Brad Poling sent in a report in a Stinson "O" replica project:
Completion of the replica Stinson "O" replica is on schedule for a first flight before the year end 2009. Jeff Paulson at Evergreen Aviation Services has kept a smooth and steady hand on the project. Avoidance of down time thru careful pre-planning, work flow scheduling, and an extensive background in vintage aeroplanes have moved the project along quickly. This is no small feat when building a "reverse engineered" seventy seven year old aircraft.
The basic airframe is complete with controls and seats installed. The fuselage woodwork is finished, and sheet metal is close to completion. The R-680 and prop have been overhauled. The UC-78 cowling will soon have blisters (made by Bud Hays of Lowell, IN) installed. The instrument panels have been cut, and the overhauled "Pioneer" instruments will soon be in Scappoose. Covering of the flight surfaces is underway at this time.
I would like to thank Bob and Brent Taylor for the interest and encouragement they have provided us on this project. Their nationwide contacts have made it possible for us to network and find solutions to problems that arise on a project of this nature.
For those Stinson SR-5 restorers, we have some components available;
- One complete fuselage truss
- Front & rear seats with all new gray leather upholstery and a new headliner
- Door frames, control column & the flap trim system
If you're interested in any of the above or have any info (historical, technical, pictures etc.) on the Stinson "O" please contact me at bradpoling@hotmail.com.
