Panther Paint, Canopy and Avionics
The past two weeks Team Panther has been soaking up some much-needed R&R. Every year we take a wonderful vacation out to see my sister and her family in Destin/Gulf Breeze FL. My Dad also joins us and we spend about 10 days relaxing in the beautiful water in the Gulf of Mexico, with our […]
Panther Cockpit Dimensions – and New Photo Page
We have had a few questions regarding the cock-pit dimensions so Dan drew up a diagram. Please see the diagram Panther cockpit dims We also added a new Photo Page with a compilation of Panther Prototype N515XP PHOTOS.
Airventure 2013 Recommends You Come See the Panther!
When deciding what to see while at Oshkosh you should check out their recommendations page. Even they say the Panther is worth checking out while you are there! AirVenture 2013 Aircraft Attractions We agree…so make sure you come see us!
Panther Pricing Released!
Please see our website HERE for pricing and ordering information. Please make sure you read through the FAQs in the lower half of the page.
Panther and Jabiru 3300
The Panther is officially getting it’s third engine option – the Jabiru 3300! As you probably know, the Panther LS prototype N515XP is powered by the Corvair 3.0L. The Sport prototype, being built by Bob Woolley, is getting the Lycoming 0-320 for a power plant. The second Panther LS tail dragger prototype, being built by […]
Flight Review by Tony Spicer
I’m a very lucky guy! Dan Weseman invited me to come to Florida and fly the Panther, and last week I took him up on the offer. I knew the airplane would be down for prep and paint just as soon as the Phase I 40 hour fly-off was complete, so I had to get […]
Lordy, Lordy – The Panther is 40!
3 pilots, 40 days and 40 hours! Yes folks, the 40 hour flight testing is complete as of this afternoon! The Panther Pilots – Bob Woolley, Dan and Tony Spicer (Left to right) Early this morning Tony Spicer got his first flight in the Panther. He came back with what has been dubbed the “Panther […]
Join the PantherCave!
We have launched our new Panther forum called the PantherCave – a place for builders and enthusiasts to congregate, ask questions, get answers and make new Panther friends. This IS NOT replacing the blog, this is in addition to the blog and is meant for you as a builder, potential builder or just a person who is interested in the […]
Flight Testing Update and Photos – Bob Woolley
This flight continues to build time on the Panther and now has 30.3 hours on the Hobbs. The flight departed Haller Airpark at 0945 for a local flight with a fellow RV owner and Panther support member on the wing. A series of light aerobatics were completed with general wing work for Chris Smith in his RV 4. […]
Flight Testing Continues – Review and Video from Bob Woolley
Flight testing continues on the Panther with over 27 hours of flight time showing on the hobbs. To date, the Panther has shown no bad habits or traits. It is predictable and easy to fly, goes where you point it and with the 100-110 HP Corvair performs like an aircraft with more horsepower. For a LSA conforming aircraft, it has […]
