Freeze Tag |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Back when we were kids, we loved playing games. Loads of kids liked to play tag and we weren't any different. But we liked the variation that keeps the game going longer... freeze tag. In freeze tag, your friends can unfreeze you if you get frozen by the "it" team. There was strategy to remain unfrozen. You had to know your own abilities, know your opponent, and avoid those doing the freezing. You had to zig when they zagged, it was extremely technical. In flying, the stakes are higher if you get frozen, but there are some surprising similarities to the old game of freeze tag. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY |
Safe Transport with Love • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED • Won an insurance bid and have to move your new aircraft? Out of annual, Project need to dismantled & Transported? Well look no further , we move all types and sizes, dismantle, transport, loading and unloading, building cradles .. We do this everyday, we have the right equipment to prevent further damage, 20 yrs + moving planes, Photos are all recent hauls within 90 days. Need a reference? Just ask we work hard to make your move as simple as it can be. Before, during and delivered photos. Call Text or email us. Insured! Family owned! US DOT and MC! Cargo insurance! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
5 ac Northern AZ • $75,000 • FOR SALE • Northern Arizona 5 Acre parcel for sale on private FAA approved lighted airstrip. AZ27. Airstrip is 4200 ft long, 75ft wide. Parcel is level with all underground utilities at the edge of the lot. Electric, phone, and natural gas. No HOA. Parcel is 240ft wide, 907ft long. New survey done. Located in Paulden, Arizona. Elevation 4421 ft. Wonderful friendly neighborhood. 30 minutes north of Prescott Arizona. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
CERTIFIED SLSA SEAREY ELITE • $124,900 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2016 Searey Elite with Rotax 914 Turbo 115HP Engine. 145 TT. This is a certified Searey built by the factory. Hull No. 1053. This plane is more fun than any one should be allowed to have. Freshwater use only. Always hangared. Located at KRLD in WA State. Extended Rudder Pedals, Cabin Heat, Bubble Canopies (tall pilots), Garmin 796, GDL 39, Advanced 5500 EFIS, Garmin GTR200, GTX Transponder. No ADSB. Located at KRLD in Washington State. Motivate Seller. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
A150K Aerobat Night/IFR ready • $50,000 • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED • 1970 Aerobat Cessna A150M Night/IFR ready. Over $30k in avionics/upgrades Hours: Airframe 3920, Eng O-200-A 2035 TSMO 76/73/75/76. New Surefly Ignition and Slick 4301 mag. (left), ARP Carb Ice detector, JPI FS-450 Fuel monitor. No Vac. system, included, ASPEN EFD1000/E5 EFIS, Garmin GNX-375 IFR Navigator ADS-B (in-out) transponder, Updated circuit breakers/switches, Auto gas/Single door STC/Approvals. Replaced fuel tanks with NOS tanks, new seals and transducers, Flap roller kit, Rudder/Elevator bushings/bolts, New rudder push tubes and cables. Wheel paints/jump seat included! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Glasair III - New IFR Panel • $139,500 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1995 Serial 3133 N17CG total time 638 hours, 300hp Lycoming IO-540 has about 333 hours since major, Hartzel propeller HC-C2YK-1BF 351 hours since new 2003. Newly installed panel w/Garmin GNX-375 IFR GPS/ADSB transponder, Dual G5 PFD/HSI, V16 MGL Remote Com/Intercom, S-tech autopilot. Removable wingtips for extended fuel, short tips painted to match, empty weight 1829lbs. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
1989 Robinson R22 Beta • $87,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1989 Robinson R22 Beta. Ser#1138. AFTT 8951.1 Duel tanks, tan/brown leather interior, brand new Robinson heat system (new muffler). This helicopter has been maintained with a progressive maintenance schedule. All records/logs available for inspection. Currently airworthy with an annual inspection due 11/01/21. Main rotor blades due 2025,1822 hours remaining. Tail rotor blades due 2023,1584 hours remaining. Engine 1450 TSOH, 750 hours remaining. Brand new Garmin ADS—B out. Brand new Garmin 550 GPS. Garmin 250 /radio.No leaks, no issues. Extremely smooth ship to fly. Excellent paint/graphics. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
1984 Piper Seneca III • $169,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • New Garmin/King Panel ADS-B in and out, known ice (FIKI), factory O2, Long range fuel, Eng preheat. Exceptionally well-maintained, over 400 labor hrs invested make this an exceptional value. Recently Overhauled all 4 magnetos, vacuum pumps, electric fuel pumps, fuel selector valves, both starter motors, right starter drive, Right Alternator, Heater, Autopilot including A.I. HSI, A/P annunciator, controller, computer, & all servos. Recent maint: O2 bottle, nose gear upgrade, new main tires, new EGT probes, new EGT harnesses, new light dimmers, new battery, circuit breakers, New brake pads. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROPELLER |
182 propeller • $6,000 • CHECK THIS OUT • Propeller McCauley C2A34C203-BC 0 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL removed from Cessna 182 for prop up-grade. 0 since overhaul and re-seal by A.C.Propeller service also included the newer spinner and back plate. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESTORATION SERVICES |
Fabric & Restoration Services • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Let us cover or restore YOUR antique or fabric covered aircraft. Our business is based on QUALITY and INTEGRITY. We have worked for museums and have produced dozens of show winners. We are here for you with what you need to get your fabric covered aircraft back in the air in beauty and style. Call us today at 561-818-4221 and visit RestoreYourAirplane for more info. We also provide insurance estimates, advice on restoration decisions for your aircraft over the phone, extended payment plans, pre-purchase inspections, and general fabric and antique aircraft restoration advice. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Michael Di Marco. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Gerry Norberg was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Wasilla Airport (PAWS) in Wasilla, Alaska, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Sukhoi 26 • $175,000 • THE SKY'S THE LIMIT! • Beautiful Sukhoi 26. 5.7 hours since Frame up restoration. 997 TTAF. 5.7 on MTV9 prop overhaul & Monty Barrett M-14 with US pistons/rings. 410 hp. Electronic ignition. Electric prime. Kimball clean kit. 8 gal smoke/aux tank. Belly aux tank. Garmin GNC 420 Nav/Com, 9 cylinder JPI EDM 700 engine monitor. Garmin GTX 327 transponder. Avtron digital clock/timer. Probably the nicest Sukhoi in the world. Test flown by Len Fox. Restoration completed by M-14 guru Larry King. $400K invested on restoration alone. Asking $175K. Make offer! Located UAO. Will consider trades + cash. Checkout available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRADE FOR PLANE |
Velocity/172 or similar wanted • FOR TRADE • Fully restored Plymouth Cuda’ for trade. I’ve got $90k of receipts for it. Extremely clean rare triple black cuda with 340 bored 40 over with ac drive anywhere. Everything is in good working condition. Has excellent condition black leather interior. I’d like to trade for a 172/182 or velocity/canard style plane. Can trade up or down and add cash or equipment to a deal. More pics available upon request. Flexible to type of plane let me know what you have. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
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