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Corvair

The Corvair is a horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled engine originally made by Chevrolet. Over 1.7 million engines were delivered. Aircraft conversions produce 100-120HP.  The engine has been flying since 1960 and has evolved to a very smooth, reliable and robust power plant. All parts needed for a conversion are still manufactured and readily available. Complete test run engines can be purchased, but most builders choosing the Corvair are DIY builders working to assemble their own engine from parts with support from FlyCorvair/William Wynne’s manuals, dvd’s, websites and Colleges.

William Wynne has paved the path for successful Corvair Flight Engine conversions for the last 20 years.  More about William Wynne can be read HERE.

If your interest in a Corvair Flight Engine is just getting started you need to click HERE and read through the information.  We offer complementary engine components for the Corvair.  A full list of the components we offer can be found HERE.
The Panther Prototype Engine – Corvair 3.0L with the SPA Billet Crankshaft, 2nd Gen 5th bearing and Rear Alternator

The Corvair engine is an excellent choice for a DIY engine solution for many different airframes.  We specifically have components for the Panther and Sonex, however most of our components are designed for any Corvair Flight Engine and airframe combination.

A good reference for Corvair powered Sonex/Cleanex and Panther airframes can be found HERE

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Great airplane and great people to work with. Buddy Henson Green Cove Springs, FL Panther Tri-Gear March 3, 2021.                                                                                
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!!
Phil Davis CorvairBuilder June 23, 2015
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