| EAA'S Aluminum Overcast B-17 Ride |
| By Gary Rosier, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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I had the privilege last summer, on my way up to Oshkosh 2019, to visit Madison, Wisconsin, and get a ride in EAA's (Experimental Aircraft Association) beautiful old B-17 (G Model) warbird named Aluminum Overcast. I flew into Appleton, WI from Daytona Beach, FL, and rented a car for the trip to Oshkosh, then on to Madison where the B-17 was parked. I was lucky enough to have secured a media ride in this glorious old "Flying Fortress", as they were often referred to. It was a great drive to Madison too, I might add, as the countryside was full of green fields, farms, and farmlands, with magnificent wide-open spaces. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Pristine 2018 XTREME Decathlon • $299,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • One Very OCD Owner Since New and No Damage History! This one is as clean as they come. Owner is kicking and screaming not wanting to sell but, the new family model is on it's way so this one must go! 105 Hours Total Time, Lyc. AEIO-390-A1B6, MTV-15-B-C Prop, Always Hangared, Dry Climate Based, GTN750, Dual G-5's, GTR-345R, EI CGR-30P Engine Monitor, Garmin AOA, Trutrak Autopilot Servos Installed, Two Softie Chutes, Lots of Options!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Avions Mudry Cap-21 • $75,000 • FOR SALE • 22 hours since restoration by Val de Loire Aviation in France. Built for Catherine Maunoury who competed in the World Aerobatics Championships in it in 1982 and 1984. Painted in honor of Phantom F4Js of No 74 Sqn RAF “Tiger Squadron”. Airframe 976 SNEW, Engine 22 SMOH, increased fuel capacity, steerable tailwheel. Delivered with fresh annual and ADS-B out. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Executive Home and Hangar KDZB • $825,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • This 3 bedroom 3 bath was totally remodeled and upgraded in 2016 along with 1/1guest house with kitchen Lots of views of Lake LBJ and surrounding area. Attached 2700 sq. Ft. hangar with full bathroom, portable kwikool 2.5 ton A/C new heater and built ins. is 500 feet away from world class runway. Privacy and security at it's best. POA fee 268.00/year. Has his/hers bathrooms including all new fixtures and Jacuzzi/air tub, walk in shower and lots of built ins. Kitchen has stainless appliances from the Viking French door refrigerator to the Fisher Paykel dishwashers. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 2014 Aventura IIHP Amphibian • $59,950 • PRICE REDUCED • 2014 Aventura IIHP Amphibian. Factory built- former factory demonstrator. LIKE NEW CONDITION. Always Hangared! Close cousin to the SeaRey. The ONLY one with a 130hp Viking Engine (based on Honda). Sterna 3 blade composite prop. 212 Hrs total time, 35 SNEW Engine AND Prop. Amazing performance! Comes out of the water in 300' with two 180 lb adults and 3+ hours fuel and climbs at 400+fpm, cruises at 65 knots on 5 gph. Use autogas or avgas. Manual gear, UVX ADSB out, FlightLine FL-760 NavCom, Sandia STX165 Txpdr, 23 gal fuel, LED landing, nav and strobes. SO FUN! Moving up to a Lake LA4. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 Luscombe 8A • $19,500 • FLY RIGHT NOW • LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT FOR SALE! • NEW PRICE , LIGHT SPORT , FLY NOW , 1947 Luscombe 8A, Skypal, one 12.5 gal wing tank, 2890 TTAF, Engine 924 SMOH, 112 STOH ( cylinders overhauled by Gibson Avation , yellow tag , new Slick 4333 mags and harness new plugs ) , sliflex gear, all logs, ACK 403 ELT, starts first pull, hangared until last year, includes cockpit cover, No electrics . Annual was done in February. Serious inquires only please • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 Yoder Hammer, Two Sided, Real • CHECK THIS OUT • Being Auctioned on right now under Number 164305403559 Original Yoder Brand Double Sided Power Hammer. These are virtually unobtainium. This is a Model LK-90-M, Serial No. 870. Here are the original specs: Throat Depth 36" Throat Height: 16 1/2" Motor: 2 H.P. 1200 R.P.M. Rated Blow: 60 pounds Die Size: Approx. 2 1/4 sq. Weight: Head (less motor): 900 lbs. Weight: Pedestal 3,900 lbs. Located near Minneapolis, Minnesota, the sale is final and the buyer is responsible for arranging loading, pickup, insurance and shipping fees to your location. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
