The final stages in the George H.W. Bush Stearman’s restoration Stearman happened this month. The covering was completed, correct yellow #4 paint was applied. One concession to safety was made. The landing gear was overhauled and Hayes brakes were installed. Gidair master cylinders were used. AirCorps recently purchased the STC for that installation. BuAer 3347...Continue Reading
Congrats to Paul Ehlen and the AirCorps Aviation Team! P-51D Sierra Sue II received Reserve Grand Champion at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh.Continue Reading
May and early June have been busy times as the basic fuselage framework has been completed. Flight control systems have been installed ready for connection to the rudder, elevator, and ailerons once the wings and tail assemblies are added. The seats were refurbished and many small parts had the zinc chromate applied. Skin panels for...Continue Reading
The assembly and rigging day keeps getting closer as more and more parts get their coat of yellow and any markings needed. Cockpit systems and gauges are being finalized. It’s one of those times where the project looks close to being finished because the larger parts are complete. There’s plenty of detail work yet to...Continue Reading
