Seatbelt Airbags, New Landing Lights Available On Legend
Cub
Don't be surprised if you see a plane at your local airport soon
that looks like a Cub... and even sounds like a Cub... but is
outfitted with equipment more commonly seen in the most modern
general aviation aircraft out there. This week, American Legend
Aircraft Company announced an expanded array of optional safety
equipment available for the Legend Cub light sport aircraft.

The company recently began offering two new safety options on
the Legend Cub. The first is a dual wing-mounted pulse landing
light system, that greatly increases visibility of an aircraft and
improves vision for the pilot in ground operations. A single
wing-mounted landing light was previously, and is still,
available.
The second safety option now available is an airbag seatbelt
system by AmSafe, for which testing and ASTM approval has been
completed.
These latest offerings
add to the ever-burgeoning list of available equipment to the
Legend Cub. As ANN reported last year,
the Sulphur Springs, TX-based planemaker announced at Oshkosh 2007
the availability of a TruTrak ADI Pilot II autopilot (shown at
right), and artificial horizon -- equipment one may consider
superfluous in a Cub, but of considerable benefit to pilots flying
cross-country.
Many Legend Cubs are also equipped with state-of-the-art
avionics. A popular option is a Garmin navigation and
communications stack, providing multi-function guidance and
information, including display of TIS traffic. Avionics options
also include a Dynon glass cockpit; communications options include
choices of intercom, transponder, and radio for the well-connected
pilot.
"Options seemed to be the theme at the US Sport Aviation Expo
held recently in Sebring, FL," a company representative told ANN.
"Many prospective customers contemplated what their perfect
airplane might include. The answer is often found in a Legend
Cub."
But there's more. A ski-equipped Legend Cub -- which can
takeoff, land and taxi on snow, ice, grass and even hard surfaced
runways without the need to change -- provides owners the
opportunity for snow and ice operations, and scenic wintertime
flying. A second alternative to wheels, the Legend FloatCub
provides year-round enjoyment for fans of water flying.
The Legend Cub is equipped, or can be retrofitted, with one of
two ELT options -- including a conventional system operating at
121.5 MHz, and an upgraded 406 MHz unit operating on both
frequencies. The satellite processing of 121.5 MHz units is
scheduled to end on February 1, 2009. The next generation 406 MHz
units send a stronger digital signal and offer additional
benefits.

With a choice of engines and propellers, performance of the
Legend Cub can be tuned to climate, terrain, and particular flying
qualities. No currently available S-LSA, except the Legend Cub,
offers both the Continental and Jabiru engines. Propeller choices
include wood, metal, and composite options.
Appearance options on the Legend Cub include choice of paint.
Customers can decide among a traditional, and widely recognized,
yellow paint scheme with striping options. Also, among the
currently flying Legends Cubs are PA-11-style two-tone and
L-4-style military paint schemes. Color, numbering and marking
options can be incorporated into a customer aircraft to suit
individual wishes.

Comfort options on the Legend Cub include an upgraded leather
interior, cabin lighting choices, vented windows, and XM radio
entertainment. From a maintenance and operational perspective,
Legend Cub buyers can choose among engine add-ons such as an
air/oil separator, spin-on oil filter, and standard 6.00 or larger
8.00 tires.