Prince Edward County Flying Club Fly-in Breakfast |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The Prince Edward Flying Club was formed soon after the end of World War II, established at the Picton Airport (CNT7), a former BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) base and was known as CFB Picton, No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School operating Avro Anson, Fairey Battle, Bristol Bollingbroke and Westland Lysdander aircraft. The airport was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II to train commonwealth pilots and flight crews and was one of dozens of such bases used across Canada to train pilots, flight engineers, navigators, bombadiers and gunners. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
Piper (Smith) PA-18 Super Cub • NEW TO MARKET • THIS IS IT! 2009 Piper (Smith) Experimental PA-18 Super Cub Wide body Clamar 2200 amphibian (4" wider fuselage) Built By Nick Smith Sr. himself for his personal use. $175K, $155K w/o floats. Total time AF 575. Engine time since Lycoming Factory New 735. O-360 180 HP with Sutton performance exhaust. NEW Whirlwind constant speed prop. Built up wing and spars to carry added weight. Huge 925 pound useful load. (1200 lb on gear) Large storage w/ 2 doors. Long range 68 gallon tanks. Full panel, engine monitor, autopilot. HD Land gear with new monster shocks. no damage history. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
1979 CITABRIA 7ECA LOW TIME • $67,500 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Aerobatic All logs and avionic books since new. Total Time Airframe - 1340TT Since New Total Time Engine - 665 SMOH (2400TBO) Engine - Lycoming O-235k2c 115HP Compressions in 70s No Damage History BHM Aluminum Spar Kit 2017 New Stits Poly Fiber Fabric on wings & tail 2017 Annual Due May 2023 Load Limits +5/-2 Gs Paint 9/10 Interior 9/10 4 Point Harness STC Nose Landing Light Fuel Capacity -36 gallons Bruce Canopy Covers Burns 1 QT of oil per 8 hours of flight Uavionics AV30 Attitude Indicator ($3000 upgrade) K76A mode c Transponder KX125 Nav ADSB Compliant LC-2 Qua • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Ultimate Stearman • $350,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • EAA Airventure award winning 450 Stearman. You won't find a better equipped or built Stearman. B75N1, standard aerobatic category, P&W R985, Ham Standard 2D30 polished with spinner, 4 ailerons w/servo tabs, balanced elev, custom cowl w/flaps, alum. wheel pants, retractable landing lights, rear cockpit has full instrumentation, JPI, smoke system, 3510 lb gross wt, complete history & documentation, 23 STC'S & 337's, no expense spared during build, 750 hrs. Since complete restoration in 2007, too much to list. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1966 C-150 F - N4411 • $55,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Totally Restored Total Time Aircraft: 3,854, Total Time Engine: 852. No Damage History, Last Annual Inspection 2/25/22, Condition: 10/10. Avionics: New Panel, Garmin GPS 500 color moving map, KI KMN 24 Audio Panel, Nav/Com GNC 255/A; 250 Loc w/Glide Slope, Transponder: Appareo, Model ESG; ADSB-OUT, KI 209A 21, Vertical Electric Compass Full IFR, Voltmeter. Additional Upgrades: New Glass, Alternator Kit Push Starter Kit, Coating on Polished Aluminum. Shoulder Harness Kit, Wheel Pants, Push to talk Mike Switches both yokes EGT Gauge, LED Landing & Taxi Lights. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
70% Scale P51 • $35,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • For Sale Experimental 70% Scale P51D Mustang $35,000 obo USD Built by Dan Hawken in the late 90's Aircraft first flight was November 26th 1999. Last recorded flight was September 24th 2011, aircraft has total flight time of 49 hours. The aircraft has two seats and is dual control, the engine is an aluminum 4.0 land rover V8 with a 1.6 to 1 belt re-drive. 27-foot wingspan, removable engine cowlings, electric retractable landing gear, electric flaps, 2 aluminum wing tanks and one aluminum fuselage tank. Prop is warp drive four blade ground adjustable only. located in Arkansas. Not a Titan. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
350+ Successful Ferry Flights! • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Safe, Reliable, Experienced, and Efficient Aircraft Ferry Service. Accident/Incident Free. ALL Makes and Models. Simple and Hassle Free Upfront Pricing. Multiple Repeat Customers including Brokers, Dealers, Individuals, Aircraft Manufacturers, and Gov't Agencies. Our Experienced Ferry Pilots Cover Everything from Light Sport to High Performance Twins and Turbines! Our Core Team of High Time Ferry Pilots are Based all over the US, not just in TX. References Available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
Glasair 1 FT • $76,500 • AVAILABLE • Glasair 1 FT. 310 hrs. TT airframe. 0320 lycoming 160 hp. 550 hrs smoh. KY97A tso radio. Transponder King KT76A. Warnke prop. outside 10. inside 8. Seats could be covered. New main tires • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
