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Panther Final Touches

We are working on the final touches in preparation for first flight. Things are going well, and the pressure of the inspection is off so the air around the hangar seems lighter, and more fun. This is good, because it was a little tense before. Lack of sleep makes anyone a little edgy. The DAR […]

Panther Prototype Inspection

We have worked for weeks to get the Panther prototype ready for inspection – and I am ecstatic to say that all of the hard work, determination and lack of sleep for Team Panther has paid off! We have our pink slip! Thank you to all of the many contributors to our success over the […]

Aviators Hotline Press Release

See here for a press release published by Aviators Hotline magazine. Note – For those if you who are avid followers most of this information is old news, but still interesting. Aviators Hotline Panther Press Release

Sun’NFun – SPA/FlyCorvair Party Friday the 12th! RSVP Now!

RSVP for the SPA and FlyCorvair Second Annual SNF Party NOW!! Come by our booth to register for our second annual Sun’NFun cookout!  We will have the cookout on Friday night, April 12th, at 5 PM.  Booth N-057 and N-066.  We had an excellent turn out last year.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity to […]

Fiberglass Tips and Keeping It Fun

There were many different tasks going on in the hangar today. We are prepping for inspection so the “all important to-do list” is key to making sure every task gets completed. Sometimes the to-do lists can seem long and overwhelming so a little competition can sometimes help mountains become more like a ginormous hills. So […]

FlyCorvair.net Post about Panther Roll Out

William Wynne with FlyCorvair has been a long time friend and colleague.  He has been known in the past to be “a little deep” or “philosophical”.  However – when it comes to his post about our Panther roll-out, I have to say that I am moved, and I agree with every word.  William is able […]

Panther Weight and Balance

Another big win for Team Panther! We did the preliminary weight and balance this morning so we can mount the battery. We used EAA 1379’s scales – which have weighed many aircraft including Dan and Chris Smith’s Cleanex (Corvair powered Sonex). For some reason these scales always weigh aircraft heavier than other scales, but they […]

Panther Roll Out Party!

Today was a very exciting day for all of team Panther! We had a great turn out for the roll out party, thank you to everyone who was able to make it today. Dan did a background briefing of how the Panther project came to be for the EAA 1379 chapter meeting, and then the […]

Panther Beta Builder in EAA Newsletter – and Panther Rollout Party

Our Panther Sport Beta Builder – Bob Woolley – got a write up in the EAA news letter from Chapter 1379 showcasing his Panther Sport build. Bob Woolley is the EAA chapter Flight Advisor and local test pilot. Take a look here – 1379 Feb 2013 Newsletter Reminder – the Panther rollout party is on […]

Panther Roll Out Party – Join us Sat March 9th at 11 am!!

The saying is “Put your money where your mouth is.” So here we are, one month from Sun’NFun and on Saturday March 9th, at 11 am, we are rolling the Panther out for all to see and we want you and yours to join us. The EAA Chapter 1379 meeting is taking place just down […]