| "The Little Silver Fish" - Part 1 |
| By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Rather ordinary looking white and maroon T-hangars located on the premises of El Paso International Airport have a special place in my heart. Not only do they bring a familiar and peaceful sensation of "being home" to me, the whole setting of this particular airport is charming and speaks to me like no other place does. KELP is also the location of the proud NASA base for (as some of the crew members like to call her "our little silver fish") the B377-SG - NASA's Super Guppy. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MICHIGAN |
 Drive IN Fly IN • $724,900 • FOR SALE • West Michigan Private Airport Subdivision house and hanger for sale. Newman Field 4n0. House and Hanger are located on a public grass airstrip and private subdivision consisting of only 13 homes. Join other Commercial Pilots and Aviation neighbors in this unique opportunity. 1.6 acre property includes a finished and heated high quality 65'x70' Morton Hanger with a 12' Wilson Bi-fold door and 4200 square foot home in move in condition. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, new HVAC, Updated Primary Suite, generator, and more. Owner is a Broker in the State of Michigan. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
 Hick Airfield Hangar Ft. Worth • $3,500 • FOR LEASE • 60' wide x 50' deep private hangar for all your toys! Store your aircraft, collector cars, boat, RV, motorcycles! Great facility for aviation related business: flight school, aircraft maintenance, avionics, aircraft interior shop, etc. Plenty of concrete auto parking and aircraft apron! Front row runway frontage with great views! FOR LEASE $3,500 month + utilities Landlord pays building insurance, property taxes & airport association fees. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - UTAH |
 Airport Community Home • $980,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Fly-in to your perfect second home retreat with Hangar, RV Parking, hot tub, lots of outdoor seclusion and living. A unique home to enjoy indoor outdoor entertaining. Relish the large open floor plan that brings the outside in with the tall massive windows to appreciate the beauty of the ever changing copper cliffs. Large owners suite and guest ensuite, with an added guest quarter or man cave office with full bath next to the hangar. Taxi to the Airport Runway and fly off too adventures. Close to golf, lakes, sand dunes, climbing, hiking, National and State parks. 2 Washers and 2 Dryers. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 1958 172 Straight tail • $57,000 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • This is a beautiful 1958 Cessna 172 aprox 179 SMOH, TTAF2919 Times change as its flying. Paint a solid 9 interior 7 (carpet and headliner could use attention). Glass is perfect. Electric vacuum system. kx155 w G/S, TKM MX11 (recently overhauled), intercom Stratus adsb transponder, New tires, battery, Airspeed ind overhauled. All compressions in mid 70's Manual flaps. Auto fuel stc. All books, online It has wheel pants. Never a trainer. Bring your mechanic and come take a look . You wont be disappointed. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 Assets of Leon Andrews • FOR SALE BY AUCTION • The sale of assets for Leon Andrews will be held on Friday, Aug 19, 2022. This is an online sale and lots will start closing at 10:30 AM CDT. The assets are located on Dewitt Spain Airport in Memphis TN. The sale includes Aeronca 7AC, & 11AC, Taylorcraft BC12-D, Curtiss Wright Robin, and Pietenpol Aircamper. There are 2 projects, a Jodel D9 and Piper H3C-65 Cub. The sale also includes Lycoming & Continental engines, engine inventory, accessories, propellers, shop equipment. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 1961 180HP 172 • $75,000 • MAKE OFFER • 4100tt 1050smoh. 180hp 172! Factory float kit. Has damage history in 1968. Flys perfect, runs perfect. Has a few wrinkles and patches, but nothing bad. ADSB-Out compliant transponder, Stratus ADSB IN! Cleveland wheels and brakes. All log books. Articulating seats. Terra com/nav, Terra audio panel/intercom, Stratus transponder, 2nd Terra Vor, Genave nav/com, new vacuum pump. Cylinder just removed for cam inspection, none! Would make someone a great affordable backcountry airplane. No holds. No deposits. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 180 |
