Their Field of Dreams |
By Richard Murray, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Every two years since the early 1980’s, Hook Field saw the return of aircraft that flew for the first time from the same soil upon which they now land. Across the street leading to the terminal sits the Magellan Corporation, formerly known as the Aeronca Corporation, and before that as the Aeronautical Corporation of America, when it formed at Lunken airport in Cincinnati and produced the first general aviation aircraft, the C-2. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Extra 300L • $249,000 • FOR SALE • 2002 Extra 300L, 1761 TTSN, 550 SMOH, 550 SPOH. Dual impulse, Slickstart. GTN650, GTX345, Garmin 660 hardwired, G5 front and rear, AOA front and rear, JPI 900, audio G meter, Virb, USB power, smoke, Bruce cover, $249,500. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
1970 - CESSNA A188A AGWagon • $49,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1970 - CESSNA A188A AGWagon - AS IS ACFT TT: 5.945h; ENGINE TCM IO-520D TT since new: 1.100h; Engine inspected with new sparking plugs; New tires; New wheel bearings; New brake discs and pads; All panel circuit breakers replaced; New Battery; New grip stick; New painting; The wings tips are also new painted and ready to be placed; The GPS system was revised and properly working; All logbooks; Annual inspection is due; Aircraft located in KFXE - Fort Lauderdale, FL; I can send you all the logbooks by email. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Florida Keys Airport Home! • FOR SALE • Rare find! 4BR/2BA cottage located directly on the Summerland Key Airstrip! This newly remodeled home boasts an open floor plan featuring vaulted Dade County Pine ceilings, terrazzo floors, new Kitchen w/stainless appliances, farmhouse sink, island & pantry. The split floor plan offers dual zone a/c, 3 Guest BR's, new Guest Bath and a Master w/new ensuite Bath. Storm ready w/impact doors & windows & metal roof. Located next to the community park which offers lots of back yard privacy & easy access to the community boat ramp offering excellent ocean & back country access. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
Ercoupe 415D • $14,999 • OR BEST OFFER! • 1947 Ercoupe 415D. Same owner for over 25 years. Always hangered. Rudder pedals and metal wings. Selling to settle estate. Currently hangered in Finleyville PA • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
1965 Beechcraft C33 Debonair • $69,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 1965 Beechcraft Debonair, 4086TT, 221 SMOH, 221 SPOH, Same owner since 2003. ADSB-OUT. Original Interior, Older Avionics, Good Paint, Good Glass. Speed Slope windshield. IO-470N 260HP. One gear up landing in 1996, which was properly repaired. No other damage history. No wing spar cracks. $75,000 or best offer. Times subject to change as the aircraft is being flown regularly. GREAT FLYING AIRPLANE! Engine custom built by Western Skyways (including new crank, completely balanced, tuned injectors. Projected 280 hp out of a 260 hp base engine. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1981 Cessna T182RG • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1981 Cessna Turbo 182RG 7387 TTSN, 11 SMOH, 38 POH, King/Garmin IFR, Cessna 400B, 1/21 Annual, New Glass, Clean Interior, Orginal Fair Paint. No Corrosion CA/UT Dry Country, Oxygen • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DONATIONS WANTED |
DONATE An Airplane • AIRCRAFT DONATION • PLEASE DONATE AN AIRPLANE A great tax deductible opportunity to help our 30 year old fatherless boys ministry continue to help our nation's youth-at-risk. Call for a free government tax packet or speak with the program director directly. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
Lycoming Superior Eng I0360 • $22,500 • FOR SALE • Lycoming Superior XP-IO360-B1A2, SN F06907 with zero time since major overhaul. Total time on the engine is 812 hours since new in June 2006. One P-mag. The engine was overhauled in July 2020 by a professional AP, IA serial engine builder. The engine was removed from a Vans RV7A for camshaft corrosion . There was no sudden stop. $22,500.00 OBO. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Swearingen SX300 • $269,500 • FOR SALE • 1996 Swearingen SX 300. 1681 TTSN, 364 SMOH. Garmin GTN 750, GTX 345, GDL 69A, KY 196A, PM 7000M, Century 2000 with alt preselect, iPad RAM mount with fan & USB power, electric standby vac, JPI 740, smoke system, built in O2, new canopy & latch system, upgraded landing gear, Matco wheels & brake, custom baggage and internal ski racks, Arctic Air cooling system, new Simpson 6 point harnesses, Bose A20s. 250+kts at 9,000’, 18gph. Condition inspection 4/1/20. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
