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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 16th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #16 Contents:

36 Pages – New Zealand Warbirds Association’s New Bristol Fighter; Craftlab Updates; Avro Student Pilot and Draughtsman: S.V. Setty; Pfalz D.VIII Takes Flight; Spotlight: Air Zoo Sopwith Camel; News Briefs: Fokker D.VII Reproduction Performs Maiden Flight, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Begins Restoration of Thomas-Morse Scout; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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Kermit Weeks’ A-26 Project Marks Major Milestone With Engine Run [Video]

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has shared a new update on his A-26 restoration, including footage of the machine coming to life, a “major milestone” in its progress.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.

Kermit notes that they “are starting to make serious progress towards completion.” Stating “the airplane was already very original, but it’s being restored to an even higher degree of authenticity. When completed, there will never be an A-26B to compete with this one.”

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Kermit Weeks Releases Second Part of “Kermie Cam” B-25 Tour [Video]

After releasing part 1 last week Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has returned for the second installment of his Kermie Cam B-25 tour, which explores the whole aircraft interior, from tail to cockpit.

As previously reported, the machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 15th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #15 Contents:

36 pages – Skinning a Camel; Lycoming to Le Rhône: Converting and Flying a Rotary-Powered Fokker Dr.1; Spotlight: TVAL’s New Fokker D.VII; News Briefs: Hiller Aviation Museum’s New Fokker Dr.1 Goes on Display, Brian Coughlin’s Fokker Dr.1 Project, Brian Coughlin’s Sopwith Camel Project; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history.

Click here to purchase!

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Kermit Weeks’ B-25 Mitchell Takes Center Stage in Kermie Cam Video

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has released his latest “Kermie Cam” video, this time focusing on his B-25J Mitchell “Apache Princess.”

The machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.

The new video is part one of the series which includes a walk around and interior tour of the aircraft. Click below to check it out.

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Fundraiser Aims to Fly Four Rotary-Powered Triplanes Together at 2020 Event

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched that aims to put four rotary-powered Fokker triplanes in the air over Dayton, Ohio at the upcoming Dawn Patrol Rendezvous 2020 event scheduled for October 2-3.

Golden Age Air Museum, Pioneer Flight Museum, Knights of the Sky, and Fred Murrin have committed to bringing their historical aircraft and their passion for WWI aviation to DPR2020. We need help though! We have calculated our travel expenses at $10,000 to drive all four aircraft across the country to attend. We need all donations by the end of July in order for them to be released in time to use for our travel.

Those who would like to contribute toward the effort can do so here.

(via Knights of the Sky: WW1 Aircraft)

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Kermit Weeks Shares January 2020 Update on A-26 Restoration [Video]

Kermit Weeks has released an update on his Douglas A-26, which is currently undergoing restoration at Aero Trader’s in Chino CA.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.

Click below to check out the new video overview of the recent progress.

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 14th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #14 Contents:

36 Pages – KipAero’s Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter Project; Shaw Sopwith Camel #2 Update; MAM Thomas-Morse S-4C Restoration (Part 2); Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history.

Click here to purchase!

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Kermit Weeks Shares New Video Update on Messerschmitt Bf 108 Restoration

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has shared the December update on his Messerschmitt Bf 108 restoration project.

The latest video features Fantasy of Flight Restoration Specialist Paul Stecewycz providing an update on current work as well as a wrap-up of the year’s progress before ending with another personal insight into how he got started in aircraft restoration.

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Limited Time Offering: The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar!

The Flying Machine 2020 Calendar compiles 12 beautiful, full-color photos of WW1 aircraft located around the world, with a focus on some of the outstanding reproductions and restorations that have been featured in The Flying Machine journal during its first three years of publication. The calendar measures approx. 11”x14” (closed) and is available as a PDF download or in print format utilizing high-quality cover stock with Wire-O binding.

Aircraft Include: Morane-Saulnier Type N; Hansa-Brandenburg C.I; Albatros D.Va; SE.5a; Sopwith Pup; Fokker D.VII; Thomas-Morse S-4B; Sopwith Camel; Fokker Dr.1; Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter; Avro 504K; Etrich/Lohner Taube

The calendar is available for a limited time only. Click here to get yours today!