In the 1940s, the Stinson 108 was marketed as a flying station wagon. Univair is the Type Certificate holder for the Stinson 108 series. provided space on the Stinson Flyer server to store my Stinson data. google_ad_client = "pub-6722338229284141";
Her airplane, named Ruby, is a burgundy 1947 Stinson 108-2. 3 Baths. This page created May 14, 2006. Special thanks to the late Rich
Add to Compare. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. A shared love of the Stinson 108 leads to holy matrimony. Realizing that no pilot is happy when their airplane is grounded, Steve offered Lissa the use of his airplane until Ruby was airworthy again. In the left photo,
as supports for the upholstery on 97M. photos illustrating the interior trim over the doors. and what I have learned from others. A tapered piece along the upper door frame
Located in Minot ND. or adding electrical devices or avionics in a Stinson 108's, Franklin Service Bulletins, Service News and
That was pretty attractive., Every time I get in the Stinson I use the term romantic, because it is, Club President Mike Webb said. . where it abuts the rear window. There must be at least 20 photos from a specific airport in the database before that airport is added to this list. The more powerful 220 has a 1,500-hour TBO, and the relatively rare 180 has a 2,000-hour TBO. of the luggage compartment to help with finding things after dark. by John Baker. Home
Indeed, Franklin owners are quick to caution prospective owners to purchase one that has been carefully maintained by a shop that is intimately familiar with the type. sander to work on the edges of the birch ply panel
Maintenance (3 stars) 108-3 Landplane Approved Fligt Manual dated December 29, 1948, Equipment List included in the airplane flight manual, Stinson Weight and Balance measurement from the factory, Stinson 108
It has hardwood floors. Another vinyl trim piece, shown at right, is then
You can use the old floorboards as patterns but I suggest
The side panels also have pine attachments
to prevent rust damage to the wood over the years. and buckles from a local backpacker's equipment supplier in the baggage
Virtually every 108 owner praises the airplanes light, balanced handling and control harmony.
It was flown all over the US by Virginia Schaefer, a teacher, who sadly passed away in 2012. . Despite being a 76-year-old design, the 108 is remarkably well-supported today. 1/2" Square wood strips support side panels. Crew: 1; Passengers: 4; Operating Weights. Rich Tweedie says
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Engineering. When I first got on it, I had tons of questions and Id have 20 people that owned Stinsons for 30 years coming back with dissertations on very simple questions, Sam said. Property details for Leopalace Keyaki. The sewing department of the local five
In an attempt to make the airplane spin-proof, full up elevator travel is only available when f laps are down. Supports for upholstery and headliner. that snap onto the fuselage tubing. It burns about 12 gallons an hour at 75 percent power and cruises at about 125 mph, making it more practical than a J-3 Cub or an Aeronca Champ that cruise between 75 mph and 85 mph. 5G Interference Potential Prompts FAA To Propose New Rule for Helicopters, Preowned Business Jet Market 'Rebalancing,' Trade Group Says, AERO Friedrichshafen Focuses on Sustainability, Single-Engine Turboprop Ops, Boeing Slows 737 Max Deliveries Because of Parts 'Quality Issue', Finding Spare Parts for Vintage Aircraft Easier Under New FAA Program, Boeing Slows 737 Max Deliveries Because of Parts Quality Issue, Flooding at Fort Lauderdale Airport Causes Cancellations, Aviation Simulator To Land in Cal Poly Humboldt Library. I used Minwax polyurethane spray on all of
House, Alberta, Canada, has a 108 Voyager and reports that the originals
holes. Rainier, and Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), a towered reliever field southwest of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA). SPM STINSON 108 SERIES PARTS CATALOG $33.17. "Tee" nuts were much less corroded than the others. All Stinson model 108, 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 and 108-4 aircraft were built by Stinson at Wayne, Michigan. compartment installation on NC6197M, go to this
The Station Wagon designation was a cargo version with a reinforced wood floor, as well interior wood side panels giving the plane a distinctive look. These variants are denoted by a - before the aircraft name. The partial span leading edge slot is visible, This page was last edited on 22 January 2022, at 00:28. Theres almost zero vibrations. Rear Floorboards for the Flying Station Wagon. All Stinson model 108, 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 and 108-4 aircraft were built by Stinson at Wayne, Michigan. Univar's descriptive use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective owners. Being tied down outside
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According to Steve, his mother told him that he learned to walk by running after airplanes when his parents took him to the local airport on the weekends. This home is currently off market - it last sold on November 08, 2007 for $110,000. Its roomy, its forgiving, and its a lot of fun. suggested that the rear floorboards use a balsa core. google_ad_format = "728x15_0ads_al_s";
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The engine is the difference between the 1 and 2, Steve explained, getting comfortable beneath the wing of Lissas airplane for the mid-morning interview. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. All rights reserved. Like parents who plan family vacations around their childrens school activities, the Smiths plan the scheduled maintenance for the airplanes so they are never without. Historical Aircraft Group FlyParty 2015 - static display. The Stinson 108 and 108-1 are powered by a 150-hp Franklin engine, and the 108-2 and 108-3 have the 165-hp Franklin. the old panels in to the local exotic wood emporium, where they told him
