While we were setting up at OSH 2018 Mr. Keith Rhode and his Corvair 3.3L powered Panther LS took to the skies for the first flight. Here is a note from Keith. “First flight was 7/23/18. Flight was uneventful except for a technical issue with the engine that was sorted out with prompt help from […]
Airventure is almost here and we have some specials to offer. Order now through August 3rd and take advantage of the SPA Oshkosh Specials: Place your order online or call our office @ 904.626.7777 x404 to place your order. Online orders will show original pricing, choose Pay By Check and we will send you an invoice reflecting the […]
On the 3rd day of Christmas our builder sent to us…. Brent Mayo, Panther SN053, flew his Panther earlier this year. He now has many hours on his Corvair 3.0L powered Panther, and is based in Fernandina, FL. You can read more about Brent’s build: Brent Mayo’s Panther DIY Paint Job, Panther SN053 Takes to the […]
Sport Performance Aviation LLC will be @ the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase today, Nov. 2nd thru Saturday Nov. 4th. Stop by the booth and get a free calendar full of great photos of our Panther builder’s projects. You can also pickup a Corvair Engine Assembly Manual – Show special = $100. Come try a Panther […]
We have officially released the Corvair Engine Assembly Manual – and folks, it is a must have. Here is what you get: Full size, full color, professionally bound, 242 pages Engine prep Tools needed Sealants needed Step by step, in order instructions Check boxes to keep track of your progress Full description of step-by-step instructions […]
Airventure is coming up shortly and we have some specials to offer. Order now through August 2nd and take advantage of the SPA Oshkosh Specials: Place your order online or call our office @ 904.626.7777 x404 to place your order. Online orders will show original pricing, choose Pay By Check and we will send you […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here is one of our favorite photos of the year. This is a photo of Stephen Pedano’s Panther LS at OSH 2016 Night Air Show. Thank you Ed Hicks, Flyer Magazine. This year has been a wonderful year for SPA. We have grown older, wiser, and more grateful for our customers, […]
Paul Salter’s Panther LS powered by a FlyCorvair 3.0L Corvair flew this afternoon! In less than 3 years in production – SPA now has 10 Panther aircraft in the skies. This is a great moment for all who have put their hearts into the build, like builder Paul Salter. Thank you to all who have […]
Sunday, Oct. 30th 2016, Brian Sowell flew his Panther N389TX for the first time – and fell instantly in love! All of his hard work had paid off, and he was impressed by the initial flight qualities. His Panther is the LS model powered by a FlyCorvair.com Corvair 3.0L engine and a Sensenich propeller – […]
Brian Sowell is the first Panther to receive a pink slip in Texas. His Panther LS is powered by a Corvair 3.0L engine. Congratulations to Brian! You hard work has paid off. We look forward to first flight reports. All the best! – Team SPA
Paul Salter received his pink slip yesterday for his Panther LS – powered by a Corvair 3.0L. Congratulations Paul! All of your hard work is paying off and the plane looks amazing!
We have recently launched our “Engine in a Box” product offering for the Corvair at Oshkosh 2016 and you can come see what it is like to build one first hand at the Zenith Aircraft open house this weekend. Dan Weseman and William Wynne are headed up there now and will be there assembling an […]
Oshkosh AirVenture 2016 5th Annual Gathering Come join us for our 5th Annual Gathering at one of the largest airshows in the world. The Event is Wednesday July 27th starting at 6 PM at booth N615. We will have BBQ and all the sides, and refreshments. We can all stuff ourselves and then sit back […]
Please join us at Sun ‘N Fun this year at our new booth location NE 9 and 10. We will have multiple aircraft on display this year throughout the week – See HERE for details on the first Panthers EVER to fly to SNF. Stop by to check out the Panthers on display or pickup […]
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, […]