RAVEN II 2018 Robinson • $469,500 • PRICED TO SELL • Like new 117 TTSN Selling friend's personal use helicopter. July 2019 Annual/100 hour inspection and service. All SB's & AD's completed. Grey leather interior with Bose interface for all seats. ASTRO paint scheme with tinted windshield and windows. VCC, Digital Clock, PRO ASPEN EVO EFD1000H Pro/HIS, Autopilot- Genesys HeliSAS, Garmin G-750 GPS/Com/Nav, GTX347 mode S ADS-B Out/In/ Bluetooth, Audio Control- Garmin GMA350Hc Panel, Acc Bar/USB Ports-PAFT-Pilot. Bar+Aft Dual, Ext Power Recp, Entended cover. Hangared Save $1000's PRICE REDUCTION $469,500 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
LIGHT SPORT CUB • $70,000 • MAKE OFFER • very nice experimental light sport cub. 210TT. wood wings. 24 gallon total fuel. 130hp. 0-235. prop start. 29'' airstreaks. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MAULE |
Maule MXT-7-180A *NEW GARMIN* • $139,900 • NOW AVAILABLE • Up for sale is this like new 1999 Maule. AFTT:1807 TTSMOH:483 NO DAMAGE HISTORY and always hangar kept. This aircraft has been extensively upgraded and maintained with no expense spared. It has been maintained exclusively by the Maule factory since brand new! Full Garmin panel upgrade completed in 2018 including GTN650WAAS,GNS430,GTX345,DUAL G5, AERA 660, fuel flow, egt/cht gauge, and USB ports. Engine was overhauled in 2011 at the Maule factory maintenance facility. The exterior has been thoroughly detailed and ceramic coated. She shines like new! Useful load: 867LBS. Must see to appreciate! • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Wally Weishaar. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Wally Weishaar was also able to correctly identify last week's photo of Vandalia Municipal Airport (KVLA), Vandalia, Illinois, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
Piper PA20 Classic • $26,500 • FOR SALE • Original 1950 PIPER PA-20 TAILDRAGGER, Beautiful Aircraft! Restored to original specifications. 1951 TTSN, 767 SMOH, O290D 125HP. Metal Sensenich Prop. Good pressures, Clean oil. Stits Polyfiber Recent Restoration, Shoulder harness, Sealed large bore struts, Cleveland brakes, Scott 3200 tail-wheel, New Wool headliner, KY 97A, Current ELT. Always hangared - Located in Canada, will deliver anywhere in continental North America for expenses. Price shown in US Dollars. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SWEEPSTAKES |
SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING AUG. 15! • DON'T MISS OUT • YOU COULD WIN THE GRAND PRIZE! A CLASSIC J-3 Cub or $20,000, Winner's Choice, in DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM'S 24TH ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES! Plus, there will be drawings for 7 more leather bomber jackets to be given away. If you love aviation, aviation history, great displays, community involvement and education, please enter - we need your support. Your entries are needed to fund education programs, facilities, displays, & more! $50 per entry, limit of 4,000 paid entries. 160 SMOH C85, 2550TT, Cleveland brakes, New Prop, & Skis! Grand Prize Drawing is August 15th, 2020. We are a 501C3. Thank you! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
2007 Husky A1B -180 • $139,500 • CHECK THIS OUT • 975 TTAF, 3 since re-covered using the Stits process, 975 TTE, 3 SMOH. Equipped with: Becker com and xponder, Garmin 496, digital tach, cht/egt, electric attitude indicator, ADS - B out, rear seat heat, engine oil heater, oil cooler air control, 2200 gross weight mod, all new glass, 26” tundra tires, extended baggage, new Concorde sealed battery, two place intercom, dual LED landing/taxi lights, wing tip strobes. This Husky is as good as they get. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
1943 Cessna UC78 Bamboo Bomber • $19,900 • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • 1943 Cessna UC78 “Bamboo Bomber”. Pros: Fully restored in the mid 1990s. Suffered water damage in Galveston flood 2008. Water damage repaired. All wiring, cables installed. Airframe, wing wood, empennage, upholstery and head liner are in excellent condition. Attractive instrument panel. 30 gallon aux fuel. Current Registration/Airworthiness Certificate. Cons: Needs fabric covering and reassembly. No Lycoming R680-13 engines. No propellers. No radios. Price: $19,900.00 with a contract to return to service by our shop Big Sky Stearman. • More Info » |
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