SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the completion of its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The kit was delivered to Brazil in early 2009. The new owners took approximately ten months to complete its construction.
The Texas Sport kit is manufactured by American Legend Aircraft Company. The kit, based on the popular Legend Cub design, enables amateur aircraft builders to fabricate their own CUB with any number of features and options they desire. Both the Legend Cub and Texas Sport are similar to the widely recognized J-3 Piper Cub, yet incorporate many modern features. The 1st delivered international Texas Sport kit was assembled by experienced amateur aircraft builder FLYER Indústria Aeronáutica of Sao Paolo, Brazil.
The Texas Sport gives customers interested in a Cub-type aircraft all the advantages of the classic design, plus a nearly unlimited variety of customization opportunities, all in a newly manufactured aircraft. The kit is based on the LSA certified Legend Cub and is constructed at the same factory—two important facts worth repeating. Both aircraft utilize customized tooling, newly manufactured components, and proven assembly processes. The Texas Sport starts with a fully welded chromoly airframe sealed for corrosion protection. Its wings are predominantly aluminum, including custom extruded aluminum spar and rib frames, exceeding the durability of the historic wood wings, but matching the original Cub airfoil. Texas Sport kit customers follow a detailed, and illustrated, manual for a major portion of the aircraft’s assembly, fulfilling FAA 51-percent requirements for amateur-built aircraft. Builders of the Texas Sport kit will also exercise their skills and talents when performing fabric covering, interior finishes, instrument panel assembly, and engine installation.
Key features that differentiate the Texas Sport from vintage Cubs include 1) a design with electric start that additionally provides for electrically powered instruments, avionics, and lighting options. 2) The Texas Sport can be flown solo from either the front or rear seat. It stores fuel it its dual wing tanks. And, 3) the Texas Sport features doors and windows open on both sides of the aircraft adding to its wider frame and true open cockpit feel.
To contact FLYER Indústria Aeronáutica Ltda., call +55 19 3873 3753, or visit www.flyer.com.br.
For further information, contact American Legend Aircraft Company at 1810 Piper Lane, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75483; call 903-885-7000.
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For downloadable photos go to www.txsport.aero/brazil_legend_cub.html
