I would inspect the plane and make sure it is safe to fly.Check glue joints,control surfaces and linkages,hinges and
all bolts,nuts and screws.Once everything is safe and secure,I would fly it or get someone to help you get it in the air.
Then after you fly it and determine if you will enjoy flying it,then I would cover it. If you don't like,don't waste money recovering it.
Being a Cub,it will fly similiar to a trainer as stated in other posts.Just my opinion.

Roy