PIPER J3 CUB PERFORMANCE DATA ============================= These are the only numbers I could find. They are for a J3 Cub with an 85HP engine rather than 65 hp, so some adjustments may be necessary. The source is http://www.evergreenfs.com/planedata.htm Speeds ------ Best rate of climb (Vy): 65 mph (57 kt) Best angle of climb (Vx): 55 mph (48 kt) Cruise: 70 mph (61 kt) Never-exceed (Vne): 122 mph (106 kt) Best Glide (Vglide): 60 mph (52 kt) Stall (Vs): 38 mph (33 kt) Maneuvering (Va): 70 mph (61 kt) Approach: 50-60 mph (44-52 kt) Power ----- Take off: full Climb: 50 rpm below full Cruise: 2300 rpm Approach: 1200 rpm Practice stalls: 1200 rpm Distances --------- Take-off: 450-800 ft Landing: 200-800 ft Fuel ---- Total fuel: 12 gal US Usable fuel: 12 gal US Grade: 80/87 GPH: 5 gal US/hr