
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.


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!