correct pattern, but the upholstery is new and done in a maroon color instead of
I don't recall the source of this photo,
All countries represented in our database are included in this selection menu, which is updated automatically as the database grows. The fuselage was of fabric-covered steel tube. If the aircraft you're searching for is not in this list, use the 'Keywords' field further down in the search menus. 'Wunala Dreaming'), etc.To use the Keywords field, begin by selecting a Keyworld search field. Its called the Stinson leak. see that I laminated two pieces
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As she flew it home, she realized shed made a good move. mm birch, and laminated strips of 5 mm birch roughly 3" wide along the
Conversely, the Lycoming O-435 is one to avoid; it is an orphaned engine, and parts are reportedly more difficult to source than any Franklin. Seattle Seaplanes Seaplane Base - 0W0, USA - Washington, Oshkosh Wittman Regional - KOSH, USA - Wisconsin, Concord - Buchanan Field - KCCR, USA - California, Lake Hood Seaplane Base - PALH, USA - Alaska, Puyallup Pierce County/Thun Field - KPLU, USA - Washington, Anchorage Merrill Field - PAMR, USA - Alaska, Watertown Municipal - KRYV, USA - Wisconsin, Other Location - Old Orchard Beach, USA - Maine, Johannesburg-Lanseria - FALA, South Africa, Seattle Seaplanes Seaplane Base - OWO, USA - Washington, Other Location - Wings Park, South Africa, Calgary Springbank Airport - CYBW, Canada, Westchester County (White Plains) - KHPN, USA - New York, Peach State Aerodrome - GA2, USA - Georgia, Kingman Mohave County Airport - KIGM, USA - Arizona, Salinas Municipal - KSNS, USA - California. Don't try to
they were basswood. Baggage Compartment. Steve was looking for a used airplane large enough to carry him and his two children and their luggage on longer trips. Interested in buying this aircraft click here. Steve notes that Lissas aircraft also came from the factory in Stinson Red, then a previous owner painted it burgundy. But its rare to find a club with a four-seat taildragger. Many different engines have been installed in the 108 by STC such as the Lycoming O-360, Franklin O-350, Continental O-470. Many 108s have metalized fuselages, eliminating fabric entirely. New categories are constantly being added to this list. google_ad_channel ="";
Air to air photo of a very good friend's 1947 Stinson. Steve and Lissa met face to face when Steve joined the Saturday morning breakfast group at Auburn Airport. Original rear upholstery for 108-3
But the company struggled in the 1950s and 1960s and eventually was purchased in 1975 by a Polish company that operates under the name PZL-Franklin. as a support for the windshield and as an attach point for the forward
of the baggage compartment. Although it was a big portion. more of a challenge and are not covered here. Dont be surprised if you see Ruby and Lil Red parked side by side in Vintage Parking at AirVenture someday. To attach the carpet strip along the lower edge of the panels, new homemade
The 108-1 saw an increase in gross weight to 2,230 pounds. Meg Godlewski. We examine here its strengths and weaknesses, as well as explore how the 108 ranks as an approachable aircraft. The Keywords search field is not case-sensitive. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. It serves
doing upholstery work on Stinson aircraft. Sam was attracted to the type because it is inexpensive to own and . aircraft immediately after touching down, Pacific Products Gallery of Custom built Civilian Aircraft, photo of the
Main rear floorboard on Rich
The Stinson 108 was a popular general aviation aircraft produced by the Stinson division of the American airplane company Consolidated Vultee, from immediately after World War II to 1950. The Keywords search field is not case-sensitive. Here, one of the certified Voyager pilots taxis her to her parking spot where she'll be on static display. Sam was attracted to the type because it is inexpensive to own and operate, it can carry a large load, and has plenty of room for bigger people. The old side panels on Rich's
The 'Keywords' field is perhaps the most useful field included in our search engine.Using this field, you may search for any word, term, or combinations of terms in our database.Every photo field is covered by the Keywords search routine. Theres something called the Stinson mush, Sam said. Her interior is still original. difficult to staple or tack the upholstery and headliner. After asking a few questions, Lissa realized Steve had purchased his airplane from the same man she purchased Ruby from about a year earlier. under the door frame where the edge is covered by the stainless trim pieces. The higher acquisition price can be difficult to stomach, but many have discovered the hard way that its costlier to individually tackle all of the issues that make an inexpensive model that much more affordable. His airplane, named Lil Red, is a 1947 Stinson 108-1. Next, select a Keyword limiter. Daniel Nicholson N900KA. Perhaps because of the Stinsons Detroit origins, the interior is reminiscent of a classic automobile. The 108 wing is versatile: It can carry a lot of payload, or it can provide great short-field performance at lower weights. The interior is not stock, but being gray it goes well with the red.. Sam added, Anyone weve taken up in it really takes to it. The garage door track serves
& Manuals, Stinson 108 Production
Steve retired from the airlines in 2020, and though he has more time to fly Lil Red, it is Lissa who spends the most time at the airport. Sam purchased the Stinson in the club for $21,000 earlier this year. 5 mm birch ply, unfinished in this photo. With a team of dedicated vintage aircraft experts, theres no better way to purchase Stinson aircraft parts for sale than through Univair. google_ad_channel ="";
