Ballance Restored: A Stunning Stinson Flies Home

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4 жыл бұрын

Sparkling like a jewel in the midsummer sun, a stunning 1934 straight-wing Stinson SR-5A Reliant was proudly poised in front of the VAA Red Barn during #OSH19. Its striking profile was unmistakable, with its angular, vee-type windshield, wide-stance main gear, and large, rounded rudder. This Stinson is more than a beguiling sentinel of the golden age; it’s also a sentimental tribute to the Ballance family’s longtime love for aviation.

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@poopbutt8749 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plane wonderful presentation and music thank you for sharing this.. I really enjoyed watching it

@KathyLuhta Жыл бұрын

My father owned this airplane in the 1970's. He got it as a basket case and rebuilt it to flying condition. He never painted it or finished the interior. He didn't care how it looked, he just liked to fly it. I was heartbroken when he sold it. I am so happy to see it flying and beautifully restored.

@Crushbandicoot-x4x 5 күн бұрын

Gorgeous set of wings buddy

@steven-tb9eq 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be 62 years old soon and I just don't know where the younger generation is going to find craftsmen like these in the future. Beautiful work!

@drewgormley6933 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of artists become gearheads and then restoration becomes their adult hobby, speaking for myself.

@richarddarlington1139 4 жыл бұрын

A symbol of power and prestige of the day, the Stinson is a true example of aviation art. Wonderful to see this straight-wing version back in the air, where it belongs.

@georglimiux677 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Love the "bump" cowl models. FYI, part of the Stinson shop is still there.

@jackbego6571 4 жыл бұрын

I had my first airplane ride in this at Roscoe Turner Aviation in Indianapolis !

@redsalamander3007 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a young man a parachute jump club owned a Stinson Reliant and they would come in at Browns Airport, Aero Country Club in South Miami. I would be asked to top off the tanks and they would toss me the keys and ask me to taxi it to the tie down spot. Wow, when I cranked that Jacobs 680 up and taxied it, what a big deal I thought I was. N69U was the airplane. Great memories!

@dougscott8161 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is the most beautiful Stinson I have ever seen. I have always thought the Stinson was one of the most under appreciated airplanes ever.

@greghelms4458 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s one of the most beautiful airplanes ever built. I didn’t know it existed until I saw a foam RC version. I loved that airplane.

@ScoutSniper3124 3 жыл бұрын

I was very fortunate a friend of my Father took me up in a Stearman PT-17 for a ride. It is by far the greatest flying experience I've ever had, except of course those times long ago I flew as a child in the back of my own Father's Aeronca Champ... those I cherish those flights those flights with my Dad the most. Thanks to ALL who restore these great beauties.

@bobdyer422 4 жыл бұрын

Just one beautiful Stinson, actually just one stunning plane. I do like how the IP came out, excellent detail through out. Congrats!

@kylel3680 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!!!

@kittyhawk3831 4 жыл бұрын

Any Stinson lover is a friend to me! Well done!

@richarddarlington1139 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings, friend. Ain't she a beauty? Outstanding!

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful!

@TRabbit1970 4 жыл бұрын

That...is a gorgeous restoration.

@CCitis 4 жыл бұрын

I hope these guys pass this knowledge of a dying art form on. Fantastic stuff

@mikenichols1188 4 жыл бұрын

They don’t get any prettier than that! 👍🏻

@nancychace8619 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful restoration - a true work of art. Thanks for sharing 🙂

@joe-xk8nl 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the money to see this stuff...

@williampollock1274 Ай бұрын

Must be nice to be Rich!!!😳😲

@WG7D 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. ..doing Oshkosh?

@echucker 4 жыл бұрын

It received the Silver Age Monoplane Award at Oshkosh in 2019

@standintallish5223 4 жыл бұрын

what about the oil usage??? is that the norm?

@echucker 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Engine needed work - capacity is five gallons.

@iancurtis2029 4 жыл бұрын

Who disliked this...?

@dougscott8161 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, bur as of 4-29-20, there are now 2 dislikes, and they both should have their breathing permits revoked.

@thomasm8699 Жыл бұрын

What is a realistic estimate of the value of this masterpiece??? A million or two????