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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 6

Builder and flyer Tony Spicer from Wilmington, NC has been flying his Panther for a few months now.  Tony was one of our “Beta” builders – helping us develop the instructions and assembly procedures as well as any part modifications that needed to be done.

Tony’s Panther is powered by a Jabiru 3300 and a Whirlwind Ground Adjustable Prop.

Here is what Tony has to say about flying his Panther:

“Still piddling around in Phase 1.  The Panther is smooth, light on the controls and easy to fly.  Low altitude slow cruise with the Jab is 150 MPH TAS burning 5 GPH at 2800 RPM.  Let ‘er rip at low altitude is 180 MPH TAS.  Try it, and you’re guaranteed to like it!”

You can see Tony’s build chronicled in photos HERE

Thank you Tony – for your patience, dedication and hard work.  Thank you for sharing your knowledge and build experience with the experimental community.  We appreciate you!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year from Team SPA!

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Buddy HensonGreen Cove Springs, FL Panther Tri-Gear March 3, 2021
My Panther build was really a lot of fun. I completed the entire project in my two car garage then moved it to the airport for the first flight. I always get comments over the radio about what a great looking plane it is. It's a real blast to fly.
Tom Kodey Port Orange FL Panther LS March 3, 2021
I was able to build my Panther in my basement and carried the finished pieces up one at a time through my living room and kitchen into a tiny 1 car garage where it now sits with its wings folded. The folding wings will allow me to share a hangar and transport it to any field for flight testing. I can't imagine building anything else in my limited space.
Chris Michaelis ColumbiaMD Panther LS March 3, 2021
Paul spent a lot of time with my friend and I on the Panther. Looks to be a great new product and I came away feeling confident they are building and supporting a very strong, safe, and well built plane.
Dick HoeyPanther May 1, 2016
After working with Rachael and Dan on getting my Corvair engine going for my Sonex, I have decided to build a Panther. Here's why: the support is outstanding! Phone calls are answered and texts are responded to almost immediately! After experiencing building three different aircraft from three different companies and presently converting the Sonex, I can say this from experience....these guys are first class!!
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