 1976 Cessna 180J Skywagon • $285,000 • NEW TO MARKET • 3035.7 AFTT, 1332.8 TSMOH, 320.1 PTSN, No Damage History, PPONK 0-520 w/ Lycon Ported/Polished Cyl. 8.5:1 Pistons, Dual Garmin GNS 430W w/G5 and GI-106A, GFC 500, GTX 345, GMA 345 w/bluetooth, GI 260, EI CGR 30P/C, Complete Paint Interior in 2018, Whelen LEDs incl. Wing Tips Position Anti-collision, Kenmore 3190 GW, BAS Intertial Reel and Tail Pull, PPONK Gear Beef Up, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Goodyear 8.50-10, MicroAero VGs, Atlee Dodge Firewall Battery, ABI Baby Bushwheel 3200, Custom All Metal Panel w/ Laser Engraving, ACK E-04 ELT, TA202 USB Chargers, RAM Panel Mount iPad & InReach • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Zenith 601 HD • $27,500 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1997 zenith 601 HD Total time on airframe 1458 Top end overhaul at 1448 hours Two new cdi's New hoses and wiring New motor mount. All bungees replaced Cruises at 107 mph with a fuel burn of 4.5 gallons per hour. • 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 PIPER PA-24 |
 1966 Comanche 260B • $120,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1966 Piper PA-24-260B Comanche, 11450 TTSN, 360 SMOH Engine & Prop, PS Engineer PMA-7000B, Garmin GNS-530, GNS-430, G-5 ADI, GTX-330ES, Century NSD-360 HSI, STEC-60-2 AutoPilot, Lopresti Boom Beams, Speed Spats, Gaps Seals, Knots 2U Gear/Flap Alert, Luggage Door Strut Speed Mods, "6" Condition on Interior & Paint Annual due 01/01/23 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER PA-32 |
 1966 Cherokee 6 New Panel • $180,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1966 PA-32 Cherokee 6 TTSN 6147 Prop & Engine 142 SMOH All new Panel in 2019 Aspen 1000 Pro Synthetic Vision, Stratus Power converted fuse to Breakers Glare Shield/Light strip, NGT/9000 Transponder Display ASD-B, Trutrak Auto pilot, EDM 930 Engine Monitor, IFD440 10W/Black/GPS/NAV/Com/Wi Avidyne • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 1970 Cessna 150L • $100 • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • 2022 Airplane Raffle Flying Wings of Louisiana • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Lance Smith.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TURBO |
 Ravin 500 • PRICE REDUCED • Was 350k, now $309k USD, offers? 2010 Ravin 500, 438 TTSN, twin turbo/intercooled Lycoming S1A5 350HP, 275 hrs since IRAN, 1225 TSOH. MTV 4 BLD prop 225 TSN, 220kt cruise at 23k. Outstanding performance, very nice to fly. Huge 160USG wing fuel capacity, empty 2316#, gross 3575#, useful 1259#. G5, G500 2xGNS430W, G340, G345 TXPDR ADSB, MVP50, traffic, XM weather, Sorcerer Autopilot. Excellent paint/interior. Sleek and fast long range cruiser. Attracts attention everywhere it goes. If you like the PA24, you'll love the Ravin! Too many airplanes, open to reasonable offers. No trades please! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 Professional Build VANS RV-8 • $150,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 2006 Vans RV-8. N311LL. Serial Number 82470. 1003 hrs TT. New Lyc Thunderbolt 0-360 installed May 2018 - 492TTSN. Clean, well equipped IFR aircraft maintained by professional IA mechanic specializing in Vans aircraft in Arlington, WA. Hartzell CS prop, Garmin 530W, Dynon D180 EFIS/EMS, Garmin GTX335 (ADS B OUT), PMA6000B Audio Panel, Garmin SL40 com, Garmin G106A CDI, Garmin G5 Standby Attitude, TRUTRAK Vizion Autopilot, Heated front and back Oregon Aero Sportsman Seats, Hooker Harnesses, Garmin heated Pitot probe, JD Air Tailwheel, New Vans canopy installed in 2021 in perfect condition. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
 NAA P-51D Mustang • $2,750,000 • FOR SALE • Beautiful P-51D built in July of 1945, Serial # 44-74865, N8677E. Engine TSMI 429.2 done by Vintage V-12s, Airframe TT 2365.7. Dual Champion spin on oil filters, Martin radiator, ADS-B equipped in & out. Annual was completed in May 2022. • More Info » |
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