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Fred Lundeen's A Radial-Powered Beauty— Fred Lundeen’s EAA AirVenture’s 2006 Antique Reserve Grand Champion FirstBY SPARKY BARNESAirplane SARGENT This was the first entry in Fred Lundeen’s aircraft restoration journal for his 1944 Howard DGA-15P. Sometimes, the first step of restoration may seem in- significant, but the act it- self signifies the beginning of an exciting—and often- times challenging—project. That’s especially true when it also happens to be your first airplane. Then, according to Lundeen, 1962 for West Coast Air- Howard Hughes bought the airline Rumbling Radials lines in Seattle, Washington. Six years in 1971. It assumed a new name, Lundeen was 69 years old when later, West Coast Airlines entered into Hughes Airwest, and adopted new he made that journal entry; now, at a three-way merger with Pacific Air- flying colors—yellow and blue. Re- 74, he and his wife, Suzie, are happy lines in San Francisco and Bonanza public Airlines purchased Hughes to share the saga of their completed Airlines in Phoenix to form Air West. Airwest in 1980, after Hughes passed restoration. His selection of a radial- powered aircraft to call his own per- haps had its genesis nearly 50 years ago, when he fell in love with radial engines. That was when Lundeen started his aviation career as a bush pilot for Wien Alaska Airlines. He also worked for another bush operation in Fairbanks during that time—In- terior Airways—flying Curtiss C-46s for both companies all over Alaska, much of it under military contract. The C-46, with its powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, was one of his “all-time favorite airplanes.” After three years of flying behind those rumbling radials in Alaska, he FRED LUNDEEN COURTESY began flying the smaller DC-3s in Lundeen begins the cleanup process after the hangar fire. 8 FEBRUARY 2007 SPARKY BARNES SARGENT Lundeen requested the “727” in the registration number as a personal tribute to his flying career with the airlines. away, and seven years later, North- years with these airlines as he moved beauty and reputation,” he reflects, west bought the airline. Lundeen’s from DC-3s to Boeing 727s. Reflect- “so Suzie and I spent the best part of flying career evolved throughout the ing upon those days in a gentle tone, two years looking for a flying How- he says he “never changed jobs in all ard and eventually realized that there those years, but I changed company wasn’t one flying, and available, that uniforms five times.” I’d want to own.” The primary solu- As a tribute to his fulfilling ca- tion to that dilemma, proffered by reer, Lundeen requested a special the same friend, was to buy a proj- registration number for the Howard— ect and restore it—that way, Lundeen NC727ST (“727” for the airliner and could not only be sure of its airwor- “sierra tango” in honor of his wife, thiness, but also incorporate specific Suzie, whose nickname is “Teeny”). features that he wanted. But at first, And the Howard’s yellow and blue the idea just didn’t seem viable. After color scheme harkens back to his fly- all, he had never tackled an aircraft ing days with Hughes Airwest. restoration, and it would also mean initially logging more hours working Buy a Project? than flying. The Lundeens’ decision to buy Yet, after some consideration, he a Howard DGA was based partially warmed to the challenging idea, and upon the sound advice of a friend, Suzie, who was interested in avia- Ron Peck, coupled with Fred Lun- tion and had taken some flying les- deen’s own preferences for a relatively sons, staunchly supported him. They SPARKY BARNES SARGENT SPARKY economical fixed-gear, radial-engined looked at several projects and finally Suzie and Fred Lundeen stand under the airplane. “I’ve always had a certain bought one from Les Sargent in Okla- shelter of their mighty Howard’s wing. love for Howards because of their homa City, Oklahoma. When the VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9 PHOTOS COURTESY FRED LUNDEEN PHOTOS COURTESY Close-up view of the firewall accessories. John Miller prepares to cowl the engine. Lundeens acquired it, Sargent had the name of Ron Wright invited Lun- actually working on the project.” already had the wings restored by deen to use a corner of his large, com- Lundeen shared various facets of Jack Swartz of Grove, Oklahoma, but mercial hangar in Olympia. Lundeen the project with her, piquing her in- there was still considerable work to gladly accepted the gracious offer and terest and keeping her abreast of his be done, along with miscellaneous personally commenced work on the progress on even the smallest details. parts that had to be procured. Nev- Howard fuselage in the luxury of a “He would come home and