In Both Piston and Turbine Iterations, The Legend Was... Well, Legendary
By Tom Woodward
The Turbine Legend, originally called the Legend because the prototype was powered by a 575 HP Chevy Engine, first flew in 1996 and was built by Performance Aircraft. In 1999, the Legend was re-engined with a Walther M601 turbine of 724 shp and thus became the Turbine Legend. The Turbine Legend is a low wing, two passenger, tandem seat, retractable gear aircraft with a rearward opening, hinged canopy. The Turbine Legend was sold as a kit with an estimated build time of 6000 hours and many were professionally built. The company has changed hands a few times, but the company now handling the sales is PM Sports Fliers in Washington State, partneri