(138) The J-3 Cub's historical significance as a primary trainer during WWII and its lasting influence on modern light aircraft designs. (128) The Piper J-3 Cub is a classic American light ...

While the Piper J-3 Cub was the trainer aircraft of choice from the 1940s, the Cessna 150 and its 152 modification became the popular flight school aircraft when it was produced from 1958 until 1985.