4-place Bearhawk • $110,000 • REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE • Beautiful 4-place Bearhawk with auto conversion. Runs with a 1998 Land Rover 4.6L V8, 4-blade composite IVO adjustable design tractor prop pulling 300 hp. Recent upgrades include brand new skin, paint, new landing gear, new windscreen, new props, barn door, and VG's. This is the perfect VFR 4-place STOL aircraft and only burns 7-8 gph. USD $110,000 Firm. (Serious inquiries only please as I know it's tempting to ask more about this engine / prop config without actually considering buying it. You know who you are!) • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
2007 Evektor Sportstar Plus • $70,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2007 Evektor Sportstar Plus S-LSA Rotax 912uls 100hp 2000 hours TBO. Total Time Airframe and Engine 1,160 hours Since New. No Damage History. Dynon Glass Panel D100 EFIS, D120 EMS, Garmin SL40 Radio Garmin GTX327 Transponder. ADSB-OUT. Garmin AERA 660 GPS Garmin GDL39 for Weather and Traffic. TruTrack 2 Axis Autopilot with Altitude Hold. Towbar and Custom conopy cover Included. Great Cross Country or Time Building Airplane. Flown 360 hours in the past 15 months. New Style Exhaust system, New EGT Sensors Installed. Next Inspection Due March 2023 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER - PA28 |
1962 Piper Cherokee PA-28 160 • $50,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 962 Piper Cherokee PA-28 160 N5490W ATT: 4623.3 with a locoming 0-320-D2A, 1960.3 SMOH, 2 King KX155 Nav Com radios with a king KMA 28 audio panel, and Apollo GX50 GPS. Avionics tail beacon fir ADSB out. Drooped wing tip modification . Located at KVCB Vacaville Ca Nutree Airport. All current ADs up to date including wingspar inspection. Current annual just performed.tach time 2587.28 • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER - PA32 |
1976 Piper PA32R-300 Lance • $275,000 • FOR SALE • 1976 Piper PA32R-300 Lance Fresh Annual 08/22 by S&S Aviation at KCNI Lycoming IO-540, 0 SMOH by Pinnacle Aircraft Engines New Interior 08/22 TTAF 4865 Serial 32R-7780027 (2) Garmin G5's Garmin G3X 10" Touch Garmin GTN650 GPS Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX327 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out 2nd Garmin Nav/Comm Radio Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot JPI EDM-900 Primary Engine Display LoPresti GTO cowling with flap gap seals and ZipTip wingtips (2) Stratus Charging ports Bruce's Custom Cover and Custom Cowl Plugs All exterior lights converted to LED, new '21 PAI Vertical Card Compass • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Osprey gp4 • $10,000 • AVAILABLE • Phenomenal craftsmanship air frame complete tail section complete wings Structurally finished landing gear built all Aircraft plywood included the other All of the molds are available price is firm nearly all hardware is complete I also have a turbo charged I/O 360 engine and prop to go with it sold separately • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Tarynne Mingione. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE - BEECHCRAFT BONANZA |
WIN A Bonanza V-35 OR $35,000! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Wings of the North presents its third annual Sweepstakes to raise money for the wing. On September 10, 2022 we'll be giving away a beautiful Beech Bonanza V-35 OR $35,000 cash! Tickets are $50. We really appreciate your support! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE - PIPER COLT |
Raffle of Hope!!! • YOU'RE INVITED • Win a 1961 Piper Colt! 1 ticket at $50, 3 at $135. Drawing after all 3,000 tickets sell! Odds are great for winning! For more information or to purchase tickets, see the Wings For Humanity links below and phone numbers. Other prizes include a 1998 Honda Shadow VLX 600; an Apple 10.2 inch iPad Wi-Fi 32 GB, & TELY Technologies SOLO headset. All proceeds support our global humanitarian services: angel flights, medevacs, transportation, disaster relief, delivering medical, food/clothing supplies, building wells, bridges and learning centers. Wings For Humanity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit #38-3242404. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Wittman Tailwind W-8 • $40,000 • FOR SALE • RV performance at half the cost Airframe TT-1440 Engine TTSN-760 TTSO-640 This is one of 4 Tailwinfpds built with a wider cabin with the blessing of Steve Wittman Aircraft was recovered in 2020 All new Stewart's covering and paint New interior and upholstery Lycoming O-360 C2D180HP Hartzell constant speed prop 2003. Earth-X battery Extended fuel 44 gallons Cockpit adjustable cowl flap and oil cooler ADSB in and out AERO Led lights. This is a beautiful plane but is not for a beginner Will not sell if you don't have a bunch of tailwheel time. Includes new Vans wheel pants and fairings. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
Quicksilver Mxl sport 2 • $11,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1994 quicksilver mxl sport 2 for sale always hangered has airworthiness certificate. has a 503 rotax with 98 hours on engine and a 3 blade ivoprop comes with ballistic parachute, tundra tires, dual surface wings and all good sails two airspeed indicators and two helmets. hangered at blythevile arkansas municipal airport. • More Info » |
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