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Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Builder In Brazil Completes 1st International Texas Sport Kit Cub

Assembly Took "Experienced Amateur Builder" 10 Months

The first Texas Sport Cub kit delivered to an international buyer has been completely assembled, the American Legend Aircraft Company announced Tuesday. The kit was delivered to Brazil in early 2009, and the new owners took approximately ten months to complete its construction.

The Texas Sport kit is based on the popular Legend Cub design, and it enables amateur aircraft builders to fabricate their own CUB with any number of features and options. 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.

 

American Legend says the Texas Sport gives customers who are interested in a Cub-type aircraft all the advantages of the classic design, plus a wide variety of customization opportunities. The kit is based on the LSA certified Legend Cub, and is constructed at the same factory. 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 also complete the fabric covering, interior finishes, instrument panel assembly, and engine installation.

The company says that some of the key features differentiating the Texas Sport from vintage Cubs include a design with electric start that additionally provides for electrically powered instruments, avionics, and lighting options. The Texas Sport can be flown solo from either the front or rear seat. It stores fuel it its dual wing tanks, and the Texas Sport features doors and windows open on both sides of the aircraft adding to its wider frame and true open cockpit feel.

FMI: www.legend.aero

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