Editing Piper J-3 Cub (section)

===Modern production===
Modernized and up-engined versions are produced by [[Cub Crafters]] of [[Washington (state)|Washington]] and by [[American Legend Aircraft]] in [[Texas]], as the Cub continues to be sought after by [[bush plane|bush]] pilots for its short takeoff and landing ([[STOL]])  capabilities, as well as by recreational pilots for its nostalgia appeal. The new aircraft are actually modeled on the PA-11, though the Legend company does sell an open-cowl version with the cylinder heads exposed, like the J-3 Cub.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clay |first=Rebecca A. |date=2013 |title=Not your grandfather's CE |url=https://doi.org/10.1037/e518652013-014 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=PsycEXTRA Dataset}}</ref> An electrical system is standard from both manufacturers.{{Citation needed|date=January 2014}}

[[File:Piper J-3C-65 Cubimg 0505.jpg|thumb|A Piper J3C-65 front view showing "eyebrow" air scoops on its engine cylinders]]
The J-3 is distinguished from its successors by having a cowl that exposes its engine's cylinder heads — the exposed cylinders of any J-3's engine were usually fitted with sheet metal "eyebrow" air scoops to direct air over the cylinder's fins for more effective engine cooling in flight. Very few other examples exist of "flat" aircraft engine installations (as opposed to radial engines) in which the cylinder heads are exposed. From the PA-11 on through the present Super Cub models, the cowling surrounds the cylinder heads.<ref name="Supercub">Clark, Anders. (21 November 2014) "[https://disciplesofflight.com/worlds-iconic-airplane-piper-j-3-cub/ Piper J-3 Cub: The World's Most Iconic Airplane]". Disciples of Flight. Retrieved 21 August 2014.</ref>

A curiosity of the J-3 is that when it is flown solo, the lone pilot normally occupies the rear seat for proper balance, to balance the fuel tank located at the firewall. Starting with the PA-11, as well as some L-4s, fuel was carried in wing tanks, allowing the pilot to fly solo from the front seat.<ref name="Supercub"/>

[[File:o'brien's flyingcircus aerobaticsteam cotswoldairshow 2010 arp.jpg|thumb|A "clipped-wing" Piper J3C-65 of O'Briens Flying Circus Aerobatic Stunt Team lands on a moving trailer at [[Cotswold Airport]]]]
[[File:J3 at dock.jpg|thumb|J3-65 on floats, Lake Champlain, Vermont]]