| Destination Flying |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Editor & Photographer
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| If you’re on the Barnstormers mailing list, I’ll hazard a guess that you’re either a pilot or a pilot at heart. Thoughts of flying probably dance through your head at all hours of the day (and night). Whether we prefer an ultralight, a light plane, helicopters, airliners, or blimps, we all have at least one thing in common. Pilots have a different perspective on the world. We get to see the horses run in the back of the field, not just at the fence along the road. We get to see that valley that none, save a few bold hikers, have ever seen. And we get to see the sun when others are stuck under the cloud cover. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC
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 Giles 202 in superb condition • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Full airplane history known and documented - built 1998 by Avions Mudry - rebuilt 2010 due to flip over on back after landing including new paint - former N202FD, now PH-LSC - TTAF 870 hrs, since rebuilt 130 hrs - AEIO-360 Lycon modified, max 230+ hp TTSN 130 hrs - ethanol injection available (+ 30hp) - MT Prop 3-blade MTV-9-B-C TTSN 130 hrs - certified for +/-10G - cruise 170 kts - range > 800 nm - roll rate >500°/sec - always kept in hangar - all work done professionally. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
 Great Buy for this workhorse • $65,001 • HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • A model Ag Cat. Time SOH Engine 575, 0 since Covington Rebuild with new pistons and rings. Bottom Load Fuel, Goose feet, 330 gal hopper, Satloc Lite GPS, Spreader, Albatros prop fresh o/h from shop, Recent airframe repairs. Experienced aircraft.....practically turns itself.trades considerded. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 1978 U206G Amphibious • AVAILABLE • Custom built Cessna 206G amphibian, Sun N’ Fun Grand Champion Seaplane , no expense spared, one-of-a-kind, designed to be light, safe, efficient, currently on Part 135 Certificate, SID inspected & compliant, only 1,155 hours since full rebuild! Modern paint and interior design, 1,185 lb useful load, carry 300 lbs more than a new 206! Always hangared, fresh annual inspection completed 05/2018. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 1946 ERCOUPE D • $15,500 • FLY CHEAP • Based Detroit, Mi.new trim control, alt.50 amp, volt reg.new Gil-35 batt,350 hrs on C-85-12 f new tires, tubes, bearings, muffler, pipes, nose gear rebuilt, gascolator, new carb, spin oil filter w quick drain,120 a.c oil heater, zinc paint inside, lost faa medical, resealed fuel tanks, new annual just cost me $1,000 5/2019 clean charmer aircraft, firewall new, basic inst.panel w ic-24 h h radio, with DC headset, extra oil and hardware parts inc.FLY IT AWAY, READY TO GO, EX-COP RETIRED HONEST. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 Beech Debonair • PRICE REDUCED • 1965 Beech Debonair 35-C33, CD-900, 5436 TTAF 906 SMOH King & Stratus. Asking $80,000.. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED COLLECTIBLE |
 1930 Stinson SM8A "Detroiter" • $105,000 • FOR SALE • The ground-up restoration of this fine aircraft was completed in 1998, and it has been flown regularly, on a few occasions it was on display in an antique aircraft museum. Only TT 2802 since factory. The 225 Lycoming, from the Navy in 1954 was O/H, and O/H again in 1998. Engine has 141 since 1998 (SMOH). Polished Ham/Std ground adjustable prop. Fischer 30" wheels, 60 gauge metal wheel covers , ring cowl, and sealed Concord battery for electric start. Four seats (leather), wool sides and headliner. Regular annuals, lots of awards, Full log books. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 2001 Glastar GS-1 • $65,000 • FOR SALE • TT 550 Hrs, Lycoming O-360 200 HP (high comp pistons), Hartzell C/S prop, tail dragger, 8.00 x 6 Mains, Basic VFR, Trig Com and Transponder w/ mode C, Blue Mountain EFIS, angle of attack indicator, Vision Micro engine monitoring with chronometer, fuel level system, and digital checklist, Aera 510 GPS. Electric trim on elevator and aileron Adjustable cowl flap, Whellen wingtip strobs, FiberTech strut fairings, low empty weight 1237 # Great short field performer. VGs on wing and horizontal stab. Excellent workmanship Price quoted is in $US. Not interested in trades. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 1997 Schweizer 300c • $110,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Nice 97 Schweizer 300c. All AD’s complied, Good Component times. Main rotor driveshaft is the lowest time left I have a replacement that goes with it that has 1000 hrs left. Good flying Helicopter. I bought it to get my rating. Has 4534 flight hours and hours may go up due to flying it. Looking to sell or trade for 172/180hp or 182. Make offer... Garmin 696 does not go unless it is negotiated in price. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 2009 REMOS GX • $74,900 •PRICE REDUCED • 2009 Remos-GX.1550TT..AVIATOR ll Package.Dynon glass panel, PMA8000BT audio panel, SL30, SL40, X-PDR, PM1000 intercom,496 W/Weather, chute harness installed, 3 Blade Neuform prop, Nav lights, Ldg lights, Wheel pants off for annual.AP74 Autopilot. Fresh annual with sale.Will deliver for cost.Cond 9 in and out. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PRODUCT |
