Stinson 108
The Blank Canvas Tradeoffs of a Fixer Upper
If the airplane is safe and mechanically sound, a Stinson that’s a bit shabby opens it up to buyers of modest means.
The Daunting Endeavor of Buying Your First Aircraft
Don’t venture too far into the weeds without first determining which direction you’d like to go.
Building Time in a Taildragger
Welcome to V1 Rotate In this week’s episode of V1 Rotate, Sam Weigel takes a break from the Boeing 737 to show off his newest acquisition, a freshly restored 1946 Stinson 108 taildragger. Recounting his journey from training in “boring” airplanes to being introduced to the Piper J-3 Cub (“The world’s worst airplane for every […]
Traveling on the Cheap: Older, Odd, and Unloved Aircraft Can Be Bargains
Capable airplanes that are out of the mainstream often cost far less than more popular models.
Approachable Aircraft: Stinson 108
On the spectrum of popularity, various aircraft types ebb and flow from decade to decade, and the most sought-after models become easy to spot. Cessna 170s and Carbon Cubs are currently among the most desirable types, and while their popularity and reputation are not necessarily undeserved, the resulting prices often stretch out of reach for […]
