| A Really Big Show...in the Air - Part I |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Editor & Photographer |
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| A really big show deserves a really big article, and the Grissom Air and Space Expo was just such a show. The event was fantastic, with two days of fun and entertainment, dozens of aircraft on the ground and in the air, and aviation fans galore. Alright, alright, I've held you in suspense for long enough. I couldn't help but tell you about, and show you, all of the amazing static displays at Grissom. But we are, after all, aviation fans...which means aerial action is our lifeblood. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 7GCBC Citabria • $35,000 • OR BEST OFFER! • 1970 7GCBC Citabria N9071L SN:276-70 TT:1985 SNEW:1985 Lycoming O-320-A2B Annual competed 11/8/19 Ground looped in NM in 1996. Hangered KGNC. All logs. Spin on oil filter, quick drain adapter, Garmin 250XL, Garmin 296, Narco Transponder(Non ADS-B) G meter, Whelen strobes, LED landing light, recovered and repainted 2002, Scott 3200 tailwheel, aileron spades, five point harness, Exterior 8 Interior 7. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
 Piper Brave 300 PA36 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Excellent condition 1977 Piper PA36 Brave 300. This aircraft is in impeccable condition and has been maintained the same. S/N 36-7760017. Air-frame TT - 6120, Engine TTSOH - 1520, prop TSN - 2372. Wing Spar/Center Section AD83-20-03 complied with by Johnson Aircraft 11/2013 at air-frame total time 5533. Wing Spar time remaining 3514 hrs. Extended 22" wingtips. ATS Vortex Generators Electronics International new EGT/CHT guages. Engine compression are 79,79,77,78,77 and 79. New slick magnetos 4/15/2019. Magnetos ovhl/insps c/w'd every 200 hrs.New alternator 5550hrs. Skytec 149-24HT starter. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
 Bellanca Cruisemaster 260b • $45,000 • WHY RENT? • 1966 Bellanca Cruisemaster 14-19-3A 260b TTAC 1861.TSMO 898.8, Hartsel (No AD) C/S prop 942.6. New prop governor, Strong 260HP Continental IO470F. Slick Mags, PMA 6000C audio panel. SL-30 Nav/Com, Garmin GTX-327 transponder, Garmin GDL-82 ADSB out. VOR/Localizer/Glide slope, Avionics Master, yoke PTT, 4 place intercom, 60 gallon total fuel. 166 mph TAS Cruise. At 11.8 gph. Recent tires and battery, new brakes. Plane Power Alternator STC, Pitot/Static certified June 2019, LED position lights, always inside. Flys Regularly. Original maintenance books included. Extensive recent annual. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 1940 MEYERS “OTW” BIPLANE • $69,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1940 Meyers OTW, serial #20, Warner Super Scarab 165. Restored, recovered, painted in 1996, engine overhauled to new specs, 1999, inspected and case modified for new cylinder studs, link rod bolts and front main bearing by Radial Engines Limited, 2000. Dual controls, push to talk, brakes in both cockpits, hydraulic brakes, electrical system, Jasco alternator, electric start, radio/transponder, ADS-B. Always Hangared. Annual 3/19. TT 1422 est. Engine 686 SMOH, 407 STOH. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 185 |
 1973 Cessna 185F • $149,900 •PRICED TO SELL • 1973 A-185-F 3922 TTAF, 2 hr.SMOH by Ly-Con (IO-520D) 25 SMOH 2 blade McCauleyProp. Sold With FRESH Annual. 2 New fuel bladders. I have owned and hangered the last 20 years. LOCATED SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL Very light weight 1809 lbs. empty weight with Factory Float Kit, Damage history 1981-off airport emergency landing, complete logs since new, No Hail Damage , No Corrosion. Atlee rear BUSH SEATS. Garmin 250XL GPS/Com, Cessna 300 Nav/com, Airmarc Audio panel, Narco AT50 Transponder, Digital Tach. , New-8:50 Main Gear, 10 Inch Tail Wheel. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 206 |
 2016 Cessna T206H • FOR SALE • 2016 Garmin G1000 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair N721WW Serial Number T20609222. 301 TT, Garmin GTS800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) Reiff Engine Preheater Garmin GDL69A XM Weather & Radio Garmin GTX 33 ADS-B Out Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT). • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
