| And We Are Back! |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Perhaps it's just sentimentality, but the colloquialism "that's a sight for sore eyes" seemed very fitting recently. After nearly a year in hiatus, the local EAA chapter was back in action with a Fly-in/Drive-in dinner and fundraiser. Seeing several familiar faces, a few familiar airplanes, some familiar hotrods, and all of these at a familiar airport was a pleasing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. With the lengthy time away, perhaps that other popular expression is just as fitting, "absence makes the heart grow fonder." But for those of us who enjoy airplane and automobile projects and sharing our hobbies with like-minded people, this was like a homecoming. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Renovated Runway Home • $425,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • This renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home is located in the exclusive Sandy Creek Airpark - One of the best sunset flying you will experience over the beautiful white sanded beaches of Panama City Beach - This property features a private 3400 foot paved runway, runway facing lot, large hangar w/ hydraulic door, community is gated and close proximity to shopping, dining & Tyndall Air Force Base - Home has been fully renovated including new roof, new a/c, new water heater, new kitchen & bathrooms, new flooring, etc - Schedule your showing today! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver • $450,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Pristine private Beaver, only 8153.TT, 742.3 SMOH on engine , 418.3 on Hartzell 3 blades, Baron STOL kit with wing angle kit, tips tank for 6 hrs endurance, 5370 max gross, 3645 empty on Aerocet 5850 floats, Alaskan cargo doors, lifetime struts, Sealand cabin extension, Stech 50 autopilot 3 axes, Garmin GNC 420 GPS/Com, Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel, Bendix King com and Transponder , Kannad 406 ELT, 4 Bose Lemo plugging head set, Garmin XM Weater and Music. Pulselite, Strobe light. Paint and interior is 8/10 or more, To much to list, price in usd$ • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 1962 Beechcraft Debonair • $139,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1962 BE33 Debonair IO470k 225hp N1458G Pristine condition inside and out 80 gallons fuel capacity TTAF 6100 SPOH 255 SMOH 950 STOH 250 155 knts TAS 12.5 gph at 2350 rpm 7000 ft, my typical cruise will go faster at 2500 rpm if needed Garmin GTN 650 Garmin Dual G5s Garmin 760 slaved to 650 Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot Garmin Digital Audio Panel Garmin Transponder Garmin ADSB Transponder Located between Lakeland FL and Raleigh NC. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
 MILITARIZED ATTACK JET PACKAGE • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OFFERED • First ever offering of a complete package of military grade BAC-167 Strikemaster Attack Jets. This fleet of 6 jets is fully weaponized for 7.62mm strafe, BDU-33 bombing, FLIR SAFIRE family sensors with Video Downlink (VDL). Fleet has been operating on US DoD Close Air Support contracts since 2013. Professional USAF inspected and certified maintenance and logistics. Please email to set an appointment to discuss. Weaponized aircraft can only be sold to properly ATF credentialed party and/or an established or startup Defense Contractor. Aircraft available to general public if first demilitarized. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1980 Cessna 172RG complex • $65,400 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Tail #: N5424V – Year: 1980 – Make: C172RG SN #: 172RG0528 – Eng: IO369F1A6 – Condition.: fair –TT: 13223.1 – SMOH: 3046.3 (Owner willing to rebuild for $25,000 extra) AVIONICS: KX165 X2 GRMN 327 trans. – KMA24 audio panel – KLN98B GPS system – KN62A DME – Wing Tip ADSB out installed. annual: Completed on Feb 2020 USEFUL LOAD: 905 lbs • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CORPORATE |
 1965 B55 Baron • $225,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1965 B55 Baron $225,000.00. TTAF:5025, LE150smoh,LP518smoh, RE1254.4smoh,RP1254.4smoh.New Garmin Avionics:G500TXI,GFC600 with yaw,GTN-750Xi,GMA345,GNC255A nav/com,GNX375 WAAS/GPS/Transponder/ADSB in/out, GI-275 ADI/Standby, Dual GI-275 EIS,LT/RT(8) CIES Fuel senders, Garmin/Stratus usb Pilot/Copilot,SF2000 Strike finder, New interior, New Throttle/prop and mixture cables,new brakes, rotors and caliper,New LEd landing/taxi lights,new LED tail beacon,New passenger Glass LT/RT,New high torque starters ,Plane power alternators, Airwolf Oil Filters, Plus much more • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 2006 R-44 II • $419,000 • OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING!! DON'T MISS OUT • 2213 TTAF. Recently completed 2200 hr overhaul with factory “0” time rebuilt engine. Bladder tanks, Viper Red/ with no trim and vinyl registration numbers, (4) Bubble windows, Tan leather interior, A/C, 9 hole panel, Vertical card compass, ground handling wheels, AA-12S, KY-196A, GNS-430W w G/S ind, GTX-330ES (ADS-B Out), (4) Bose jacks & X headsets. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kevin Austin.
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see previous airport photos. |
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located?
Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com
for the chance of seeing your name published in the weekly eFlyer.
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Mike Roark was able to correctly identify last week's photo of
Idaho County Airport (KGIC) in Grangeville, Idaho, USA. Congratulations! |
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| Do you have a great photo of an airport taken from your cockpit? |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Hornet A, Ultralight project • $4,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1995 Hornet A complete airframe with door kit( no.0002,flown by Mr.R.Chase,won numerous awards at Oshkosh and Sun'nFun ,futured on the cover of 1995"Experimenter").For complete list of features and desing details please check internet. Profesionally restored in 2018.$5000 cdn($4000 usd)or b.o.Epoxy primer covered aluminum frame. manual,new upholstery,new seatbelt harness(x2),new tires and hardware for installing control cables(shacles,cables,turnbucles e.t.c),main components are there,other parts to complete project will need to be purchased separetly(actuators,master brake,instruments e.t.c) • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 $30K Engine Credit - $20K Cash • $50 • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • If you hold the lucky number on October 2, 2021, you will WIN a $30,000 Engine Credit with Ly-Con Aircraft Engines towards the Engine of YOUR Choice. The Swift Museum Foundation is selling ONLY 2,500 tickets for the chance to WIN one of the following: $30,000 Credit - Ly-Con Aircraft Engines Credit (New, Re-Build or Overhaul) - Stratus 3 - Garmin Area 660 - ACR ResQLink 406 PLB - Brightline Flight Bag * $20,000 CASH Option in lieu of $30,000 Engine Credit HELP The Swift Museum Foundation by making a Tax Deductible $50 Donation for the preservation of our rich aviation heritage. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 NEW 2021 Super Decathlon • $290,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • AMERICAN CHAMPION DEALER for new aircraft. Taking orders for 2022 models! Expert guidance to help you find the best used Decathlons, THIS AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER. All aircraft come with PERSONALIZED TRAINING with Greg Koontz at Sky Country Lodge. Delivery services anywhere in the USA. Buy with confidence from the Decathlon Man! We sell anywhere. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
 1978 Beech Duchess BE76 • $99,500 • SALE PENDING • *UNDER CONTRACT* 78' Beech Duchess with Aspen PFD and Garmin 175 WAAS/ LPV! Lycoming O-360's with 850 SMOH on both engines. All compressions 70+. Dual Icoms, Dual Collins Nav radios, Pitot heat and prop sync. Clean interior, panel, and decent exterior. Full logs and 337's. Annual just completed. AFTT: 7250. AIRCRAFT LOCATED:KCKV (Clarksville, TN). Amazing twin for multiengine training or family XC cruiser. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 IMMACULATE RV8 • $199,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Immaculate RV8 (334SJ)for sale. wont last long. recently serviced and ready to fly. • More Info » |
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