Garry and Janne Ackerman's vintage Stinson SR-7B, famously owned by Pepsi-Cola in the 1930s, has been meticulously restored and is now on display at EAA AirVenture.
The extensive restoration, initiated by the Ackermans in 2011 and completed over four years by RARE Aircraft, blended historical accuracy with tasteful modern avionics and safety updates.
After nearly 70 years, the "Pepsi Stinson" successfully completed its first post-restoration flight on July 12, showcasing its renewed glory and performance capabilities.
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—For more than a little while, vintage aircraft enthusiasts have watched with bated breath as Garry and Janne Ackerman’s Stinson SR-7B restoration shaped up at RARE Aircraft.
The aircraft is on display this week at EAA AirVenture’s Vintage Aircraft Circle.
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