G'day, G'day |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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For those of you who grew up there, visited there, or have just watched certain Paul Hogan films, you'll immediately recognize that most ubiquitous Australian greeting, "G'day!" For those slightly more versed in the land and culture, you might recognize the double use of it as a reference to Australia's beloved country icon Slim Dusty. He, of course, wrote the song and sang it for decades; "G'day, G'day!" Happily, in 2013 I was able to visit Australia on a mission trip, and I have the Slim Dusty CDs to prove it. Alright, that doesn't prove anything in the age of online ordering and overnight shipping, but I do have photos of a visit to a wonderful "top end" aviation museum! Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
2002 Extra EA400 OH Eng & Prop • $419,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Just 253 TTAF & 35 SMOH by Corona Engs, Continental TSIOL-550C Voyager 350 HP Turbocharged, Fuel-Injected Engine, MT-Composite 4-Blade C/S Prop, Fresh OH: 8 SPOH, Avionics include: Garmin G500, G750, G430 ADS-B In/Out, Garmin 340 Audio Panel, L3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby EFIS, Marker Beacon Receiver & Stereo Intercom, Garmin FlightStream Integrated Flt Mgt Enabled, S-Tec 55x AP with annunciation, EDM-850 Engine Analyzer, Honeywell RDR 2000 Weather Radar (Displays on G500 MFD), 6 seats, FIKI Approved with Teflon De-Icing Boots & Pilot's Side Heated Windshield. 107 Gal 100LL Usable. An Ins 3/21 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Driftwood Ranch Airpark home • $949,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Beautiful custom 2779 sf 3/2.5/3 brick home on paved airstrip built 2017 on 1.2 ac. 60x60 insulated hangar w/ hydraulic door & bath, large heated grotto pool & hot tub w/ waterfalls,brick cabana w/ t.v. fireplace& outdoor kitchen, extensive irrigated landscaping, private well, huge old oak & pecans, 3,000 ft. paved, lighted airstrip in Driftwood Ranch On The Brazos. 45 min to Ft. Worth,Tx. between Granbury & Weatherford. Gated, private restricted rural community on historic Brazos River. Private boat launch and dock. Deep water sports, fishing or cruise the river. Horses,boats,planes welcome • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
1979 Cessna C-A185F • $349,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1979 Cessna C-A 185 F For Sale Total Time Aircraft: 4044 hrs Total Time SMOH Engine: 316 hrs Engine Continental 1O-550D S/N 284034R Propeller McCauley D3A34C401C S/N 930493 Floats: Edo Amphibious 696-3500 S/N 107 & 108 Loaded with Avionics and Upgrades Always hangared and beautiful inside and out • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1974 Cessna 150L • $32,000 • SALE PENDING • 1974 Cessna 150L N11944. 160+ hours flown last 14 months. Sweet IFR trainer. 2004 Jet Glo paint exterior 9/10. Interior 7/10. New brakes and tires. LED landing light, LED tail beacon, LED rear Position light. Stratus ADS-B out. Scout Foreflight ADS-B in. Glideslope. GT-50 clock. Rudder stops for spins installed! Garmin 396, Airgizmo mount. Total airframe time ~5,500 and flying. Engine ~1,150 since major overhaul. Sump and cylinder plug-in heater for winter ops. Hands-off straight flying sweet little machine. Annual due Nov 2021. This is the well-sorted turn-key gem you want. KLMO. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Comp AIr 7SL • $199,500 • WOW! • The Turbine powered Comp Air 7SL is truly a pilot's airplane! Insane climb performance!! Made & Model: CA7SA, SN: 017258SL, Registration: N477AB Powerplant: Walter M601D SN: 832008,TTAF: 255.1 hours since new TTE (since IRAN)25.4 hours,TT Prop 25.4 hours since new, Propeller:Avia 3 blade constant speed feathering with reverse,Useful load 2742 lbs. Garmin GMA-340 Audio,Garmin GNS-430 Nav/Comm/GPS with WAAS, Dynon ENS-DIO ,WX-500 weather,KX-155A Nav/Comm,208 VOR Indicator,Garmin TX-330 Transponder (Mode S), Sandel HSI,Autopilot _ S-Tec System 50 Prog/Comp with Altitude Hold, ADSB • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
