Pietenpol Loading

Here’s a sneak preview of our new (old) Pietenpol Air Camper. On Thursday, we disassembled it at New Richmond Regional Airport (KRNH) and trucked it to Brodhead Airport. It is reassembled already, and we’re fixing a few minor squawks before we fly.

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Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, camera, action! We’re creating some videos and other cool surprises, so you can “visit” our museum online from the comfort and safety of your own home! What airplanes, artifacts, or museum adventures would you most enjoy seeing more of?

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R.L. “Bob” Taylor

A profound loss to the antique airplane community. Blue skies and tailwinds R.L. “Bob” Taylor.

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Pietenpol Condition Inspection

Yesterday, we completed the condition inspection on our latest acquisition. Gary Baglien has donated this original Pietenpol Air Camper to the Kelch Aviation Museum, and we are in the process of bringing it from New Richmond, Wis. to Brodhead. This ship was built in 1936-37 by Bernard Pietenpol himself. Gary

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Good News & Bad News

Good news: Our new landscaping and Hydro Seed held up nicely to the heavy rains this week. Bad news: Some thoughtless person decided to ignore the orange cones and drive through it all. Our security camera got a partial license plate from the culprit and the Green County Sheriff is

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We Have Grass!

The grading is done and the grass seed is down around the new hangar. Let’s hope Mother Nature continues to cooperate!

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New Landscaping Underway

Mother Nature finally relented and our landscaping is underway around the new museum hangar. A new driveway and parking area are in on the east side, and grading backfill is under way in preparation for a lot of grass seed! Thanks to Kranig Excavating Inc. of Albany, Wis. for the

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