First run today for Stearman N4494N, “275” post remanufacture. RARE Aircraft Jacobs conversion STC. Engine by Air Repair Inc. Typical engine out of the can from ARI; very smooth, completely leak free and amazingly low oil consumption. Ready to go! … Continue reading
RARE Aircraft Biplane Migration Fly-In June 17th-19th 2016 Come join us for a FLY IN event! We have invited all of our restorations and numerous of our biplane friends from across the country to make the migration to our home … Continue reading
Over the years we have had the occasional privilege of an elder pilot approach us at a air show to share memories of their time and love of the WACO UPF-7. Watching them gaze upon the airplane you see ponderance … Continue reading
RARE Aircraft keeps a supply of new Stearman wings in stock which are ready for cover. Our wood shop produces precision built wings that have all new wood, grade A fittings and new hardware including all new aluminum bolts as … Continue reading
Last week we performed the first flight on N81E. A half hour was put on the aircraft around the airport. The aircraft handles very well with no issues as of yet. We plan on resuming flight ops as soon as … Continue reading
The Stinson SR-8 project, N81E, is now complete. The FAA conformity inspection is scheduled for this Wednesday. Once the inspection is complete we will be conducting the preliminary ground runs followed by test flight. Hopefully we will be flying soon! … Continue reading
Everyones journey is a different one. Scott and Woodson Woods have created a website dedicated to telling the story of their journey pursuing a Stinson SR-9F project and preserving Stinson history. It is a wonderful illustration of a primary reason … Continue reading
In addition to N4494N we have two other Stearman projects in our current line up of work. 75-2284 and 75-3110. “2284” was an airworthy aircraft in November that was damaged when another aircraft taxied into it. The owner has opted … Continue reading
