JNE Aircraft, LLC is a small, one man (and his wife) aircraft restoration operation. John is an A&P with an Inspection Authorization and more than 30-years experience working on an wide variety of aircraft. John has recently completed his definitive reproduction "Spirit of St. Louis by JNE". He spent 7-years and 3-months building the most authentically accurate replica of the Ryan NYP known as "The Spirit of St. Louis" ever built to date. Videos of several aspects of the build, many ground engine runs and several flights can be found on this channel. John is currently working on the restoration of the Ryan M-2 serial #11. At the same time he is working on building a Supercub 'knock-off' that he calls his "Floor Sweepings" airplane. He has named it this because many of the parts he has used were left over parts from aircraft projects from the past that were literally "swept up" off the floor during the clean up process as the projects progressed.
Pretty cool! I enjoy that kind of work. Saw some pretty cool stuff in the shop too, like those radials, and what are you going to put that Big Block in?
It's very interesting, thank you, I like this work by hand without expensive machines. Otherwise, when you are lucky enough to have a person on camera, this person should learn the minimum to film correctly, the movements of the no one who works with metal, there is no point in following it, and the principle in video is to take fixed views, or at least by moving as little as possible, we can also cut passages during editing, I sometimes wonder if the camera man watches his own images. In addition, they are basic and do not require any expensive equipment, but if you do not observe them they make viewing difficult.
@@JNEAircraft I really appreciated your work, it's a shame that it's not served by an amateur videographer, who thinks that we film as we see, as we look. Let her be inspired by this: www.youtube.com /watch?v=XxdBtYyiViY&ab_channel=AllTimeClassicMovies, the Lumière brothers understood for the world's first film that the camera had to be fixed. This is a real disservice to your work, too bad. I'm watching you from France (today is D Day). 😁
“You always had the wind beneath your wing!” Even Limberg himself would be honored and very proud of your accomplishments! I know I am! Thanks John & Heather! 🥇
Folks will be looking for the "how to" videos on RU-vid to figure out the "old ways" when the "old folks" who used the "old ways" are no longer around! We spoke of this before John's father passed and lamented that we would no longer be able to call him up and say, "I've got an issue I just can't figure out. How would YOU fix [insert the issue]?" Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and for commenting. We hope more folks who know the "old ways" will take the time to capture the techniques on video and share them with the world!
It's the exact same rib that was used on the Spirit of St. Louis. That jig was donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum and they used to have volunteers making ribs to sell as a fund raiser for the museum. We purchased ribs from them when we built the Spirit of St. Louis by JNE replica. John had to make a few extra ribs, so he used one of the ribs produced by the volunteers to make the jig he used in this demonstration. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video!
The nails are 1/4 - 3/8" long and they are brass coated, glue nails. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find these specific nails anymore. Those that John used in the video were from a stock we purchased more than 20-years ago.
Very interesting! Didn't know that was how the engine valve assembly was lubricated. A radial engine is a challenge for lubrication being there is not any sort of "oil pan". Enjoyed the video....thanks for posting. 👍
Thank You for your kind words. We've talked about possibly providing some "lost arts" seminars for interested individuals to attend at some point in the future ... but until John stops taking on projects, I simply don't know where he will find the time to add seminars to his schedule!
Those rib flanges are full of stress raisers after that brutal treatment with a shrinker and whacking it with a steel hammer. I would never use a shrinker on a structural part. You don't need a magnifying glass to see how it damages the metal. No, it's not going to cause some Cub-clone to come crashing down straight away, but there is a right and a wrong way to make ribs. This is horrible.
I have no idea how many years YOU have been building and restoring aircraft to airworthy condition that satisfies the FAA inspectors, but by all means if this method concerns you, do NOT try to replicate what John has created here. You are correct, there certainly are right ways and wrong ways to make ribs and every other part that an airplane requires in order to fly safely. If this method makes you uncomfortable, do NOT utilize it when making your own ribs. If you are EVER in doubt be sure to double check your own preferred method with your local FSDO officials.
I am assuming this is lighter than wood. Is it stronger? Can the wing sustain a higher g force using suitable aluminum verses applicable wood and glue? Maybe it is a stupid question.
The only stupid question is the question that doesn't get asked when you really want to know! The weight of the ribs are about equivalent between wood and metal, but there ARE variables depending on the moisture content of the wood. These metal ribs ARE stronger than wood or even regular "stamped" metal ribs. The wing sustaining a higher "G" force has more to do with the rib spacing ... adding more ribs allows for higher "G" force but sturdier spars would be highly recommended in that case.
I'm curious, when you roll the aluminum does the sheet width shrink or is the roller stretching the aluminum so you don't have to make an allowance in the material for the crease? Thanks for the video.
Yes, the aluminum DOES shrink ... about the height of the bead (or crease) you are rolling into it; so you will want to make allowance for that width in the material when you lay it out. Thanks for watching!
You're welcome, @@amtpdb1. It sometimes takes me a few days, but I try to get every question answered as quickly as possible. I think we all appreciate it when we get our questions answered.
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us this. Today's Thanksgiving and I gotta give you. Thanks for the time you took in doing it very impressive.
Yes! They are 985 Pratt & Whitney, 218 cubic inch. cylinders. John got that far on the custom motorcycle he built from scratch ... and then took on a 1942 Hawker Hurricane restoration project and all forward progress on the bike came to a screeching halt! LOL. Maybe one of these days when he stops working on airplanes, he'll get back to the bike. In the meantime, she's pretty content right there in the cubby watching all the activity taking place around her!
