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Builder Builder Update – Mark Dean SN044 – New Zealand
Here are some photo updates from Mark Dean in New Zealand. He, along with two other Builders in New Zealand, are making progress building their Panthers. See some impressive photos from Mark’s build....
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Oshkosh 2016 Bound
We have started our 1,300 mile trip from Florida to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – EAA Airventure. Please come see us at Booth N615 in the North Aircraft Display...
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Panther = Hot Rod Fun + Cross Country Legs
The Panther is known for it’s sexy good looks, nimble flight characteristics, ease and cost of building, many engine options and folding wings. However most don’t think of it as a cross country star....
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Janson Kinsley’s Panther LS SN017 Gets Painted
The 5th Panther to take to the skies is Buddy Henson’s build SN017. He recently sold his tail dragger Panther to Janson Kinsley – a local Haller Airpark resident. You see – Buddy is a habitual...
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Paul Salter Gets His Panther LS Pink Slip!
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! The post Paul Salter...
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First Texas Panther is Born! Brian Sowell Received His Pink Slip Today!
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...
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Deland Showcase is in Full Swing – Come see us at Booth #8
SPA is showing off Panthers at Deland Showcase today through Saturday the 5th. Come see the Panther fly, or take a walk around some customer built aircraft. Try the Panther cockpit on for size and...
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Brian Sowell’s Panther SN047 Maiden Flight is a Success!
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....
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Larry Vetterman’s Panther SN062 is Ready for Inspection!
Larry Vetterman has Panther SN062 and he has his Panther ready for the FAA inspection. His Panther N27EG is powered by a modified light weight Lycoming O-320 and his empty weight is 803 lbs....
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Ben Krotje’s Panther SN007 First Flight! Second Jabiru Powered Panther is a...
Benjamin Krotje’s Panther SN007 took its first flight this week. Ben’s Panther N776RA is powered by the Jabiru 3300. They worked directly with Jabiru NA for the firewall forward configuration and, as...
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And Then There Were 10!
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...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 2
On our second day of Christmas our true love gave to me – Two Turtle Doves and a Panther in a the Mountains for Me! Check out this amazing shot of Will Mensink’s Panther with the mountains in the...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 3
Here are some photos from Panther builder SN059 Ryan Fiscus from Fort Worth, TX. Ryan is a first time builder and he has been enjoying his Panther building process! Here is what Ryan has to say about...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 4
Here is a photo from builder Stephen Leverett, SN063, from Portland, OR. Stephen is originally from Michigan, a graduate from University of Michigan, and is an engineer/programmer for Intel. He is...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 6
Builder and flyer Tony Spicer from Wilmington, NC has been flying his Panther for a few months now. Tony was one of our “Beta” builders – helping us develop the instructions and assembly procedures as...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 7
Builder Tim O’Laughlin and his wonderful wife Peggy have been busy on their Panther. Tim and Peggy have a hangar at Haller Airpark and Tim flies his RV4 on a regular basis. Tim is a retired Navy A6...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 8
Here is an quick update from Panther builder Jimmy Miller from Wilmington, NC. He has Panther SN071 and is powering it with a Lycoming O-320. “Hi Rachel, I don’t have a lot to show at this time as I...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 9
Hello fellow aviation friends. Today we are sharing a photo from builder Sean Sullivan from Fort Worth, TX. He has Panther SN048 and he powering his Panther with a Lycoming O-235. Here is a quick...
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 10
Andrew Shorter sent us a couple of photos of his progress on his Panther LS SN033. He and his family live in New Bern, NC. He is powering his Panther with a Corvair 3.0L that he assembled himself....
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12 Days of Panther Christmas – Day 11
Our 11th day of Christmas our Brothers from Down Under send sunny greetings. Builder Frank Edwards, Panther SN019, is from NSW Australia. He sent a quick note, with a couple of photos. “The part I...
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