Stearmans in the Sky! - Part I |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Editor & Photographer Watford, Ontario, Canada |
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If you're one who appreciates American aviation history, you are likely very aware of the contribution the Boeing Stearman made to the war effort during World War II. The Stearman Aircraft Corporation designed and built the Stearman in the 1930s, became part of the Boeing Company in 1934, continuing to produce the Stearman into the 1940s. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Midget Mustang MM1 • $65,000 • FOR SALE • Lycoming IO-360 Exp. Hartzell C.S. T.S.M.O.H. 270 hrs. Wet wing 31 gals. Radio: Becker AR 4201 Trans: AT-50A Garmin GPS 296 ADS-B Out Fast-Very Fast! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
Super Petrel LS • $125,000 • BUY NOW! PAY LATER! (JUST KIDDING) • Super Petrel LS , Rotax 912 , 185 TT, 2 Dynon 10" touch screens with synthetic vision, Garmin Area, coupled auto pilot with approach mode, ADS B in and out, has everything you can imagine , hot water heater with blower, aircraft located at 06FD near Tavares Fl. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
Fairchild 24 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Nicely restored 1939 Fairchild 24R, beautiful authentic looking exterior & interior, rebuilt instruments, history records back to first sale by Fairchild, 2243hrs.TT, 37.5 smoh on 200hp. Ranger eng. & Sensenich wood prop, KY97a com., intercom, transponder, Jasco alternator, Cleveland brakes, 60 gal. fuel, cabin heat, great aircraft for antique airplane rides/sightseeing, can carry 3 passengers, $45,000, annualed 10/19, spare 0 time overhauled engine available, export services available, located at 34FD, 20 miles south of Daytona Beach. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
11983 Pitts S-2B • $120,000 • MAKE OFFER • Start your new year with one of the most beautiful Pitts S-2B's out there! This aircraft has everything a Pitts owner would want: Hartzell Claw 3 blade composite propeller, matching red Hooker Harness ratchet belts, Sky Dynamics 6-1 exhaust and smoke capable of making an airfield near IFR. TTAF: 682.3 Engine since overhaul by Barrett Precision Engines: 382.1. Paint and fabric in great condition. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual and ADSB. Logs available upon request. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 150 |
1959 Cessna 150 immaculate • $24,777 • FACCEPTING OFFERS • 4.5 GPH, continental 200, 320 SMOH, completely restored and overhauled two years ago and has ADS-B. all records, NDH, just flew across Luisiana & Texas , the annual was done 8/2019- located at 1T8, will consider financing with 50% down. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE-PISTON |
Rotec R-3600 • $11,500 • FOR SALE • This engine retails for $25,000 plus shipping from Australia. Priced to sell in Arizona! Nine cylinder radial engine Rotec R-3600 150 HP. 60 hours total time since new. Needs Updates. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOAT PLANE |
Lake BUCCANEER LA4-200 Amphib • $57,500 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1972 LA4-200 w/Lycoming IO360. Plane's immaculate, not a spot of rust or corrosion. Lived it's entire life in a hangar, most in Arizona. Never been in salt water. Engine has 550 hours TSO. It has 70 gallon fuel cap. with the larger 15 gallon sponson tanks. Bat wings, drop down wing extensions to fit 40ft hangar. S-Tec Autopilot works perfectly.The paint is in great condition and still has plenty of luster. In Florida until Feb 12th then Hawaii for 16 weeks, call NOW let's deal. Plane is Hangared in Andalusia 79J. The annual is past due and the reason for big price drop. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLIDER / SAILPLANE |
2003 Silent-IN Club W/Trailer • $29,000 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • If towplanes are sparse and you want to soar, this homebuilt self-launch fits the bill. Fast/Save slip fitting assembly, no connectors, 10 minute rigging like expensive glass sailplanes. Uses 1.5g/launch, $5 flying-days are the norm. No medical required; SEL/Glider/LSA all legit. Built by seller 2003, 19Tach 100TT no damage, never landed off-airport. B40 Vario, MicroAir in-panel. Inspected 6/21/2018, annual on delivery. Always hangared or trailered. Trailer is well fitted, roadworthy and fully functional. Asking $29k, cost way more build, make an offer. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
Most Beautiful Bell 47 • $165,000 • AVAILABLE • Putting My Beautiful Bell 47-G4 FOR SELL! This is the most beautiful helicopter on the market. Vintage army look, Works and flies like new(1965), always kept inside a hangar, and treated like a baby! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PRODUCT |
Presidential Aviator Clock • FOR SALE • There are four 811 Series clocks installed on Air Force One aircraft SAM 26000 and SAM 27000. The SAM 27000 entered service in 1972 and for the next 29 years was used as the primary aircraft for seven US Presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.• More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Zenith 701 Project • $17,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Front and rear fuselage completed. Firewall & rudder completed. Started the right wing. I purchased the entire kit in December of 2018. I upgraded to the larger tires and the bubble door option. I also have a motor mount for a Rotax 912. No firewall forward kit. Will consider trade for Cessna 140 or 150. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SWIFT |
Globe GC-1B Swift • $58,750 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Must see to appreciate! 1946 Globe GC-1B Swift. 45 Hours since restoration. Airframe TT 2193. Cont. 0-300B TT 696. SOH 45. New Slick mags & harness, alternator, sticks, Airtex interior, Flat panel, instruments are either new or overhauled, C-150 seats, Hooker harness, electric horizon, intercom, JPI 450 fuel monitor, electric trim, P-51 doors, Whelen 3 point strobes, gross weight increase, polyurethane paint. April annual. Located at I-34 Greensburg, Indiana. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by H A Hough. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
2011 Aviat Husky A1-C 180hp • $194,500 • FOR SALE • Like New Aviat Husky. This Husky is truly as nice as the day it came off the assembly line. Atlee Dodge main gear, 31" Bushwheels, Airglas LW2500 Wheel skis, VG's, MT 3 Blade Prop, Rear Heat, RH baggage door. Only 141 Hours TT Since New. No damage, always hangared, one owner, complete logs. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
BFR & Tail Wheel Training • TRAINING AVAILABLE • Get your BFR & Tailwheel Endorsement completed in an Awesome 180Hp Super Cub! We are located in Beautiful Central Florida- Bring your family out to visit the Mouse while you are here! We also offer Accelerated Private/Instrument/Commercial Training- Get your ticket ASAP. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRIKE |
Northwing / Apache 2place • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • $13,500 OBO N#, Apache 2 place with Mustang II 17.5 meter wing. 58 TTE&A Rotax 503 Air cooled, Electric Start, 50hp, Powerfin adjustable prop, Strobe and landing lights. Air Show Smoke system, Instructional bars, 11 gal fuel tank, Tundra tires, Always hangared, X Country Storage bag, Lifting struts, Instructional bars, Electric Start, Front brake, Located WN42 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
Twin Comanche Robertson STOL • $57,500 • FOR SALE • 1963 Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche Robertson STOL, ADSB Compliant. AFTT 3836. Engines: Left 228 SMOH, Right 1967 SMOH, 910 STOH. Garmin GPSmap 296 with AirGizmo Mount, Dual TKM MX11 COMs, Dual Narco 121 NAVs, Narco DME 190, KT76TSO Xponder, Uavionix tailBeacon. Current IFR. Roberston STOL kit lowers VMC to 80 MPH. Great trainer. Great STOL capabilities for a cross-country airplane. 15 GPH fuel burn at cruise. 90 gallons fuel. Whelen strobes. New engine hoses, front seatbelts, door seals, and all cowl and nose fasteners. Paint & Interior 7/10. Flies regularly. All ADs complied with. • More Info » |
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