Panther experimental amateurbuilt light sport aircraft.
Experimental Aircraft News Magazine - The Panther is the Burger King of airplanes, “Have it Your Way”. You choose the engine, landing gear configuration, wing length, safety features, open or enclosed cockpit and kit or plan/kit combo….you make it how you want it.
The Panther Features
Quick (2 min or less) easy single person wing fold, no controls to disconnect.
fit in 18ftx7x7 space (trailer ) when folded
large cockpit with adjustable rudder pedals and seat back, room for big guys and a parachute!
forward (2cu ft)and rear baggage area
pilot rollover protection
ballistic chute capable
bubble canopy replaceable by small windshield and skirt for open cockpit flying
excellent visibility
The Panther Flight Performance Design
easy to fly with low stall/landing speed
long stick and travel for light control feel without being “twitchy”
positively stable in all axis
excellent off runway and climb performance
fun and sporty to fly with great performance and wide speed range!
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There are two wing lengths / airframe configurations
The Panther Sport Version NOT LSA!
wingspan 21.5 ft
6Gs at 1150 lbs
engines from Corvair, Jabiru, UL or Lycoming 0-320
up to 27 gal fuel in wings
empty weights from 650-850
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The Panther LSA Version
Wingspan 23.5 ft
LSA legal
6Gs at 1115 lbs
engines form 80-120 hp
up to 27 gal fuel in wing
empty weights from 650-750 lbs
tail dragger or tri-gear
The Panther Construction
6061 aluminum / flush blind rivets (solid optional)
4130 steel tube construction from seat back to firewall. All critical attachment points like landing gear, wing pin, engine mount, 5 point harness, ballistic chute, rollover bar, control hard points etc. will be welded in the fixture . This allows quick accurate construction of all critical points. Offers safety in a crash. Skinned in AL
quick easy to build tail cone rivets/bolts on to the forward fuselage
simple control surface design
simple strong wing spar with only seven components per spar (plus bolts/rivets)
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