| The Saviour of Britain, The Hawker Hurricane - Part I |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The Hawker Hurricane was a British designed fighter aircraft and the first fighter monoplane used by the Royal Air Force. It was designed by renowned aircraft designer, Sir Sydney Cam, who developed the concept in 1933 and was actually developed on aircraft from Hawker's line of biplane fighters, such as the Hawker Fury, and was outfitted with the new Rolls-Royce PV.12 inline piston engine, eventually known as the "Merlin." Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIONICS |
 Radar ART 2000, 12" Array • $8,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Fresh 8130 from MidContinent (still in Box) Art 2000 P/N 071-01519-0101, Serial No 7214, 12" Radar Antenna Array P/N 071-01549-0200, S/N 4676, Misc Connectors. Removed from my 2003 B58 Baron for complete panel upgrade Free Shipping to Purchaser 60 Day Warranty Purchaser pays for return Shipping • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
 FLY IN ESTATE WITH HANGAR! • $2,899,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Located on over 40 acres in a gated community, with direct access to the highly desirable Tierra Oaks Golf Club, this property boasts an airplane hangar and private runway. Perfect for entertaining, this home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 5-car garage, full-size professional bar, and a gym area in the main home with an additional 1 bedroom, office, and bathroom in the detached hangar. Conveniently fly in and out of your estate by way of your own private runway! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - FLORIDA |
 X04 Orlando Apopka Lot #34 • $125,000 • FOR SALE AS ONE LOT • Stop waiting for a hangar to come available! You can build your own! Here is your opportunity to own one of the most premium lots at Orlando-Apopka Airport. This lot is a 56' X 55' corner lot, just steps from the FBO. The lot can be used to build your own hangar for personal use or your aviation business. This is a condo operated airport and each individual lot owner owns part of the runway, taxiways and the common areas of the airport. Each owner owns the land where their hangar's located. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 1970 BEECH BARON B55 • $122,900 • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • 1970 BEECHCRAFT BARON B55 • AIRFRAME:2930 TT, HANGARED, COMPLETE LOGS, FRESH ANNUAL, ALL AD'S COMPLIED, 142 GAL FUEL, ENLARGE CARGO DOOR, RH & LH ENGINES:290 SMOH, IO-470-L 260HP CONTINENTAL ENGINES COMPRESSIONS ALL 72/80 OR BETTER, PROPS:325 SPOH HARTZELL 3 BLADE W/DE-ICE, AVIONICS: KING PACKAGE, AVIONICS MASTER, KMA-24 AUDIO PANEL, DUAL KX-170B NAV/COM'S, KLX-135A GPS/COMM, KT-76A TRANSPONDER, SIGTRONICS INTERCOM, S-TEC SYSTEM 60 A/P, SINGLE YOKE, EXT: 8/10 NEW PAINT 1994, INT: 7/10, TURN KEY, EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE, LOW AIRFRAME & ENGINE TIMES AND FLOWN REGULAR, BASED AT KCHT • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 Beautiful, Well Equipped C185 • $380,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1978 185F 3820TT IO-520D 420 SFRM 86” McCauley 2021 IFR Panel (G500txi, Flightstream 510, GFC500 with yaw damper, G5, GTN 650, SL30, ADSB in/out, usb power) 80 gal Wet Wing Float kit Aerocet Cargo pod (300lb capacity, no speed loss) Selkirk Interior Rear bench with reclining backs and individual rear jump seats included Snider speed kit (partially installed, all components available) Maple Leaf exhaust fairing Max Pulse Led Landing lights, nav and tail beacon 850-6 + 850-10 wheel/tire sets XPM-6 Tailwheel with spare wheel/tire assembly BAS tail pulls Extended Baggage Vortex Generators More! • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINES FOR SALE |
 Turbines Engines • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Walter 601s and Run Stand, Sundstrand T62T-40-LC1 on Run Stand. Starter Generators on stands or on run stand. Other small turbines. Good for training aids for A & P Schools or Universities.. Over 30 engines in stock. Purchase any part or entire inventory. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 Aircraft Lift • $6,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • AIRCRAFT LIFT--Aero-Lift-Very good condition-Aircraft Lift for sale, $6000.00USD. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 SP-30 quick build kit • $25,000 • FOR SALE • New SP-30 quick build kit for sale. Factory corrosion proof plane. Engine mount, cowl, exhaust for Rotax-912, WHEEL AND TIRES, all interior parts included. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
 SpaceWalker XL Fuselage KIT • $5,000 • FINANCING AVAILABLE • SPACEWALKER XL Special Back from Oshkosh Debut: New and improved Factory Built Chromoly Tubing Classic SpaceWalker II in XL Format is available for KIT and Build From Scratch variants. Plans Only from $250; Plans with CNC Notching and Bended Chromoly 4130 Tubing (From VR3 supplier) from $5,000; Plans with CNC Notching Chromoly 4130 Tubing Partially Welded from $7,000; Same as Fully Welded From $11,000; Corrosion Protection is negotiable. Local pickup & delivery 100 miles is available. Financing is available for qualified buyers. 50% Mail In Rebates for the first 10 orders. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by General Grant.
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Scott Sander was able to correctly identify last week's photo of
Schafer Meadows USFS Airport (8U2) in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Schafer, Montana, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 American Legend Classic Cub • $115,500 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 2012 American Legend AL3C Classic Cub. S-LSA. 754 Hours TTSN Airframe and Engine. No Damage History! Hangared! ADS-B Equipped. Catto 78x35 Propeller (10 Hours TTSN). Exterior 8.5/10. Interior 8/10. 2 x 11 Gallon Wing Tanks (20 Usable). 100HP Lightweight Continental O-200D. 838.4 Pound Empty Weight. EarthX Lightweight Battery. AeroLED Strobes/Position Lights and Wig-Wag Landing Lights. Float Fittings. 22" AeroClassic Smooth Tundra Tires. Lightweight Leather. 150 hours in past 15 months. Selling due to busy upcoming 2022 with limited time to enjoy. No brokers please! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
 Mirocopter SCH-2A available • $35,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • We are proud to announce the availability of Mirocopter SCH-2A. Small Coaxial Helicopter the SCH-2A is one of the lightest coaxial manned helicopter in the world and is compliant to US FAR Part 103 Ultralight Vehicle rules. With the required care SCH-2A helicopter will provide you a reliable and enjoyable flight for a very low operational and maintenance cost. SCH-2A is a true innovative coaxial helicopter developed and tested for many years. The SCH-2A boasts very good flight characteristics including excellent maneuverability and effective autorotation • More Info » |
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