He had aspired to build a Fokker Triplane, but found the existing replica plans very complex and slow to construct.

He applied his engineering knowledge and created a new design of the DR.1, with a simplified structure and revised airfoil, a modified Clark Y, to improve handling.

The resulting design uses aluminum tubing and pop riveted gussets, in place of wooden structure.

[9] The prototype Triplane was shown at EAA AirVenture in 1989, resulting in requests for kits from prospective customers.

[9] The company is best known for its construction of four full-scale Nieuport 17 aircraft for the 2006 film Flyboys during a period of 52 days.