N3YZ

N3YZ is an American Legend Aircraft Company AL3, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by AIRCRAFT GUARANTY CORP TRUSTEE. SkyMeter has tracked 216 flights totalling 130 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is LSZG to LSZG. Service window in our records spans 440 days. The American Legend Aircraft Company AL3 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb, light wake category.

About the American Legend Aircraft Company AL3

The American Legend AL3 is a modern interpretation of the iconic Piper J-3 Cub, manufactured by American Legend Aircraft Company in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Certified under light-sport aircraft regulations, the AL3 preserves the classic tandem-seat, high-wing, taildragger configuration that made the original Cub a beloved trainer and recreational aircraft, while incorporating contemporary materials and a fuel-injected Continental O-200 engine. The type represents the successful marriage of 1940s design philosophy with 21st-century manufacturing techniques and regulatory frameworks.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds and a never-exceed speed of 120 knots, the AL3 operates comfortably within the light-sport category while offering genuine cross-country capability. Its low stall speed of 35 knots in landing configuration and docile handling characteristics make it an excellent platform for tailwheel training and backcountry flying. The aircraft's simple systems, fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, and straightforward maintenance requirements appeal to owner-pilots seeking an economical yet authentic flying experience reminiscent of aviation's golden age.

The AL3's operational envelope emphasizes low-speed maneuverability rather than speed, with a maximum structural cruising speed of 100 knots and typical cruise around 85 knots. This performance profile suits recreational flying, pipeline patrol, and flight training operations where visibility, short-field capability, and operating economy matter more than velocity. The type's light wing loading and generous control authority provide excellent slow-flight handling, while its conventional gear demands pilot proficiency in crosswind landings and ground handling.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.