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Shinn Brake Relining

I now have brakes on the Skinny Bird. Basically I followed the instructions found on the net set out by Rob Lees “Care and Feeding: Shinn B…

Started by Steve Ahrens

1 Sep 19, 2022
Reply by Andy Gelston

Engine mount for FP-65

Fellow member Bob Hayden's still looking for a mount to buy, or borrow so he can reverse engineer it.  Here's his posting on Barnstormers.c…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Sep 3, 2022

Clint Murphy’s black & white CP-65 is for sale on Barnstormers.com

MUSEUM PIECE PORTERFIELD C65 • $31,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Rare Opportunity • Museum Piece For Sale or Trade: "Skinny Bird" Por…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Aug 22, 2022

Oshkosh Blues: no Porterfields in attendance this year

I won't chastise anybody for not flying in, as I elected to forego being grounded by storms in eastern Indiana/western Ohio and drove to Os…

Started by Andy Gelston

2 Aug 14, 2022
Reply by Andy Gelston

The latest postings on Barnstormers.com:

1939 PORTERFIELD CP65 PROJECT • $5,500 • FOR SALE • Log Books start 1959. All metal parts inspected sandblasted and powder coated Needs win…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Jun 2, 2022

CP65 Pilot Manual?

Does anybody have a Pilot Manual or Owner's Manual or any kind of flying notes for a CP65?

Started by Jerry Deanda

8 May 7, 2022
Reply by Allen Self

Just a Quick Announcement

Mike Dewey's Porterfield NC25540 is black flying after a 5-year restoration by Mike himself.  This airplane has belonged to the same family…

Started by Jerry Deanda

1 Apr 19, 2022
Reply by Tom Porterfield

Another Collegiate for sale (Barnstormers)

1939 PORTERFIELD CP65 PROJECT • $5,500 • FOR SALE • Log Books start 1959. All metal parts inspected sandblasted and powder coated Needs win…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Apr 9, 2022

Continental A65 .020 crankshaft main bearings.

Anyone happen to have a new set of these laying around? Been waiting since May so my engine shop can finish NC27249s overhaul. Would possib…

Started by Mark Shayne

3 Mar 15, 2022
Reply by Mark Shayne

Roger Allen’s Collegiate is still for sale...

As seen on Barnstormers.com: PORTERFIELD CP65 • AVAILABLE • 1941 Porterfield cp65 • Contact Roger Allen , Owner - located Salem, WI United…

Started by Andy Gelston

0 Mar 13, 2022

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