SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, AUGUST 22, 2005 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the delivery of the first Legend Cub light-sport aircraft to Rich Giannotti of Brookhaven, Long Island, New York. Legend publicly introduced its Cub design at an event held at the factory on March 11th, where those in attendance saw the Cub take its first ceremonial flight.Rich Giannotti is a high time pilot who has been flying since 1968. He is a certified flight instructor with both advanced and instrument ratings. Giannotti is a retired Senior VP from the telecommunications industry. He plans to enjoy his time flying in his new Legend Cub. Giannotti commented on taking delivery of the aircraft, “This is the best aircraft to fit my mission for flying, and the best possible Cub that I could have found on the market today.”
American Legend Aircraft Company President, Tim Elliott, had this to say about delivering the first Legend Cub: “This is an exciting time for the people at Legend. We love airplanes and we especially love the Cub. Building Rich’s airplane from the ground up was a pleasure, and seeing him take delivery was an emotional high. We are looking forward to many similar experiences with future Legend customers.”
The Legend Cub is a two-place, single engine piston powered aircraft designed to meet Light-Sport Aircraft category certification requirements. It will have an empty weight of 850 lbs. The Legend Cub is propelled by a 100-horsepower Continental O–200 engine with electric start. With the optional floats, the aircraft will be capable of water takeoffs and landings. The Legend Cub is bringing back the enjoyment and economics of general aviation aircraft for today’s flying enthusiast.
For further information on the development and availability of this exciting new aircraft contact: American Legend Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 1220, 1810 Piper Lane, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483, Tel. 903-885-7000.
