02-27-2025
We are presently working hard to modify the braking system on our Messerschmitt Me 262 replica so that it can return to the skies in the near future… and hopefully participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
02-26-2025
Pioneer Aero has made major progress rebuilding the spars for the SBD’s Wing Center Section. Spars #3, #4 & #5 and now ready for installation, while Spars #1 and #2 are close behind.
02-18-2025
Pioneer Aero has made significant progress tearing down and rebuilding the upper longerons for the SBD’s fuselage. These are key components to the aircraft’s structural integrity.
02-17-2025
The two Clarktor 6 aircraft tugs which the Museum acquired in late 2024 are now under restoration with the Oehme Brothers War Horse Garage in Lititz, Pennsylvania. This report covers some of their history and the initial restoration progress with these fascinating vehicles.
02-11-2025
Our vintage Willy’s Jeep has returned to operational condition, thanks to volunteer John Zumwalt. Marked as a WWII Coast Guard example, by its restorer and former Coast Guard serviceman, the late Buck Alan Parham, the vehicle helps tell the story of the US Coast Guard’s vital contributions to the nation’s safety during that conflict.
02-08-2025
Pioneer Aero Ltd. has made progress restoring the SBD’s Rollover Frame. This structure is designed to help minimize aircrew injury should the Dauntless flip over during landing or takeoff operations.
02-06-2025
Pioneer Aero Ltd. has been working hard to repair the SBD’s upper fuselage frames. This article covers their progress rebuilding Frames #5 & 6.
02-03-2025
A volunteer crew from the Military Aviation Museum has begun restoring our former RCAF Fairchild Cornell Mk.I (EW444) with direct supervision from the Fighter Factory’s licensed and highly-skilled engineering team.
01-31-2025
Pioneer Aero has been working hard on the SBD’s upper fuselage over the past few months. This report covers the work performed so far on Fuselage Frame #4.
01-11-2025
Pioneer Aero has been working hard on the SBD’s upper fuselage over the past few months. This report covers the work performed so far on Fuselage Frame #3.
01-03-2025
Pioneer Aero is close to completing each of the interspar ribs which lie between Spars #1 and #2 in the SBD’s Wing Center Section. While they were only able to reuse one of these ribs original to B-22, most of the attaching clips for the others were in sufficient condition for salvage.
12-30-2024
Pioneer Aero has made great progress rebuilding Spars #2 and #3 for the SBD’s Wing Center Section, along with their associated fuselage frame components.