Yearly Archives: 2013

Super 77 Rollout

We rolled the V-77 outside for some photos yesterday. Hopefully will post some air to air soon. Thanks for checking in.

Super 77 Interior

Super 77

The Custom 450 V-77 is about ready for flight. Finishing touches are being applied by the team such as placards and other small details. Fitting and completing the cowling was quite the undertaking. We utilized a BT-13 cowl which draws … Continue reading →

Atlas Aero

If you are Northeast this summer stop in and see our good friend Dave at Atlas Aero in Sanford Maine. He operates a nice ride business with a WACO F-2.  It’s definitely worth going for a ride and taking in … Continue reading →

New WACO UPF-7’s`

Our wood shop is currently producing two new sets of WACO UPF-7 wings. Both aircraft are recent orders of our remanufactured UPF-7 to better than new standards.  All new wood and hardware is used throughout the wings and aircraft with … Continue reading →

First Run

We ended last week with the first run of the Super V-77 N985V. All went well with no surprises. The R-985 supplied by Tulsa Aircraft Engines lit right off, ran dry and smooth. A short taxi test was conducted with … Continue reading →

Super 77

The R-985 Powered V-77 is in final assembly. Here are some photos of the wings being installed. Quite a bit of visual progress starts at this stage so we will have more to post soon. Thank you for your interest … Continue reading →

N966CD

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

SR-9F Progess

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

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 →