Photos of the Week: Feb. 9-13, 2026

Texas manufacturer challenges status quo.

Cayla McLeod

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 02:15 PM ET

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Edited By: Travis Tingle

[Credit: Cayla McLeod]

Key Takeaways:

American Legend Aircraft Co. is a Texas-based general aviation manufacturer known for its innovative Cub-style aircraft, located at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport.
For over 20 years, the company has developed various models, including the AL3 (a modern Piper J-3 Cub tribute), the high-performance MOAC, and Rotax-powered Nomad kits.
Owner Darin Hart actively encourages fans and customers to visit their headquarters, offering tours and fostering a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

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Tucked away at the rather unassuming Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) is one of Texas’ few general aviation aircraft manufacturers.

Driven by a deep respect for family, community, and innovation, the American Legend Aircraft Co. team has been challenging the status quo of Cub-style manufacturing for over 20 years. Its journey began shortly after the company’s founding with the launch of the AL3—a modern, refined tribute to the Piper J-3 Cub—and has since evolved to include the high-performance MOAC (Mother of All Cubs) and the versatile, Rotax-powered Nomad kits.

With a deep-seeded passion to share the facility with fans and customers alike, American Legend owner Darin Hart wholeheartedly encourages visiting company headquarters..

“We have people stopping by and flying in every day,” Hart said. “It might be the nickel-and-dime tour, but we always try to accommodate everybody. We’re a big family here, so come on out. We’d love to show you what we’re all about.”

For more information on American Legend Aircraft Co., make sure to read the March/April issue of Plane + Pilot magazine.

Photos by Cayla McLeod and Hunter Minke