A Really Big Show... On The Ground - Part II |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Editor & Photographer |
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It was a grey day at Grissom Aeroplex the first Saturday in September. But that wasn’t because of the weather. No, Grissom was grey because of all the military hardware on display and in the air. Between Air Force and Army, there were dozens of droll painted aircraft. Don’t let the paint schemes fool you, though, there was plenty of excitement and plenty to see at the 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC
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1993 YAK-52 • $55,000 • FOR SALE • 1993 YAK-52. Serial #9311705. N52BN. 700 TTAFE, Annual 4/19. NDH, always hangared, responsibly flown-no Russian flight time, manufactured with heavy spars, custom urethane paint, strobes, transponder/encoder, FOD barrier, oil heaters, Hooker ratcheting harness-front, covers, tools, spare parts, original Russian logs and much more! Good, fun, solid airplane. Located in NE Illinois. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
AgCat - Super B • $210,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • 1978 Grumman SUPER B - geared nose with a R-1340-59 Super 600 engine (1820 cylinders). Aircraft: TTSO 2368, TTSN 13547. Engine:TTSO 123, TTSN 6897. Hamilton Standard prop 23D40-311 Type 7035A-175 TTSO 622 Comes with M3 Satloc, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, BL Fuel, Metalized wings, new exhaust(2017). Strong, working aircraft. Extra Prop and parts available as well. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Driftwood Ranch On The Brazos • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Driftwood Ranch On The Brazos, upscale private gated Texas air park community on Hightower Bend of the historic Brazos River/Lake Granury, Wearherford Tx., 45 min. SW Ft. Worth. Airport locator XA86. Paved lighted 2980' airstrip. Paved airstrip 1ac-3ac.$65,000 to $135,000. Grass taxiway 2+ac. $65,000.2 horses allowed Boat dock & launch for residents only. Ideal for deep water sports, fishing &, river cruising.Cruise river to Granbury for dinner. Min. sq ft. space for homes 2850-3500. Horses, boats & airplanes welcome. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
7FC-202 Aeronca Oshkosh Winner • $29,000 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1958 Aeronca 7FC-202 Tri-Traveler extremely rare. We need to find a home for this airplane. Hangar stored since rebuild. Oshkosh 2009 Contemporary Outstanding Champion, EAA Chapter 48 Annual Fly-In Best Classic. TTAF 2795.6 SMOH 216.6 Located at Jackson County airport in WV. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
1941 WACO UPF-7 • $69,000 • FOR SALE AS IS • 1941 WACO UPF-7. Restoration 1993. Well maintained. Good working order. Mainstay of long standing tour operation. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1966 Cessna 182J • $92,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1966 Cessna 182J, Aircraft Total Time - 3033.5 hours, Engine Time Since Overhaul - 1232.0 hours, Prop Time Since Overhaul 96.5 hours, Avionics: Garmin Area 660, ADSB Sky Beacon Out just installed. KX155 NavCom, KT76A Transponder, PM1000 Audio Panel. No Known Damage History. Missing Logs from 1971-1997. Fresh Annual. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
Rotec R-3600 • $12,000 • FOR SALE • Priced to sell! Less than half the price of a new R-3600! Nine cylinder radial engine Rotec R-3600 150 HP. 60 hours total time since new. Needs Updates. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
exp- super cub- Grizzly Cub • $135,000 • TRADES WELCOME • GRIZZLY CUB - EXP IO - 409 powered 230 HP Custom Experimental, 440 TT, 160 Engine, Wide Body airframe, Dakota slotted wings, Extended flaps and ailerons, Landis belly pod with fuel, Leather seats, Grand Rapids Sport EFIS, Garmin 420, Garmin 327TXP, 3 inch extended gear, 31 inch Tundra tires, AOSS, custom airbrush Grizzly flames. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Sky Arrow Sport 600 • REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE • 2006 Sky Arrow 600 Sport SLSA. $39K OBO Fully restored to like new! Only 496TTE! Like new condition! New paint! New gel coat! New canopy and nose gear! No reasonable offer refused. Need quick sale!• More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
L4 Piper • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1946 L4 Piper Cub 2675 TT C-85 Engine New Wood Prop Always Hangared Fresh annual just completed Grove Brake system Empty weight 785lbs Gross Weight 1220 Reduced price to $35,800. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Onex Project • $16,000 • WAY BELOW MARKET • Sonex ONEX TRIGEAR project at least 90% complete. Viking 110hp engine has electronic ignition, fuel injected, GRT engine monitor. TRIG Mode S transponder. MGL V-6 radio, MGL Extreme EIFS. Warp drive 3 blade prop. Position, strobe and landing lights. Mechanical trim. Infinity stick grip. Sonex interior. Dual batteries. Ready for you to finish. Onex has folding wings. Wing tips have not been fitted, so you can fit to your preferred length. Folded wing width 7'10". Fully aerobatic. Expected cruise +150mph. We will consider reasonable offers. Delivery negotiable. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Wally Weishaar. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RACER |
Lancair Super Legacy RaceBuild • $320,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Lancair Super Legacy luxury racer hand built by Andy Chiavetta w/full Aerochia airframe and engine race build in 2014. Andy built Darryl Greenamyer's Legacy which won Sport Class Gold in Reno 2002-2006. Andy has built multiple Lancair racers since. For those looking for high performance, speed, & aerobatic maneuvers with a generous avionics package - this is it. Over $450,000 invested. Load limit: 2650 lbs +3.6, -1.8; 2200 lbs +4.4, -2.2 Time since full airframe & engine mods: 111.4 Flight tests performed at time of delivery demonstrated 370 KTAS or 425 MPH. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
05 Husky A1-B,180HP BushWagon! • $155,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • 550 TT AF&ENG,O360 NDH,New Hartzel Composite Blended airfoil!ABW31's,or new 8.5x6. New Avidyne IFD 440,ADSB comply,VG's,sheepskin seat covers,new Mag, starter,battery Exc care&maintenance Always Hangared.Reduced Price! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
VANS RV-12 S-LSA • $95,000 • FOR SALE • Van's 100% USA Factory Built 2015 S-LSA RV-12. 246 Hours TT. Rotax 912ULS. Dual Dynon 10" Skyview Touch System, Two-Axis Autopilot, 2020 ADS-B IN/OUT. ALL Service Bulletins complete. All factory approved upgrades complete (new canopy latch, voltage regulator, throttle springs, high pressure fuel pump, Tanis pre-heat etc.) Annual completed February 2019. Meticulously maintained by A+P and RV specialists. Looks and flies like brand new. Currently flown by former factory production test pilot. Bruce's Custom full airframe cov included ($3,000 value). • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD PROJECT |
Mustang II project • $8,500 • MY LOSS • YOUR GAIN • MUSTANG II Project: 50hrs TT. Save $20,000+. Just needs re-assembly and a few easy airframe parts completed. Have build logs and photos. $8,500 for the first cash buyer. • More Info » |
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