Breezy Project

The Breezy was designed by pilots as a purist’s airplane: to ride out in the open air in the most thrilling way possible — and adding an I-can’t-believe-I-just-went-up-in-that-thing flavor to an already amazing experience. It was created back in 1964 when EAAers Carl Unger, Charley Roloff, and Bob Liposky built the prototype as a way to recapture the thrilling basics of “what’s real” in flight — and in doing so created a masterpiece that invited great flying adventures and a following even they could not foresee.

Breezy Project

Thanks to a very generous donation by Poplar Grove Airport owners Steve & Tina Thomas, EAA Chapter 1414 has begun the restoration of a Breezy!

The 3 seat aircraft will be used for Young Eagle rides for those wanting the ultimate open-air flying experience!

Stay tuned for pictures of our project and updates on its progress.

Jan 30th 2024

Jan 30th 2024. Center section/cabanes/engine mount all fitted up to the wings.
A milestone on the Breezy project.

June 24th, 2024. Breezy has an engine! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, look for our Young Eagle pilots giving rides in Breezy next summer!

Cartoon Copyright Robert Chambers (Robrucha) used with permission for non-commercial use. Permission needs to be determined

Sighting down the J-5 wings.

Feb 15th 2024

Feb 15th 2024

Feb 15th 2024 - Starting to look like a Breezy again.

May 21st, 2025 - Fuselage is now painted and the engine has been returned from the engine shop. Empennage has been covered and rib laced. Next is taping - possibly next week.

June 10th 2025 - Here’s Breezy back on its own 3 feet for the first time in many, many years.

Nov 4th, 2025 - Rib lacing the wings. Come see for yourself what a great job the Breezy crew is doing!

Nov 13th 2025 - First piece painted with the official paint scheme.

Nov 18th, 2025 - The completed vertical fin and rudder minus the “N” number. More about that later.

Nov 18th 2025 - And look - Breezy has a new prop!

Dec 20th, 2025 - First wing in the rotator and in the paint booth. Next week we start the process of spraying on sealer, UV protection and then color. 14 coats in all. Stay tuned.

Jan 10th 2026 - The final coats of the UV protection are on the first wing and it has been sanded smooth. Ready for color on Tuesday.

Feb 1st 2026 - Well, here it is, the first wing all painted and striped.

Mar 7th, 2026 - Wings are on!

Mar 7th, 2026 Thank you members of EAA 1414!

Countdown to AirVenture 2025
July 20 – July 26, 2026