Super Legend: A Lycoming - powered version of the Legend Cub
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merican Legend Aircraft Company made its first successful flight of aerodynamic elevators (the outer leading the all-new Super Legend airplane edge extends forward of the hinge line) in January 2012. The Super Legend is a improve pitch feel and make the Super Lycoming-powered version of the Legend Legend impressively comfortable at low Cub with many additional features. Its air speeds. The ultimate recreational appeal is to recreational flyers seeking airplane is powered by the Lycoming higher performance from the wildly O-233, a lightened version of O-235 used in the Cessna 152. Essentially a modern This exciting aircraft is a re-created classic, combining the best of J-3, PA-11, PA-18 Piper models which made the airframe so widely known. In a Super Legend, you’ll immediately notice the wider cockpit and perhaps its carbon Super Cub, there are no magnetos. Instead an electronic ignition is powered by ship’s electrical system—battery, alternator and regulator. Center line thrust optimizes performance with a design-improved engine mount. A Ly c o m i n g - p o w e r e d v e r s i o n of the Legend Cub. fiber components. You’ll appreciate Traditional rag and tube construction on features such as an electrical system the Super Legend has been significantly with starter, radios and electronic flight modernized using CNC cut tubing and displays. These updates include fuel in TIG welding. The wider cabin is for both the wings and the ability to solo from comfort and improved safety. Ailerons, the front or rear seat, many of which tail feathers, rudder and landing gear did not appear until later Piper models. are interchangeable with classic Pipers. Noteworthy is that Piper has not One of the most significant comparisons produced this lineage since 1994. is the Super Legend performance When the Super Legend was first announced, it was positioned as a bold addition to the Legend Cub family. A new flapped wing, a 115-horsepower improvement. With its lighter, stronger airframe and the O-233 Lycoming you achieve the same power-to-weight ratio as a 150-horsepower Super Cub. Lycoming O-233 multi-fuel engine, Slow flight is exceptional with the Super and Super Cub tail feathers would Cub. Aviator Paul Bertorelli stated, create the ultimate two-seat S-LSA “Stalls take some doing because recreational airplane. the airplane is so docile. The aircraft Slow flight is exceptional with the Super Legend

flies below 30 mph, indicated, happen at a much-reduced energy The factory has worked extremely before feeling the slightest state,” lowering the likelihood of hard to maintain a well-deserved buffet. In fact, the tail stalls first serious bounces. The elevated and solid position in a crowded sport according to Legend.” Bertorelli adjustable front seat makes it easy aircraft market. The efforts of the continued, “Throughout [slow flight] to see over the nose in a three-point Legend team are boldly reflected in maneuvering, pitch forces remain First flight of the Super Legend was Superb Endurance...

SPECS PHYSICAL Wing Span Gross Weightt Best Fuel Burn *S-LSA MTOW 1,320 lbs, Amateur-built MTOW 1,750 lbs Super Legend photos courtesy of Jim Wilson Photography. addresses everything which needed engine can use automotive gasoline, to be improved on the beloved Piper. giving pilots fuel options in a time of A true two-seat S-LSA, the Lycoming Providing access to remote areas is where the Super Legend excels. unpredictable availability. powered Super Legend provides 115 hp Getting all your stuff there is much maximum continuous power—available easier with a folding rear seat and a newly...

“With 30 gallons of usable fuel mated to the efficient Lycoming O-233 engine, the Super Legend churns out five hours of endurance plus a healthy reserve.” 7 Super Legend pay-off is during approach and landings where speed is kept naturally to 50 mph IAS suite from Dynon, Garmin or other family of Legend Cubs— is like The Super Legend is the ideal EFIS manufacturers, makes getting having an open cockpit aircraft you aircraft for adventure pilots looking out to and back to your secret can seal up if the weather gets cold. for realistic, extra performance destination easier and safer. It’s the...