As the Museum prepares for the summer flying season there are lots of activities going on under the glorious spring skies. Brenda has ordered the latest in aviation memorabilia for the summer. The engine for one of the Sopwith Pups is nearing completion from a strip and rebuild program by Ray, that will see both Pups airworthy soon. Annual inspections for the Fleet Canuck, Waco AQC cabin biplane and the Fleet Finch are complete. During a hangar reorganization, time was made for Bill to run the Kinner engine of the Waco INF open-cockpit biplane. Damage to the wingtip and aileron of the Museum’s Douglas DC-3 caused by the extreme winds in December is being repaired by Peter and Ed. Hangar display lighting has been upgraded by Wayne and John. Picnic tables have been repainted by John #2. Museum volunteers keep the place humming!
The overhauled Lycoming O-235 nears completion before being fitted to the Sopwith Pup.
The Waco INF blows smoke rings to protest its long absence from the flight line.
The Museum’s flagship, the Waco AQC-6 cabin biplane, gets some fresh air
before the start of the flying season.