| Crossing THE Country in a Three Generation SuperCub |
| By Dana Brejakova |
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| A light-yellow bird with a few thin blue stripes along the fuselage, blue propeller cap, and a picture of Blue Bear on the tail was a happy member of a local group of aviators, the T-Hangar Mafia. Almost every other weekend, this Supercub named Blue Bear would be in the air looking for adventure or stretching its wings flying around enjoying "low and slow" bush flying. However, just like everything in life, what once starts must also come to an end, Blue Bear's time in El Paso was almost up. As we said "farewell" to Blue Bear's owner, our friend X-Ray who had to move to another part of the country, Blue Bear was readied to depart on a 1841 mile long ferry flight to reunite with X-ray up North. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC
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 WOLF PITTS 360 • $180,000 • GREAT OPPORTUNITY • Once in a lifetime purchase opportunity! Developed and built by world class builder Steve Wolf, this custom Wolf Pitts 360 is a masterpiece. Total Time 57 hours. Flight reviewed as the hottest 4-cylinder in existence, this piece of artwork could be yours! Coupled with sky-dynamics custom built IO-360 electric ignition producing 238HP and constant speed MT 3 Blade propeller allows for incredible performance with an empty weight of just 830 pounds. Climb rates of 3500 fpm+ cruise speeds of 175 mph and roll rates of 360 degrees/per second! Over $250,000 invested. Trade Considered. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Executive Home and Hangar KDZB • $815,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • This 3 bedroom 3 bath was totally remodeled and upgraded in 2016 along with 1/1guest house with kitchen Lots of views of Lake LBJ and surrounding area. Attached 2700 sq. Ft. hangar with bathroom, portable kwikool 2.5 ton A/C 250K heat and built ins. is 500 feet away from world class runway. Privacy and security at it's best. POA fee 268.00/year. Has his/hers bathrooms including all new fixtures and Jacuzzi/air tub, walk in shower and lots of built ins. Kitchen has stainless appliances from the Viking French door refrigerator to the Fisher Paykel dishwashers. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 Amazing Boeing Stearman 450 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • CERTIFIED 1938 BOEING STEARMAN 450 with all the good stuff! 4 ailerons; Inverted Fuel and Oil; 5-gallon smoke system (adjustable/removable); pre-oiler; mag coolers; 277 SMOH on P&W R-985 with chrome push rod covers and Bendix starter; Hamilton Standard Propeller model 2030-237 with chrome spinner, 277 SPOH; 6,391 TTAF; complete 1998 restoration and overhauls by Mid-Continent; Fresh annual 05/2019. It includes Auto fuel STC,two seat chutes repacked 2019, always hangered. Located at Dacy Airport (0C0) in Harvard, Illinois. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 2004 A36 BONANZA WELL EQUIPPED • $375,000 •AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1058 TT Airframe & Engine, 244 SPOH, Well Maintained, Low Time, Like New, NDH, Full Deice, Hot Prop & Deice Boots, Factory Air Conditioning, Standby alternator, Standby air pump, Tanis Engine Preheater, Garmin 530/430, KFC 225 autopilot with Altitude Preselect & Yaw Dampener, KI-525 HSI, WX-500 Stormscope, New G2 Insight GEM, New 406 MHz ELT, Leather Interior, Excellent P&I, Annual completed 8/2019, IFR cert completed 4/2019, Complete logs. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Marquart Charger MA-5 • $29,900 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • Beautiful MA-5 Marquart for sale. Needing to shrink the fleet so I need to sell it. Great airplane for the sportsman aerobatic pilot or for someone who wants a classic “turn key” biplane experience for an affordable price. 0-320 Lycoming 197TT Aircraft, 197SMOH New Belleville spring gear mod, new Slick mags, new ignition harness, new ELT. No inverted fuel or oil. Easy to fly and an absolute blast. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
 145 Repair Stn/DOD Contractor • $795,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • *Certificated FAA Part 145 Repair Station and *Department of Defense Contractor with CAGE Code. Past Winner of prestigious SBIR AWARD using advanced composites .Includes Intellectual Data Rights with the USAF. Marketing includes all domains. *CRS Certificate* is most desirable “Limited Airframe”. Manuals written to adapt endless Capabilities. Strategically positioned for fast transfer. This is an ASSET sale w/ NO Liabilities or Overhead with minimal equipment.Owners selling for other interests.Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement required. E-mail Sales Agent for NDA.*DO NOT CALL*.No Brokers. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CONTINENTAL PROPELLER HUB |
