Jim Austin of the Texas Chapter is repairing the damage to his 108-3 that occurred from a Piper mistaking his plane for an Aircraft Carrier. In May of this year the pilot of a 1980 Piper PA-28 landed on top of Jim's plane at Northwest Regional Airport, Texas!

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Austin's Stinson masquerading as a runway

Here Jim shows how far the repair has come to the fuselage. It is almost ready for covering.

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Austin and his Stinson 108-3 project

The engine had to be overhauled due to a broken crank and awaits installation.

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Austin's Stinson 108-3 Fuselage