Type Certified Cavalon • $148,000 • FOR SALE • For Sale - 2019 AutoGyro Cavalon Special Edition. Type Certified, One Owner, 89 hrs TT, Rotax 914 Turbo, IVO 3-bladed in-flight adjustable prop, Dual Garmin G3X displays, ADSB in and out. Heated Alcantera Leather Seats with adjustable lumbar support.Cabin heat, sun shade, aircraft cover. Night-capable cockpit lighting and powerful landing light. Annual 9/2020 $148,000.00, flatbed trailer available for additional cost. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LANCAIR |
1995 LANCAIR IV • $150,000 • OFFERED FOR SALE OR TRADE • BEAUTIFUL !!! Lancair 4 , 2300 total time , 1550 Snew on tsio550e , garmin 530w , 430w , stec 50 coupled autopilot with GPSS, ADSB IN AND OUT , paint 9.5 // interior 9 ... trade to multi engine or single engine equivalent value/avionics no issues plane is READY TO FLY • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
SALE • $110,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Manufacturer: Innovaviation Model: FX1 Category: LSA ASEL Engine: Rotax 912iS Sport Rotax 912is Sport (Fuel Injected 100HP) 3-bladed E-Props Fuel: 31.7 U.S. Gal Total, 30 US. Gal Usable (15 Each Wing) Outstanding performance: Best Power Cruise: 124 MPH @ 5400 RPM (4.3 GPH) 700 NM Best Economy Cruise:102 MPH @ 4800 RPM (3.6 GPH) 759 NM Load Factor Limits: + 4.5 G /- 2.5 G. Electric Elevator Trim, Electric Flaps VHF Radio w/STBY iPad Pro w/ Charging Mount Mode-C Transponder w/ ADSB Out Serial Num: #003 Max Weight: 1320 lbs. Standard Empty Weight: 783 lbs. Maximum Useful Load: 537lbs • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARTS FOR SALE |
Aircraft Feathering Pumps • SERVICES OFFERED • We overhaul, exchange, repair, and bench check aircraft feathering pumps. A basic aircraft feathering system consists of a feathering pump which, in this case, is part of the aircraft prop governor, reservoir, and a feathering time-delay switch. Some aircraft incorporate a feathering indicator light in the cockpit. The aircraft propeller is feathered by moving the control in the cockpit against the low speed stop. Tired of all the feathering? We handle Unfeathering Pumps & Accumulators as well. Family Owned and Operated Since 1959. AOG Service Available. Trained Technicians. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kevin Anderson. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Dustin Mosher was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Wickenburg Municipal Airport (E25) in Wickenburg, Arizona, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
WIN A CUB OR $20,000 CASH! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • ENTER OUR 25TH ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES AND HELP SUPPORT AVIATION HISTORY. DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM! Win a J-3 Cub or $20,000, Winner's choice! We've given away 24 airplanes in the past 24 years and this year you could win the 25th! Plus you could win a leather bomber jacket, 1 jacket drawing per week, April 2 thru August 13th, plus 5 more at random in that time period. 1945 J3C-65, 231 SMOH, 161 STOH, 200 hours since new fabric, new sealed lift struts in 2012, always hangared! $50 per entry limited to 4,000 paid entries. Everyone loves a Cub! You could win... ENTER TODAY. Thank you! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
OSHKOSH GRAND CHAMPION BL-65 • $22,000 • SOLD ALMOST IMMEDIATELY!! THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • 1941 Taylorcraft BL-65. Less than 300 hours since award-winning restoration with complete logs and history back to 1941. Sale includes four, spare overhauled heads (yellow tagged by El Reno), extra set of Shinn wheels, spare O-145 core, large collection of NOS AY-4 spark plugs and a beautifully restored set of 1939 dated Federal SA-1A skis. This airplane is in immaculate condition and has always been hangared. Asking $22,000 OBO for entire collection. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
1983 Nanchang CJ-6A • $125,000 • FOR SALE • Arizona-based 1983 Nanchang CJ-6A. Well maintained, straight flying, corrosion and abuse-free airplane. 280 hours on NEW 360 HP M-14P engine,three-blade MT prop, Dynon D100 EFIS,Garmin SL40 & KX190 comms,Garmin GTX 327 transponder,ADS-B out,Infinity stick grips,long-range fuel,smoke,Hooker harnesses,bubble canopy,B&C alternator,JPI450 Fuel Scan,electric primer,auto-ignition,digital tachs,110V outlets,custom chromed exhaust system,LED's,etc. Paint in great condition. Asking $130,000 which includes 8 spare cylinders,fuel pump,carb,and much more. • More Info » |
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