| SUN 'n FUN Thursday, April 7, 2022 - Photo Essay |
| By Gary Rosier, Contributing Photographer |
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This week, we again follow photographer Gary Rosier as he takes us around the grounds of 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 AIRPORT PROPERTY - MICHIGAN |
 Historic Al Meyers Airport • $1,550,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Rare opportunity to own a Historic Property, located on 67 acres. Five parcels; two are in the City of Tecumseh and 3 are in Tecumseh Township. Living quarters and office on site. Three separate hangers. Asphalt runway 2649 X 75 needs improvement estimated at $150,000+/-. Multiple business uses for this property. Tecumseh is a growing community located Between Ann Arbor (30-minute drive) and Toledo OH (30-minute drive). Future development in Tecumseh includes a 30-million-dollar sports complex known as the Phoenix Project. County officials have already purchased the 55-acre site. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
 Near Austin-Hangar & Apartment • $699,900 • OFFERED FOR SALE • Austin Texas Hangar just West of Austin at Spicewood Airport (88R) 4300 ft paved runway. Just 22 miles to Austin. This 50x60 insulated hangar overlooks the runway. Buildout includes living room a full Kitchen and full bath downstairs and a bedroom/office upstairs. 50x16' hangar Hi-Fold Bi-Fold door. Room for more to be built out later. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Airshark II Amphibian • $95,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Hello! And thank you for being interested in our Airshark II amphibian. This aircraft was built in Merritt Island Florida in 1993 by Mr Ron Lueck. This Airshark II has a Lycoming IO540C engine. The airframe and engine have approximately 250hrs on them. This plane is a capable of carrying 4 people. 75% cruise: 280mph, stall: 78mph (flaps),1600lb useful load, MTOW (Land), 1000lb (water), Micro systems EFIS, Garmin 430 (coupled). • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 Desert Rat Aviation • AVIATION AUCTION • 4 Project aircraft to include: 1959 Piper PA-23-160 Apache, 1958 Bellanca 14-19-2 Cruisemaster, 1946 Aeronca 7AC, 1946 Commonwealth Rearwin 185 Skyranger and Waco Light Sprot Fuselage with misc control surfaces. Waco Inventory, O-470 engine and engine inventory, several propellers, aircraft inventory, avionics & instruments, Sheet metal equipment, shop equipment, hand tools and other various pieces. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 2001 Waco YMF • $195,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Beautiful 2001 YMF-5. Longer and wider than the original with upgraded 300hp Jacobs 755-A2M 125TT since Pete Jones new. MT Wood prop. Airframe 810TTSN.. Loaded with the right avionics, Garmin 430, KX 155, HSI, ADSB. Fabric is beautiful, LED lights all the way around. Strong dry engine. Long Range tanks, Flys hands off. It’s a head turner wherever it goes. Flown 25 hours in the last few months, possible delivery/insurance checkout, turn key. It’s a must see!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 Cessna 320-D • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1966 Cessna 320-D TTAF:2020 RTSMOH:760 LTSMOH:760 RTSPOH:50 LTSPOH:50.Turbo Charged 285 Hp. Call, Text or Email for more Information • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
 Highly Paid • HELP WANTED • Experienced CFI's needed. Full and Part time. We have 172s, 150, a 310 and Aztec, and a certified simulator. We have students in the pipeline, what we need is instructors. Location is the Corvallis Oregon Airport KCVO. Self motivation is key. Well maintained fleet and well structured program. Our peak season is here and we need the help. Starting pay is $30 per hour ground and flight. Highly experienced instructors set their own rates. This is a 1099 Contractor position. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE FACILITY |
 AVIONICS-PAINT-Restorations • PAINT SHOP SPECIAL • Spectre Aeronautics is a full service paint, maintenance, air-frame repair, sheet metal, composite, fabric, interior & avionics facility. One-Stop-Shop. We have one opening left for paint in May, and another in August before getting full for fall/winter projects. We are a Dynon certified & experimental dealer/install center. Avionics openings for ADSB and new equipment install. Openings Available. Tackle multiple projects at once. Get your inspection, interior, ADSB/avionics upgrades done while aircraft is in for paint & minimize downtime. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 Sikorksy UH60A Blackhawk • FOR SALE • Multiple UH60A "Slick" rotor-craft available for sale or lease, can be delivered in airworthy condition in approximately 180 days. Equipped as standard with GE T700 engines, "Alpha Model" main gearbox, 8000 lb cargo hook, NVG compatible cockpit, and 500 hours remaining on major components. Type Certificate available for additional cost. Photos representative of previously completed aircraft, aircraft can be delivered to customer spec. Please inquire for more information. This aircraft is an ITAR controlled item, any export is subject to U.S. State Department approval. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOONEY |
 1977 Mooney M20J . Ready 2 fly • $105,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1977 Mooney M20J Airframe 4731 hours Engine time 2015 hours Since new Prop 2400 hours SMOH Engine IO-360-A3B6 Compressions #1 76 #3 78 #2 78 #4 76 Garmin 530W, Stec 55x autopilot, Garmin Audio panel, Plane power alternator, Stec starter, Gdl82 ADSB. Electronic tachometer. JPI EDM 700 . Reiff oil preheat system . Annual completed 04/2022 IFR completed 04/2022. 500+ hours flown past year • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 PIPER SARATOGA SP PA-32-301T • DEAL OF THE DAY • 1980 PIPER SARATOGA SP PA-32-301T TTAF:3500 TSMOH:0.0 TSPOH:0.0 New Modern Paint Scheme. New Leather Interior. 3 Axis Autopilot • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PRE-BUY INSPECTION SERVICES |
 Pre-Buy Inspections and MORE! • SERVICES OFFERED • Mobile pre-purchase inspections, ferry permits, ferry flights, and more! Aircraft owner, A&P/IA Commercial Pilot all in one! Don't lose out on buying your dream airplane waiting for an inspection; let me come to you! Experienced in Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Cirrus and many more! • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Tim Coleman.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Ernie DiGiacomo was able to correctly identify last week's photo of
Provincetown Municipal Airport (KPVC) in Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - CESSNA |
 Cessna 172D Airframe • $15,000 • FOR SALE • Very clean 172D airframe less engine prop and instruments Complete logs airworthiness certificate and clean registration only 804.6 hours total time. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - FOKKER |
 Fokker DR1 project • $4,500 • FOR SALE • Fokker Dr-1 fuselage with tail group spoke wheels with brakes 4130 construction save hundreds of hours of work for less than the cost of the materials no plans and no history on this project. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 WIN THIS PRISTINE CESSNA 170 • ENTER THIS RAFFLE! • The Ernie Hall Aviation Museum will raffle this beautifully restored Cessna 170. Total Time since new only 1195 Hours. Only 23 hours since $30K G&N fresh engine overhaul. Uncut original instrument panel. Not a chip or scratch anywhere. All specs on raffle entry page. We are a 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving Local Aviation history. Proceeds from the raffle provide scholarships and educational opportunities for our youth • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
 1975 Nanchang CJ-6 400HP! • $95,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • TTAF:4455 Engine: very strong Aeromotors 400hp M-14PF-XDK TTSN: 1350. Propellor: MT 3 blade TSPOH: 32. Very clean aircraft with extensive year long restoration. Auto plug ignition, new American oil lines and fuel lines, freshly OH oil cooler, new mags, new stainless steel exhaust, new gill shutters, all new wheel bearings with new nose wheel and tire, new American check valves, both air tanks overhauled and pressure tested, large air compressor, large baggage compartment installed, hooker harnesses, and much more. Extremely detailed log books. • More Info » |
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