Panther First Flight – Keith Rhode from Prior Lake, MN – SN016
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 […]
Panther First Flight – Ken Belisle SN038 from Jacksonville, FL
Ken Belisle’s Panther LS took it’s maiden flight on Tuesday July 17th. Ken has Panther SN038 and lives in Jacksonville, FL. His Panther is powered by a Lycoming O-320 160HP and a Sensenich propeller. Ken has a great deal of experience building model airplanes, however this was his first home built. Here is a note […]
EAA Airventure OSHKOSH 2018 Show Specials
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 […]
Panther Tri-Gear Video By Dan Johnson
Check out this video about the Panther Tri-Gear put together by Dan Johnson and Dave Loveman with http://www.ultralightflyer.com/
Panther First Flight – Bob Foster SN034 from Erie, PA
Bob Foster sent us a note about his Lycoming O-235 powered Panther first flight. Bob has SN034 and is from Erie, PA. He is using a Sensenich propeller and his Panther is the LS Tail Dragger model. Here is what Bob wrote: “This afternoon all those kit parts took flight and successfully landed without incident. […]
Panther First Flight – Steve Chapman SN055 from Western Australia
We got a note from Steve Chapman from Western Australia this morning – His Panther Sport took her maiden flight. Here is what he said: “Hi Rachel, There has been rumors for many years of sightings of a Panther in the forests in the south of Western Australia. It had supposedly escaped from a travelling […]
Panther TriGear Video
We are pleased to release this video about the Panther TriGear. Thanks to all who helped make this video happen. And a special thanks to Buddy Henson for building the first flying Panther TriGear and working with us to make this option available for builders. In this video Dan Weseman talks about the versatility of […]
Panther Builder #100 – Meet Jon Farley from Albuquerque, New Mexico
That is right! We now have 100 Panther builders! What a wonderful compliment for Team SPA!! What is an even greater accomplishment is that we not only have 18 Panthers flying, but our builders are successfully building and flying their Panthers in record time. Our builders have been working on their Panthers – not just […]
Sun ‘N Fun 2018 is a Wrap – Show Specials Available Through April 23rd
Sun ‘N Fun 2018 was great this year. We had a wonderful show meeting new builders and talking with our current builders as well. We had Buddy Henson had his Lycoming O-320 Panther Tri-Gear, Ben Krotje had his Jabiru powered Panther LS, Paul Salter had his Corvair 3.0L Panther LS and Jimmy Miller had his […]
Sun ‘N Fun is Here
Sun ‘N Fun 2018 opening was rainy and not very sunny – but the weather is clear now and will be great for the rest of the week. So, now that the rain is gone come out and see us at Booth NE 9/10. We have Ben Krotje’s Jabiru 3300 powered Panther LS on display […]
