Texas Chapter Member Projects

Jim Austin

Jim Austin is repairing the damage from this landing accident when the pilot of a 1980 Piper PA-28-161 may have mistaken Jim's 1948 Stinson 108-3 for an Aircraft Carrier. The incident took place at Northwest Regional Airport, Texas, on May 14, 2009.

Jim
Austin's Stinson masquerading as a runway

The engine had to be overhauled due to a broken crank and awaits installation.

Jim
Austin's Stinson 108-3 Fuselage

Here Jim shows how far the repair has come to the fuselage. It is almost ready for covering.

Jim
Austin and his Stinson 108-3 project

Doug Sockwell

Doug Sockwell's Commonwealth Skyranger featured in an article in Sportsman Pilot.

Terry Wallace

Terry Wallace is working on two projects at his hangar at Northwest Regional. Rebuilding and restoring a 1935 Davis D1W in foreground.

Terry Wallace's Davis D1W

Terry is shown working on the final layout for the Davis Instrument Panel.

Terry Wallace's Davis D1W Instrument Panel

Restoring a 1935 Fairchild C8E in background.

Restoring a 1935 Fairchild C8E in background

The wings for the Fairchild are nearing completion.

Fairchild wings nearing completion