Panther First Taxi
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 […]
Panther Final Touches
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 […]
Panther Prototype Inspection
We have worked for weeks to get the Panther prototype ready for inspection – and I am ecstatic to say that all of the hard work, determination and lack of sleep for Team Panther has paid off! We have our pink slip! Thank you to all of the many contributors to our success over the […]
Aviators Hotline Press Release
See here for a press release published by Aviators Hotline magazine. Note – For those if you who are avid followers most of this information is old news, but still interesting. Aviators Hotline Panther Press Release
Sun’NFun – SPA/FlyCorvair Party Friday the 12th! RSVP Now!
RSVP for the SPA and FlyCorvair Second Annual SNF Party NOW!! Come by our booth to register for our second annual Sun’NFun cookout! We will have the cookout on Friday night, April 12th, at 5 PM. Booth N-057 and N-066. We had an excellent turn out last year. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to […]
Fiberglass Tips and Keeping It Fun
There were many different tasks going on in the hangar today. We are prepping for inspection so the “all important to-do list” is key to making sure every task gets completed. Sometimes the to-do lists can seem long and overwhelming so a little competition can sometimes help mountains become more like a ginormous hills. So […]
FlyCorvair.net Post about Panther Roll Out
William Wynne with FlyCorvair has been a long time friend and colleague. He has been known in the past to be “a little deep” or “philosophical”. However – when it comes to his post about our Panther roll-out, I have to say that I am moved, and I agree with every word. William is able […]
Panther Weight and Balance
Another big win for Team Panther! We did the preliminary weight and balance this morning so we can mount the battery. We used EAA 1379’s scales – which have weighed many aircraft including Dan and Chris Smith’s Cleanex (Corvair powered Sonex). For some reason these scales always weigh aircraft heavier than other scales, but they […]
Panther Roll Out Party!
Today was a very exciting day for all of team Panther! We had a great turn out for the roll out party, thank you to everyone who was able to make it today. Dan did a background briefing of how the Panther project came to be for the EAA 1379 chapter meeting, and then the […]
Panther Beta Builder in EAA Newsletter – and Panther Rollout Party
Our Panther Sport Beta Builder – Bob Woolley – got a write up in the EAA news letter from Chapter 1379 showcasing his Panther Sport build. Bob Woolley is the EAA chapter Flight Advisor and local test pilot. Take a look here – 1379 Feb 2013 Newsletter Reminder – the Panther rollout party is on […]
