Test Flight 2 – by Beta Builder and Ret. AF Pilot Bob Woolley
The following is a brief summary of my second flight in the Panther. It occurred on 4/27/2013 at Haller airpark. Departure time was 1325 and lasted for 45 minutes. Winds were estimated to be a right crosswind at 14 mph and temperature in the high 70’s. Fuel load was 20 gallons. Departure was made with […]
Test Flight by Beta Builder and Ret. AF Pilot – Bob Woolley
Here is a synopsis of Bob’s flight per his words – Video link at the bottom – “These are my first impressions of the Panther after an approximate 40 minute flight on April 23, 2013. The location was at Haller Airpark, a turf runway at 1825 local time. Winds were light with a slight right […]
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 […]
Meet Dick Fisher — Panther LS Tri-Gear Beta Builder
One of the many fly-ins Dan attended with his Cleanex, and one of his favorite, was the Sonex fly-in held in Crossville, TN. The 2009 fly-in was where Dan and Dick first met. Dick’s love of flight started in a Piper Cub on skis in 1966 in Meadville, PA. His lessons began in 1970 in […]
Meet Panther Beta Builder Robert (Bob) Woolley
Meet Panther beta builder Mr. Robert (Bob) Woolley. Bob, and his lovely wife Sandra, have been friends and neighbors since….well forever. Dan started coming to Haller airpark, which we now call home, in 1985, and Bob was one of Dan’s mentors then. Bob is a retired Air Force pilot with time in fighter, trainer and […]
Meet Panther Beta Builder Tony Spicer
Being a beta builder for the builder means you get to be the first set of builders for a design. That is great – right? What it also means is you get to work out all of the bugs, figure most of it out on your own and work with little or no plans. It […]
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!
