{"id":33345,"date":"2025-11-11T21:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=33345"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:01:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:01:06","slug":"cubcrafters-announces-new-dealer-for-mid-atlantic-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/kentucky\/cubcrafters-announces-new-dealer-for-mid-atlantic-region\/%20","title":{"rendered":"CubCrafters Announces New Dealer for Mid-Atlantic Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CubCrafters has announced that Ray and Melisa Fowler of Adventure Flying LLC have joined the company\u2019s elite team of Certified Sales Centers (CSC) as representatives for the MidAtlantic region.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ray and Melisa will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales across six Mid-Atlantic states: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Ray and Melisa are available to offer demo flights in both the Carbon Cub UL, featuring the new Rotax 916iS engine, and the XCub, CubCrafters\u2019 FAA-certified flagship model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Ray and Melisa Fowler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Ray and Melisa are A320 Airbus pilots with Delta Air Lines and Certified Flight instructors (CFII). Together, they bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to CubCrafters\u2019 growing community. They are deeply involved in the aviation world, from instructing new tailwheel pilots to flying WWII-era fighters and bombers at airshows and museums around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Melisa and Ray Fowler \u2014 Both Airline Pilots for Delta, Both CFIIs, and Both Backcountry Adventure Addicts.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

CubCrafters is also recognizing Ray \u201cHollywood\u201d Fowler for 28 years of service in the United States military. Ray recently completed his final flight as an F35 Lightning II pilot in the Air National Guard. From his early years flying F-16s on combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to commanding the most advanced fighter jet on earth, Ray\u2019s career exemplifies courage, discipline, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his airline and military service, Ray also serves the FAA as a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and Specialty Aircraft Examiner (SAE), helping warbird owners and aspiring aviators achieve advanced certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRay can make anything with wings dance through the air,\u201d said Brad Damm, Vice President of CubCrafters. \u201cWhether it\u2019s a warbird, a fighter jet, or a Carbon Cub, his precision and passion for aviation are unmatched. We\u2019re thrilled to have the Fowler team representing CubCrafters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adventure Awaits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur Dealers are charged with building strong backcountry user communities while providing best-of-class support for our customers, and we are confident that Ray and Melisa Fowler can do both. Their professionalism and experience are befitting of both the CubCrafters brand and our customer expectations.\u201d Says, Pat Horgan, CubCrafters President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re new to tailwheel flying or a seasoned Cub pilot, Adventure Flying would love to help you find your next flying adventure,\u201d said the Fowlers. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring CubCrafters\u2019 legendary backcountry performance and craftsmanship to the Mid-Atlantic region.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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