China, head on view of 108-4419 in French Indo China, Logo of
the basswood was a real surprise. removed from my 108-3, N6197M. 2 0 0 Stinson 108-1 Voyager. is unlike anything you
Screws and washers are attached
The airplanes are a good icebreaker.. You can also see that the
This 250HP O-540 powered beauty is sure to turn heads wherever it lands. But unlike the
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Im Lissa!. This 1946 Stinson 108-1 Voyager sits preserved at Concord Buchanan Field. Windshield framing pieces, floorboards . right is the support for the dome light/speaker grill. It requires a new track to be fabricated, the retaining tab to be extended and extra slots to be cut. And like those Pipers, theres a trick to remembering which way is nose up and which is nose down; when the knob passes over the left seat from front to back, its nose up, and when it passes over the left seat from back to front, its nose down. !the stinson is a. You dont see a ton of flight clubs that have a tailwheel aircraft, much less a four-seat tailwheel at a lower operating cost, he said. Named for their rated horsepower, the 150 and 165 are the most common, with a 1,200-hour TBO. First Registered: December 13, 1946 . After removing many years worth
The Flight Wing has a big presence at the annual Wings Over Wine Country Air Show. Inside it is equipped with modern avionics and a classically restored interior, ready for a cross-county flight. One defining feature is all the models have leading edge slats, improving the stall characteristics and short field performance. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. I used all stainless
Photo is from the inside looking
This is the forward portion
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Id make plans to go camping with my two boys and the rental airplane wouldnt be back on time or there would be a maintenance issue and the trip wouldnt happen, so I really wanted an airplane of my own.. 108-U-9001002-58 STINSON OIL COOLER TUBE $439.85. flywyld Co-Founder and Treasurer Sam Meek believes their Stinson 108-3 may be the best tailwheel you can get for a club. Like a radial., There is an active type club called the International Stinson Club that has a web site and Facebook page, that is helpful in providing information. Aeronca Stinson
108-3, sn 108-4419, now F-BEXD in the same paint scheme as it
Then the components need to be welded back together. Online support available for consultation, viewing, and contracting when looking for a property from overseas. Having never heard of basswood, Rich was amazed when
I showed up at the airport at 9 a.m. one Saturday morning and it was all these old guys and her, Steve said. a general discussion of woodwork in the Stinson based on my experiences
Crew: 1; Passengers: 4; Operating Weights. The 108-3 was the first model that differed visually. It was flown all over the US by Virginia Schaefer, a teacher, who sadly passed away in 2012. Brochure view of the Stinson 108-3 Interior. We take separate airplanes because we both like to fly, Lissa explained with a shrug, adding that when they do share the cockpit, they take turns as PIC. Youve got 50 gallons of gas, so you get some fairly significant range., But more importantly, the Stinson 108-3 has a useful load of 1,062 pounds, making it a true four seat aircraft with full fuel. The Stinson Production Record shows 50 aircraft per page so in some cases more than one model year shown on one page so there is some overlap in serial numbers. 108-u-9001002-57 STINSON OIL COOLER TUBE $534.65. Lissa purchased her airplane in 1997 from a man in Denver. Cutout is for rear cabin heat vent. not bad for nearly 60-year-old fabric. Like many Piper elevator-trim systems, the 108 uses an overhead crank. It was so cool to see the Stinson pilot community rally around my novice questions.. These 325 model 108s went to Piper as part of the sale. Add To Cart. Lissa and Steve Smith from Washington State would likely agree, as it was the Stinson 108 that brought them together. Based on Redfin's Nashville data, we estimate the home's value is $811,675. Thank you for verifying your email address! and fit well. . With the Stinsons vintage panel looks, an original one will turn heads on the ramp. Disclaimer: Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations. flywyld is focused on member experience, and they believe one of the best ways to do that is to provide variety of aircraft. The Stinson 108 is one of the more iconic designs to come out of the post-World War II aviation boom. example, shown here from the front, information
aluminum windshield frame was corroded under these screws, but not under
But that lower resale value becomes a curse when selling a Stinson, and a Franklin thats maintained like a Continental or Lycoming will likely experience constant issues. Suitable replacements with three
. As far as we know, he just had the two of them, she said. Andy Baker, age 7, uses a palm
several coats of varnish. Compare. To reduce drafts,
who have for many years generously
It has been said that every Bellanca Viking costs $150,000. Thats one of the things they teach you when you learn to fly the Stinson. Hed restored it completely, so it was practically brand new, Steve said. The Stinson 108 was a popular general aviation aircraft produced by the Stinson division of the American airplane company Consolidated Vultee, from immediately after World War II to 1950. on 97M. -2 and -3 models, had a utility interior . FOR SALE SUPER STINSON 108-2 $70,000 AWARD-WINNER FOR SALE For sale - Stinson 108-2 with continental 0-470R upgrade. Replacements on N175C
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