Panthers on the Prowl – Seen Hunting In Packs in North Florida
Three Panthers flew over to the St. Augustine, FL Pilot’s Association yesterday for a Panther show and tell and Dan and Paul were able to get some awesome photos. The three Panthers in the photos are Dan Weseman’s Corvair powered LSA, Bob Woolley’s O-320 Sport, and Stephen Pedano’s newly painted O-320 powered LSA. Steve just finished […]
Texas Builders Getting Ready For Corvair College
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
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!
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
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!
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 […]
Goodbye 2015 . . . Hello 2016!
First, to all SPA friends and customers – Happy New Year!! We just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for a great 2015. In 2015, our focus was production and documentation as well as keeping the front line of builders moving along. We made substantial progress and learned a lot this year. On […]
Will Mensink’s Panther LS Maiden Flight is a Success!!
Panther Builder Will Mensink, SN014, has successfully flown his Panther LS today! That makes Will’s the 4th Panther to fly! All of us at Team SPA congratulate Will for his hard work, patience and determination. Hats off to you, Will! Thank you for believing and sticking with us and paving the way for Panther builders […]
Stephen Pedano’s Panther LS Maiden Flight is a Success!!
This morning the first customer built Panther LS, built by Stephen Pedano, took it’s maiden flight! The test pilot is Bob Woolley – First customer built Panther Sport. Congratulations Stephen! You built an amazing Panther and we are so happy for you! The video:
The First Customer Built Panther LS to Get His Pink Slip
The first customer built Panther LS to receive his pink slip from the FAA is Stephen Pedano! Congratulations Stephen! We know it has been a long road with us and we appreciate your patience, always positive attitude and your tenacity. What a great job you have done, sir! Stephen is a local Haller Airpark resident and builder […]
