Here is a link to William Wynne’s FlyCorvair.net blog site. WW and crew have been amazing in getting the Panther engine up and running. See his blog update here: http://flycorvair.net/2012/11/01/the-panthers-engine-worlds-strongest-corvair-flight-engine/…

The original Panther engine was installed with a serviced stock GM crankshaft. This is what was on display at Oshkosh. Since then we have disassembled the engine and installed the NEW, made in the USA, 4340 billet crankshaft with the single piece 5th bearing journal. The 5th bearing journal is welded to the crankshaft gear and pressed onto the crankshaft…

Here are some pictures on how we decided to jig up the wings, vertical stabilizer and the horizontal stabilizer.  This was a simple way to accomplish what was needed without making it to complicated or permanent considering the space constraints.  The wing jig is simply 2x4s and screws.  The wing is squared and checked for twist…

Here are pics of the vertical and horizontal tail rib blanks. And the turtledeck bulkheads…

Tony Spicer’s Panther LSA Beta BuildTony Spicer is the first Panther LSA Beta Builder! Tony is going to start with rib forming, sheet metal bulk heads and spars. These components are the least likely to require adjustments, considering the Panther LSA prototype has not completed the test flight program. Tony has decided to go with the 3L Corvair engine as his power plant. Check out this link to see pictures of his progress. Tony is a master builder, and his attention to detail and tips on the proper way to handle sheet metal show how extensive his knowledge is and what a great asset he is to have as a Beta Builder. Thank you Tony! Keep up the great work!…