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Texas Builders Getting Ready For Corvair College

March 6, 2016Rachel,,,

Out of the total 77 or so Panther builders, we have a half dozen in Texas and some of them are planning using a Corvair as their powerplant. Here is a photo of Brian Sowell’s Panther Corvair 3.0L engine – with SPA’s 5th bearing housing just being installed. Here are some photos of his cylinders…

70 Panther builders! And a Video from this Weekend’s Corvair Finishing School

February 1, 2016Rachel,,,,

SPA welcomes it’s 70th Panther builder, Mr. Skip Haneline from Nebraska City, Nebraska! Welcome to the Panther Family, Skip! We look forward to updates on your build progress. Builders have been successful building and flying their Panther aircraft. This is an exciting time for us and we are happy to share some builders progress photos…

Catching Up With Builders at Sebring LS Expo!

January 25, 2016Rachel,,

We had the pleasure of having Larry Vetterman, founder of Vetterman Exhaust and Panther Builder SN062, come by to talk shop. He has been rocking and rolling on his build and sent a few photos in for us to see his progress. Larry received his kit in October of 2015 and here are some photos…

Panther #5 Takes to the Skies

January 14, 2016Rachel,

Yesterday was another victorious day for a fellow Panther builder – Buddy Henson’s Panther LS successfully completed it’s maiden flight. Buddy built the Panther LS model, powered by a Lycoming O-320 and a 3 blade Catto propeller. He is using non-standard wheels and brakes, and our wheel pants. Here are some excellent air-to-air shots provided…

Panther #5 is Born – Congrats to Builder Buddy Henson for Getting His Pink Slip!

January 5, 2016Rachel,

Buddy Henson, Panther Builder SN017, received his Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA today for his Panther LS. Buddy is a local resident of Haller Airpark in Green Cove Springs, FL. His Panther is the LS model with a Lycoming O-320 and a 3 blade Cato prop. Maiden flight is TBD. Congratulations Buddy! Thanks for…

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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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