| Something Old, Something New |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Not too long ago, a unique event came to the area. The manufacturers of new-old biplanes and new-new composite aircraft came together under one roof. Actually, they came together under many roofs and under a beautiful, partly cloudy sky. The weather was great, with the first fall chill in the air as WACO Aircraft Corporation in Battle Creek, Michigan hosted an open house with Cirrus Aircraft. Though an unlikely marriage, the show was a great success and, like a good marriage, it included something old and something new. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Morovan Zlin Z142 • $28,000 • FOR SALE • Airframe: 1060 TT, Engine; 420 TT, Propeller: 20.7 TSO. Great entry level 2 seater aerobatic aircraft Good range Arrangements can be made for stripping and shipping • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 Nicest Cessna140/B/O above 46K • $46,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Trade for 4 place. 1947 2767N. Have $45,000 bid. Please bid above 46K/320 SMOH COMPLETE no expense spared restoration 2017. Imagine a Cessna 140 320 hours on A/F SMOH! Great 8/21 Recent Engine compression. 602.7 SMOH C-90. Climb Prop. Airframe new including skin, jigging, gearbox, wiring, new motor mount. I Owned since 3/78. 942.8 lb. empty/ 1450 lb. gross. Recent flight From Kansas City, MO. Owned & raced by Air Racer Pauline Glasson of Aviation Hall of Fame! Email only! About 100 miles average flown a year in last 5 years. Extra Cowlings. Great heater. Brand New Tires Flown Coast to Coast. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1998 182s Skylane • $375,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1998 182s N764DR TT:491.7 Engine snew 122.2 Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 230 hp McCauley CS 3 blade prop Interior/exterior Excellent Matterhorn White with blue, silver blue and maroon accents. Berkshire leather Seats, Cessna gray. Always hangered. No damage history. GPS Bendix King 89B-IFR, Comm #1 Bendix King KX155a Nav/Comm, Comm #2 Bendix King KX155A Nav/Comm w/VOR. ADF-Bendix KR87. Autopilot Bendix King KAP140 Two Axis w/ Electric Trim. Audio Panel Garmin 345. Transponder- Appareo Stratus ESGi ADS-B in/out, weather, traffic. Sandel SN3308 EHSI. BFG WX950 stormscope. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 2001 AIRCAM • $173,500 • FOR SALE • Great Plane For Less.... 912ULS 660 Hours, Latest Version Clamar Floats Professional Installation, Fresh Annual, Plane Maintained By Rotax Guru, Garmin 696, Garmin GTX327, Garmin SL40, Garmin GDL39, Bruce's Cockpit Cover, 2 Unused Inflatable Life Jackets, Original Landing Gear For Taildragger Configuration, Additional Rotax/Aviation Tools Included, All Service Bulletins Completed, Complete Construction Manual, 200 Gallon Fuel Tank With Electric Pump. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
 ELA ECLIPSE 10 GYROPLANE • $90,000 • FOR SALE • 2020 ELA ECLIPSE 10 GYROPLANE FOR SALE- Rotax 914 Turbo. 75 hours. Ready to Sell. Garmin 760 GPS. 2020 ADSB compliant. You can fly with or without Canopy. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 2019 SeaMax M22 Amphibian • $209,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2019 SeaMax M22-Folding Wing Exclusive Dual model: Rotax 912IS fuel injected very fuel efficient engine, 135 hours since new, 2000hrs TBO. All glass Garmin with Two 10" Garmin 3GX Touch screens, Garmin G5 Backup, ADSB In/Out, 2 USB charging ports, music input, VFR FAA Certified NIGHT & DAY LSA amphibian. Includes two new Lightspeed ANR/bluetooth headsets, paddle, anchor point, tie down kit. You can wait a year or more for a new one and work out the bugs or this one is available now thoroughly tested and better than new with fresh Wax job from tip to tail. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 Amphibious Airplane Raffle • WIN THIS AIRCRAFT! • This classic 1970 Thurston Teal is an FAA certified all aluminum amphibious airplane valued at $58,500. It has fewer than 1,350 hours of total time. The 150 HP Lycoming engine and Hartzell prop have ~130 hours since overhaul. In addition, the lucky winner will receive an additional $3,000 to put towards a tailwheel endorsement and seaplane rating. 100% of the funds raised will go towards supporting the Massachusetts Air and Space Museum’s educational services. Tickets are $65 each or 3 for $150. A maximum of 5,000 will be sold. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Petra S.
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see previous airport photos. |
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Jim Brendel was able to correctly identify last week's photo of
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Palm Springs, California, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 Taylorcraft BC12D • $19,500 • FOR SALE • 1946 Taylocraft BC12D with Continental C-65-8 and beautiful paint! Ceconite fabric and always hangared. Aircraft was wrapped and painted in 1986 and presents very well! TTAF is only 3495 hours. Engine has great compressions and clean oil. Runs smooth and flown somewhat regularly. SMOH is 1373 hours. Auto Gas STC, Wing tank STC, and others! No electrical system. Empty weight is only 793lbs. Last annual was April, 2021. Delivery can be arranged. Located at 3J1 airport. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRADE FOR PLANE |
 1939 Chevrolet • TRADE FOR ? • 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe. Fully restored to original a few years ago. Show piece! 49k original miles Turns heads everywhere it goes. Looking to trade for airplane. Let's talk! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
 Learn to fly in Oregon • TRAINING AVAILABLE • Pegasus Aviation, located on the Corvallis Municipal Airport, is ready to show the flying public a better way to train and prepare themselves for life in the “Third Dimension.” Should it be a Private Pilot’s certificate you want in your wallet or an Airline Transport Pilot certificate to fly as a professional pilot we have the expertise to help you achieve those goals. Contact our professional instructors today so that you can become a part of the “Third Dimension,” and enjoy an experience that is known to only a privileged few. SEL & MEL Pvt-ATP Your dream can become your reality. • More Info » |
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