From the Blazing Hot Desert to the Chills of Glacial Lakes and Back - Part 1 |
By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Someone once said, “There are only two happy days in an aviator’s life. The first one is when he/she buys an airplane and the second one is when he/she sells it.” And so it happened that the second happiest day became a reality for Jimmy the Squirrel as his little Rocket RV-3B was leaving the fleet. The bird found her new home and she was ready to be delivered to Kalispell, Montana. Yes, all the way up North from El Paso, Texas. A big piece of land was about to be crossed so Jimmy started planning the trip with his wingman Jerry. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Extra 300L • $210,000 • WAY BELOW MARKET • 2001 Extra 300L 1025TT SN 1025 TT IO-540L1B5. Very clean and well maintained Extra 300L. 1000 HR inspection complete and ADS-B out recently installed and compliant. All graphics removed and ready to rock aircraft. Sold with complete fresh April 2020 annual by Cilliers Aviation. Call for details and information about this great flying Extra 300L. Priced to sell. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
SeaRey • $65,000 • OR BEST OFFER! • 2006 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey with Rotax 914 Engine. 900 TT engine and airframe. BRS 1350 parachute; "C" hull; upgraded electric gear and bulkhead; electric flaps; electric trim; vortex generators; radiator and oil cooler bypass valves; dual fan cabin heat; 28 gallon fuel tank; Warp Drive Propeller; Garmin GDU 375(G3); King KY 97A comm; King KT 76A transponder; 406 MHz ELT; Water/Land gear annunciator; full gauges; digital altimeter; ADS-B out. Never been in salt water. Fresh Condition Inspection with purchase. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Travel Air 4000 • $129,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Travel Air For Sale or Trade. 1928 Travel Air 4000, 55 hrs since ground up restoration, 55 hrs SMOH, all new spars, wood, wires, etc. Scott 3200 T/W, Cleveland Wheels/Brakes, Jasco Alt, Sensenich prop 55 hrs since new. Aircraft designed by Walter Beech, Lloyd Stearman and Clyde Cessna. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
Cessna 150 • $25,000 • AVAILABLE • 1965 Cessna 150F, $25,000 low time engine, ADSB and more. Dry west coast airplane, hangared in Novato (DVO) California. Logs available upon request. Glass 9 of 10, Paint condition 7 of 10, interior 8 of 10. 6088 Total Time 387 SMOH Annual completed in August 2020. Avionics; Narco 12D Navcom, King KT-76A transponder Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B out, Sigtronics intercom. 4 point seat belts, Auto Gas STC, complete logs All Logs, Battery Minder, New Bruces cover, Engine battery replaced in Feb 2020. Digital scan of logs available on request. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED de HAVILLAND |
DHC-2 Beaver • $315,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1950 DHC-2 Ser. 86, N522PJ. TEXAS registration. REDUCED PRICE. ADS-B Compliant. IFR Certified. GNS430W, SL40 Com, 2 G5's, Garmin Audio Panel (5-place), GTX 327 , GDL 88, Kannad 406 ELT, 5-seats, 2013 paint & interior, Cleveland brake conversion w/ 29's, summer & winter muffler, 3-blade Hartsell, Cargo net, engine/windscreen cover, Engine Plugs, Tailwheel Tow Bar, some Spares. All AD / SB Compliant. Annual good through 7/30/2021. Useful Load: 1911 lbs. Status Sheet, PDF Logs, History, Video, Etc. available upon request via email. OBO • More Info » |
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 » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
1992 Glasair 1RG SH-2R • $58,500 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • 992 Glasair 1RG SH-2R. N622G. Very low time (200 TTAF) with less that 100 SMOH (2005) on Lyc IO-360. Meticulously built. All build logs available. 15 SFOH on Hartzell CS aerobatic prop done this year. New in 2019: Aluminum strut bearings, Grove System wheels/dual caliper brakes, voltage regulator, nose gear tire, wing-tip mounted Uavionix ADSB, fuel sender, 406ELT. Original avionics. New interior 2020. Meticulous condition inspection April 2020 using the Glasair checklist. Very fast. An absolute hoot to fly. Specs subject to confirmation. Moving on to a major family boat restoration project. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
