American Legend Aircraft Company Delivers MOAC, LSA, Kits, Restorations and Wins STOL Competition with its Legend Cub
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JUNE 24, 2021 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today successive deliveries of MOAC, LSA, and Legend Cub Kit aircraft, and a restored Super Cub. A recent visit to a National STOL Series event saw Legend Cubs take the top four positions in a single category.The Texas-based manufacturer has been in operation since 2005, earning its reputation as the preeminent builder of the classic high-wing, tandem seater. The array of offerings at Legend today highlights the best practices of Cub construction. According to Darin Hart, company president, “Sales have boomed since September 2020.” Here’s a sampling of what has been produced.MOAC / Super Legend XPMOAC, the Mother Of All Cubs and a Legend original, is an experimental certified Legend Cub with a gross weight of 2,000 lb plus the ability to accommodate three persons. Recent MOAC builder/customers include Brian Steck of Mineola, Texas. Steck flies often for business in a pressurized Piper turbine, but for fun he chose MOAC. Its seats tell the story with “Scooter” embroidered on the front position and “Along for the Ride” at the aft place. Steck spent hours at American Legend Aircraft Company hands-on in the construction of his customized MOAC. It first flew in March 2020.
MOAC by Brian Steck. Photos courtesy of Jim Wilson Photography.
Greg Kirk of Livingston, Texas, was doing some training during the Steck build. In July his Super Legend XP, duly scribed on the cowl, along with MOAC on its wingtip, departed KSLR with an electronic triggered Continental IOX-370 195-hp fuel injected engine.
Super Legend XP by Greg Kirk. Photos courtesy of Matt Short.
Super Legend XP by Greg Kirk. Photo courtesy of Chandler Teagin.
MOAC / Super Legend XP aircraft by Brian Steck and Greg Kirk. Photos courtesy of Matt Short.
Also in the recent release lineup of Super Legend customers was repeat owner Greg Rodriguez of Franklin, Louisiana. Rodriquez’ new AL18, with its carbureted Continental OX-370 engine, was coincidentally inspector Mel Asberry’s 1,000th aircraft certification occurring in December 2020. Rodriguez previously flew an AL3 on floats. His flying companion in Louisiana took delivery of a new Legend FloatCub, on PK straight floats, in April 2021.
Greg Rodriguez with his airworthiness certificate and Super Legend XP.
Mel Asberry hands Greg Rodriguez the airworthiness approval for his Super Legend XP.
A Legend FloatCub on carbon fiber floats by PK Floats of Lincoln, Maine. Photo courtesy of Matt Short.A Sun ’n Fun 2021 delivery, Mike Lemons of Conway, Arkansas received “The Punisher,” his black/orange/silver tricked out MOAC. It’s tempered by a screaming fuel-injected Titan IOX-370 engine beneath the searing circle/star/skull emblem on its cowl.
Mike Lemons’ Super Legend XP. Photos courtesy of Matt Short.
Mike Lemons’ Super Legend XP in MOAC x3 formation.
Mike Lemons’ Super Legend XP in formation with a Legend FloatCub.
Bill Wirth of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, took delivery of his dream Super Legend with its go-fast checkered rudder in May 2021. Wirth first inquired about doing a demo flight at Oshkosh in 2018. His brand new Legend features slats, Shock Monster struts, tundra tires, and a Titan OX-340 engine.
Bill Wirth’s Super Legend XP became reality after life’s three-year interruption.
Legend Cub S-LSAThe S-LSA Legend Cub is ASTM certified at 1,320-lb gross weight. It’s the paradigm of the popular Legend fleet and has been in production since 2005. The aforementioned Legend FloatCub is also an ASTM certified S-LSA with a 1,430-lb gross weight allowance.With pre-owned Legend Cubs in high demand these days, the factory has three of its AL3 versions scheduled for delivery this year, one of which is headed to Australia shortly. In addition, the first-built Tweety is back, having been completely restored with a few updates.
AL11 (left) faces off with AL3 (right) down under. Australian based Legend Cubs.
One of many Legend Cubs operating in Australia. Photo courtesy of Wayne Gibson Photographic.
The original Legend Cub “Tweety” fully restored. Photo courtesy of Matt Short.
Legend Cub KitWhile MOAC is a builder-assist aircraft produced at the factory to satisfy higher gross weight certification, kit versions of the AL3, AL11 and AL18 models, on the other hand, are shipped for assembly outside the factory.Jim Clements of Cresson, Texas is building an AL11, while Sheldon Stewart of Godley, Texas is completing an AL18 kit. Tooth puller Dr. Bob Erickson of Bangor, Maine is 12-plus months into his project, “The Extractor.” It will feature dual Dynon SkyViews. Meanwhile, a student-built Legend Cub STEM project is well underway in McKinney, Texas.
Bob Erickson’s “Extractor” is an AL18 he’s building at home.
The “Extractor” will feature dual Dynon SkyView displays and autopilot.
Kit-built Legend Cubs are completed by their builders then certified under the FAA 51-percent rule for amateur-built aircraft. Construction is straightforward and well-documented. A Legend Cub kit eliminates the need for specialized tools and fixtures. Each airframe is fully welded and sealed from corrosion, and the all-aluminum wings are fully riveted at the factory. Assembly is all that’s required of the nuts, bolts, cables, pulleys, fuel lines, fittings, etc.RestorationsEvery Cub has a story. What makes this one remarkable are its two new owner/caretakers who operate other aircraft for a multitude of reasons, yet fly this one solely for the fun of it. Celebrating this Super Cub restoration only begins with its paint scheme. Extra equipment on board reveals a covetous pick list of STCs and so-called Alaska mods: Power-saving and brighter LED lighting; Shock absorbing polymer suspension by AOSS with safety cables and giant tundra tires; Dual cargo doors for stowage both behind the rear seat and in the turtle deck; An advanced panel just in case your eyes wander inside the windscreen.
Restored Piper Super Cub by American Legend Aircraft Company. Photos courtesy of Jim Wilson Photography.
SwampSTOL SweepLastly, and firstly, at the national SwampSTOL competition held in Louisiana recently, Legend Cubs took first, second, third and fourth places in the Bush Experimental Class while a fifth Legend pilot also placed third in the Light Sport Class. For details visit nationalstol.com.The Legend RefinedAmerican Legend Aircraft Company continues to be one of the most successful manufacturers of personal aircraft, and is renown for its exceptional product support. The Legend Cub is sensibly modern, a joy to fly, and built-to-last.For further information on the Legend Cub, contact American Legend Aircraft Company at 1810 Piper Lane, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482; call 903-885-7000, or log on to www.legend.aero. Follow on facebook @LegendAircraft and Instagram @legendcub.– Legend Cub – |
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