| Give Your Bird Some TLC |
| By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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No flying adventures? No problem. We always have something to do around the birds. When not in the air and the birds resting in the hangars, it is a perfect time to give them some TLC. And by TLC I mean cleaning, washing, polishing, getting rid of undesired residues, scrubbing layers of dead bugs, cleaning oil spots from the belly, some more washing again, scrubbing more dead bugs, cleaning and polishing the windows and canopies, hosing the birds down, and drying the birds with special microfiber materials not to end up with water spots on the paint. This time it was turn for Jimmy’s RV-8. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Thunder Mustang • $398,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • If you have ever dreamed of owning and flying a P51 this is your opportunity to experience the sound, power and speed. This is one of the nicest, cleanest Thunder Mustang ever built. Just had fresh May annual and transponder/IFR cert. 640hp Falconer V12 engine. ACTT & Prop TT 151.5hrs, EngTT 197.2 TSMOH 144.1. Garmin 430 gps, King HSI, King KX165, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, Uavionics Tail Beacon ADS-B out, STec autopilot with altitude hold, built in Oxygen system, Garmin GMA340 audio, Vision Microsystems engine monitor. This plane is super fast, flys like a P51. Will consider aircraft trades. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Lake. La-4 Buccaneer • $59,000 • CHECK THIS OUT • For Sale. 1975 LA-4 N1093L S/N 686 TTSN 1670. SMOH 950 Prop O/H 1235 Garmin 496. SL-30 NAv/Com-ILS. SL-40 Com Garmin 327 Transponder 4Place Intercom Elc Tac EGT monitor. Fuel Flow. Monitor Digital Clock. consider trade can deliver • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 1945 Aeronca 7AC Champ • $30,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Completely original Champ. No electrics. Low time engine, only 270 SMOH. Icon IC-24 radio & Flightech ITC-401TC Intercom. Shoulder Harnesses. Auto Fuel STC. Reiff Preheater. Annual 10/2020. Aircraft is hangared at Royalton Airport, Gasport, NY • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
 Rare Aircraft • $40,500 • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED • 1960 Bellanca 14-19-3 260 910 TT air frame and engine Narco CP136TSO audio panel 2 MX 11 coms AT150TSO transponder ADF141TSO Nav122 W/Glide slope Nav121 DME195 PS Engineering P MicroII 2 place intercom 8 day clock DG VSI T&B EGT VSI Airspeed OAT Suction 70 Hrs since complete rebuild 1982 Recovered with Polyfiber systems and finished with Aerothane Fresh MARS annual ready for a new owner Very nice flying airplane. Full parts at Alexandria Aircraft LLC available • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL LANCAIR |
 1991 Lancair 320 • $52,500 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Located at 3GV in Grain Valley, Missouri, N320LE is a complex amateur-built airplane and is a fast-mover! Fly from Champaign, Illinois to Orlando, Florida in 4.5 hours and not stop for fuel. IFR capable, Stratus ADSB In/Out, 407 hours of flight time and is powered by a 160hp Lycoming 360 engine. The Hartzell Constant Speed Prop has approximately 1.7 hours since overhaul. The pricing on this aircraft is supported by an immaculate log book and history. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 BELL 47G • $95,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Immaculate 1957 47G. 6551 TTAF, 675 TSOH Engine, 75 Since 600 Hr Inspection (2015), Fresh Annual. This aircraft was completely restored in May 2000 by 47 guru Ozzie York and his team at Allied Helicopter. Set up for IFR training, 2 interiors: Custom leather seats for single control and second set of seats for dual control. Accepting offers! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
