My father owned this airplane in the 1970's. He got it as a basket case and rebuilt it to flying condition. He never painted it or finished the interior. He didn't care how it looked, he just liked to fly it. I was heartbroken when he sold it. I am so happy to see it flying and beautifully restored.
A symbol of power and prestige of the day, the Stinson is a true example of aviation art. Wonderful to see this straight-wing version back in the air, where it belongs.
When I was a young man a parachute jump club owned a Stinson Reliant and they would come in at Browns Airport, Aero Country Club in South Miami. I would be asked to top off the tanks and they would toss me the keys and ask me to taxi it to the tie down spot. Wow, when I cranked that Jacobs 680 up and taxied it, what a big deal I thought I was. N69U was the airplane. Great memories!
I was very fortunate a friend of my Father took me up in a Stearman PT-17 for a ride. It is by far the greatest flying experience I've ever had, except of course those times long ago I flew as a child in the back of my own Father's Aeronca Champ... those I cherish those flights those flights with my Dad the most. Thanks to ALL who restore these great beauties.
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My father owned this airplane in the 1970's. He got it as a basket case and rebuilt it to flying condition. He never painted it or finished the interior. He didn't care how it looked, he just liked to fly it. I was heartbroken when he sold it. I am so happy to see it flying and beautifully restored.
I'll be 62 years old soon and I just don't know where the younger generation is going to find craftsmen like these in the future. Beautiful work!
A lot of artists become gearheads and then restoration becomes their adult hobby, speaking for myself.
I think that is the most beautiful Stinson I have ever seen. I have always thought the Stinson was one of the most under appreciated airplanes ever.
I believe it’s one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built. I didn’t know it existed until I saw a foam RC version. I loved that airplane.
A symbol of power and prestige of the day, the Stinson is a true example of aviation art.
Wonderful to see this straight-wing version back in the air, where it belongs.
When I was a young man a parachute jump club owned a Stinson Reliant and they would come in at Browns Airport, Aero Country Club in South Miami. I would be asked to top off the tanks and they would toss me the keys and ask me to taxi it to the tie down spot. Wow, when I cranked that Jacobs 680 up and taxied it, what a big deal I thought I was. N69U was the airplane. Great memories!
I was very fortunate a friend of my Father took me up in a Stearman PT-17 for a ride. It is by far the greatest flying experience I've ever had, except of course those times long ago I flew as a child in the back of my own Father's Aeronca Champ... those I cherish those flights those flights with my Dad the most. Thanks to ALL who restore these great beauties.
I had my first airplane ride in this at Roscoe Turner Aviation in Indianapolis !
Any Stinson lover is a friend to me! Well done!
Greetings, friend.
Ain't she a beauty?
Outstanding!
Gorgeous set of wings buddy
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Beautiful. Love the "bump" cowl models. FYI, part of the Stinson shop is still there.
That...is a gorgeous restoration.
Just one beautiful Stinson, actually just one stunning plane. I do like how the IP came out, excellent detail through out. Congrats!
Wonderful restoration - a true work of art. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Wow! Beautiful!
They don’t get any prettier than that! 👍🏻
I hope these guys pass this knowledge of a dying art form on. Fantastic stuff
I wish I had the money to see this stuff...
Wonderful. ..doing Oshkosh?
It received the Silver Age Monoplane Award at Oshkosh in 2019
Must be nice to be Rich!!!😳😲
what about the oil usage??? is that the norm?
Nope. Engine needed work - capacity is five gallons.
Who disliked this...?
I don't know, bur as of 4-29-20, there are now 2 dislikes, and they both should have their breathing permits revoked.