American Ranger AR1c • $88,000 • FOR SALE • AMERICAN RANGER AR1C •This is the latest convertible version that can be flown either with or without the canopy which is included, comes with cabin heat, and it transforms in about 30 minutes. Rotax 914 turbo engine with about 70 hrs at this time offering exceptional performance. Loaded with every option including full rear controls and instruments. A perfect flyer, loads of fun, night legal, and can be flown all year long. Sport pilot eligible! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
R44 Raven 1 • $140,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2006 R44 Raven 1 2048TT, 798 MR & TR blades SNEW in 2013, (So BOTH sets of blades have 1,400hrs and 5+ years LEFT) 551 SNEW Clutch, shaft and upper shieve assembly, KY197, KT76C, Kenwood 2 way. After 150 hrs, Overhaul the engine- go fly another 1400 hrs! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Great Performance • $130,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen. Spectacular performance, Stall 32 mph, Cruise 130 mph. All aluminum structure. There is no 100hp Light Sport Airplane on the market with a speed range and handling like this. STOL performance PLUS High performance Cruise. Payload of 560#, Serial #140 Yellow, Yoke Control. Loaded Dynon Equipped. You must "fly" these before buying anything else. Custom built for you "starting" at $118,000. 5-6 month lead time. See my web for details. Why build when you can FLY. Get one of these quick, it won't last. See them at the Mt Vernon IL LSA EXPO Sept 10-12. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOONEY |
1961 Mooney M20B • $45,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1961 Mooney M20B Mark 21 for sale. TT: 3,700 SMOH: 440 O-360-A1D Interior new in 2018. Paint is a 8/10. Aircraft is flown regularly and times will change. Has Dual King KX-155's, PMA6000 Audio panel, AT-150 Transponder, UAVIONIX Tail Beacon ADS-B. This Mooney has been very well maintained for the last 7 years of ownership. Selling due to retiring from flying. Fresh Annual Inspection Completed 4/03/2020. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOTOR GLIDER |
Samba XXL Motor glider • GREAT BUY • New 2019 SambaXXL. Have you lost your medical or just not reapplied well this SambaXXL is registered as a motor glider and no medical is needed. Fully equipped with large touch flat screen technology, synthetic vision, EMS, radio, xponder, ADS-B, two axis autopilot,tinted canopy,cabin heat,nav, strobe and landing lights, BRS and 912ULS. Easy access into a roomy cockpit for tall pilots. Fast, sleek and ready for you to continue your flying adventures. Call for pricing... • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by David Johnson. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Hornet • $5,950 • PRICE REDUCED • Hornet project ready for cover & engine all factory assembled light sport easy project 120mph level flight speed stall 40 mph wont last • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROPELLER |
Cessna 182 Propeller • $6,800 • AVAILABLE • Cessna 182 propeller McCauley C2A34C204-C/90DCB-8 S/N 771382 Blades BA213, BA214 Fresh Overhaul by Sensenich Propeller Service Inc. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Beautiful 2006 Legend Cub • $85,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 2006 AL3, $85k, negotiable. 617hrs airframe.Continental O-200, 20.4 hrs since $16,000 overhaul by Legend.New Sensenich ground adj. prop, great performer. Garmin 496, SL40 radio, GTX327 Transponder.Interior like new, Inertia 4 point harnesses.New windshield and side windows,skylight. ADS-B can be installed if buyer desires. Factory built Special Light Sport. Needs nothing! Contact Rusty (txt,email only 805-259-6422 Or call Peter 714-931-7979). We will have a beautiful 2009 AL3 with only 87 hours Total Time available soon. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
Van's RV-12 • $55,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2013, New Paint, Dynam Skyview w/ auto pilot, Garmin SL-30 Radio, Transponder (Mode C), Viking 110HP Engine with Sensenich Prop. Uses either auto gas or 100LL. Aways hangered. 230 Hours. Will add ABS-B and fresh annual. Very fun and easy airplane to fly. Classified Light Sport. Flys 120kns on less than 5 gals auto or 100LL. Very economical. • More Info » |
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