"Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
The Porterfield that introduced me to tailwheels (#791, NC32333) was also an LP-65 re-engined with a Continental. I've wondered about the counterweights. According to AD 44-4-3, they are only…"
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Porterfield Aircraft - 4th Factory Location
1720/1726 Wabash Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri I have in my notes that…Continue
Started Jul 7
Porterfield Aircraft - 3rd Factory Location
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2457 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri This is also a photo taken…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Gelston Jun 25.
Porterfield fuselage and wing identification, clues and markings?
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I may soon be looking at a fuselage and wings that could be from a Porterfield 35 or a similar aircraft. I'd appreciate any suggestions of things to look for on a disassembled and likely incomplete…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Lovett Jun 9.
Porterfield Aircraft - 2nd Factory Location
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2500 McGee Trafficway, Kansas City, MissouriThis photo was taken in 1940…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Lovett May 29.
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"Steve,I found this in the "Maintenance and Overhaul Manual With Spare Parts Catalog Models A50, A65, A75, A80 Continental Aircraft Engines" dated 2-15-48. These older manuals contain information that for whatever reason Continental…"
"60-80 inch pounds torque (using a castellated nut) is what I've seen for other aircraft with the A65. I think Continental had a service bulletin with torque tables that included this info, but I can't find it now. I also found…"
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"Thanks Bill! I was originally thinking that maybe he got started with Interstate here after Porterfield/Columbia closed then transferred to DeKalb. I think one of your other posts I later saw indicated that wasn't the case. I…"
Porterfield Aircraft - 4th Factory Location
1720/1726 Wabash Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri I have in my notes that this address appeared in Porterfield's advertising in 1938, 1939, 1940 and Feb 1941. However, the Columbia Wiping Cloth Company apparently moved in before this photo was taken in 1940 and Porterfield was already on to its next and final location (2809 E 14th). Porterfield may have continued some…See More
"Now the pharmacy school, on the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Health Sciences campus, is located there.
Thank you so much for this research, Brett!"
Porterfield Aircraft - 2nd Factory Location
2457 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri This is also a photo taken in 1940 for tax assessment purposes. Advertising indicates Porterfield was located here in 1936 & 1937. The same location today: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKovz6mXMVLsCMks9See More
"Oh, and troop gliders were hardly considered obsolete on June 7th, 1944. They were used extensively as a part of Operation Market Garden in September 1944 and Operation Varsity in March 1945. A few were even used in the Pacific theater,…"
"Sorry. I typo-ed DCP twice. I noticed it too late to edit. It should be DPC in all cases, for Defense Plant Corporation. "
"Andy,From my research of the CAA files for most of the Interstate Cadets (trying to learn about their Kansas City plant and any production there), I've found none that were sold directly to the DPC. The DCP did acquire many of them later…"
"I'm a year late seeing and commenting on this, since I wasn't in the group when it was posted. It's a very interesting article. Based on my own research it contains very interesting factual details, and also quite a bit of…"
"Fortunately there was enough evidence on the fuselage that I was quickly able to identify the aircraft from a photo as a Porterfield 35. I'm still wondering if there might be any way to identify the specific airframe/serial number without…"
"Andy,The original building was later occupied by Hallmark Cards. In the 1960s it was replaced with the current building, which now houses the Hallmark Visitor Center, Hallmark Kaleidoscope, and part of the Hallmark Corporate Headquarters.…"
"Thank you, Brett! It's curious how the skyline hasn't changed much. Taller buildings replaced taller buildings and 2500 was replaced by a convention center (?) of about the same height.
I get the feeling that maybe Porterfield…"
"I think they call it...progress?"
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- About Me:
- Kansas City area local aviation historian. Interested in Porterfield, American Eagle, Rearwin, etc. My initial tailwheel experience was in a Porterfield LP-65.
- Do you own a Porterfield Airplane? N#?
- No.
- Are You a Pilot? Ratings?
- Yes. AMEL ASEL G
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- At 10:10pm on April 7, 2024,
Tom Porterfield said…
Welcome Brett. Glad to have you aboard. Tom
- At 9:36pm on April 7, 2024,
Andy Gelston said…
Hi Brett:
We're forced to limit our membership to owners of Porterfield aircraft because our website is limited to 150 members or the price goes up significantly and we don't want to have to deal with dues, etc. However, if you were to share with us what you can find out about Porterfield's relationship with KC in the 20s through 40s, you'd earn our gratitude. So welcome to our wee club for the skinny birds, Brett!
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