Looking for any and all information for a JN-4D Jenny restoration

[Green Goggles]

After a couple years of searching, we finally unearthed a Jenny project, and as of Monday, it is in the Hangar! http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/woeii//Smiles/woohootrvl.gif


I am looking for any information or Jenny resources that might be out there.
I have a few books and have began making a couple contacts, but this is unknown territory.

Is there a Jenny "guru" lurking somewhere out there? Who is the go-to shop for OX-5 work?
Do you guys know of any books or Web sites that are must-reads?

I am anxious to get sawdust flying, but I am still early, early in the research and planning stage.
I appreciate any help, advice, or info you might post!

[smutny]

Color me green with envy... I love the Jenny!

[Dana]

Wow, that's a big project... good luck!

There's a forum associated with the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome website-- don't have the link handy but you can google it-- where you might get some assistance. ORA has at least one Jenny which is flown regularly.

[CharlieF]

There's a restored Jenny at the Cradle of Aviation Museum here on Long Island. Restored in the '70's and on exhibit:

http://cradleofaviation.org/exhibits/ww1/curtis_jenny/index.html

Good Luck and have fun. The Jenny is one of my favorites - I built the model when I was a kid.

[FlyBoyJon]

Brfore you do anything take a look at Brian Karli's site http://curtissjennyrestoration.blogspot.com/ and get in touch with him for resources. His Jenny is spectacular. I have been following his progress for several years and I am very impressed with his project.

[Floatsflyer]

No need to reinvent the wheel for your Jenny project. If I was restoring a Jenny and a Curtiss OX-5, these are the "guru" resources I would immediately contact to gain knowledge and expertise on authentic flying Jenny restorations:

Peck Aeroplane Restorations- Missouri
http://www.peckaeroplanerestoration.com/index.htm

Golden Age Air Museum- Penn.
http://www.goldenageair.org/


Antiue Airplane Association Airfield- Iowa

http://www.antiqueairfield.com/


All the best with your restoration....I love Jennys, look forward to seeing it fly one day.

[Green Goggles]

Thanks to all for the good words and helpful links.
I have already run across a couple of the mentioned Web sites, and on the advice of someone else, we've been in contact with the folks at Peck in Missouri.

We haven't had a bit of sawdust or woodchips fly yet, but I am already excited. I am ready to get going!

[wacoc8]

Contact Ken Hyde at 540-347-1909 or kenwhyde@aol.com or John Gaertner at Blue Swallow Aircraft (blueswallowaircraft.com).

Sounds like fun. Good luck.

[SprintUS1]

I am building my Sprint next to a travelair and there are what looks like parts for more then two ox-5'
Joe Goldman

[CAVU Mark]

If you are in the vicinity of San Diego stop by Gillespie Field San Diego Air and Space Museum, on a Friday and I can show you our Jenny. It is in pieces now but we just went through her and recovered her. We are also starting to build a Boeing FB5 from scratch which is an interesting aircraft as well. Ask for Mark.

[DennisRRhodes]

There is an original flying Jenny with an OX5 at Call Air Field Museum in Wichita FAlls Tx , Its at Kickapoo air port south of Witicha FAlls. They fly it once each month weather permitting. I've watched it on ocassion because my son flys it. They send out a newsletter usually when its going to fly. DRR

[johnslemp]

High quality images of Brian Karli's project can be seen here: http://aerographs.photoshelter.com/gallery/JN4D-Jenny/G0000Ge3oDycjwd8/P00007rIAZYfuNHk

There will be more as the build is completed...

Enjoy!

[Green Goggles]

There is an original flying Jenny with an OX5 at Call Air Field Museum in Wichita FAlls Tx , Its at Kickapoo air port south of Witicha FAlls. They fly it once each month weather permitting. I've watched it on ocassion because my son flys it. They send out a newsletter usually when its going to fly. DRR
Yep, I am familiar with this airplane. We've been getting in touch with some people down there, and hope to see it flying in person soon.

My understanding is the plane flies the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. If we don't see it in March, we'll get to it in April! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/5/5_1_120.gif

[Mike Clayton]

A source that would be very good is the Glenn Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY. They have rebuilt/restored a number of early Curtiss aircraft, and they have a large restoration shop. The museum director, Trafford Doherty is extremely helpful with this kind of project. They would also have access to a lot of early material such as plans, etc.

[SprintUS1]

Where I rent space in florida, Roy has parts, includingtwo cranks, and can assemble the OX5 engines. My axle threads were cut on his 110 year old machine.He also has a travelair restoration. The fuselage looks very good if some one wants to make an offer.
Joe Goldman

[Mike Clayton]

You might want to contact the Glenn Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY. They have recreated many of the early Curtiss aircraft, have an extensive restoration shop, and are most interested and helpful if anyone is trying to restore or recreate a Curtiss aircraft. The director's name is Trafford Doherty, and he is a great guy to talk to. Here is the contact info: http://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/; Tel 607-569-2160.

Let me know if you need any help with the museum.