Red Bull Air Race pilot Luke Czepiela’s pursuit of quicker performance from the CubCrafters Carbon Cub has led directly to a refinement of the Rotax 916 iS engine management software, according to the manufacturer.
Czepiela, one of the world’s most accomplished STOL pilots, is well known throughout the aviation community for his use of Carbon Cub aircraft in numerous Red Bull projects, demonstrations, and performances around the globe.

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