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New 4340 billet crankshaft installed in the Panther 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. […]

Examples on Fixture Options

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 […]

Tony Spicer’s Panther LSA Beta Build

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!

EAA Experimenter Article!

Check out the new EAA Experimenter Article – The New Homebuilt Panther!…Sport-pilot eligible, if you choose..

http://experimenter.epubxp.com/i/84816/24

Panther 3 view drawing

Click here to download a PDF version of the Panther 3 view drawing Here is a 3 view drawing of the Panther along with the LSA specs

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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