Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is in need of an O-320 Lyc. for their SPAD airframe, from Their FB page;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldrhinebeckaerodrome/The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s SPAD VII needs your help!
Seeking: Lycoming 0-320 Engine and McCauley 1A175/ETM8042 Prop.
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is seeking the help of a generous member of the aviation community to enable us to get our WWI SPAD VII reproduction back in the air during the 2017 season. Can you help us, or do you know someone who may have what we need?
Specifically, we are seeking a gently used, airworthy Lycoming 0-320 E2-D, or near equivalent, with logs (and no prop strikes), and an airworthy McCauley 1A175/ETM8042 prop for the SPAD. Ideally, we wish to have these items donated. The Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. If you have what we are seeking, please contact us so we can tell you more about the project and how your contribution will help us.
The aircraft is otherwise ready to reassemble after recent refurbishment and upgrades. It has served us well at Old Rhinebeck and at away shows for nearly two decades and we are looking forward to seeing it back on our flightline in its striking new color scheme (Lt. George Turnure’s aircraft of the 103rd Aero Squadron) for 2017.
Please feel free to share this with anyone you may know who you think can help. We appreciate your support!
Contact: Mark Mondello, Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum - (845) 752-3206 or
Carol@oldrhinebeck.org 9 Norton Rd., Red Hook, NY 12571