Crossing the Sea |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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A few weeks back I had a unique opportunity to cross the sea by air, both directions in one day, and in two different planes! Alright, so it wasn’t really a sea per se, it was Lake Michigan. But hey, if the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, and the Sea of Galilee can claim that title, then a lake whose shores are out of sight at 4,000 feet ought also to qualify. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
2005 Thrush Model S2RHG-T65 • $399,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2005 Thrush 550 Model S2RHG-T65 total time 4408.7, air frame 4408.07 total time since new (Oct of 2017),Engine: Garrett TPE 331-10-511 M (5,400 TBO), 1,800 hours since major overhaul, 500 since Hot, Prop: Hartzell 4 Blade, 502 hrs since prop overhaul, Avionics/Radios: Satloc G4 with flow control, fast start, stainless steel Booms, Stainless Steel SLK-41 Spreader, Air Conditioning, Heater, 228 Gallon fuel tank, Black interior (new Seat) No known damage, always Hangered For Sale/OBO trades welcome. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Private Gapview Airport 49PA • $1,348,000 • FOR SALE • Private Licensed Airport Estate for sale on 15 acres with 3/3 Post & Beam home. Hanger, 2 Aircraft Single Engine. Elevation 780 Ft./ 237.74 M. Turf Airstrip 1800 x 100/ 548.6 x 30.5M. Sectional Chart NY; AEA-Eastern, IPT-Williamsport. Runway NW/SE Traffic pattern Left. Privately owed since 1984, been licensed since 1968. Overlooking Delaware Water Gap in this updated custom built wood home, located in Upper Mount Bethel Township with top rated schools. Close to JFK, LGA, EWR and PHL for commuting purposes with Airlines. Serious Inquiry's only and must be pre-qualified. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
AVIATION BUSINESS LIQUIDATION • FOR SALE BY AUCTION • Winter Aviation, Inc. was a nationally know airplane service & repair depot at the Emporia, KS Municipal Airport. The business closed upon the untimely passing of the owner, John Winter. We are offering a large selection of top-brand tools, machines, testing equipment, new & used parts inventory, aircraft specific tools & equipment, hardware and upholstery materials in 3 internet-only auctions running simultaneously. Please call (620) 412-7505 for details. Don't miss these great auctions for you chance to bid your price on some exceptional tools and airplane parts inventory. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
2000 ACA 8KCAB Super Decathlon • $103,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • As close to new as a used aircraft can be! 1020 hours TT. Current annual, all records, no damage, no snap maneuvers, always hangared. Fresh 500-hour mag insp., New: fuel tanks, wing spar attachments, battery, Michelin mains, spare tailwheel, certified spare strut attachments, repair and parts manuals. GNS-NAV/radio, Bendix-King K-90 radio, EI Digital Engine Analyzer. Hooker 5-point competition harnesses. Exchangeable “Thin” seat set for taller pilots. Two “Softie” backpack parachutes, Taildragger dragger, winter engine heater w/insulated engine shroud. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
92 Starduster SA-100 • $12,900 • FOR SALE • 92 STARDUSTER SA-100 0290G with D Crankshaft 135HP Elec. Starter 760 Radio, Collins transponder 15Gal. Main. 2-4Gal. Wing Tanks. 400 SMOH Cruse speed 130 MPH at 2400 RPM. 12,900 current annual. Flys Great Lands Easy compared to Pitts. Flop tube in tank. Located KFGU Tn. Have 6 airplanes and must go. May Ferry for expense within 300 mi. Can include Garmin Area 560 with asking price. Airport closing here for repairs in August for I month so come get it now. Serious inquires. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
GA7 Back to American Ownership • ANNOUNCEMENT • The "Grumman/Gulfstream American" GA-7 Cougar Twin is back under American ownership. Celebrate the 4th with investment/ownership of the rights to manufacture this excellent light twin aircraft. The GA-7 Cougar is a high quality, advanced technology, safe and roomy airplane, designed and built for success - not planned for falling out of the sky. We have acquired the FAA and EASA Type Certificates, tooling and technology - hard copy and digital - and are returning it to the USA from Europe. The Cougar fills a growing need of people seeking safe (virus free) air transport. Serious parties only. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
Director of Maintenance Needed • HELP WANTED • Seeking a Director of Maintenance to join our busy maintenance department in Providence, RI. Must have and A&P with IA, at least 10 years of experience maintaining piston aircraft, attention to detail, no violations, and a thoughtful approach to their craft. Prior experience supervising mechanics is a plus. Fleet includes 20 aircraft: single-engine Cessnas, Decathlon, turbo-charged twin, wooden aircraft, tube and rag, and radial engine, certified and experimental aircraft. Salary based on experience. Benefits include vacation time, health insurance plan, and relocation expenses. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
