The Legend first flew with a Walter M601-D engine and was a phenomenal performer, but in the ongoing quest for ultimate performance, we have now grafted a Garrett TPE331-10 engine to the nose (a mere 1070 Hp).

With a climb rate of 10,000+ feet per minute and a cruise speed of 350 ktas the plane has truly become a LEGEND.

VIDEOS

Click Here for a video of one of the initial engine runs.

 Click Here for a quick fly by video.

More to follow soon.

Getting a feel for the hurricane!

During engine setup it was necessary to do some full power ground runs.

Note that the tie down straps are anchored to the engine mount.

Even with someone holding the brakes, we could not get quite to 100% without dragging the truck.

Below is the Legend with the original Walter engine.

The Legend in Flight. The plane is rock solid in all flight modes and an absolute joy to fly.

The Legend as it sits on the ramp. It attracts a lot of attention every time we bring it out.

The original Legend kits were produced by Performance Aircraft. The company has since stopped producing the kit and the whole program has been picked up by Lanny Rundell and renamed LEGEND Aircraft Inc.

Dan Gray's Corvette Red Legend.

The fifth customer built Legend to fly.

This is John Cooks' Legend.

The first customer built legend to fly and up till now was the fastest.

If you have any questions at all regarding this project or any part of it, send e-mail to info.wings "at" innovativewings.com

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