Apologies if this has been posted before, but I've just found this:
Obviously this is a flying comedy sketch - I get it. However, it left me thinking, is this kind of flying really safe/controlled throughout the routine? I'm sure that he's a very accomplished pilot and all, but it just makes me uncomfortable watching it! I was also surprised and just how much the rudder was 'wagging' at times, I've never flown a Cub and so I don't know just what it's capable of in terms of over-stressing the airframe and tailplane but it looks unnatural to me.
Also, would the guys messing around on the runway at the beginning of the routine be allowed at a European airshow?
I don't know the answers and I'm by no means suggesting that this
is unsafe, I'd just be interested to hear the thoughts of any display pilots and/or those that know the limits of the Cub.