Category Archives: Canopy

Production Updates

Posted on June 26, 2014 by rlweseman

We now have 8 production fuselages off the production line along with most of the welded components.  They are going through final QA and touch up before going to the powder-coat shop.  The goal is to have them there on … Continue reading →

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The weather isn’t the only thing thats HOT in Florida!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by rlweseman

The Panther is painted, put back together, GRT installed and back in the air as of this morning.  Here are some photos on the ground.  In flight shots coming up soon!

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Update on the Panther – Paint Job and Chance to See it Fly

Posted on July 10, 2013 by rlweseman

The wings are back from the paint shop and they look amazing! The colors turned out exactly as we hoped. The cowling, canopy skirt and the tail fairings are being worked over by their awesome body guy. Sunday consisted of … Continue reading →

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Panther Paint, Canopy and Avionics

Posted on June 22, 2013 by rlweseman

The past two weeks Team Panther has been soaking up some much-needed R&R. Every year we take a wonderful vacation out to see my sister and her family in Destin/Gulf Breeze FL. My Dad also joins us and we spend … Continue reading →

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Fuel Tanks, Firewall, Cowling and Canopy Skirt

Posted on February 24, 2013 by rlweseman

I started assembling the left fuel tank today with the Flamemaster and things went very well. All of the end or butt ribs had been sealed except for one right one, so I started with that. This way it would … Continue reading →

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Canopy skirt gives the Panther even more dimension

Posted on February 10, 2013 by rlweseman

Yesterday afternoon Dan started on the canopy skirt. First things first – cover everything the resin will touch with tape. So after about 4 rolls of wide masking tape along with poster board the Panther looks like a little funny. … Continue reading →

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Fuel Tanks, Canopy and Knowing Yourself

Posted on February 3, 2013 by rlweseman

Today was a good day in the shop. Bob Woolley, beta builder of the Panther sport version, assisted me with fitting the second fuel tank skin. We followed Tony’s instructions and all went very well. The fuel tank skins are … Continue reading →

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