 Poly-Fiber & Star Gloss • SALES & SERVICE • Poly-Fiber, StarGloss, Ranthane, Aerothane, Polytone. We have a very good Poly-Fiber product inventory with same day shipping often available. Ask us about or LOW Shipping rates. High Road Aviation is located in NW Wisconsin at the Boyceville Municipal Airport, 3T3. Joel and Becky will be happy to assist you with fast shipping, delivery or you pick-up of your order here. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Beechcraft F35 Bonanza Project • $19,000 • OPPORTUNITY AWAITS • F35 Bonanza has Continental IO-520-BB comes with three blade prop. engine S/N# 573851 TSMOH 1016.4 ETTSN 8209.1 This is a project airplane, needs stc for 520 to stay on aircraft. Just inspected Engine is in great shape. Has the VAR crank and 7th stud. F35 air frame, tip tanks, stec auto pilot with yaw, io-470 STC currently in logs. Selling as a project or buy just the engine or air frame for another project. Ruddervators need work, needs interior. has many good parts gear, gear motor, flap motor, auto pilot, rebuild and make a rocket. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SWEEPSTAKES |
 WIN A CHAMP OR BOMBER JACKET! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Next Drawing is June 7th! DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM'S 23RD ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES, GRAND PRIZE IS A REALLY NICE 1947 AERONCA CHAMP, C85, 612 SMOH, 2871TT, & light sport. Major refurbish in 2016. And, you could win 1 of 25 Leather Bomber Jackets. 1 given away every Friday for 20 weeks and 5 more jackets at random. Enter Today! $50 per entry, limit of 4,000 paid entries. Grand Prize Drawing is August 17, 2019. Please help support our facilities, displays, educational programs and more. Thank you! Preserving the past to educate and inspire today! See spec sheet for jacket winners!• More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Wally Weishaar.
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see previous airport photos. |
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located?
Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com
for the chance of seeing your name published in the weekly eFlyer.
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The first person to correctly identify last week's photo of
Green River (U34) in Utah, USA, was Lowell Manary. Congratulations! |
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| Do you have a great photo of an airport taken from your cockpit? |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser • $39,000 • AVAILABLE • 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser featuring Wag-Aero 125hp Engine Conversion STC. Amazingly only 800 total time since brand new. Engine 170 hours SMOH. Lycoming O-290-D 125hp. Brand New Paint July 2018. Fresh May 2018 annual. Hangared of course. Aircraft was completely disassembled for complete rebuild of airframe and fabric in 1976 at 370 TT. Everything recovered using Stits Poly-Fiber and finished with Stits Procedure manual. So much fun to fly. Priced to sell or Best Offer. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINER |
 C150 1969 • $24,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Cessna C150K , Garmin gtx335 ADSB, newer mags, starter, alternator, TTAF 5620, engine 540 SMOH, 2 VOR one with G/S, current IFR, all logs , clear title, oil filter adapter, aircraft located KLEE , trades possible. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRIKE |
 P&M PULSR 912S SLSA • $84,900 • FLY RIGHT NOW • Great opportunity to own the award winning, most advanced P&M trike ever produced. P&M PulsR 912S in custom unique color scheme. Unparalleled design and performance. Powered by Rotax 912S-100hp. The aircraft is well equipped includes VSI, ASI, ALT, MGL Extreme EMS, Transp. ADSB & In-Dash Radio, Aveo Strobes, Oil Thermostat, Landing Light, 3-Wheel Disk Brakes, Charging Light Indicator, Multiple-trim systems, Training Bars, Covers. Adjustable seating. Very quiet and roomy. 20 Gal Fuel. This is a dream Cross Country Trike. One of a kind. Less than 45 HRS TT and discounted well below retail. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 Show Quality, Pro-Built RV-12 • $78,500 • LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT FOR SALE! • Super Sharp RV-12! Professionally Built by Oshkosh Award Winner David Miller / Benton Air Center, Redding, CA. Built for Current Owner. ROTAX 912ULS 100HP 2000hr TBO. SENSENICH Composite, 2-Blade-Ground Adjustable. DYNON AVIONICS Skyview 10” EFIS - PFD/MFD w/ Synthetic Vision, Electronic Engine Instruments, 2-Axis Autopilot, Internal GPS Nav, Garmin SL-40 Comm, FlightCom 403 Intercom, Artex ME-406 ELT w/ Remote Switch. Pristine Paint and Interior. Attention to even the small Details! One of the Cleanest out there! All Logs Complete and in Good Condition. • More Info » |
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