The Spitfire! - Part II |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The Spitfire was certainly a truly magnificent aircraft and was one of many British designed and built aircraft that helped win the war in Europe in 1945. It was fast, maneouverable and deadly in the hands of a skilled pilot. It was said by many pilots that you didn't simply get into a Spitfire, you 'strapped it on!' Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Clip Wing T- Craft by Swick • $37,500 • FOR SALE • Dual control. Ailerons by Curtis Pitts TT187 TSMOH 83 0-200 Fuel Injected 9-1 comp light speed ign, 1 Mag B&C alt and starter Inverted oil/fuel 14 g aux and two 6g wing tanks. Cruise or Aerobatics, LSA eligible, Ready to Fly. Inspection with sale 37,500.00 or trade for well optioned F-150 crew cab, 2WD with tow package, of like value. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL HELICOPTER |
Overhauled r44 raven 2 • $365,000 • AVAILABLE • For sale is a 2007 r44 raven 2 that was overhauled in December 2019 and only has 10-15 hours on it since overhaul! New interior and air conditioning works great. Good machine just don’t fly it enough Total time 2201 Log books available upon request. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Runway home-Leeward Air Ranch • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Move to sunny Central Florida. 1990 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath plus studio/guest area. Arguably the best runway views on the ranch. 80'x 60' hangar/shop/garage. Leeward Air Ranch (FD04) is Florida's favorite sport aviation community featuring 6250' x 165' lighted, reinforced turf runway. Over 180 hangar homes plus a variety of aircraft (singles, twins, antiques, classics, light sports, homebuilts, kit planes, aerobatics, warbirds, amphibs, helicopters, gliders, and the list goes on). Active community with many social events at the "Red Barn". Visit now and meet your new lifelong friends. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
1947 Fairchild 24W • $74,000 • FOR SALE • Jacobs 245 HP with Hamilton Standard constant speed propeller.Micro Air transceiver and transponder Garmin 296 GPS,tail beacon ADS-B. Electric attitude and DG. JUN 20 annual. 1287 total time eng 88 TTSOH. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Nice 2005 0 540 Skybolt • $40,000 • NEW TO MARKET • Second owner last 6 years.440 hours and flying. Upgrades include MGL.fuel flow +12 channel engine monitor,Sky Dynamics exhaust, Vans air intake,Catto prop(have orig.)Integra 406 gps elt, uavionix adsb(not installed)Accusump preoiler, Teflon hoses Has 1/2 inverted with Steen canopy+windscreens,Airtech with 1"rib stitching. Replaced bungies,fuel pumps,brake discs+Orings etc. Oil analysis x5.Inepection due July 2021 Empty weight 1316.Very experienced original builder. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1962 Cessna 182E w/ ADS-B • $69,999 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • N3088Y , Hangared, TTAF-6648 hr, SMOH -273hr Continental 0-470-R Engine like new, cruises at 135mph on 12.5 gallons per hour, 867 hr SPOH, IFR capable, Flys Great! Only reason I'm selling is I bought a 2 seater aerobatic plane and don't fly enough to have 2 planes. I have owned this plane for 4 years and fly about 50 hours per year. I bought it from a friend that owned it for about 8 years. It has been hangered at M11 Airport and same mechanic for those years. Very well maintained and all logs available. Last Annual Sept. 2019. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
2010 Super Drifter • $22,500 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 2010 Super Drifter with 80 H/P 912 Rotax . TTAF 85. Call for more information. Great Deal for a slow, low flying aircraft. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
Glasair III • $169,000 • FOR SALE • Glasair lll, duel garmin g3x’s, SL 30, SL40, 330ES, tru track sorcerer AP. GDL39, AOA. Duel puck brakes, slick start on a lycoming TIO540 350 HP. Long and short wing tips with 74 gal fuel. Licensed in 2011 has 360 hrs on airframe. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
Bell 206 B3 • $575,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1973 Bell 206 B3. Recent major overhaul with very low component times. New Bell mainrotor and Van Horn Tailrotor blades. O/H FCU and fuel pump. Overhauled all rotables, gearboxes, transmission, compressor and turbine. Turbine wheels 1 & 2 were not replaced due to these still have time remaining. The 1 & 2 wheels have been ordered. Ship came from the factory with rare sliding door option and hook. Exec. interior with Garmin 530 and Aspen, B/T connectivity for music and phone, USB chargers front and rear. Full LED upgrade, new windshields and range extender. Excellent cond. 8,800 TT • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
Murphy Elite Kit • $17,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Up for sale is my Murphy Elite kit that’s partially built. I bought this kit from the original owner in the hopes of finishing it but I don’t know when I’ll get to it so it’s gotta go. Here’s what you get. Partially completed fuse. Wings with ailerons and flaps done. Fuel tanks installed. Horizontal and Vertical stabs done. Elevator and rudder done. All hardware is included along with the cowling, seats, tires, brakes and such. Feel free to ask questions or shoot me an offer. There’s still plenty of work to do to be eligible for the 51% rule. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Aeronca Champ • $29,900 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC. Restored to like new condition. Continental 65. Only 7 hours. Chrome cylinders. Scotts 3200 tailwheel. Runs looks and flies great. If you are looking for a nice Champ, this is it!! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOONEY PROJECT |
Mooney Mite Model 18 • $15,000 • MAKE OFFER • Complete Mite project 1441.12 TT Freshly Overalled Continental A-65. The project is located in Scappose, OR. • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Robert Flaugher. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
Deal Pending • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1958 PA-22/20 -160. TTSM: 3272.1 hrs, Engine SMOH 308.6 hrs, Prop SPOH 215.1 hrs. PS1000 intercom, Icom200, KT76A tray, plane power alternator, Scott 3200, wing covers, engine tent, and tanis heaters installed. AI and DG Both overhauled in 2015. Asking 37,500 Canadian, or interested in aircraft trade. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
2015 experimental super cub • $140,000 • SALE PENDING • Low time super cub. 10 out of 10. 200tt. 48gallon fuel. I0-360. 2400gross. 1260lbs empty. 6” extended gear. Bush tires. Tk1 shocks. Make offer! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
2014 RV-7 IO-360 CS • $95,000 • FOR SALE • Uavionix UAT/SkyFYX ADSB in/out, MGL Odyssey G2 EFIS with 2-axis AP, Garmin GNS430W, GMA340, GTX327, AFP FI system, based at KCPM. 140TTAF, 1180SMOH, 145 STOH/IRAN by Tim's Aircraft Engines. Fresh Conditional/Annual by Ben's Motorworks, all AD's, SB's, and squawks done, plus fresh pitot static test, all in Jan, 2020. Aero Classic interior, full carpet and panels. Heated Dynon pitot, GNS430W needs database update. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
1982 CJ 6A Nanchang • $119,500 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Very Nice CJ 6, Reg. N26YK, Custom paint, annual 6/2020, 220 TTSN conversion to a new M-14p engine, S.S exhaust system, TTSN 220 hrs on V-530 Whirlwind propeller & Spinner.TTSN 3140 air frame, IFR, New ADS-B out, Icom-A210 VHF Transceiver, Garmin GTX 330 transponder, VOR/Glide slope, electric trim, smoke system. Aircraft signed by WWII triple Ace pilot Col. Bud Anderson, and others. Para 306 parachutes Front & Back extra cost of $2,600. Owner can deliver for additional cost. Additional pictures on request. • More Info » |
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