“Stearman Mike” A Midwest Warbird Pilot’s Dedication to Keeping a Famous Trainer Flying
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 31, 2025
Mike began doing “minor” restorations on Stearmans, such as aileron recovery, wingtip repairs, and ground loop damage remediation. The cockpit of the PT-17 is more streamlined, has a better layout, and is overall more comfortable than earlier biplane aircraft. This PT-17 has also opened many doors, or cockpits, for Mike.
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