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| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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With a few days off from work, a planned trip to Pennsylvania for a missions conference, and absolutely no desire to be on the road for eight hours straight, I made the command decision to split the trip in two and stop in Akron, Ohio. Akron is a city forever etched into aviation history as the birthplace of several of the U.S. Navy's airships from ages past. Now, though, Akron is home to a different kind of Navy aircraft, several, actually. I made it a point before heading on my way to PA to visit the aircraft and glean a little of their history. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 2014 Supermarine Spitfire MK26 • $265,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • This experimental class Aircraft was Professionally built by a Canadian 'Structures' AMO. Reg. C-FUXM, S/N; 071. All Aluminum Monocoque airframe, 54Hrs TTSN. 260 HP 3.5 V6 water cooled, quad cam, fuel injected engine with Supermarine PSRU and Hub. MTV23-B electronically controlled, variable pitch,three bladed propellor, (new in 2018). VNE 193 Knots, Max cruise 175 Knots, Stall speed 42 Knots. Retractable gas strut assisted MLG. Range: 650NM at 115L Fuel. Pre-programmed 'Motec' 18017E Sport Dash Computer. Underwing radiators. VFR instruments. Digital Comm & Transponder. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Hangar Home Fort Myers Florida • $495,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • HANGAR HOME, BUCKINGHAM AIRPARK $495,000.Picture perfect home,4000+/- hangar with 50'x14' opening. Home 3/3 or 2/3 + office with Murphy Wall Bed. Neutral tile floors main living area, bedrooms Pergo Salted Lpacho finish. LR has full mirrored wall for added dimension and cheerful breakfast area off kitchen or enjoy counter seating. Three panel glass slider from LR, sliders from breakfast/dining room and MBR to lanai, swimming pool and spa. Hangar Hydro-swing door is altered to appear like front of a house with entry & garage doors for easy access. Runway 4500'x400'concrete, lighted,ID FL59 • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIONICS |
 Aspen Evolution 2000 System • $11,000 • FOR SALE • Brand New never installed Aspen Evolution 2000 System For sale. One EFD 1000 PN 910-00001-002 One EFD 1000 PN 910-00001-001 One Analog Converter Unit PN 910-00004-001 One EBB-58 Installation Kit PN 903-00006-001 Two RSM Assm Installation Kits PN 903-00002-001 Two EFD1000 Assy Installation Kits PN 903-00001-001 One SD card with Americas Database One Installation Kit ACU, Assy Two Config units and One backup battery, For additional $1000.00 EWR 50 Datalink Receiver SN1169. 2.9% additional charge if using PayPal, Serial numbers on request, Warranty if installed by Aspen dealer • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 BARON BE55 Full IFR Capability • $139,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Baron BE55, Garmin G500, Garmin 530, Garmin 430, KFC200 Auto Pilot. Upgraded interior. Great paint, good looking airplane! Excellent IFR Aircraft. Left Engine 175 SMOH. Right engine 1602 SMOH. Currently being flown regularly. Fresh Annual October 2020. Delivery available in the continental US. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1964 Cessna 210D • $60,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1964 Cessna C210D $60000 or possible trade. Looking for a tail dragger N3961Y TTAF 4180, TSMOH 1094, Engine IO-520 285HP, TTPROP 158.64, Prop McCauley D2A34C58. I fly this bird regularly so times will change. Get 210 speed and utility for the price of a mediocre C182. Apollo GX50 GPS, Apollo ACU, Kx155 NAV/Com, Gamin SL30 NAV/Com STEC 50 autopilot, valley gear door mod, digital tach, digital flap indicator, EI 6 probe CHT/EHT. 6 seats, 4 plc intercom, Complete logs, annual due 7/2021 • More Info » |
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| 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 » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Comp Air 9 CA-09 • $950,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • No accident or incident history. Aircraft in excellent condition, always hangar, all documents in order and up to date. All applicable bulletins and guidelines fulfilled. Well equipped. Garmin G900X Synthetic Vision GWX68 weather radar TCAS FLIR (night vision) Attack Angle Indicator StormScope Altimeter Radar Autopilot 3 axles MVP-50 Air Conditioning • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED Glasair |
