N966CD

May, 2nd | Posted by Ben

A nice article about our friend Chuck Doyle in the Atlantic Flyer. http://aflyer.com/1305_c_antiqueattic.html    

SR-9F Progess

May, 1st | Posted by Ben

The “9″ is currently in what we refer to as pre-cover assembly. There are some issues to overcome before cover begins. However, we are close to getting started. All of the controls, plumbing and wiring are being completed at this … Continue reading

WACO Taperwing

April, 5th | Posted by Ben

Here are some images of the latest Taperwing project. This aircraft will feature a Wright 760-E (no -1 or -2) driving a brand new Hamilton Standard ground adjustable propeller, 30 x 5 wheels and very original instruments. Roy’s pet project … Continue reading

Stinson SR9-F

February, 27th | Posted by Ben

The SR-9F undergoing restoration has seen some good progress since the beginning of the year.  Serial Number 5720 has undergone a complete and total strip down. The airframe was stripped, inspected, proper repairs made and then coated. All new wood had … Continue reading

Super V-77 Progress

February, 27th | Posted by Ben

The Custom V-77 is currently in cover and paint. Here is a gallery of the process.Being primarily black it should have a pretty solid ramp presence. It wont be long and it will be going together for final. We’ll be sure to … Continue reading

N30102 Test Flight

January, 18th | Posted by Ben

We performed the first flight yesterday of N30102, a remanufactured UPF-7 that we just completed.  Everything went perfect and it flew hands off. A great treat for our team who produced another excellent piece of work!  A couple of photos … Continue reading

Custom V-77

December, 20th | Posted by Ben

We can all probably agree that fitting up a R-985 to the V-77 is all around a good deal. We want to try and keep a balance between custom and period correct even though the 77 is military and we … Continue reading

Super V-77

November, 27th | Posted by Ben

We’re achieving rapid progress on the custom Stinson V-77 remanufacture. The biggest challenge is the installation of the 450hp R-985 whereas the aircraft originally had the 300hp Lycoming installed. The attached gallery shows some new and older progress photos. The … Continue reading

N30102 Update

November, 27th | Posted by Ben

Some more progress photos.  In the gallery posted here you can see; the new wings laid out and ready for installation, Dan laying out the fuselage trim, new center section with new fuel tanks, a fresh W-670 supplied by Air Repair … Continue reading

UPF-7 N30102 Update

November, 14th | Posted by Ben

We’re on the march to completion of UPF-7 N30102. As of today covering is about complete on the fuselage and all the flight surfaces are into color. The paint booth sure has been busy! The gallery below has some shots … Continue reading