Visiting the Arizona Flying Circus |
By Stephen Bass and Dennis McLain, Contributing Writers & Photographers |
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If you like the desert, lots of activities, things that fly and evening bonfires, you will love The Arizona Flying Circus which was held at Motown (5AZ6) southwest of the Town of Maricopa, AZ and about 30 miles south of Phoenix. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Pilot-Sportsman's Dream Ranch • $2,200,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • If you have ever Dreamed of living on your own Private airport this is for you. 282.7 acre ranch in beautiful southwestern Oregon. Airport Identifier 17OR Glide Aero. Ranch is nestled in its own private valley, very peaceful. Lots of wildlife including 50+ heard of Roosevelt Elk, White and Black tail dear, Turkeys, 2 large ponds fully stocked with Bass. This is a hunter fisherman paradise. 2000 square ft. log cabin with wrap around covered porch with spectacular views in every direction. 60'x80' hangar with 2000lb jib crane built in. Runway is 2300'x100'. Too much to list, please call for info. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
Cessna TU206G Float • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1979 Cessna TU206G Amphib. Fresh water only aircraft with back to birth records. Some damage history in 2018. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
B55 Presidential II Conversion • $175,000 • NEW PRICE! • Donated 1977 B55 with Colemill Presidential II 300HP IO-550Es (factory new) and new 3 Blade Props (new), 583 hrs since conversion in 2004. 4,204 TT, De-Ice Boots, LP Windshield in 2004, Paint (2000) & Interior (1999) are Good, 530W, KX-155, ADS-B In/out, EDM-760, complete Logbooks, Engine Heaters, 40 yr old gear collapse, Donor reports KFC-200 is intermittent and RDR-160 is In-Op. Annual due September 2021. Buying this Baron will support Wings of Hope provide medical air transport services - free of charge - in the US & internationally. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
Cessna 150 Taildragger • $38,500 • SOLD IN TWO DAYS!! THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • 1976 Cessna 150 Taildragger, Continental O-200, The high spring steel leg Del-Air conversion, Useful load 468 lbs, 363 SMOH, TTAF 4186, Annual good till 12/21, Horton STOL kit, UAvionics ADSB in & out, Nice interior. Bubble side windows, Shoulder harnesses. Auto fuel STC, Scott 3200, KY97a, RT359a, Garmin Aera550, Intercom, Push to talk leather covered yoke on left side. Custom canvas cover also included. Flies well and straight. Located in SW Florida, can be shown at KPGD airport in Punta Gorda. $38,500. No trades! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
JOB OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! • JOB OFFERED • How would you like to be the Director of Operations for the Commemorative Air Force? The world’s largest operator of WW2 aircraft. As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the safe operation of over 170 aircraft located at multiple CAF units across the county. This CAF HQ full-time staff position is located at Dallas Executive Airport(RBD) in Dallas, TX. Current CFI, Class 2 Medical, Warbird & Training experience required. A&P Certificate a real plus. Former Military? Recent experience working with volunteers is certainly needed. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
SX300 • $249,000 • FOR SALE • 1996 Swearingen SX 300. 1681 TTSN, 364 SMOH. Garmin GTN 750, GTX 345, GDL 69A, KY 196A, PM 7000M, Century 2000 with alt preselect, electric standby vac, JPI 740, smoke system, built in O2, new canopy & latch system, upgraded landing gear, Matco wheels & brakes, custom baggage and internal ski racks, Arctic Air cooling system, new Simpson 6 point harnesses, Bose A20s. 250+kts at 9,000’ 18gph. 200kts at 9,000’ 10gph. Condition inspection 4/1/20. Will consider RV-7 or Hughes 500 in trade. Aircraft checkout and insurance available. A short video is available on request. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GETAWAYS |
FLORIDA FLOATPLANE VACATIONS • $450 • FLY-IN ANNOUNCEMENT • YOU'RE INVITED! • PIC Float hours with CFI -GUIDE to many Fun & Sun destinations in a Cessna 185 Hot Rod with a IO550-330HP Continental on Aerocet 3400 Amphibs! Depart Bartow Airport to Key West- $2300, Marathon Key- $1800, Everglades City-$1200, Naples-$1100, Fort Meyers-$900, Venice-$700, St. Petersburg-$700, Crystal River-$700, Cedar Key-$1100, Apalachicola-$2100. St. Augustine-$ 1100, Daytona Beach-$700, Meritt Island- Space Center-$700, Vero Beach-$700, Okechobee-$600. Fun Lunch Stops- Gator Joe’s-$650, Eatons Beach-$650, Tavares-$600, Lilly’s -$500, Lone Cabbage-$600, Wild Florida-$500, Cherry Pocket-$500 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
TRI-Pacer 150 • $30,500 • FOR SALE • 1957 Piper TRI-Pacer PA 22-150 TT 3600 Lycoming 0320 150 HP Compressions #1 72 #2 74 #3 76 #4 74 SMOH 1625 Complete logs Sealed struts Engine oil pan heater Upgrades All led lights ADS- B OUT & IN GARMIN GTX 327 GARMIN 340 AUDIO PANEL BENDIX KING KX 125 BENDIX KING KY 97 A One year old Concord battery 100 hours on mags New shock cords New oil and gas lines Annual due April 1st Every where I go I get compliments on this TRI-Pacer! Great flying plane! • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by James I. Coleman. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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No One was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Grande Prairie Airport (CYQU) in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. COMMISERATIONS! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
Vans RV12 • $100 • WIN THIS AIRCRAFT! • Vans RV12 Raffle, Brand new, less than 10 hours TT. Absolutely stunning. Light Sport. Dynon Skyview flat panel avionics. Rotax 912 100 HP. Wings remove/install easily. No hangar req. We are an all volunteer non profit, 501c3, proceeds benefit our “Kids in Aviation” scholarships. Winners drawn as soon as all 2500 tickets are sold. Many more prizes, ANR Headsets, Handheld Coms, iPads w/navigation, Flt Bags, etc. As of 2/28 1250 tickets have sold-we expect to draw spring 2021. Someone will own this beautiful, light sport, new airplane for $100. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
AIRCRAFT CUSTOM PAINT JOB • $75 • SERVICES OFFERED • Aircraft Custom Painting Services. Fixed Wing / Helicopters. Be Unique with One-of-a -kind designs created In-House. Experimental / Certified Private / Commercial / Fleet / Ag Aircraft. Avionics / Autopilot / Upholstery / Annual / 100 Hr. / Progressive / Pre-Buy Inspections Available.Piston & Turbine Engine Repairs / Overhauls. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Aeronca Super Champ 7AC • $38,499 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • exceptionally nice super champ with 115 hp lycoming, completely rebuilt in 2012. very clean and in very good shape. new interior. always hangared and well maintained. excellent performance with 115 hp and droop wing tips. spec sheet included in pictures (times on spec sheet are not current). actt: 2781. smoh: 906. very thorough annual just completed in february. cylinder removed and cam/lifters inspected-perfect. this is the nicest champ you will find. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
New Oregon Flight School • FLY RIGHT NOW • New Oregon based flight school accepting new students. We have two 172Ms, a Cessna 310Q and a Redbird AATD. About our 172s, one is a classic panel and the other is a TAA with Garmin 750, GFC500 dual axis autopilot and two G5s. We offer full training solutions from privet though Commercial Instrument and CFI, CFII, and MEI. Currently we have 2 full time instructors ready to take new clients. The airlines will recover quickly, get ratings NOW and be ready when the hiring ramps up again. Major credit cards accepted, We are based out of Corvallis Oregon KCVO. • More Info » |
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