05/05/2026
Watch how Ed Hicks from Flyer saved 65lbs on his Super Cub:
https://youtu.be/HJKUp8LIZP4?si=HHnbuZDVX2YuGvOv
One of the big panel savings he made, was choosing to replace his old tray mount Transponder with a Trig TT21 Compact Transponder.
The old Transponder weighed in at 4.2lbs, the Trig that replaced it was just 0.9lb. This gave a total saving of 3.3lbs!
Ed said "this wasn't just about weight. It also meant I could fit my right leg under the panel" where the old transponder had previously been hung, blocking his knee.
The super cub is now equipped with both the TT21 Transponder and TY91 Radio, perfectly compact and light weight.
In this video, Ed takes you through a detailed weight reduction journey on his Super Cub 'rebirth' project, uncovering how decades of equipment changes, repa...