American Legend Aircraft Company's Super Legend has passed structural testing to S-LSA standards.
The Super Legend is a PA-18-style Cub powered by a 115 hp Lycoming motor rather than the 100 hp Continentals fitted to their J-3 replicas and kits.
Structural load testing of the Super Legend showed the beefed-up airframe is within S-LSA limits of 600 kg max. take-off weight (MTOW). The design is expected to take the Cub's wing speed profile to the limit while remaining true to its low-and-slow heritage.
A kit version will be produced and can be certified to 793 kg MTOW.
In development since 2011, the Super Legend airframe was designed to match to the Lycoming IO-233 engine. Features include a flapped wing, balanced tail, and new carbon fiber components.
The Super Legend sports an adjustable forward seat and folding rear seat to improve access to an enhanced baggage compartment.
Performance details are yet to be determined, although the company is quoting take-off distance of 85 metres (280 feet).
When it becomes available, the S-LSA Super Legend is expected to sell in the USA for $US146,000.