28 June 2022–We know the family. We have Cubs–Taylor’s E-2, and J-2 and Piper’s J-3. They grew up into Super Cubs and Cub clones. The kids came for a visit.
22 June 2022–David Letterman stopped by, took a Biplane Ride and made us his Summer Reveal on his producer’s YouTube show. You never know who you will see here.
20 June 2022–Weather or knot to fly. You can tell the speed of the wind by the angle of the windsock. Sunday is was straight out which is in excess of 15 knots or 17 MPH. Actually we measured a gust at 30 MPH. Too stiff for us to fly. Wind checks for all and see you next weekend.
6 June 2022–The “F” is for flying. Our 1912 Taube Model F replica lifts for the first time at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Not very high, not very fast, not very far-first steps.
5 June 2022– Flying to flapjacks. Every season our pilots re-qualify their “ACE” cards to fly their Air Show routines. This year they decided to fortify with a formation to a neighboring airport’s pancake breakfast. Front to back- Bristol Fighter, Stearman, Tiger Moth, Fleet Finch.
23 May 2022–She’s a winner! Cassandra Coleman, graduating Red Hook Central, is the 2022 awardee of the Jim Hare Memorial Scholarship. She will attend Brown University. With the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s Air Show and Events Manager Stew Sommerville and BoT Pres. Mike DiGiacomio
12 May 2022–Success at sunset. The first test flight of our Bristol F.2B with Director of Aircraft Maintenance Mark Mondello at the controls.
6 May 2022–The traveling Taube. the wings are already at the field. Now, moving that wide center section, 35 miles, including passage across a mile-long bridge over the Hudson.
2 May 2022–They’re all champs. The Youth Education Program with their new Aeronca Champ. Just flew up from Florida.
27 April 2022–We’re not just old airplanes. We have over 33 vintage vehicles as well. The “Car Guys” busy doing what they do best. Take the Vehicle Collection for a test drive.
20 April 2022–Our new baby-It’s a Taube! Thanks to builder Mike Fithian for donating the only flying Taube F replica in the world to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. See it fly this season at our Air Shows.
6 April 2022–A. V. Roe was a pioneer British designer and builder. thanks, to the Disosway Foundation our old AVRO Hangar is being replaced by a new one that is a bit more weather-tight. You can watch it go up when you visit for an Air Show this season.
4 April 2022–On the Road again. Hopefully for the last time our Albatros D.Va coming down to the field from the Museum. By next year, a new hangar on the field!
31 March 2022–A bidder’s great generosity in the Bleriot Rudder Fabric Auction is already helping “Propel the Pioneers.” New fabric is already on a refurbished rudder.
29 March 2022–We could have danced when we found this jig that had been in storage for at least 20 years. This is a rib jig for the 1909 Bleriot XI currently under restoration. When the fabric came off we found broken ribs on both panels. This jig, with some extra gussets, will make it a lot easier and faster to make replacements.
20 March 2022–Looking fit. The Bisfit–Bristol Fighter full assembled for the first time. 99% done with 99% to go (as Ken Cassens says.) Watch for test flight shots. Planning for her to be in our Air Shows starting in June.
2o March 2022–From a kid flying our Bleriot to Airline Captain. Alex Jameison now in the left seat at Delta’s Endeavor Air.
18 March 2022–High and dry. Our new 6400 square foot hangar towers above the annual Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Mudfest. Those doors are about 60 and 40 feet wide allowing us to get our largest aircraft in safely. And, we have a couple of BIG surprises coming this season.
14 March 2022–How many mechanics and Volunteers does it take? Rob, Steve, and Mark adding roundels to the Bristol Fighter replica lower wings.
12 March 2022–Flying Historic Aircraft requires repetitive restoration. Our 1909 Bleriot XI is in the shop and it looks like what was going to be a recovering will also require a rebuilding of her wings. Still, not as extensive as Cole Palen’s original job after recovery from a new Hampshire junkyard.
11 March 2022–Carrying the flame. Michelle using the modified Seine knot rib stitching on the Youth Program J-2 Cub. The tapes cushion the stitches against the fabric and the chalk lines make them line up just right. The Youth Program teaches a new generation the mechanical, piloting, and critical thinking skills to keep the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome vibrant for the future.
10 March 2022–With this ring. The gun ring on on the Bis-Fit replica is mounted. Dave Trost is determined to have her ready for the Air Show season starting June 18. No, they’re not real (there are rules about that.) Yes, they will fire very realistically.