N32083 Complete
It has been busy around here. Really busy. With that out of the way I’ll apologize for not blogging lately. Last week we completed N32083. This is the third UPF-7 we’ve trimmed like this in red and black making for triplets. We hope to get N32012, N30107 and N32083 all together for photos in the […]
Stinson SR9-F
The “9” is nearing completion. The aluminum fairings, wheel pants and cowling have all required many hours of body work and fitment prior to paint. Next week we will fit the new glass windscreen, dash and continue to push the cowling towards paint. Here are some photos of recent progress. Thank you for checking in. […]
UPF Fuselage Fixture
RARE Aircraft Ltd recently acquired a UPF-7 Fuselage jig, built to factory specs with a STC! This will allow us to better check and repair existing fuselages or, even produce brand new ones that are approved! It is an impressive and massive piece of gear that we’re eager to put to work. More to come! […]
Air Repair Inc W670
Installed on Waco’s and Stearmans produced at RARE Aircraft. The newest and most modern W670 possible on the market today that is tested, warranted and professionally supported. Air Repair Inc, Cleveland Mississippi. You will enjoy no leaks, minimal oil consumption, smooth operation and outstanding support. Just ask the guys at RARE that hang and fly behind several […]
Updated Team Photo
It’s been a couple of years, our family has grown and we were overdue for an updated photo.We are proud of our team that brings what we do at RARE Aircraft to life! Each plays a vital role in creating our end product. We will be using this as an update in our website section […]
WACO UPF-7’s
Here are some shots of our UPF-7 progress for the month of September. The covered fuselage will soon be painted and onto final assembly. The rest of the fabric covered parts are already covered and painted for this aircraft. (red) The other, in pre cover assembly will soon go into cover.
N32141 Air to Air
A couple of Air to Air photos of N32141 by Xavier Meal taken after Airventure 2014. This UPF-7 owned by Dan Wilkins took WWII era (1942-1945) Champion- Bronze Lindy at Airventure.
UPF-7 Progress
Pictured are two of four consecutive UPF-7 projects we have going through the shop. The fuselage on the right has undergone pre cover assembly, its wings are covered and are currently being painted while the fuselage has yet to begin cover. The fuselage on the right in the first photo, will begin pre cover assembly […]
SR9-F Wings get paint.
Both wings were painted with the initial coat of red this week and are currently being masked for trim. The original trim style will be applied which punctuates the distinctive lines of the “Gullwing”. Once trimmed out we will post some more photos.
N32141 Test Flight
We were able to get N32141 into the air today. No surprises and a great flying airplane. More photos to come. Thanks for checking in.