250C20B Engine • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Allison 250C20B Engine for Sale Accesory Gear Box Last Inspection 2014 by HeliHolland, Compressor Assy TSO 2057.11 REM 1,156, Turbine TSO 906.2 REM 2,347, All logs, NO Accessories • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
HARMON ROCKET II • $150,000 • FOR SALE • 2003 Harmon Rocket II 600TT Airframe 5SMOH IO-540-X Barrett Precision Eng.325HPTest cell doc.5TT constant speed Hartzell. Dual Light Speed Ignition, On board oxygen,59 gallons TF 4 tanks, Dual Batteries separate buss panel, Century Vacuum A/I Garmin430 WAAS, Slaved and coupled HSI, king KT76A trans, Century 2000A/P, Halon System,3 axis trim,Co2 detection, Electric pre-oiler, RAM-AIR gain 1.5Hg at cruise, Int. lighting, Int. lockers throughout fuselage, extra baggage,F1 canopy, New F1 Eng. mount by Mark Fredrick adds 65lbs. to tail wheel, carbon fiber plenum, 220 MPH cruise at 14gph. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
SOLD Mosquito Aviation XE $25K • $25,000 • SOLD FAST!! THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • Barley used 2015 Mosquito Aviation XE 17 hrs flight time on airframe It was assembled from a kit by the prior (original) owner a 747 pilot has not been flown in 2 years so selling as-is. The aircraft was designed to comply with the US Experimental - Amateur-built microlight aircraft rules. Single main rotor and tail rotor, a single-seat cockpit with a windshield, skid landing gear and a two-cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke 64 hp (48 kW) MZ 202 engine. The aircraft has a useful load of 320 lb. With full fuel of 12 US gal payload for pilot and baggage is 247 lb • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER TRAILER |
Robinson R44 air-ride trailer • $19,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Robinson R44 air-ride trailer, All sides fold down to land on trailer or you can use built in winch to winch helicopter up into place with a wireless remote and dolly. Sides can be taken off in approximately 20 minutes if not needed. Trailer has 90 gallon tank built into floor, has built in dexter air-ride compressor system to maintain proper ride height. Has electric tongue jack, L.E.D. Lightning, 14 ply tires with aluminum rims. Entire trailer is aluminum, no rust. Everything on trailer is adjustable to make for a perfect fit, blade supports, tail boom support, etc. in Indianapolis Indiana. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARTNERSHIPS WANTED |
Partners Wanted • PARTNERSHIP WANTED • Looking for a good group of pilots to go in on a six seat single, light twin or turboprop in the San Jose, CA area. Ideally based at KRHV. Open to Cessna 340A, Baron 58, Bonanza, Saratoga, Meridian or TBM. Or If you have a plane and are looking for a partner to defray costs let me know. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kent Christman. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located? Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com for the chance of seeing your name published in the weekly eFlyer.
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John Little was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (CYTZ) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
BEAUTIFUL 1959 COMANCHE 250!!! • $88,888 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1959 Comanche 250 for sale. Extremely well equipped for day/night/IFR. Full Garmin stack includes GMA347, GNS430W, SL30, GTX335 /w ADSB out. STEC system 50 autopilot with altitude hold and ST901 GPSS. WX950 stormscope. Aerospace Logic engine instruments. Auxiliary fuel. Voice alert for stall and gear warning system. Upgraded yokes. Yoke mounted Aera 560 GPS with XM radio and weather. Mounted Status receiver. New glareshield, side windows, tires, tubes, brake discs (Cleveland) pads, landing light lenses. ACTT 5975, SMOH 605, PTTSN 608. Excellent interior, Good exterior, shows well. Outgrowing. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROPELLER |
185/206/210 Prop/Spinner/Gov. • $3,150 • BEST DEAL EVER! • McCauley Prop D2A34C58-NO/S90AT-4 86" McCauley two blade prop for sale. Removed from our 185 for three blade MT reversing upgrade. TSMOH 123.2 OVHL DATE Aug 4, 2015. Includes Spinner recently painted in Matterhorn White along with a used serviceable governor working perfectly when removed. This prop has no leaks and is freshly dressed and painted. Canadian logs are included for this propellor. Crated and ready to ship anywhere in the world at your expense. VERY Special freight rates may be available for air freight for destinations serviced by Alaska Airlines. Fits 182/185/188/206/210 • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING DEVICE |
Elite PI 1000 AATD • $27,000 • FOR SALE • FAA approved Advanced Aviation Training Device with emulation of Garmin G1000. 3 screens, electronic control loading, 8 aircraft performance profiles/instrumentation. FAA approved for use in maintaining IFR currency and all of Instrument Proficiency Check (except circle to land task). Time can be logged towards PVT, COM, INST and ATP per FAR's. Great for maintaining proficiency and/or learning G 1000 procedures/skills. • More Info » |
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