show me ertheless, the Lundeens were ecstatic heated hangar. old grungy parts,” recalls Suzie with a as they drove the large rental truck, A married couple’s teamwork can smile, “and then proudly show them packed with pieces and parts, to their facilitate the workflow of such a proj- to me again when they were bead home in Olympia, Washington, in ect, even if one person doesn’t have blasted and looking clean as new.” late October 2001. hands-on involvement. “When we And she became even more familiar “We were just so excited; we were decided to do it, I was totally behind with the depth and breadth of the on top of the world,” shares Suzie, him,” shares Suzie, elaborating that project while faithfully typing all of with a childlike enthusiasm echoed by “my time was spent fixing meals, and his daily work-log notes. her husband. Laughing, he explains, all of a sudden I found myself doing “We didn’t even know where we were yardwork I hadn’t done before! He’d Powerplant and Airframe going to put it together—but it didn’t come in pretty exhausted at night, so While Lundeen was present matter, because we owned a Howard!” my part was providing emotional sup- through every hour of the 7,000 proj- As it turned out, a kind gentleman by port and encouragement, rather than ect hours spanning four and a half 10 FEBRUARY 2007 SPARKY BARNES SARGENT PHOTOS COURTESY FRED LUNDEEN PHOTOS COURTESY Dick Smith mounts the oil tank. The new left-side skin, held in place by Cleco fasteners. years, he explains that “not every hour is The instrument panel, which had been mine, because of the wonderful mechan- cut full of holes and was pockmarked ics that came into my life with a lot of with numerous dents, was itself in dire knowledge and interest in the project— need of a makeover. “We took that panel we didn’t really seek them. And thank to Alyn Swedberg of Centralia, Washing- God for them and their expertise, be- ton, who’s a magician with metal,” de- cause without them, we wouldn’t be fly- clares Lundeen, adding, “he straightened ing today.” it out, and even did some welding on When it came time for the sheet metal it, which is difficult on thin-wall alumi- work and wiring, airframe and power- num. He also reworked all of the fairings plant (A&P) mechanic John Miller of and the engine cowling, making them as Tumwater, Washington, stepped into good as new.” the project. He expertly formed all of NC727ST’s 450-hp Pratt & Whitney the sheet metal, firewall aft, making the was overhauled by Ken Miller of Younkin fuselage look brand new again with its smooth sides and deep window frames. The new main landing gear strut fairing is Miller did all of the extensive electrical created with the landing gear mounted on work and also restored the wheelpants to a temporary stand, allowing for more com- like-new condition. fortable working conditions. FRED LUNDEEN COURTESY VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11 PHOTOS COURTESY FRED LUNDEEN PHOTOS COURTESY The old, original instrument panel. After cleaning, straightening, and a bit of welding on thin aluminum, the panel and its distinctive control yoke pedes- tals start to come together. COURTESY FRED LUNDEEN COURTESY SPARKY BARNES SARGENT SPARKY The panel after fabrication, ready for the installation of the The front office of the Howard, including modern avionics instruments and wiring. for navigating in today’s complex airspace. Aviation in West Fork, Arkansas, and able talents came into play when the the Howard fuselage and tail group Lundeen comments that he is “happy Lundeens were ready for the uphol- was damaged by acid smoke when beyond measure with Ken’s work- stery and cabin interior. “Jan Stroh the hangar caught fire and smoldered manship.” When it finally came time of Seattle was one of the real delights one long winter night. Lundeen was to install it, Lundeen knew he needed during the restoration,” smiles Suzie. disheartened when he discovered help to complete the accessory work Stroh designed and sewed the combi- that all of the DGA’s exposed metal and plumbing. It wasn’t long before nation leather and fabric interior and was covered with rust or corrosion Dick Smith (also of Olympia) walked embossed the Howard logo on the from the smoke, but it wasn’t long into the hangar where Lundeen was baggage compartment and rear seat. before Tim Weston of Yelm, Wash- working. Smith, an A&P mechanic “She specializes in antique airplanes,” ington, was on the scene and offering with an inspection authorization explains Fred, “and for a short time, his help. Together, they completely and an experienced pilot with mul- she did work for the late Clayton disassembled the aircraft, and then tiple ratings, was ready to help.
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