|
|
|
| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
|
First Texas Sport Cub Kit Completed And On Display At Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
By FlyingNews @ 7:18 AM :: 568 Views ::
0 Comments :: Sport Aviation, Homebuilding
|
 |
Texas Sport Aircraft Company announced today the completion of the first-sold Texas Sport aircraft kit. This aircraft will be flown to Lakeland, Florida, and put on display in the American Legend Aircraft Company booth at Sun 'n Fun Fly-In from April 8th through April 13th. The Texas Sport is an amateur-built derivative of the American Legend Cub, the #1 selling American-made light-sport aircraft.
The first Texas Sport aircraft kit was sold in August 2007, to Rand Siegfried of Palo Alto, California. Siegfried also opted for the KwikBild™ program. Texas Sport Aircraft Company's KwikBild program provides builders with the opportunity to complete their aircraft in as little as 21 days of fabrication under the supervision of experienced builders at the factory in Sulphur Springs.
Rand Siegfried is a distinguished recreational pilot with much of his experience coming in classic and twin engine aircraft such as the Beech 18 Twin Beech, Beech 55 Baron, Piper PA-20 Pacer, and Ford Trimotor, a.k.a. The Tin Goose. Siegfried owns a 1954 Beech 18, a 1968 Beech 55, and now a 2008 Texas Sport Cub. Siegfried is also an EAA Lifetime Member and a current EAA Class 1 Director. He frequently flies a Trimotor giving rides at EAA events.
Siegfried was asked about his decision to purchase the Texas Sport kit aircraft. He responded that he first soloed in a Cub and, perhaps more significantly, he purchased the kit as a gift for his sixteen-year-old daughter, McKinley. For the Siegfrieds, the Texas Sport KwikBild program seemed to present a perfect opportunity. The premise being that he would able to spend the build time with his daughter while ensuring the project would be completed in a realistic timeframe. The result of the project for the father and daughter is a fun and practical airplane that both can enjoy. McKinley will make use of the plane as she completes her private pilot license.
Rand Siegfried commented on the project, "After building the Cub at the factory with McKinley, we feel a part of the family there. What a great group of guys who are so willing to share their vast experience—what a way to learn." McKinley added, "I couldn't imagine that I was building something that was actually going to fly. Watching it fly was one of the most amazing things to ever happen to me, unforgettable."
Texas Sport kits are now in stock and ready for customer deliveries. For orders placed in advance of Sun 'n Fun, a limited number of customers can expect immediate delivery. The Texas Sport was introduced at Sun 'n Fun 2007. To date, three customers have completed their Texas Sport Cub kit. An additional eleven builders are at various stages of completion. McKinley Siegfried's completed Texas Sport kit will be on display during Sun 'n Fun 2008 in Booth MD-10 on the flight line.
|
|
|
|
|
| Comments |
Currently, there are no comments. Be the first to post one!
You must be logged in to post a comment. You can login here
|
|
|