That's what it's all about! Sharing techniques to inspire others to be creative so they can do their own projects without having to hire outside help if it's not necessary! Glad you felt inspired after watching this little video clip! Thanks for letting us know!
It only helps while on the ground. It's useless for take off or landings as there is no depth perception using it. But, at least the pilot can know for certain there is nothing in front of him while on the ground!
Some people think it is ugly, and some people think it is beautiful! All in the "eyes of the beholder"! But I think we can all agree it is a plane with a lot of history! Thanks for commenting!
The process is remarkably similar to building balsawood model planes, except you tend to build a framework over plans covered in greaseproof paper or cling film!
@@JNEAircraft To design and construction specs/specifications. In other words an exact copy. Things like fuel tanks. frame, skin and instruments. Would it be able to make the trans Atlantic flight.
This is the most authentically accurate reproduction "Spirit of St. Louis" that has ever been built. There were no plans drawn for the original, but we were able to gain access to the original when it was on the floor in 2015 where we took measurements, photographs and tracings in order to ensure our replica was as accurate as we could possibly get it. More information about the build is on our website : www.jneaircraft.com ~ and more details are provided in the documentary "A Dream Takes Flight" which will be publicly available sometime next year.@@brettbuck7362
Yes, it was constructed to "specs." It is as exact as it can possibly be. All 5-fuel tanks are constructed like the originals and are installed in the aircraft. The fuselage frame is the same as the original. The wings, tail feathers, and cockpit area of the fuselage are covered with Grade "A" cotton and the aft fuselage is covered with linen just as the original is since she landed at Le Bourget and the French Government replaced the aft fuselage fabric with linen after it was damaged upon landing in 1927. This airplane is equipped with all the same instruments the original was, including the Earth Induction Compass. This plane is capable of making the Trans-Atlantic flight again if anyone wanted to purchase the plane and make that journey! We have made a removable tail-wheel that attaches to the tail-skid that Lindbergh used in order to be able to take off and land on tarmac, but we put the skid off when on static display so people can see it in original configuration. We also use a removable forward facing camera in order for the pilot to know there is nothing in front of him on the taxi / runway when we fly. It is useless for landing though because there is no depth perception with the camera. @@nightwaves3203
Oh no! Please don’t sell her! This airplane belongs either to you guys ( the builders) or a museum. It’s to precious to risk being sold to someone who may or may not care for it as much as you guys do.
We'd love to see her go to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, or some other museum where she could be seen and appreciated ... but that requires a desire on THEIR part to have her! In the meantime, she will be tucked away and only brought out from time to time as our own time and finances can afford to provide. Which means she WON'T be seen or appreciated as much as if she were in a museum somewhere! @@brianskeens647
In order to accommodate the size of the fuel tank necessary to carry the amount of fuel required to make that flight. There was absolutely nobody else flying across the ocean to be concerned with in 1927 when the flight took place, so the only time he might have needed forward visibility was during take off and landing. That was accomplished by looking out the side windows on take off and by slipping it in on landing ... just as our pilot does with this replica.
Fascinating video!! This is a Ryan M-1 Mono (modified). My dad flew these, Jennys, Junkers, and Tri-motors on CAM (air mail) routes, up/down the west coast and throughout the midwest, back in the 20s. He was also a flight instructor at the Presidio (San Francisco) in the late teens, being discharged in 1920. In the late 20s through the mid 30s, he piloted for several early commercial airlines. Of course, this all happened well before I was born ('51). I was the youngest of three, and dad was 22 years older than my mother. He became chief pilot for the old Electric AutoLite Co. from '38-'57, flying a Beech Staggerwing for a year, then taking delivery of a new Beech 18s that he flew until 1957. He had quite a career in early aviation... a true pioneer. Knew EVERYBODY back then.
Lindburger and Henty Ford were financially and politically - supporters of Adenoids Hynkels Nazis- Ford wrote a book on his Hatred of Jews. The German Nazi Army drove many Ford trucks- USA entered WW1 particularly when they could see the krauts were going to lose - Meanwhile the Yank Capitalist made a fortune out of both ww1 and ww2 - is any of this TRUE ? Ford had Ford Factory striking Workers Machine Gunned - Ford didn't wish to make weapons to be used against the Germans eg The Rolls Royce Merlins. So Packard manufactured those Fabulous Engines !
The plane looks impossible to fly during day. How the hell he flew in dark all night long staring at primitive instruments without crashing from being dizzy . I fly a cessna day vfr only. 😊
What a “blessing “to get to fly the Spirit!! Thanks for sharing. Does it handle similar to Stearman,though blind and minus a wing ? Spirits track of gear wider.
Thank you! This airplane is unstable on all axis' and pretty much does whatever she wants to do if you don't keep on top of it! Unlike a Stearman, there is no dihedral to the wing.
Brilliant many thanks the camera lady adds cool teamwork dynamic to the video, you are an awesome team well done and thanks for sharing that will follow further and check the rest later when I can
Brilliant many thanks the camera lady adds cool teamwork dynamic to the video, you are an awesome team well done and thanks for sharing that will follow further and check the rest later when I can
Charles Lindbergh needed extra fuel more than he needed to see straight ahead of him when he made the first solo, non-stop, transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927. Therefore, our authentic replica of the iconic airplane is also without a front window!
