American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the formation of American Legend Aircraft Services. The new company will provide aircraft restoration services on vintage tube-and-fabric aircraft. The announcement is in keeping with the company’s commitment to prolonging and enhancing the enjoyable flying experience of the legendary Cub and similar aircraft.

American Legend Aircraft Services now offers owners of tube-and-fabric aircraft a choice when shopping for repair, overhaul, or upgrade options for their vintage tube-and-fabric aircraft. American Legend Aircraft Services can provide everything from annual inspections to showroom-quality complete restorations.

Vintage airplanes are those considered to have lasting appeal and include antique, classic and contemporary designs. Many of these aircraft are tube-and-fabric designs, meaning they are constructed of welded tubular frames covered with fabric and polymer coatings. Many such designs have been produced, namely the Piper J-3, PA-11 and Super Cubs; Aeronca Champ, Chief and later Citabria; Luscombe Monocoupe through 8 series; Taylorcraft, Waco and Steerman among others.

American Legend Aircraft Company manufactures the Legend Cub—an airplane similar in design to the original J-3 and PA-11 Cub, yet all-new in terms of construction and pilot/passenger comforts. High-quality manufacturing of the Legend Cub provides a solid foundation for the company’s expansion into restoration services.

The materials and processes used in the manufacture of the Legend Cub share much in common with restored aircraft. For example, the process of aircraft covering is performed by highly skilled workers on both the manufacture of new and restored aircraft. Both companies are staffed with FAA certificated Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and licensed Inspection Authority (I.A.) personnel. In addition, American Legend’s facilities are equipped for the manufacture and repair of airframe structures. The array of options available to owners of tube-and-fabric aircraft is greatly enhanced by American Legend Aircraft Services.

Standard features that make the American Legend Cub unique include operable doors and windows on both sides of the fuselage, an electrical system with starter, and fuel in the wings—all popular features not found on the original Cub design. Restoration by American Legend Aircraft Services can likewise enhance vintage aircraft. The company offers upgrade options to vintage aircraft owners including avionics, engines, interiors, and a wide range of STCs. Repair and overhaul services can include mechanical systems, top quality upholstery, airframe structural work, and new cover and paint.

American Legend Aircraft Company manufacturers the Legend Cub light-sport certified recreational aircraft. American Legend Aircraft Services provides restoration services to owners of vintage tube-and-fabric aircraft. The timeless design of the Legend Cub, and similar vintage aircraft, allows customers to specify their aircraft options with unique appeal matched to their individual personality. The array of possibilities for both new and restored aircraft prolongs and enhances the joy of flying tube-and-fabric aircraft.