SUN n' FUN Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - Photo Essay |
By Gary Rosier, Contributing Photographer |
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In this photo essay from Gary Rosier, we see the sights on the ground and in the air from this year's SUN n' FUN Aerospace Expo at the Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Subsonex Jet • $155,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • MGL iEFIS 8.5" display, Trig Comm, ADSB in & out, 40 hrs TT airframe and engine. Phase 1 complete, fresh annual with purchase. This is a really nicely built aircraft, very light with excellent performance. Ready for your paint scheme. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
Surplus Aircraft Auction • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Selling at Public Auction Saturday April 23 - Newport, Arkansas. 1974 Cessna 188B Ag-Truck / 1947 Cessna 140 / 1954 Piper PA22-135 / 1964 Piper PA22-108 / Piper J3 Project / Cessna 190 Project (offsite). Contact auction company to schedule a review of logbooks or physical inspection of aircraft that are located at Newport Municipal Airport (M19) • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Pitts Model 12 • $180,000 • FOR SALE • Custom plans built 2006 Pitts Model 12 built by the Sorrell Brothers in Washington. New M14P 360 hp Russian Engine used for the build. 98" diameter 3-bladed MT Prop. Air Start. Full inverted oil system. Quick drain. Full Russian tool Kit. 200 hours TT Engine/Airframe. Gorgeous aircraft. Shows like a work of art. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
CubCrafters Xcub • $339,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2017 Launch Edition Xcub, 235 Hour Airframe, Engine Prop, Fresh April 22 & 91.411, Hartzell Trailblazer Prop, Garmin 796, CGR-30P Engine Monitor, Garmin G5, Trig Comm and Transponder, Premium Black Leather Seats, Headset Hooks, 3200 Tailwheel, 31” Bushwheels, Upgraded Grove Spring Gear • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 • $50,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Lycoming Factory Overhaul. In box 0hrs TSFO IO-360-C1C6. the engine comes with all accessories and includes all factory warranties. $35,000 if you have an acceptable core. Purchased and Never installed or even removed from the shipping stand. Lycoming and Airpower references are available if you have any questions. Needs to go ASAP • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
Best Aircraft Flat Tire Dolly • $4,300 • FOR SALE • Fast loading!!!!! 60 day money back guarantee! Designed by aircraft mechanics. Fastest, safest, most durable aircraft flat tire dolly on the market. We challenge any competitor to even try come close to our durability, simplicity and loading speed without further damaging the disabled aircraft. This Patented Designed is for 12,000 lb. aircraft and less, with or without wheel fairings, retractable gear, standard gear or tail wheel aircraft. Single engine to Big Piston Twins, King Air's, Pilatus, Caravans, vintage warbirds, even a Piper Cub. 5 minutes or less load time. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Skyranger Classic - ELSA • $28,500 • SALE PENDING • 2004 SKYRANGER – CLASSIC - ELSA 100Hp. Rotax 912uls -STOL, 600ft grass strip. Great condition- 20 gallon fuel tank at less than 5 gph. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
Bell 47 M74L1 w/part 137 cert • FOR SALE • New 1200 hr. inspection, was converted to G4/540 from G2a/435 during 1200 hr. All components new or very good times. Main rotor blades 4300 remaining, tail rotor blades 2500 remaining and new No Bar kit. Ag Nav Guia with nav bar displays 4 items and new $3000 antenna. Custom spray system with stainless steel spray boom. All components including engine by Scotts Helicopter. This one is as nice as you will find. Tandem Mack nurse truck with landing pad and all stainless steel tanks including certified 300 gal. av gas tank. Nice gooseneck helicopter trailer that pulls helicopter forward. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARTS FOR SALE |
Continental Permold Crankcase • $5,995 • PRICED TO SELL • Continental TSIO, IO 520/550 crankcases in stock and ready to ship. Repaired, tagged with 8130. Sold on an exchange basis. Core crankcases also available. As removed, guaranteed to overhaul. Replaces Continental Part Numbers: 656619-* 656643-* 656644-* 656645-* 656646-* • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER - COMANCHE |
Fresh Restoration • $125,000 • THIS CAN BE YOURS TODAY • Great 4 place/IFR/155 knot aircraft. Stripped and painted at Artcraft, Lycoming IO-540 rebuilt 80 hours ago, prop less than 100 hours SMOH, new carpet, gear/motor mount removed and rebuilt, panel replaced, new Garmin IFR Gi275 PDF/HSI/MFD with backup batt, OAT probe installed. Garmin GTN 375 GPS/Com, GMA audio panel, 4 place intercom, with Bluetooth and USB port, KX155 nav installed. L3 ADSB transponder with In/Out adapter. Annual completed January 2022, all AD’s current, total time 5100 hours. The logs are all complete. Gear up landings: 1476tt 1973 and 2830tt 1979 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS |
Rans S17 Stinger • $12,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • brand new built from an unbuilt kit 2020 by a builder with 8 planes completed 447 dcsi new prop fat tires ready to fly nice • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Bill Richardson. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SIMULATOR |
Redbird full motion simulator • $55,000 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Redbird full motion simulator with a number of panels G1000 172 Six pack 172 Six pack Baron This is a full motion simulator and is a fully approved AATD training device. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
Aircam • $145,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2003 Aircam professionally built and very well equipped. Rotax 914 Turbo’s w inflight adjustable Ivo Props. TTAF&E’s 609. Only 16 hours since complete restoration of this aircraft. Upgraded from Gen 2 Aircam to Gen 3 wing spars and landing gear reinforcements to increase MGTOW to 1900. Repaired, replaced or reworked almost every system on this aircraft and it flies great. Far too much work completed to list here. See write up for more details. Aircraft always hangared. Would consider aircraft trades. • More Info » |
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