 0-290 • $1,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 0-290, S/N on case is 4638-24, looks to be overhauled, no logs, comes with Carb, slick mags, fuel pump, oil filter adapter, alt, starter, and starter ring gear. pickled Cylinders look clean in side and its on a run stand. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 2007 Murphy Rebel • $70,000 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • 2007 Murphy Rebel - I0-240B engine, one Slick and one Electronic Ignition, Custom Catto Propeller, Carbon Cub Landing Gear and Brakes, Freshly Overhauled Shock Monster Struts, 26" air streaks, ABI Tailwheel, 44 gallon fuel capacity, leather seats, AeroLED landing and taxi lights, EarthX battery, 967 lbs empty weight. This is a great flying airplane that I hate to let go of but I must make room for other projects. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 OH-58A+ arrow falcon • $300,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 5620tt , arrow falcon, isolair spray system, electric pump, dynanav flow control, satloc m3. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Vans RV-14 Taildragger • $49,700 • FOR SALE • For sale are all 4 airframe kits (Emp./Wing/Fuse/Finish) well past quick build stage w/extras. Built by 2 A&Ps/experienced RV builder. Includes Vans ACK ELT kit(installed).Upgraded Vans air vents (assembled). Bell tailwheel fork (installed). Aircraft Specialty tailwheel brake line/gear leg hose kits/cabin ridged fuel line kits (installed). Electric flap position indicator (installed). Electric pitch trim (installed). Located in my hanger at Poplar Grove Airport (C77). Price is firm but will consider trades.• More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 Help Ranger Airfield • WIN THIS AIRCRAFT! • Ranger Airfield Foundation is raffling a Piper Cub to raise funds for Ranger Airfield - a public airfield maintained by volunteers. Help keep Ranger flying by entering to win this 125hr 90hp, MT prop, Grove brake, aluminum spar '46 J-3! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SKIS |
 Federal A3500A skis • $1,800 • FOR SALE • Nice straight skies, also have a 2 sets of Federal 1500 in nice shape for $900 ea. • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Dean Curtis.
Click on the photo to enlarge it and
see previous airport photos. |
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Jason Frank was able to correctly identify last week's photo of
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) in Kotzebue, Alaska. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 Beautiful Woody Pusher • $21,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Beautiful open cockpit Woody Pusher exceptionally built by inspection authorized airframe and power plant mechanic and Lockheed Martin Aerospace Engineer. Airplane is a joy to fly, in great condition and has a new adsb-in-out transceiver. Continental 0-200 with 650 since major overhaul, two place, very easy handling taildragger. This plane is flying on a regular basis and for sale at the KHAF airport. Recent eaa magazine publication featured the woody pusher for more info. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TURBOPROP |
 2004 Harpoon Turboprop • OFFERED FOR SALE • 2004 Harpoon B58P Turboprop. Walter 601P, approx 500 SMOH, 700 Time since conversion. 2500lb useful load, 200 gal of gas, 3.7psi, fully De-iced, leather interior, AC, AFS touchscreen panel, GTN750, Autopilot. 210k in the mid teens to low FL20's at 36-42gph of Jet-A. Unrestricted 51% E-AB AW cert. Pro-Maintained, all new side glass. Lots of Rigid LED lights. Insurance rate is no different than P210T or B58. Will be willing to transfer LLC to save taxes. $600k Firm, possible trades towards C180/185 Flown regularly. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
 1974 Turbo Aztec E • $20,000 • PARTNERSHIP OFFERED • 4 of 6 shares available in well-maintained Turbo Piper Aztec based in Boca Raton, FL (BCT). $20K/share. Only 4150 TT, Garmin 430, tip tanks, oxygen. Serious inquires only contact Jeff at 561-289-1972. If you are not looking to be in a partnership in SE Florida, this isn't the partnership for you. Entire aircraft available for sale at $139,999. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 Beautiful RV-7A • $143,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Extremely Well Built 2018 Vans RV-7A 66 Hours TTAF, 66 SMOH Lyc IO-360-A1A w/10:1 Pistons, 66 SPOH Hartzell c/s, 10" Dynon Skyview HDX, Dynon 2 Axis AP, Dual Garmin GTR200 Comm's, PMA 5000EX Audio Panel, ADSB in/out, ACK E-04 406 ELT, Anti Splat Cowl Flaps, Anti Splat Nose Gear Brace, Vetterman Exhaust, and Much More!! • More Info » |
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