nieuport 28 restored Nieuport 28

AIRWORTHY PROJECTS

Restorations

hawker demon restoration Hawker Demon

We have been involved in many vintage aircraft projects where we have restored the plane to an airworthy condition. Shown below are some of the projects we have been involved in:

  • Hawker Demon G-BTVE wins the prestigious "Freddie March Spirit of Aviation Trophy" at Goodwood Revival (2010)
  • Hawker Demon, G-BTVE ( 2009) First flight and operation of A/C at the Shuttleworth collection on behalf of Demon Displays
  • Hucks starter (2006) See it in action
  • Bristol Fighter F2b, G-AANM (2006 engine fit & flight test)
  • Tiger Moth, G-BTYN (2004)
  • Stampe SV4, G-AXRP (2003)
  • Miles Messenger, G-AJWB (2001)
  • Bristol Fighter F2b, G-AANM (1998)
  • Thruxton Jackeroo, G-ANZT (1996)
  • Miles Falcon, EC-ACB (1995)
  • Bristol Fighter F2b, G-ACAA (1992)
  • Stampe SV4, G-SVIV (1992)
  • Nieuport N28, G-BSKS (1991)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AKUE (1987)
  • Fiesler Storch, G-FIST (1985)
  • Stampe SV4, G-BHYI (1985)
  • Bristol Beaufighter, G-DINT (In Storage)
  • Douglas DC3, G-BGCG (In Storage)

Constructions

Skysport have finished three scratch built reproductions, and have another in house project underway. They are:

  • Avro 504K (current)
  • Sopwith Pup wings, (two-off complete sets manufactured (2009/10)
  • de Haviland DH2 (storeage)
  • Sopwith Dove, G-EAGA (1993)
  • Sopwith Pup, G-BIAT (1986)
  • Sopwith Pup, G-BIAU (1984)


Avro 504


Stampe SV4

Sopwith Dove

Accident & Major Repairs

curtis jenny repair Curtis Jenny

We have undertaken many accident/major repairs, some of which are;

  • Tiger Moth, G-APAP (2009/10)
  • Stampe SV4, G-FORD (2006)
  • Pitts Special G-SIIE (2006)
  • Thruxton Jackeroo G-AOIR (2004)
  • Bucker Jungman, G-BUCC (2002)
  • Hawker Fury Replica, G-BKBB (2001)
  • Curtiss Jenny, G-ECAB (2000)
  • Avro Avian, VH-UFZ (1998)
  • Tiger Moth, G-APIH (1995)
  • Valmet Viima, OO-EBL (1994)
  • Tiger Moth, G-APLU (1994)
  • Tiger Moth, G-ANOR (1992)
  • Stampe SV4, G-AZNK (1991)
  • Stearman PT17, G-BPTB (1990)
  • Percival Mew Gull, G-AEXF (1988)

Overhauls and Import Assemblies

We undertake overhauls and import assemblies on all types of vintage aeroplanes. Listed below are some of the overhauls we have been involved in:

  • Queen Bee, G-BLUZ (2010)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AHIZ (2009)
  • Chilton, G-CDXU (2009)
  • Blackburn B2, G-AEBJ (2008)
  • Stampe SV4, G-BWEF (2007)
  • Pitts Special G-BBOH (2007)
  • FW190 (2005)
    Fabric control surfaces
  • Tiger Moth, G-AXAN (2003)
  • DH Chipmunk, G-ALWB (2003)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AHIZ (2003)
  • Stampe SV4, G-AXNW (1999)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AHAN (1999)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AJVE (1999)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AOEI (1999)
  • Bucker Jungman, G-BHSR (1994)
  • Bucker Jungman, F-AZNG (1993)
  • Miles Falcon, G-AEEG (1992)
  • Stampe SV4, G-AZNK (1992)
  • Bucker Jungmeister, G-BUKK (1990)
  • Stampe SV4, G-FORC (1989)
  • Stearman PT17, G-BPTB (1989)
  • DH Chipmunk, G-BBND (1987)
  • Comper Swift, G-ABUU (1987)
  • DH Chipmunk, G-AARG (1986)
  • Short Sunderland, G-BJHS (1986)
  • Tipsy Belfair, G-APIE (1986)
  • Tiger Moth, G-AOEI (1999)
  • Stampe SV4, G-AYZI (1985)

Stampe Engine Conversions

The following Stampes have been converted, by Skysport, from Renault to Gipsy engines.

G-ANZK

G-BEPC G-AXRP
G-SVIV G-BRXP G-AYDR
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