Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Curtiss Robin C-1

Here at CAP we were blessed to have spent the past two years working on the historic St. Louis Robin 1, a Curtiss Robin model C-1, which was flown in 1929 to set the world's re-fueled endurance record by Dale Jackson and Forrest O'Brine.  Today, we got word that it safely arrived in its shipping container in Costa Rica.  Here are some highlight photos of our time with this special aircraft.




May 2014 - Disassembly crew in Long Island NY.

May 2014 - Disassembly and loading crew in Long Island NY. - Led by Craig Gunder at left.

May 2014 - Loaded in U-Haul and ready for the trip to TX

Summer 2014 - CAP Chief Fabricator Lon Carr borescoping the Challenger engine

Summer 2014 - CAP Chief Mechanic and IA, Randall Green installing the volt-ammeter.
Summer 2014 - Stitchin-N-Stuff upholsterer/detailer Leann Bowden touching up the Robin wheels.

Summer 2014 - Me making Airplane Noises.
October 2014 - Wing Hanging Party at CAP with owner Carlos Macaya and friends from Costa Rica.  

Nov. 2014 - Rolling out for first flight.

Nov. 2014 First flight party - Kelly Mahon, pilot.

Nov. 2014 - First flight in 30 years.

Nov. 2014 - Pilot Kelly Mahon and Mechanic Randall Green going around the patch.


Sep. 2015 - Descending into Parsons KS just before sunset.  Taken from our Taylorcraft on the way to Blakesburg IA

Fantastic Aerial Photo by Gilles Auliard over rural Iowa, taken during the 2015 AAA-APM National Fly-in at Antique Airfield.

Servicing the Curtiss R-600 Challenger at Miami OK on our return trip from Iowa.  Thanks to Joe Champagne for the hangar space and borrowed tools.



Feb. 2016 - Disassembly for shipping to Costa Rica




MArch 1, 2016 - Saying goodbye


Friday, January 15, 2016

Taylorcraft BC12-D, Ron Dupre

Ron Dupre of Rush City, Minnesota sent us this nice photo of his restored Taylorcraft BC12-D with C85-12 Engine STC from CAP.  We also provided DER approval for his Odyssey Battery installation.  Read more from Ron on the "Feedback" tab.

Taylorcraft BC12-D -  Ron Dupre - Rush City, MN

Monday, November 16, 2015

1934 Waco YKC Voltage Regulator

CAP is proud to support the restoration of this beautiful 1934 Waco YKC, by John M. Patterson, MD.  When John finally found an aircraft voltage regulator compatible with his Type B Generator, he needed approved data allowing its installation in the airplane.  CAP worked in collaboration with the regulator supplier Zeftronics to substantiate the part with the necessary compliance.  Call CAP today for any of your Vintage Airplane certification needs. 

1934 Waco YKC beautifully restored by John M. Patterson, MD



Saturday, October 31, 2015

Waco QCF-2 Modifications - Curtiss Aldrich

Here are some photos of a recent restoration of a Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich of Big Oak Flat, CA.  CAP is proud to support outstanding restorations such as this to "Keep the Antiques Flying".

Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich

Continental W670 in Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich

Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich

Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich
Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich

Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich

Waco QCF-2 by Curtiss Aldrich





Piper Modifications

Here are some photos of outstanding work performed on Piper airplanes by some of our talented customers over the past year or so.  CAP is proud to support custom restorations that "Keep the Antiques Flying".

Piper J5-A Panel work by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR
Custom Electrical System - Piper J5-A by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR
Custom Fuel System in Piper J5-A by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR

Lycoming O-290 in Piper J5-A by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR

Lycoming O-290 in Piper J5-A by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR

Lycoming O-290 in Piper J5-A by Mix Aircraft, Mulino, OR
Custom Fuel System Piper J-3C65 by Ted Davis

Custom Fuel System Piper J-3C65 by Ted Davis

Custom Fuel System Piper J-3C65 by Ted Davis

Custom Fuel System Piper J-3C65 by Ted Davis
Custom Fuel System Piper J-3C65 by Ted Davis

Taylorcraft Modifications

Here are some pictures of beautiful Taylorcraft restoration work by some of our talented customers.  All of these airplanes were supported by CAP over the past year or so.  We appreciate working with our valued customers to "Keep the Antiques Flying"!

C85-12 installed on Taylorcraft BC12-65, Paul Ollman

1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, Paul Ollman (left) and 1946 BC12-D, Craig Bailey

1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, Paul Ollman


C-150 Exhaust on Taylorcraft F19 - John Biornstad

C-150 Exhaust on Taylorcraft F19 - John Biornstad

C-150 Exhaust on Taylorcraft F19 - John Biornstad

C-150 Exhaust on Taylorcraft F19 - John Biornstad
Taylorcraft BC12-D - Jerry Lane

Custom Electrical System - Taylorcraft BC12-D - Jerry Lane

Taylorcraft BC12-D - Jerry Lane
Cont. O-200A de-rated for 85 hp on Taylorcraft BC12-D - Jerry Lane

C-150 Brakes on Taylorcraft BC12-65 - David Fogerty
Taylorcraft BC12-65 - David Fogerty

Aeronca Exhaust on Taylorcraft BC12-D - Al McDonald
Aeronca Exhaust on Taylorcraft BC12-D - Al McDonald

Taylorcraft BC12-D Tim Hicks

Wing mods for Gross Wt. Increase - Taylorcraft BC12-D Tim Hicks

Wing mods for Gross Wt. Increase - Taylorcraft BC12-D Tim Hicks
Machining Phenolic Bushings - Taylorcraft BC12-D Tim Hicks
Wing mods for Gross Wt. Increase - Taylorcraft BC12-D Tim Hicks