Hangars, History, and Heroes |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The Marblehead Peninsula in Northern Ohio has a lot to offer. For one, it is the last bit of solid ground before Put in Bay (3W2). There is a great airport there, where you can make your final preparations and refuel your plane before venturing out over the water toward 3W2 or beyond. And, of course, there is the fantastic Liberty Aviation Museum. Dispersed throughout their sizable hangars are the tales and artifacts of history and heroes, both local and world renowned. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Large Hangar w Land in DFW • $2,400,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, Opportunity to own a 12,000 SF hangar in the highly desirable Northwest Regional Airport, DFW/Alliance Corridor. Approx 2500 SF of office space with warehouse storage on 2 floors. 3.09 acres of land with no land lease. You own the land and can build according to your needs. Minutes away from DFW and Alliance, UPS and FEDEX freight locations. Sold as one unit. Not willing to divide. Owner is a TX realtor • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
1969 Cessna U206 • $160,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1969 Cessna U206 currently used as a skydiving plane. Have interior, can be installed. Continental Engine IO-520-DCF, with 1.3 hours SMOH. Annual 06/25/2021, ACTT 7934.3, ADSB, Currently configured for 1800lbs useable load. $160k, obo • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
1981 Starduster Too SA300 • $25,800 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Serial # 969 Reg N37RW Engine Lycoming io-320 -BIA serial # L- 3774-55A HP160 original design STOLP Adams built by Everett H Raymond JR comes with flying goggles , gps , flying hat , transponder ready to install , rebuilt alternator, rebuilt mags, push to talk radio comes with fresh annual and punch test on the fabric all perfect aircraft located at kmgj will deliver within 200miles of current location total time on airframe 350 engine total time 455 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1979 Cessna TU-206G • $220,000 • SOLD IN ONE DAY!! THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • 1979 Cessna TU-206G, 2496 TTAF, 843 SMOH (Millennium), 117 SPOH, useful load 1304, fresh annual June 2021. A beautiful, well-maintained, high-flying six-seater suitable for long IFR cross-country travel or backcountry adventures. KFC150 Flight Control System, King IFR, ADSB-Out, 6-place oxygen, hot prop for the long hauls. Robertson STOL, Alaskan Bushwheels with 29x11-10 Airhawks and Airglas nose fork with 8.50-6 Goodyear for challenging backcountry use. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
Seeking Competent T/W Pilot • POSITION AVAILABLE • Seeking full-time BIPLANE pilot in established sightseeing tours operation. Having strong command over the aircraft is just the start. The right pilot for this job should have the social skills and demeanor necessary to ensure a GREAT customer experience each and every flight. Base salary plus commission, plus earn solid income from tips. Housing provided in nice condo in Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. Keys to a Cessna 120 to fly during your off time is also a perk. Looking for you time-builder types with solid tailwheel skills. Please respond via email with resume/introduction letter. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Murphy Rebel • $58,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1996 Murphy Rebel 750 TTAF Lycoming O290-D2 800 TTE McCauley Borer Prop, MGL EFFIS MGL EIS ADS-B Out and In EchoUA. This aircraft comes with 3 sets of Tires 8.5, 26 and 30 Alaska Bush Wheels. Bushwheel Brakes and Scott 3200 Tailwheel. Paint is 7/10 and interior is 7/10. The plane was reconstructed from 4th bulkhead forward to strengthen floor and firewall for backwoods flying. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Wendy Lessig. Click on the photo to enlarge it and see previous airport photos. |
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Sebastian Glueck was able to correctly identify last week's photo of Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
Type Certified Cavalon • $140,000 • NEW PRICE! • 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 $140,000.00, flatbed trailer included at this price. Contact John Cornell , Owner - located Chesapeak OH, United States • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER PARTS |
BELL 212/412 PARTS • MAKE OFFER • 412 Mast Assy TSOH 0.0 412-040-365-113 Qty: 1 *212 Servo TSOH 0.0 212-076-005-111 Qty: 2 *412 Main Drive Shaft TSOH 0.0 412-040-005-103 Qty: 1 *O/H 412 Starter/Gen TSOH 0.0 233046-020 Qty: 1 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
Piper Cub J3 J-3 • $15,000 • FOR SALE • Piper Cub 1946 J3 TTAF around 1281 TTE around 660. Current registration, airworthiness, data plate, metal prop. Wings have new spruce spars, leading and trailing edges, aileron false spars, all metal parts epoxy primed. Fuselage also epoxy primed. New birdcage, floor boards, stringers. A great start to a restoration project. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Pietenpol Air Camper • $12,900 • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • Owner Builder estate. Always hangared and currently hangared near Atlanta, disassembled. Purchased from the family estate and transported. Always flown by builder. For a great photo go to Popular Mechanics February 77 Issue and it is on the cover. The bomb not included. Search N33PD for registration. Lycoming series 0-290 125 HP. One piece wing, radial cowling, WWI tail and even a pilots door and wooden prop 50 cents per mile delivery in US. by me, you providing 30 ft. enclosed trailer one way. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
Tailwheel Adventures • LEARN TO FLY! • Come down to Florida to learn to fly with Tailwheel Adventures! We offer everything from Private Licenses all the way up to CFI and everything in between. We also offer tailwheel endorsements and aerobatic courses! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
Come Inspect at Airventure ‘21 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • Looking for a “laugh out loud fun to fly aircraft”? The only airworthy Boeing YL-15 Scout is available. 18 mph stall, 37 mph best angle of climb, 100 mph cruise, 200 mph red line. OSH 2017 Grand Champion Warbird Post WWll and Gold Wrench recipient. Included in sale: second wrecked YL-15, lots of spare parts, blueprints, and the Restricted Aircraft Type Certificate, all located in Wasilla, Alaska. N4770C is currently hangered at Oshkosh, WI. 2 XL-15 & 10 YL-15 were built. 7 remain. This was the last one of the 12. New annual on 7-23-21 • More Info » |
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