 Continental 65-85 PROPELOR HUB • $50 • CHECK THIS OUT • Continental propeller hub, fits 50, 65, 75, 85 'A' style taper crank. certified airworthy inspection guaranteed. Used J series steel is $450; new production to FAA drawing from upgraded Aircraft 4130 steel is $950. Wooden prop cover, prop retainer nut, or retainer clip are all available, as is mounting hardware. $50 buys you a cracked or worn unit similar to most of those found in the Fly markets, Ebay and other on-line locations. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DIAMOND PARTS |
 Diamond DA-20 C1-Eclipse • $2,350 • PARTS AVAILABLE • Attention!! Parts Only!! 2005 Diamond DA-20 C1-Eclipse Damaged Aircraft - Serial # C0442 - Minor Damage to Wings - Fuselage Severed - (2) Wings with Flaps/Ailerons - Long Gear Legs- $1700 worth of Cleveland Wheels/Brakes Alone!! - Lots of Good Parts and Components on Fuselage - Comant Industries Nav Antennas - Fuel Tank - Whelen Strobes Power Pack - Seat Belts - Control Sticks - Canopy Hardware and Latches -Lots of interior Hardware/Throttle Controls Etc. - Excellent Parts Airplane for an experimental project!! Being sold as a whole complete package only. First $2350 takes everything! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED JET |
 Gulfstream II • $50,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Excellent condition – pristine interior with leather seats. Two Rolls-Royce engines: one is calendare'd out; the other still has hours left. CAMP report available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOTOR GLIDER |
 Pipistrel Virus SW iS Factory • $129,900 • CHECK THIS OUT • EXP Motor Glider - Like New - Rotax 912 iS fuel injected Sport, 215 hrs TT, Cruise 147 knots at 4.1 gph, long range tanks - range over 800 NM. VNE 163 knots! Air Brakes, GRS whole plane parachute, Electronic Constant Speed Prop, Dynon SkyView D1000, Autopilot, Icom radio, Mode S Transponder, back up analogue ASI and ALT, Plush Leather, Annual current thru Aug 2019. This Glider handles like a sports car. Fly with Glider Rating, no medical required ever. New Price: over $165,000 - 6+ months delivery - get this like new SW at a $35,000 Discount. Located in Georgetown, TX. Won't last long.• More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1978 Piper Seneca II • $155,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Amazing 1978 Piper Seneca II with loads of options including dual IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM w/Jeppesen Chartview, TAS605 Active Traffic, ADS-B In & Out, XM Radio, Precise Flight Speed Brakes, inflatable door seals, every LoPresti Speed mod available, LoPresti HID Pulse landing and taxi lights, all LED lighting, Micro Vortex generators with gross weight increase, Single piece windshield, flight into known ice, EDM 760 w/fuel flow and totalizer, built in O2, long range fuel and more! Only 740 Hours on Factory Remanufactured Engines! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Baby Great Lakes • $500 • PROJECT FOR SALE • Baby Great Lakes. Model 2T-1B. Restoration Project less landing gear, prop and engine. Horizontal elevators, engine cowling and tires included. This was a flying machine, Special Airworthiness Certificate issued in 1978. Very limited history on this project, my father in law bought the Baby Great Lakes in Grand Junction, Colorado in the 80's and it's been stored in a warehouse ever since. • 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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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Dream Worx Aircraft Transport • SERVICES OFFERED • Looking at purchasing a used aircraft that can't be ferried? Well your going to need it disassembled and transported , look no further . With over 20 plus years in the aircraft salvage business we have moved our share of aircraft from Cessna 150's to 421's, Piper Navajos to Cubs, big and small, special requirements , tight time lines we specialize in. We are a family business, the same crew moves every aircraft we haul. We have top notch equipment, With over 99 Aircraft moved in 2018 alone. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
 Piper PA-30 • $59,000 • FOR SALE • 1965 Piper PA-30.Price reduced $59,000.00 6586 TT Right engine & prop 64-SMOH Left engine 1032 SMOH, prop 436 SOH Complete records since new Pneumatic door seal 1/4 in windows. Janitrol heater OH 5-2016. KX-175with GS KX170B. KT76A Piper Auto Control 11 Annual due 5-1-2020. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 '92 Oshkosh Award Winner RV-4 • $35,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 1992 Vans RV-4 Excellent Condition. Oshkosh Award Winner by Renown Multiple Vans RV Builder. TTAF 522, Lycoming 0-320-160 Letterman Exhaust. Performance Propeller. Long Legs w/ Pressure Recovery Pants. Dual Controls. New Carb, New Tires, New Battery. Garmin GPS 299 KX-155 Radios. Front & Rear Side Air Vents-10/10 All Around. 211 MPH Clean Straight & Flies Hands Off. Cruise at 185MPH. Electric Flaps. G Meter and All Stream Gauges. Fresh Annual w/ Purchase. Age Forces Sale...Sacrifice $45,000. • More Info » |
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