Let's Go Trippin' |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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It's summertime! Warm weather, late sunsets, long weekends, and, of course, surf music. Surf music isn't your schtick? Ah well, I can't help myself. When the vacation weekends are looming, Dick Dale's tune "Let's Go Trippin'" comes flooding into my mind, and shortly thereafter through my car speakers. July 4th was upon us and all the usual activities were cancelled or restricted, so, it was time for me to fly. I checked with my cousin in Nashville, but I struck out there because they too were going on a trip. Then my dad mentioned another far-flung destination...with an airport! Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
1966 Meyers 200D • $120,000 • FOR SALE • Rare 1966 Meyers 200D with IO-550 upgrade. Only 300 hours on factory new engine. Excellent condition paint and interior. All logs available. Impeccably maintained. Fast (185 knot cruise), Garmin ADS-B Transponder. Digital engine and fuel computers. Reliable, safe and lots of fun to fly! Strong owner community. Very rare but parts are still easily available. No corrosion. With the extensive anti-corrosion efforts done that the factory with all Meyers 200's you rarely see any issue with this in any of them. Steel frame and covered in aluminum and very strong. No ADs on airframe. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
1943 Boeing Stearman • $120,000 • PRICE REDUCED • B75N1 N3994B S/N 75-5440. 95 hours since total restoration in 2004 by George Brobst. All new wood, new wires. Pete Jones 220 hp Continental engine with roller bearing mod. Sensenich wood propeller, Jasco alternator, Tank starter, Airwolf remote oil filter, Redline brakes, Brackett air filter, Whelen strobes. GTX 320A transponder, GNC 250 XL GPS/COM, Sigtronics intercom. Mint condition, always hangared in Northern Virginia. Located VA30 Culpeper, VA. Canopy and prop cover, David Clark headsets and canvas helmets included. Stearman flying weather is rapidly approaching! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSH PLANE |
2008 Aviat Husky A1-C • $155,000 • AVAILABLE • 2008 Aviat Husky A1-C. 192 HP Lyc. 0360 eng. (50hrs). New Hartzell TB const. speed (50 hrs). 35" Ak bush whls with ABI 10" wheels. Alpha Omega susp. Piper Cub sty hvy duty 3x3 gear with Burl's. Atlee Dodge Sty Cables. Clev Brks. MicroAero Vortex Gens. Garmin SL-40 COM. PSE PM1000 2-pl Intercom. Arm, Long Pawl, ABI-3200 TW. Ameriking AK-451-20 406MHZ ELT. Alpha Sys. AOA Probe. CGR-30P glass pnl. Garmin G5 Elec. Flight Inst. Garmin 796. GDL 39. Becker Transponder. Engine Monitor. Airglas LC18H Belly Pod. Current Logs. 1390 ttl time. GW 2200. Empt 1430 with 35's and belly pod. Will del. WA State. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
Dynon Skyview Cessna 182 • $142,500 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • We are in the final stages of a complete restoration of this beautiful 1977 Cessna 182Q. Beyond the immense detail of stripping, painting, and fully fitting the new leather interior, this is the first Cessna 182 with complete Dynon-Skyview panel with Garmin 175. Airframe tt when we started 5412, the O-470 Continental has about 95 hrs since top overhaul, 2454smoh. Fly it away as is or we can overhaul or upgrade the engine to your needs. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Beautiful Giles 202 • $170,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Beautiful 2013 Giles 202. Only 125 hours since new. Engine AEIO-360-A1E 125hrs since factory new. MT propeller 125hrs SMOH Airframe 125hrs since new. Bendix/King Radio, Bendix/King Transponder, VM-1000 Engine monitor, airspeed, altimeter and G meter. SkyBeacon Wingtip mounted ADS-B OUT uAvionix. Built by Eric Minnis at the MX factory. On the cover of AOPA magazine. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER TRAINING |
Helicopter Instructor, Travels • LEARN TO FLY! • Helicopter CFII available to instruct now. Can teach all levels, including beginners. Full courses available. Finish your rating with me. Connected with examiner. Based in Plymouth, Indiana. Learn in my R22 Beta or R44 Raven II. Can travel and teach in your helicopter. Can ferry my helicopters to you for large blocks of training. Recently certified. Endorsed for Robinson R22 + R44. Can teach helicopter instrument flight as CFII. Experience with Part 61 and 141. Ground instruction available, including virtual. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Light Sport SLSA Skyleader • LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT FOR SALE! • Skyleader North America is excited to offer the highest quality aircraft, best service and great competitive pricing to the aviation community with four different airplanes. The SLSA 400 is a snappy trainer and great all around fun flying airplane. The 600 is made for the American market. Room enough for the largest of pilots, great useful load and 32 gallons of fuel for long cross-country trips. The GP-ONE is a sleek all composite trainer. It's pricing and low operating costs will be reflected in your operations bottom line. And then the ALBI you just have to see it. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