 2003 Glastar Taildragger IFR • $99,000 • NEW TO MARKET • IFR Certified Glastar Taildragger, O-360 A1A, Hartzell CS prop. TT: 1158, Engine TT: 908, Garmin G5, extensive annual in 2020 & all the following NEW in 2020; Airflow Performance fuel injection, dual electronic P-Mags, Vetterman Exhaust, ACK ELT, Starter, Lord engine mounts, Concord battery, T3 Tailwheel, GNX375 IFR WAAS GPS w/ ADSB in/out, Garmin GDL 51R SiruisXM receiver, GAP 26 Heated Pitot, custom cover, Tosten Stick Grips, panel-mounted (portable) Garmin Aera 760 GPS, dual-USB ports. Loads of power, Dual brakes, VGs, Folding wings, Elect elevator trim. Cosmetic 6/10. Mechanical 9+/10. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
 MAGNI M-24 ORION • $89,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Beautiful Magni M24 Orion certified in June 2020 with 13.0 hours Total Time. The Rotax 914 is a turbo-charged, four stroke, four cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine with 115 HP. RADIOS: GRT SX-S200A PDF with internal Adaptive AHRS and GPS/GSNS, MGL Airspeed with Altitude, STX 165 Transponder, MGL-Com. ADSB Compliant • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOONEY |
 Hangared Mooney 201 • $39,900 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1978 Mooney 201, 6300 TT, 1575 SMOH, C-II, KLN-90B GPSKX-175B NAV/COM/GS. KX-170BNAV/COM, KMA-20 Audio PAnel #LMB, KR-85 ADF, KT-76A Transponder, WX-900, Insight G2 Engine Monitor, Hangared. Flies regularly. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Taylorcraft BL65 • $6,950 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Very complete project. 2365 total hours with 408 SMOH. Wings are bare which show the near perfect spars and ribs. The ceconite fabric on the fuselage was recently professionally repainted with Poly Fiber Ranthane. Other surfaces will require final paint. The engine is a 65 HP Lycoming O-145. One head is removed but includes yellow tagged replacement complete with gaskets. New tires and tubes are installed. There are full logs with no damage history. This is not a rusty, bent up wreck. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 WIN THIS 1992 HUSKY A-1 !! • LAST CHANCE • Drawing for this Husky will take place on November 18, 2020. Get your tickets now before they sell out! The Ernie Hall Aviation Museum is a 501C3 organization that will use the proceeds of this raffle for Museum operations and to promote Aviation awareness to the youth of our community. Click on visit my site for more specs and credit card ticket purchases or call to make arrangements for cash or check ticket purchases. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Clifford E. Mort.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 KR 2 • $6,900 • PROJECT FOR SALE • 367 hrs. on airframe. 0hrs on 2180 Volkswagen with duel ignition. retractable gear. Always hangered but needs paint on cowling and around windshield. owner lost interest aircraft has not been flown last 5 yrs • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRIKE |
 Tanarg 912 UL 80 Hp • $35,000 • BEST DEAL EVER! • Tanarg 912 UL 80 HP 2005 Model In mint condition, just get in and fly and explore and the sky the limit 420 hours on engine and wing Ixiss 15 Garmin gps 196 A3 and A6 radio Have Black Baggage bag on rear seat BRS system Hanger in Texas Annual good till Oct 2020 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
 Quicksilver 2S on Amphibs! • $32,500 • FOR SALE • 2014 Quicksilver 2S on Puddle Jumper amphibs, Rotax 582 Blue Head, Lynx Intercom, Icom transceiver, 10.5 gallon fuel capacity, tail brace kit, 66” Warp Drive propeller with B gearbox, 85 hours total time since new on airframe and engine, less than 10 hours on new, professionally installed 15’ floats, no damage history. Condition Inspection due September, 2021.This plane is in almost like new condition and needs nothing! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
 L-29 " SUPER DELFIN" • FOR SALE • Upgraded Aero Vodochody L-29 "DELFIN". Fly circles around an L39. This is one of 4 Aero Vodochody L-29 "Super Delfin" aircraft modified by Eastern Bloc Air Services. This modification includes the installation of a Pratt & Whitney JT-12 engine. This aircraft is owned and operated professionally. The aircraft is just completing an extensive annual inspection at Aviation Classics LTD in Reno, NV. The airplane has a 500+ MPH lap around the pylon circuit at Reno. Please see the attached "Specifications Report" for more details on the aircraft. • More Info » |
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