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Mike Davenport

Mike Davenport
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Mike Davenport is a private pilot who has written for numerous aviation magazines and e-newsletters and has published a collection of stories in a book, appropriately called People, Places and Planes. He has owned and flown his restored Stinson 108-2 around the Pacific Northwest for the past three decades and regularly participates in both airshow static and flying displays as well as administration.
The newly-restored F-24 enjoying the morning sun. [All Images Credited to Mike Davenport]

Golden Age Revival

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Werner Griesbeck's meticulous total rebuild brings a classic 1938 Fairchild F-24 back into the air after decades.
1936 Model 75 Boeing Stearman, s/n 003 now CF-TCQ. [Credit: Mike Davenport]

1936 Boeing Stearman Rebuild

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A 30-year restoration.
The author flying his Sinson 108-2 Voyager in the skies above British Columbia, Canada. [Credit: Mike Davenport]

A 30-Year Love Affair With My Stinson

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The story of a caretaker of a versatile classic, the Stinson 108 Voyager.
The painter sprays the door planels of a Glasair Sportsman 2+2. [Credit: Mike Davenport]

Paint It Yourself Or Pay A Pro?

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How to decide and how to get it done.
[Credit: Mike Davenport]

Pre-War Porterfield

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A rare bird designed to compete with the Cub, Champ, and T-Craft.

Vintage Homebuilts

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Where are they now? While that question has been asked many times, this time it relates to amateur-built aircraft. A look through my bookcase...

How Many Times Can You Drill Through the Same Finger?

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(Or how to build a Zenith CH 750 in just 11 years)

In Case You Missed It

The Superior IO-360 engine stripped and ready for cylinder removal. Note that oil return lines are capped as are the intake tubes in the sump. Until the decision has been made to completely tear down the engine it is best to protect everything as you go.

Maintenance Matters: Engine Overhaul Part I

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Evaluation and Removal.

Yearly Condition Inspection, Part II

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This time we will finish up our condition inspection and look at the sometimes...

Twilight of a God

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What a 550-mph experimental looks like.

Incorrect Flare

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Leaking fitting.