| Fly-Out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, Illinois |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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What tail dragger pilot doesn't like to fly their aircraft from grass? Many feel that operating an aeroplane with a tail wheel from grass is easier, if not safer, than from a paved surface. If nothing else, for some, nostalgia plays a part in operating from grass as, for those with vintage tail draggers such as the Boeing Stearman, grass fields were commonplace in the 1930s & 1940s. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 1.92 Acres in Gold Hill, NC • $40,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Build Your Dream Home w/ or w/out a hangar on 2 buildable lots in Gold Hill Airpark. Sold together at the end of Runway 9, with direct access to easily fly in and out. Gold Hill Airpark is just 45 mins to Charlotte, 30 Mins to Salisbury, and grocery and dining nearby. The community consists of 30 homes, a paved, lighted pilot-controlled runway with VASI (3,000 ft), a picnic area, ponds, and country setting. Power, Community Sewer, and Public Water available. No aircraft with gross weight exceeding 6,000 lbs without permission of the Board of Directors. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Ultralight amphibian biplane • $57,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Super Petrel 100 (by EDRA Aeronautica) Ultralight amphibian biplane. Powered with Rotax 912 ULM. TTAF, engine: 257h; MTOM: 550 kg. Registered in Slovakia stationed in Poland, Torun (ICAO: EPTO). Fully operational, airworthiness certificate valid until 31.10.2022 Write to me only to set up a meeting. Container shipment at your own expense, I can help secure plane inside. Plane images available on external remote drive. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 1973 Cessna 172M - 180hp • $160,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 2212.9 TTAF, 490.3 SMOH, GTN 750,KX155 W/ GS, GTX 345 ADS-B, Dual G5s, FS450, GFC 500, PMA 8000G. Plane Power 180hp STC (O-360-A4M) Factory new engine with less than 500 Hours, Powerflow Exhaust system, Walker Engineering air/oil separator. Vortex Generators, Exhaust Fairing STC, Interior Refurbished. Perfect for a flight school or leaseback. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 CESSNA Skylane182Q Wet Wing • $195,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • CESSNA Skylane182 Q The N4919N is a 1979 Cessna Skylane 182Q Wet Wing is for sale by the owner who has always sored in their private hangar. Total air time is 4327 and it has a factory overhauled engine with 1217 hours (SMOH). The aircraft was last IFR Certified in 2016 and has mostly done local private flights. Engine = Continental 047OU17BR Fuel Capacity = 92 Gal Range = 1053 NM Flight Deck Manufacturer = ASPEN Avionics EFD1000 Pro PFD Avionics Manufacturer 1 = GARMIN GNS530 WAAS Other Avionics = GDL88 GTX330 GPS MAP 695 PS Engineering PMA8000G Genesis S-Tec 60 Altitude Hold • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
 2017 Xcub • ACCEPTING OFFERS • RARE “Launch Edition” (only 20 built) Xcub that is loaded with upgrades! 230 Total A,E&P, Garmin 796, CGR-30P Engine Monitor, Garmin G5, Trig Radio and Txpr, Garmin GDL 84 ADS-B “In/Out, Ahtanum Interior, Premium Leather Seats, 31” Bushwheels. Ready to work or play. More Photos on request. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
 Part 135 Chief Pilot Needed • HELP WANTED • CHIEF PILOT POSITION for Part 135 IFR Float and Wheel operation based out of South St. Paul, Minnesota. As a small company, we're focused on providing top-notch service to our customers and to the lodges that we service mainly in Northern Minnesota. REQUIREMENTS: minimum of 1200TT, Part 135 management experience in the last 5 years, ASES Rating, and have ability to work a set schedule. Kodiak, Caravan, and G1000 experience is preferred, but not required. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Murphy Moose Kit • $50,000 • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED • For sale is one of the last virgin Murphy Moose SR3500 kit #289 with all the latest revisions and updated manuals. Located in the Vancouver area but willing to ship. We looked for a long time before finding this one but in the end decided to go another route. Also available is a brand new “Zero-time” not overhauled Lycoming YTEO-540 IE2 engine and truss we were going to use for 100,000.00, includes all Fadec controllers and manuals as well. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOAT PLANE |
 1972 Piper PA-18-160 Super Cub • $149,000 • FOR SALE • The Whole Package! Floats, wheels, skis AND 31" Bushwheels. Certified 1972 Piper PA-18 160hp Super Cub, 1100lbs empty. 4300TT, 400hrs since Aerotec O-320 Overhaul in 2019, new Borer prop installed at overhaul. Fabric 2009. Aqua 1900 Floats, New Airglas LW2500 wheel penetration skis. New 3" extended gear AND original stock gear both with safety cables. Sutton Exhaust, VGs, ADS-B Out, LED Lights all around, Carbon Concepts under seat storage kit. Baby Bushwheel AND Scott tailwheel. Lots of extra parts and other mods. A fantastic performer. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER TRAINING |
 Los Angeles Helicopter School! • LEARN TO FLY! • Accepting new helicopter students immediately in Fullerton, CA! Currently offering instruction in the Robinson R44 and Bell 206-L4. All courses offered, ranging from demo flights to turbine transitions. Our specialty is accelerated career students. Traveling students accepted - come for a few days and fly multiple times per day. Stuck at your current school? See if our gold seal instructors can help complete your rating. Horse Creek Helicopters also offers scenic tours and performs commercial work, meaning potential job opportunities after finishing your training (bases in WY, OH, and CA). • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1979 Piper Warrior II • $85,000 • FOR SALE • Nice , low time ,NDH. PA-28 161 Warrior II for sale by owner. TT 3650. SMOH 1360. Prop 2 SMOH. New Airtex Interior, new hoses, new side windows, fresh annual, nice avionics, ADS-B compliant. Runs like new, all compressions 75/80 or more, see specifications page for more information. • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kirk Hohenberger.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 1967 7-GCAA Citabria Project • $18,000 • FOR SALE • 1967 7_GCAA citabria project . No damage , apart for cover and overhaul, 2 IA's say the spars are good, crank certified by aircraft components, case overhauled by Poplar Grove Airmotive. Fuselage still covered, interior and panel complete, has glider tow hook. This is a good minimum effort project. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 CUSTOM STRETCHED SUPER MOOSE • FOR SALE BY BUILDER • One of a kind Murphy Moose project for sale. Approximately 85% complete, REALLY. Work done by an A&P/IA with 42 years experience. Exceptional workmanship w/solid rivet construction. Custom stretched and reinforced fuselage w/extended baggage. Electrical wiring, plumbing, flight control cables, firewall forward and custom built instrument panel are installed. All controls surfaces are finished. Doors are gullwing style on gas struts, including dual cargo doors. Reinforced landing gear, tailwheel, and rear float attach points. Wings are 1/3 finished. Lot’s of extras and spares. • More Info » |
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