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Cub J3C-65 Restoration Fall 2022
Steady progress has been made over the summer months on covering the wings and flight controls with the special fabric covering. Flight control surfaces ready for painting and installation.Many thanks to Stewart Systems for their assistance. The left wing is ready for its coats of finish. Meanwhile, the right wing has been trial fitted to…
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Volunteer activities
Volunteers are the ‘heart and soul’ of our Museum organization. Have you seen this classic picture taken at Langley Airport many years ago? Our dedicated volunteer crew has made steady progress on restoration of this aircraft back to flying condition. Read more in the Cub Restoration section… However, not all of the Museum’s aircraft are wood…
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Around the hangar…
Early winter 2021. The de Havilland Tiger Moth restoration is progressing with the engine cowl being trial fitted to ensure it will enclose the Gipsy Major engine snugly when the time comes. Museum projects are quietly continuing with the dedicated group of volunteers. The engine cowl of the Tiger Moth. On the other side of…
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Around the hangar…
Fall 2021. As the seasons change the Museum volunteers keep busy with long-term projects. The restoration of the Piper J3 Cub is progressing well. The wings are structurally complete and covering with approved fabric material will start shortly. The sheet metal on the nose cowl that encloses the engine is a challenge that is being…
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Around the hangar…
Summer 2021. How do Museum volunteers pass their time in a summer with no airshows to attend? They keep busy with projects that get most attention in the gloomy winter days. For the Museum’s de Havilland Tiger Moth, it is a matter of a major upgrade to the electrical system to give it battery power…
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Around the hangar…
Museums keep old stuff – right? But what do they do with all the stuff? Sometimes they restore antique items so that the younger generation can see what was in use in past generations. Sometimes there is a waiting list and old items that are stored look like scrap to the unitiated. But it just…
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Pitt Meadows Airport Day
June 1st was Pitt Meadows Airport Day and the Museum took three of its flying collection to the event. Flawless weather and a good crowd made the show a success for our staff and volunteers in the sales booth. As well, the three aircraft, the Waco Cabin biplane, the Fleet Canuck and the Sopwith Pup…
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In the Hangar
Technical projects continue steadily in and around the hangar. The restoration of the Museum’s DH82C Tiger Moth has taken a step forward with the completion of the repairs to the forward fuselage and the application of the yellow finish. Of course, underneath the standard Air Force trainer colour are layers of finish and UV protection…
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Cub J3C-65
Restoration Winter 2022 The complex curved structure ahead of the pilot compartment, known as the ‘boot cowl’ has been repaired/remade into a gleaming, streamlined form. The ‘boot cowl’ fitted to the fuselage. The metal fasteners are holdingthe sheet metal until the structure can be riveted in place. Work continues offsite at attaching the fabric…
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Restoration News
Check out the steps that are being taken to restore a J3 Cub back to flying condition. The process is under way at the Museum to restore this rudder to flying condition. See more in the Restoration section of the website; Cub J3C-65-65