Pine Bluff, Formation Clinic - Part 2 |
By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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After the first day of training, Jimmy the Squirrel was super stoked. He has never done this before and his eyes were sparkling.
"Golly, these guys are the top!", Jimmy was waving after he landed and got out of his RV-8. His very first trip up was with an experienced pilot whose nick name was Digger. No newbie (or shall I say RED SCARY) goes up in their own aircraft at first. Only after undergoing a ride with skilled aviator and receiving a dose of safety briefings, the Red Scaries could join the elements in their own airplanes with a safety pilot instructor to practice and learn from the Bulldogs. On Day one Jimmy completed both parts of the training and was looking forward to Day two. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
Private Hangar • $190,000 • FOR SALE • 2000 square foot hangar at the Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville, CA. 40'deep by 50'wide. Door height 15'. Two story pilot lounge, office/kitchen and full bath. End of row. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - IDAHO |
AirPark Lot Melba, Idaho • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Airpark Lot for Sale, Beautiful 1.43 acre Lot with improvements at Sunrise Park, Melba, ID. $199,550. Ready to Build. Unique Airpark on the Snake River in gorgeous Melba, ID. ID40 Airfield - 2,892' x 40 ft, Private Airpark Boat Ramp for unfettered access to the Snake River, Private Park, 1.43 Acre lot with all the following improvements already finished: 400 amp service at build-site, Complete Septic installed and permitted, Geothermal water piped to the lot for all your needs, Irrigation water. 2,600 sq.ft single level house plans avail, Comes with hangar lot at ID40. Beautiful location! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
635 Acres With Airstrip • $6,000,000 • FOR SALE • The perfect retreat for aircraft pilots who love hunting and the outdoors. This high fenced 635 acre property in Kimble County, Tx is a turnkey recreational ranch that is ready for you to fly in and start enjoying. This property includes a lighted 2,500' x 40' hard top runway, 80' x 50' hangar with 30' x 50' living quarters inside. Hunting is exceptional for whitetail deer, hogs and exotic game. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE CLASSIC |
1946 Champ 85hp • $31,000 • SALE PENDING • 1946 Champ 7AC. ~1160 SMOH, AFTT ~4650 Upgraded and recovered 1989 to 85-12 conversion, starter, batt. Block heater. Cabin Heat. Spin on filter. No known damage history. cyl 70,76,76,75. DELIVERY negotiable. Flies straight and lived in dry CO last few decades then we purchased Oct 2021 and have been flying it to the tune of 70+ hours since coming to 9A9. Tailwheel fun shared among friends. Solid airplane, carefully inspected annual Oct 2021, with 70 some hours among friends since then. 5.5 gal left and right wing tanks. 13 center. Door off STC and great logs. Cheap smiles per hour. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
Beautiful Beech Staggerwing • $365,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • We are pleased to offer this STUNNING Beechcraft Stagger wing D17S for sale. This Aircraft is immaculate inside & out. Loaded with updated Avionics, low time airframe 1812, engine 1144, and prop 558. The pictures do not do this aircraft justice. Just finished the annual and this aircraft is ready to provide the new owners many days of happy flying. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
Beautiful 7GCBC • $72,000 • SALE PENDING • 1973 7GCBC millman metal spar, always hungered. O-320 150hp 2600 SMOH 400 STOH. Hooker harnesses front and back, spin on oil filter, gtx 327, no adsb. FRESH ANNUAL MARCH 2022, compressions 76,76,76,73 with the engine cold. Just an awesome plane! I’ve had it for 7 years and it’s time to move on. Will deliver plane. All log books and ads complied with. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 150 |
Cessna 150F • $34,000 • FOR SALE • Nice Cessna 150F TT 5749 Upon purchase the aircraft will come with complete records and a Fresh Annual March 2022. MX 300, Stratus ESG with 3I ADS-B out, Whelen Strobe Beacon, low voltage light. Dash panel lighting. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
Skyhawk II 172M/180HP 60hrs • $125,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk II 180HP PennYan Conversion ONLY 60 Hours on engine Super Clean in and out 4 PAX TT Airframe 4318 TT Engine SMOH 60 Paint 8/10 Interior 9/10 ADS-B Out 2 KX155 Nav/Comms GPS DME VOR Glideslope EGT Wing Tip Strobes Current Annual Current Pitot Static/Transponder and ELT VFR IFR All log books • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 210 |
Sale • $69,999 • FLY RIGHT NOW • Cessna 210 D, 1964 IO520 285HP 6 seats 1200H-SMO 6500-TTA, Flys 195MPH, 1000 Mile range, Located KHWV Long Island NY, $75999.00 Basic panel but everything works, fresh Anual. Prop overhauled, upgraded new wind tanks and caps 68G. Will deliver for fee. Elevator is newly rebuilt. New tires. Good compression numbers.Plesae serious inquires only. I can fly to deliver it. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DONATIONS WANTED |
DONATE An Airplane • AIRCRAFT DONATION • PLEASE DONATE AN AIRPLANE A great TAX DEDUCTIBLE opportunity to help our 30 year old Fatherless Boys Ministry continue our national expansion. Call or speak with the program director directly. Americas Fatherless Foundation Sponsored by Dads for Boys - Founded 1989 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
Schweizer 300C • $205,000 • PRICED TO SELL • 2008 Schweizer 300C, N413LH, S1925. TT4777 Engine has 1001.5 hours remaining. Annual Done November 2021 by Trained Certified Schweizer A&P and IA. Always Hangered. Awesome times left on Component's. Garmin GNS530,Garmin GTX327,Free Flight TRI 40 ALT AGL. Night Vision Cockpit by Aero Dynamix. Uavionix ADS-B out. Flight training Available if needed. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
Piper Cherokee 28 150 • $65,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • Cherokee PA28 - 150 Lycoming O-320 TT Engine 690 TT Airiframe 2750 Current Annual New Paint Job 2 years old Upholstery in great shape Avionics good condition Brand New MX Nav/Comm New Carb Heat Cable New Throttle Cable Located at Whiteman Airport in Los Angeles • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Tim Richmond. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Lancair 360 MkII Tail • CALL FOR PRICE • New Ameritech Industries XP IO-360-B1HD2 w/ Whirlwind 200RV prop & spinner, firewall forward complete. Professionally built Dual G3X/GTN-650 panel w/ Garmin EFIS & autopilot, VPX Pro & TCW Battery b/u. Risse Racing nose strut, Outback gear, Zavatson cowl/inlet/plenum, Andair fuel system, Performance Coatings custom ceramic exhaust, Whelen Orion 650 lighting, everything you could possibly want in your new Lancair 360 build. Over $120K in parts alone w/ all receipts. Professionally built thus far. Serious inquiries only please to discuss a fair price. Currently hangared in MEM. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
WIN A J-3 CUB - Enter Today! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM'S 26TH SWEEPSTAKES IS NOW UNDERWAY! Help us continue to preserve aviation history and educate the young and old alike. You could Win a 1945 J-3 Cub or alternative prize, $20,000 cash! $50 per entry - limited to 4,000 paid entries. J3C-65, TT 4818, Engine 1186 SNEW, 231 SMOH, 161 STOH. New sealed lift struts 2012, 200 hours since new fabric. Always hangared. PLUS- 25 leather bomber jackets will be given away in 20 weeks, one every Friday beginning April 1, 2022 through August 12, 2022 and random drawings for 5 more! Thank you for your support! Come see us soon! • More Info » |
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