Current Restoration Projects: 

Waldo has restored the aircraft used in his flight operations for years. Since COVID, Waldo offers this same service for vintage enthusiasts who wish to keep these gorgeous planes airworthy.  Whether one is a collector or a barnstormer, the process is a dynamic HANDS ON opportunity to build and help restore their very own piece of aviation history!

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Melichar Boeing Stearman

Smith Boeing Stearman

Caldwell WACO UBF-2

MYSTERY TRAVEL AIR

Caldwell WACO UMF-3

 

Award-Winning Projects:

 
1942 BOEING STEARMAN NC33NA-AWARD WINNER!
EAA-Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane WWII Era 2021/Grand Champion Nebraska Chapter AAA 2021
Most Recent Restoration Galesburg 2021/SUN N FUN Outstanding Antique Custom 2022
Roger Brown came to Waldo in August of 2020, and by June 2021, at his request, the plane came out of Waldo's shop looking exactly the same!
 
1943 BOEING STEARMAN NC5540N-AWARD WINNER!
National Stearman Fly-In Best Yellow Peril 2022
Jim Lyons spent over 15 years curating the parts for his Navy Trainer! Completed August 2022.

 

Waldo's Projects:

1946 AERONCA CHAMP

Test Flight May 5, 2015

 

1929 TRAVEL AIR NC 691K

Test Flight May 27, 2018


1929 TRAVEL AIR NC619K


1933 STEARMAN MODEL 6-C