eyes were fixed firmly on...
Piper reemerged with the launch of the Archer IIIin 1994, a four-place, fixed landing gear aircraft featuring a 180-horsepower engine. In 2000, the Piper Meridian— a turboprop version of the Malibu — received its certification. The Meridian would later see the addition of the Garmin G1000avionics system in 2009, further increasing the ease of opera...
- I Love The Piper J-3 Cub. Despite its quirks, or maybe because of them, I adore the Cub. The Cub was the first airplane I ever “flew” when, at the age of 12, my dad handed me the controls of a Cub we were borrowing from a neighbor and let me take it around the patch.
- The Cub Is The Most Important Light Airplane In Light Aviation History. Okay, there are some who might disagree with me on this, but the Cub is at least in the conversation along with the aforementioned Bonanza and the Cessna Skyhawk, to name a couple of other contenders.
- No One Knows What “Cub Yellow” Is. Want to start a fight in an aviation forum? Just post a pic of a Cub and say that this is the “real Cub Yellow.” My research a few years back showed that over the years there have been as many as seven “official” Cub Yellow hues.
- The Cub Is A Pain In The Butt (Sometimes Literally So) To Get Into And Back Out Of. The truth is, the seating design of the J-3 is a disaster. It’s probably not true that there are as many different techniques for getting into a Cub as there are Cub pilots, but it’s not far off.
Oct 9, 2024 · 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 beginnings to its wartime service and enduring legacy , the Cub's story is a testament to the philosophy that sometimes, less is more.
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Jun 26, 2024 · Piper Aircraft has a rich history, producing iconic aircraft like the Piper J-3 Cub, surviving bankruptcy, and adjusting to market demands in modern years. Piper Aircraft is one of the largest manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and is considered to be one of the big three in the general aviation market.
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May 25, 2022 · After William Piper bought out Taylor’s share of the company in 1935, the Piper Aircraft Corporation was formed in 1937 and began refining the Cub further. That very same year, Piper introduced the J-3 Cub, now considered one of the most iconic Cubs, if not aircraft, in general aviation history.
