Seminar Features Experience Clyde Smith Jr.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JANUARY 7, 2008 -- American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the company will host a 3-day seminar with Clyde Smith Jr., fabric aircraft restoration expert. Smith is well known in the classic Piper aircraft industry. He has dedicated his time to preserving the art of building and restoring fabric covered aircraft.

Dates for the seminar are February 22-24, 2008. American Legend Aircraft Company will host and sponsor the event at the factory in Sulphur Springs, Texas (KSLR). The 3-day event will be held in conjunction with the company’s KwikBild program. KwikBild is a builder-assist instructional program for customers who elect to fabricate their Texas Sport kit aircraft at the factory. Builders of any aircraft are encouraged to attend the seminar.

Clyde Smith Jr. is a member of the American Legend Advisory Board. In this role, Smith provides direction and advice on the manufacture of the Legend Cub—a light-sport certified design based on the classic Piper J-3 and PA-11. In addition, Smith has contributed technical assistance to builders in the manufacture of their Texas Sport kit-built aircraft. Texas Sport Aircraft Company was formed to market the kit-built Texas Sport, a design based on the Legend Cub.

Smith is duly known in aviation circles as “The Cub Doctor.” He presently serves as an advisor and author for the Cub Club (www.cubclub.org) having given countless seminars on aircraft restoration. Smith is a 19-year veteran of Piper Aircraft Corporation where he served in such capacities as engineering drafting, technical writing, technical instruction, product support, and Super Cub kit program creator.

Clyde Smith Jr. commented on the upcoming session, “I have been restoring aircraft, often working one-on-one with owners and restorers, for nearly 30 years now. In recent years, I have put my restoration work aside to conduct regional training sessions and work with small groups. I look forward to the event at American Legend. The company has a world class manufacturing operation and employs many talented aircraft builders.” He concluded, “It is my goal to preserve the past for the future, and pass this information on, so that these fine aircraft may be preserved, maintained, and enjoyed well into the future.”

American Legend Aircraft Company manufactures the Legend Cub, Legend FloatCub, Legend Combat, and Legend Cub Special—all FAA-certified aircraft for sport, recreation and training. The Legend Cub is the most popular American-manufactured light-sport aircraft. It can be flown with the privileges of Sport Pilot rules. An array of options available on the Legend Cub allows customers to specify their aircraft uniquely matched to their individual personality. The timeless design, all-modern Legend Cub will propel your dreams of outdoor adventure.

Cost of the seminar is $380; a $50 reservation/deposit is required. For further information and to reserve a spot, contact American Legend Aircraft Company at 1810 Piper Lane, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482; call 903-885-7000.

Additional information can be found at www.cubdoctor.com.