BT-15 Project

In February 2004, Wings Restorations, Inc. was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wings of the North. Wings Restorations acquired one half interest of a BT-15 restoration project from Mike Rawson. The following photos will show the restoration process. BT-15 History click here

Restoration work being done at: Area 51, 147 Jonathan Industrial Blvd, Chaska, MN
A special thanks to Ted and the people at Valley Rich for letting us set up Area 51 in their building

To volunteer for this project contact: bt15@wotn.org.


Logo April 2008 We have chosen a logo	Oil Tank and Air Filter Cleanup March 2008 click here for photos The oil tank and air filter are removed, cleaned and polished for reassembly to the motor mount	Engine Picked Up January 2008 click here for photos The engine, cowling and heat diffusers are picked up at Mike Rawson's hangar and brought to Area 51 for cleaning

Horizontal Work September 2007 click here for photos The right horizontal skin is removed, the framework is stripped, cleaned and primed. New skin is riveted to the frame	Vertical Work August 2007 click here for photos The right horizontal skin is removed, the framework is stripped, cleaned and primed. New skin is riveted to the frame	The Project at AirExpo 2007 August 2007 click here for photos The project is on display at AirExpo 2007 Flying Cloud Airport

Fuselage Frame Work March 2007 click here for photos The Monocogue is nearly complete except for a few rivets, assemblies are added on the fuselage continues. Wiring is added	Work is Completed on the Frame March 2006 click here for photos after sandblasted is done the frame is painted and returned to Area 51. Completed parts assemblies are starting to be attached to the frame.	Work Begins on the Monocoque Welding Completed on the Frame January 2006 click here for photos Frame is sandblasted, restoration begins on the monocoque

Work Continues on the Frame May 2005 click here for photos Welding continues on the frame, while some subassemblies are completed	Welding Begins December 2004 click here for photos Work begins on cutting out the bad tubes and welding new ones in the airframe	Setting Up Shop July 2004 click here for photos the shelving arrives and the organizing of the parts begins

The Move February 2004 click here for photos from Mike's hangar to the to Chaska Facility	Cleaning Up January 2004 click here for photos the Chaska Facility prior to the arrival of the BT-15	The Project January 2004 click here for photos in Mike Rawson's hangar before the move to our Chaska Facility (Area 51)