N32063 Video
Here is an informal walk around of N32063. Click the link below. Thanks for checking in. N32063 Video
UPF-7 Gross Weight Increase
RARE Aircraft Ltd recently acquired an existing gross weight increase STC for the UPF-7. This STC raises the gross weight to 2880 lbs. on Jacobs powered F-7’s running a constant speed prop. We are currently in the process of adding the Continental W-670 powered F-7’s to the STC which will provide a 900 lb useful […]
Why a Stearman?
Last year there was a thread on the Stearman Restorers Association forum that begged the question, “why a Stearman”? I typically do not get all that involved in forums but I was on vacation and the question got me thinking. Thought I would repost the story here on the blog. Hope you enjoy. Why a […]
Bellanca into cover
The Bellanca is into cover! There will be a lot of visual progress during the next couple weeks as we get the Bellanca covered. We started this afternoon with the elevators and rudder. Here are a couple of photos. Thank you for checking in!
Current Projects
We are currently working on a complete UPF-7 build, N32063, and restoration of a Bellanca CH-300. Both the Waco and Bellanca are into the pre cover assembly phase. The WACO is a RARE Aircraft Remanufacture that is optioned out nicely and will be powered by a 300hp Jacobs. The Bellanca project has proven to be […]
Stearman 311 Complete
We completed and performed the first ground run of Stearman 311 last Thursday 10/27. All went well and it is ready to take to the sky once we get acceptable weather to do so. Here are some photos of the bird all complete. Thank you for checking in.
Stearman 311
As mentioned in the previous post we have been building up a RARE Aircraft Legend Stearman since June. This Stearman s/n 75-3110, buzz number 311, is currently in paint. Final assembly to follow. Here are a few recent photos during the paint process. More to come in the near future. Thanks for checking in. […]
Current Events at RARE
There has been a whirlwind of activity since our last post August 9th which feels like only a week ago! Here are some highlights. We are pleased to share that we are well underway with the restoration of a Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker owned by Hawaiian Airlines. This exact aircraft by serial number was the first […]
RARE’s Airventure 2016
It was quite the year at Airventure, aka Oshkosh for RARE Aircraft ltd. Personally, I’d say its been the busiest year I have witnessed in 20 years. Attendance seemed to be sky high as did the attitudes of attendees. By Monday mid morning I was told by the tower chief that north and south aircraft […]
Open position at RARE Aircraft Ltd
Join a team of dedicated professionals that produce the worlds finest vintage aircraft restorations in a clean and comfortable work environment! Summary Parts Manager: Manage parts and inventory. Supply parts in house to team members while tracking inventory. Order parts as necessary to replenish stock. Ship and receive orders. Provide superior customer service on parts […]