 Long Ez • $45,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Very Well Built 1987 Long Ez with 2,030 TTAF, 150 SMOH on 0-320 A2B by AERO April.2009 with 10:1 pistons, Cato 3 blade prop, KY-97A, Garmin 300XL, Sigtronics SPA-400 Intercom, Narco AT-150, uAvionics ADSB in/out, Trutrak Gemini ADI, Long nose, Ronzc Canard, Baggage Pods, Grove Brakes, LED Nav/Strobes, LED Landing Light, Ez-Noselift electric nose wheel, Ez-Noselift electric landing brake, 406 ELT, Sky-tec Starter, New Plane Power alt., and Oregon Aero Leather seats. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 2005 STORM RALLY • $57,900 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 2005 STORM AIRCRAFT RALLY. LSA. FOR SALE 57,900. fresh annual, absd out\in IFLY 720, ROTAX ULS 100HP heavy duty starter, Burns 5 Gal /Hr Av Gas, 72in 3 blade ground adjustable pitch tapered prop, intercom, electric flaps and trim control 37 gallons fuel, rear storage,LED indicators for flaps and trim,great light sport aircraft in excellent condition • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 • $39,900 • LOOK AT THIS • 1967 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, in annual December 2019, ads-b compliant, vfr, 4800 hr, 560 SMOH on engine, times are approx, I fly every week, cheap to own, cheap to fly. cabin cover included. no issues. Hangared , Garmin GNS 430W. Inexpensive Gateway into Aviation, Great Value, Good Maintenance, Great Trainer, Low Total Time, Good Fuel Burn, Original, 1967, Low Cost Maintenance Delivery available, owners financing for qualified buyer, pre-buy inspection report is paid, Call me email me visit my office at any time or send me your questions directly • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Cessna 188 Agwagon Project • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Cessna 188 project less engine and prop. Wings just rebuilt. Fuselage stripped and repainted. Gear overhauled. Vertical rebuilt. New windshield. Large tailwheel. We also have many other 188 parts. Could make a package deal for all. Willing to consider all trades or make offer. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Max Air LLC • ANNOUNCEMENT • Aircraft Consulting and Management Group • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 Super Cub • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • 2008 Super Cub, mid time engine, good candidate for Lycoming extra TBO times! All paperwork and AD’s up to spec. 68 hrs since total rebuild. • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Nicholas Johannes.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
 Training & Checkrides here • TRAINING AVAILABLE • Ultralight, sport and private pilot training for trikes and LSA airplanes in a beautiful location. One stop shop. Train, take knowledge test and get checkride or proficiency check in one place. This is for pilot and CFISport. Learn from the industry leader who "makes the videos" and "writes the books" on LSA training. We fly every day all year round, weather permitting. Great weather overall... no tornadoes, little rain in Lake Tahoe Nevada California. Learn with Paul Hamilton. We train in top of the line REVO trike and Sling 2 airplane. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
 1981 GULFSTREAM AERO COMMANDER • AVIATION AUCTION • Public Auction - State of Nevada Department of Transportation 1981 Gulf Stream Turbo Commander 840/690C Closes August 12, 2020 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. Pressurized, Oxygen system, Garrett turbine engines, MT 5 Blade Props, Garmin 750/650, ADSB in and out, Flight Stream 510, Dual Garmin G600 displays. TT- 7418 hrs Information contact TNT Auction of Nevada inc. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
 QUICKSILVER MXL SPORT • $12,500 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • N Numbered Experimental Excellent condition, Always hangered or stored in enclosed trailer. 95 Hours Custom Paint Scheme 447 ROTAX Gearbox 68" Warp Drive Prop Top Mount (503 Mounting Kit) 6 Gallon Fuel Tank Heavy Duty Axle Heavy Duty Tension Struts Independent Dual Rear Hydraulic Brakes Tail Brace Kit 4 Point Seat Beslt Harness Heager Wheels Wide Steerable Nose Wheel Instrument Pod: Airspeed, Altimeter, Tach, Hobbs, Dual EGT, Dual CHT VERY SHARP! A Real Dream to Fly • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
 Only one airworthy worldwide • $400,000 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • 1949 Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C S/N 47-432 is the only airworthy YL-15 in the world, owned by the Brunquist family since Feb. 1954. Be the next caretaker of this incredible aircraft. 18 mph stall, 37 mph best angle of climb, 100 mph cruise, 200 mph red line. OSH 2017 Grand Champion Warbird Post WWll and Gold Wrench recipient. Included in sale: second wrecked YL-15, lots of spare parts, blueprints, and the Type Certificate, located in Wasilla, Alaska. N4770C is currently hangered at Oshkosh, WI. Fresh annual with sale. • More Info » |
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