PAWNEE PA25-150 - IMMACULATE • $90,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • RESTORED 1962 Piper Pawnee PA25-150. SN 25-645. Restored in SPAIN repair shop. 0.0 SMOH Lycoming O-320-A2B, OH: Sensenich prop fully OH, New fabric on fuselage, This aircraft fuselage was completely disassembled. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
NORTHROP T-38A Talon Project • $800,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Thornton Aircraft is offering a NORTHROP T-38A Talon Project, ready for sale or restoration to the customer’s specifications. This twin engine supersonic aircraft is the last available T-38 in our inventory & is presently in stock military condition with stripped (bare metal) exterior. This aircraft offers superb performance, excellent flight characteristics, and an unmatched safety record in military service. T-38A-40 I N338TC Northrop Serial No: 5301 USAF Serial No: 61-0935 Airframe Time: 6479 TTSN Engine Times: 1314 TTSN & 3369 TTSN Basic ‘core’ package price is $800,000 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
FLY P-51 "Crazy Horse" • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Mercy Flight Southeast is raffling off a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang The dual cockpit/dual controlled "Crazy Horse" enthusiasts can fulfill the dream of taking the controls of this iconic fighter Prize includes a half-day P-51 orientation at Stallion 51's HQ at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), and round trip airfare up to $500 to Orlando. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $20 each, six chances for $100 and 20 chances for $300. The winner will be announced on Monday, September 21. Entrants not need to be present for the drawing to win. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ROCKWELL |
1977 Rockwell Commander 114 • $135,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • For sale $135,000 1977 Rockwell Commander 114 1800TTSN 10STOH GAMI injectors, 3 blade McCauley Prop G3X with EIS GTX-345 3 G5’s G530W ADSB in/out Standby alternator Remote oil filter • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
Tailwheel Ferry and Transition • SERVICES OFFERED • Delivered 1944 no electrical L4 Grasshopper DEN to Seattle May 2020 in 4 days of flying, 11.2 hours on 5/4/2020, 22.7 hobbs total. No-nonsense ease of communication and modern invoicing and payments through Square. I own a Pitts S1S and Cessna 150; previously owned Skybolt 540 and RV-6. Experienced glider and tow pilot, over 1,000 glider flights. 530+ hours in gliders, RVs, biplanes, Cubs in LAST 12 MONTHS. Over 40 makes and models. Duke Computer Science, 2016. 26 Male, 150lbs, 5' 8". Read the testimonials. Watch my videos. See the pics. Easy estimates and invoices through Square. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Jim McIrvin. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Dave Heyburn was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Blairsville Airport (KDZJ), Blairsville, Georgia, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Luscombe 8E - 150 hp • $41,000 • AVAILABLE • Beautifully Polished Luscombe 8E-McKenzie conversion w/ 3 fuel tanks holding 38.5 gals total. 120 hours since engine overhaul, new hydraulic brakes, new LED landing lights, LED strobes, Transponder w/ ADSB-out, Garmin G5, spare newly overhauled cylinder, oil heater for cold weather starts, Bruce covers for the entire plane, Sky-Tech starter, new compass, Scott Tailwheel w/ new tire, annual completed May 2020. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRIKE |
Revo 912iS 12.4 Mint Condition • $89,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • S-LSA 60 hours TT with all extras. Best wing 12.4 meter (flies like a dream), parachute, all lights, updated MGL iEFIS panel integrated with Radio, Transponder/ADS-B in/out (can see traffic on screen), fuel injected engine, two Flycom Helmets, full dual controls, extended windshield, roll and speed trim, Paul custom LOA for commercial operations (fuel pressure, system audio to video camera internal cable, ground fan). This is perfect for individual who wants a high end trike or someone wanting to go into a trike business. Get training on site. Ready to fly home commercial operations. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
2005 RV7 • $89,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Great flying machine. No damage history. 505 TTAF, 308 since new Superior IO360, 3 blade Cato prop, MGL Odyssey w/autopilot, Garmin 496, Apollo SL15, SL 30, SL 40, SL 70, Dynon D10A w/ fresh upgrade, ADSB compliant, electric trim and flaps on Infinity stick grips, slider canopy w/extension, strobes, dual landing lights, fresh paint, August 2019 annual, located at OKZ. • 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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