 1975 Bellanca Super Viking • $61,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1975 Bellanca Super Viking 17-30A, IO-520K 300HP 3486TT, 675 SMOH, 25 STOH (Top Overhaul Due to ECI AD - Replaced with Continental Cylinders). GNS 430 (non-waas) SL30 nav com. EI engine monitor. Century IIB Autopilot. New power pack for gear. 2005 refurb at Rocket Aviation. Beautiful paint and ready to fly anywhere. Currently flying so times will change. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1962 Cessna 182E Skylane • $73,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1962 Cessna 182E Skylane Zero Hours on bottom end. 80 hours tsmoh. TT4381 Garmin 195 GPS. Morrow Apollo ITSO King KX17OB. Horton Sthol Kit Narco MK 12D TSO Narco KT76 TSO Fresh Annual • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE - PISTON |
 Continental IO360H and Prop • $19,500 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Continental IO360-H (210HP) manufactured in 1973. TTSN 605.50, 69.0 SMOH. This engine comes complete with mounts, carburetor, exhaust and magnetos. Has been stored inside on an engine stand and protected since removed in 1978. Asking $19,500. Also available is the matching McCauley adjustable pitch propeller model 5-760-D. S/N 675857 Blade S76C-0, Hub D2A34667N, all in excellent condition. Asking $6,500 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE - TURBO |
 700T Turbo Engine • AVAILABLE • We have two HKS 700T Turbo Engines for sale, one has 10 hours since new and the second one has 15 hours since new and with the latest ECU from HKS. Rare opportunity List over $16,000.00 these are a bargine at $12,000.00; in Fort Worth, Texas and ready to be shipped. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Titan Tornado 11 • $18,500 • OR BEST OFFER! • Titan Tornado 11, Condition Insp. 9-14-19 by A&P, E/A 467 hrs. Aircraft is being flown, time will increase, Rotax 912UL, Warp Drive 3 Blade, Matco brakes/ new pads, 150 mph aerobatic wing, Electric Flaps/ Trim and,Push to Talk On stick, Nav., Strobes, and Landing lights, 15 gal. fuel, Boost pump, GRT Sport with EIS, Micro Air Comm and Microair Transponder, ELT with new batteries, Gel Cell Bat., BRS chute needs repack, 4 point Harness, Battery Maintainer, New Tires, Wheel Pants, All logs,NDH, In great condition. NO ADSB • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYROPLANE |
 Special Edition SkyBlazer 1 • $90,500 • NEW TO MARKET • SkyBlazer 1 gyroplane, newly designed with an additional 2.5 in seat width. It is the first modern gyroplane with anti-explosion tanks, with cargo pods, Rotax 914UL(115hp), carbon fiber tail & body, hydraulic disc brakes, Pneumatic rotor disc brakes, Extruded Aluminum Rotor,Suede leader seats, Custom paint with vinyl decals of the flag & trim of USA, flybox altimeter & rotor rpm, Mechanical prerotator, Funkwerk ATR833 radio, Transponder S TRT800, pressure indicator/trim, Nav & Strobe Lights(LED), AVMAP GPS base, rotor rpm & ASI gauges in back seat panel. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Daniel Firebaugh.
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see previous airport photos. |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARTS WANTED |
 Trutrak EDM Module • NEEDED • I'm in desperate need of an EDM module for a TruTrak EFIS Autopilot installed in my airplane. This unit is no longer supported so I'm on a hunt to find the needed module. Specifically, I need an Engine Data Module "EDM 9C EP BM" - Part #8000-133. The Trutrak EFIS Autopilot that this works with is model number 8300-057. If you have one that you want to sell or if you know where I may be able to get one, please call or text me • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 PA-11 light sport EAB • $85,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2008 Experimental amature built. PA-11 O-320 160hp 250TT since new Whirl Wind ground adjustable prop. Cleveland brakes. Becker instruments. America-king transponder and ELT. Dynon Avionics D2. this a great flying aircraft at one third the price of the carbon cub. Feel free to call for further details. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Avionics-PAINT-Restorations • PAINT SHOP SPECIAL • Spectre Aeronautics is a full service paint, maintenance, air-frame repair, sheet metal, composite, fabric, interior & avionics facility. One-Stop-Shop. We offer everything from full restorations, to minor spot, leading edge and hangar rash repair. Avionics openings for ADSB and new equipment install. We have a cancellation spot open for anyone looking to move quickly. Tackle multiple projects at once. Get your inspection, interior, ADS-B/avionics upgrades done while your aircraft is in for paint to minimize downtime. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
 Phantom X1 • $7,200 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • 1989 Phantom X1, Great shape for age, has flaps disc brakes electric start electric fuel gauge electric fuel pump front wheel suspension 10 gal fuel tank strobe light DCDI rotax 503 C gearbox 3 blade warp drive prop Serious inquiries only by phone call. • More Info » |
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