Stearman 311 Complete
We completed and performed the first ground run of Stearman 311 last Thursday 10/27. All went well and it is ready to take to the sky once we get acceptable weather to do so. Here are some photos of the bird all complete. Thank you for checking in.
Stearman 311
As mentioned in the previous post we have been building up a RARE Aircraft Legend Stearman since June. This Stearman s/n 75-3110, buzz number 311, is currently in paint. Final assembly to follow. Here are a few recent photos during the paint process. More to come in the near future. Thanks for checking in. […]
Current Events at RARE
There has been a whirlwind of activity since our last post August 9th which feels like only a week ago! Here are some highlights. We are pleased to share that we are well underway with the restoration of a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker owned by Hawaiian Airlines. This exact aircraft by serial number was the first […]
RARE’s Airventure 2016
It was quite the year at Airventure, aka Oshkosh for RARE Aircraft ltd. Personally, I’d say its been the busiest year I have witnessed in 20 years. Attendance seemed to be sky high as did the attitudes of attendees. By Monday mid morning I was told by the tower chief that north and south aircraft […]
Open position at RARE Aircraft Ltd
Join a team of dedicated professionals that produce the worlds finest vintage aircraft restorations in a clean and comfortable work environment! Summary Parts Manager: Manage parts and inventory. Supply parts in house to team members while tracking inventory. Order parts as necessary to replenish stock. Ship and receive orders. Provide superior customer service on parts […]
R985 Powered Stinson Gullwing
We are currently beginning final assembly of another 450 hp. Stinson Gullwing. Here are a few photos of the early stages of final. As things move along we will be sure to post some more photos. Thanks for checking in!
Cessna 140
As promised several blog posts ago. Photos of the C140 we completed at the beginning of the year. It spent a couple months off site at the avionics shop and is now back with us. We anticipate delivery to its owner later this week. We are delighted with the end result of this little classic. […]
Stearman “88” project update
In our January post on current Stearman projects we made mention of serial number 75-2284. The buzz number for 75-2284 is 88. So, here is the progress on Stearman “88” since we’ve started the project in January. All new wings & center section, IRAN airframe, recover/repaint. Install; avionics console with avionics, Jasco alternator, Airwolf oil […]
New European Dealer for RARE Aircraft Ltd
RARE Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce partnership with Superbe Aile of Roanne, France, www.stearman.fr ,as our exclusive importer and parts dealer for all EU countries. Our contact for Superbe Aile is Julien Paire who is a professional pilot and Stearman owner. He is sincerely dedicated and enthusiastic about aviation and Stearman aircraft. His Stearman […]
Stearman N4494N Test Flight
We conducted the first test flight since completion of remanufacture on Stearman N4494N yesterday. Other than requiring a minor rigging adjustment all went perfectly. With unseasonably moderate temperatures it was quite easy to put 1.5 on the hour meter. Thank you for checking in! Hope you enjoy the short video.