Reassembly Time Lapse
It seemed to take much longer when we were actually doing it.
Week 30: Rescued!
PROJECT COMPLETE… Anticipation, excitement, nervous tension, stress; all adjectives for the feelings that haunted us through week thirty. The great news is that We finished the task of the rescue of WACO N415WW. Friday and Saturday of the Labor Day holiday weekend were spent working almost night and day to make the first flight just … Continue reading
Week 29: “Give Me My Wings”
We were blessed with the help of Alan Leonard for many hours this week as Alan was blessed with a brand new grand baby girl, Olivia Marie. His wife Donna, traveled to California to be with their daughter for the happy occasion. We traded him quality dinners at the Hangar Cafe for his quality craftsmanship … Continue reading
Week 28: Transport back to Hangar Two
The fuselage is finally painted and we were able to transport it back to the airport to begin the process of reassembly. Alan Leonard led the procession carrying our precious cargo. Week 28 will be remembered with wild anticipation as the turning point week when the fruits of our labor were finally beginning to show. … Continue reading
Week 27: MHS 35th Class Reunion
This year Roy and I will both celebrate 35 happy years since graduation from our respective high schools. The MHS class gathered at the Lodge in Rothwell Park to catch up fun, family and tall tales. David Fusselman did an awesome job organizing the event. The highlight was a Barney Fife impersonator who kept us … Continue reading
Week 25: Oshkosh Trip – Happy Birthday WACO N415WW
July 24th marked the first birthday of YMF5 WACO Classic 415WW. She rolled off the factory floor with her first stop at AirVenture 2011 decked out as a show plane for “The White House Doctor”. Our quest to get her back in shape in time for the 2012 show just wasn’t to be. After 25 … Continue reading
Week 24: Let the painting begin / Hangar Party!
Jeremy at Crossy’s began painting this week on the fuselage. It seems like the end is finally in sight. Sadly enough we have given up on flying to Oshkosh this year in the WACO. Roy has decided to join the ground crew and take the slow ride in the RV with Ron and I. Our … Continue reading
Week 23: Priming and Final Part Prep
As the drought continues, with no chance of rain in sight, the air conditioned shop at Crossy’s gave Roy a chance to continue work with the priming despite the blasting heat outside. The 9 to 6 workshop hours brought a twist to his schedule since most of our work has typically been done after regular … Continue reading
Week 22: Transport to Crossy’s
The beating heat is dragging us down. It’s too hot to prime or paint at the hangar so Roy called Jeremy at Crossy’s and told him to “pick her up.” His air conditioned paint shop with a paint booth big enough to accomodate the entire fuselage is the answer to our problem. Matching the paint … Continue reading
Week 21: Father’s Day Weekend Firestorm
We celebrated a quiet Father’s Day with Aaron on Sunday afternoon with a crappie fish fry. Roy brought the vertical stabilizer home for some finishing touches in a change of scenery on the back patio. Aaron and I provided moral support and repotted orange and lime trees nearby. Wynter’s trip home from Istanbul began on … Continue reading
Week 20: Prepping for Paint
The end is in sight. This week two wings and the tail travel to the paint shop for finish work. At this stage we waiver between thinking we are close to the finish line and wondering if the project will ever end. Decisions on when the surface is ready to paint are hard to analyze. … Continue reading
Week 19: National Biplane fly-in at Junction City, KS
We took a break this weekend to join our friends in Junction City for the National Biplane fly-in at Junction City, Kansas. Ironically we parked next to a WACO Classic and were able to see, touch, photograph and understand exactly what we have ahead of us for the next 6 weeks as we try to … Continue reading
Week 15: Details, Details, Details
Wing 1: Ready for paint Cowling: Ready for paint Wing 2: Patched with 2 primer coats Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder: Covered with 2 primer coats Fuselage: Fabric work complete ready for primer Unfortunately that means there are still 2 wings to go and hours and hours of tedious sanding remaining. The paint job and beauty … Continue reading
Week 13: B-25 Mitchell Bomber Visits Hangar 2
This week we were honored to serve as the staging area for the Moberly visit of the aircraft and crew of “Executive Sweet”. Moberly Community Development Director Tom Sanders and Debbie Miller Chamber of Commerce Executive Director arranged the visit of this B-25 aircraft traveling from California to the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders reunion in Dayton, … Continue reading
Waco Rescue 