We took the Panther back down to our local public airport this morning for the first test flight – and it was amazing!  The weather was super calm and clear, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions for a test flight. The Panther team pulled together and we all knew it was time for business…

We took the Panther back down to our local public airport this morning for the first test flight – and it was amazing! The weather was super calm and clear, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions for a test flight. The Panther team pulled together and we all knew it was time for business…

Today Team Panther trailer-ed Panther N515XP down for what hoped would be the first flight. We knew the morning would be good weather, but that a system was going to roll in by the afternoon. Dan and Paul simply folded the wings, quick disconnected the fuel lines and rolled the Panther into our standard car/Panther…

The Panther LS N515XP experienced her first taxi this evening! Everyone was very excited, and we couldn’t be happier with how she looks. Dan was happy with the controls, and everything went very smoothly. Here are some pictures (double click to make it full screen) and a short, fun video clip (click the diagonal arrows…

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…