| Back to Backcountry - Part 1 |
| By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Everyone who loves bush flying, nature, and genuine aviation camaraderie had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the wonders of it all at the Gila Backcountry Fly-In, Reserve, NM over the Labor Day Weekend. Organized and sponsored by the New Mexico Pilots Association's dream team (NMPA) in cooperation with Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), the Gila Backcountry Fly-In was a sweet escape from all the noise of the everyday world. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - ARIZONA |
 Magnificent Double Hangar Home • $2,450,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Attention pilots, and aviation enthusiasts! Magnificent 2 hangar home located in Chandler AZ, with direct runway access in the desirable Stellar Air Park, is a dream come true! Featuring the only home in the park with 2 airplane hangars. Be surprised by the captivating interior. You will love the impressive family room with a fireplace & back patio access flows seamlessly to the kitchen. The chef kitchen shows like a magazine, plenty of cabinets, SS appliances, owner suite includes balcony access, 2 walk-in closets, freestanding tub, and direct views of the runway. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
 FLY IN ESTATE WITH HANGAR! • $2,499,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • *PRICE REDUCTION* Located on over 40 acres in a gated community, with direct access to the highly desirable Tierra Oaks Golf Club, this property boasts an airplane hangar and private runway. Perfect for entertaining, this home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 5-car garage, full-size professional bar, and a gym area in the main home with an additional 1 bedroom, office, and bathroom in the detached hangar. Conveniently fly in and out of your estate by way of your own private runway! • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MANITOBA |
 Exclusive Airport Property • $3,750,000 • FOR SALE • Incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind property in Manitoba. Sprawling 40 acres includes a private airstrip, 2 airplane hangars and massive commercial workshop. 3000 plus square foot white oak timber frame home with 20 foot ceilings, custom fireplace, birch hardwoods and rustic kitchen. Loft primary suite with ensuite, WICC and gym. 2 sunrooms overlook the beautifully manicured backyard. The sky is the limit with possibilities... aviation enthusiasts, hobbyists, horses or endless business opportunities. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
 New Airpark Lots! Ft Worth, TX • $119,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Godley, TX. Gated, private, concrete road. Joshua ISD, city water, power, high speed internet. Direct access to Ben Franklin Airport (59TX) 3000x150ft grass, just outside the DFW Bravo. Homes, hangars, and hangar-homes permitted. Low assessments. No timeframe to build. Owner finance and build-to-suit can be discussed. $660/ year assessment. Lot 1, 1.00 Acres $119,000 Lot 2, 1.34 Acres SOLD Lot 3, 1.34 Acres $149,000 Lot 4, 1.34 Acres $149,000 Lot 5, 1.32 Acres SOLD Lot 6, 1.18 Acres SOLD Lot 7, 1.40 Acres $199,000 • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT |
 2014 Aviat Husky A-1C-180 • $359,000 • FOR SALE • Fun for sale! This is a one of a kind amphibious Husky fully loaded with nearly every option. Notice the 3 blade MT prop, making reverse movement on the water an option. Only 250 AFTT/PROP/Eng hours on this rare bird. No expense spared during maintenance. Whipline 2100 Amphibs pair perfectly with the Husky A-1C-180. Garmin G500 with an EDU 930 and GTN 725 put the data at your fingertips. Garmin SL30 radios, dual baggage access. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT - DEBONAIR |
 1961 Beechcraft Debonair • $135,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1961 Beechcraft A33 Debonair with 260hp IO470N. 80smoh ~5,000ttaf. Fresh engine, prop, hoses, and engine accessories in January 2022! Engine overhauled at signature aircraft engines with factory new cylinders. Prop overhauled by American propellor. ~80 smoh! Aircraft flies every week, times will change. Pma8000, GTN650, SL30, kt76a, Dual G5's, gi275. No autopilot. Trims out perfectly! Beautiful paint job in 2008. Original interior still in good condition. 1100lbs useful load! Logbooks date back to new. 160 knots on 12gph at 11,500ft! RV10 performance for half price and classic good looks! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT - SIERRA |
 1978 BEECHCRAFT C24R SIERRA • $149,000 • TRADES WELCOME • TT 5424, SMOH 118, TSPO 773 McCauley Three-Blade Scimitar. Aspen Evolution E5 Dual EFI full coupled to Century IIB Autopilot, Garmin GNS 430W GPS, Bendix-King KMA 20 Audio Panel & Marker Beacon Receiver, Garmin GNC 255A Nav/Comm, Garmin GTX 327 Mode C Transponder, EFN-GT-50 Digital G-Meter and Voltmeter, uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter, PS Engineering PM1000 Intercom. DynaVibe Dynamic Propeller Balanced. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1977 Cessna 182Q • $279,500 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Engine: 120 SMOH, O-470-U MOD O-520U/TS, 280 HP & 2500 Hours TBO, Propeller: 120 hours Since New. Airframe: 8950 TT. Idaho and Colorado Since New. Very clean aircraft! Extensive annual 09/21/22. See log entries. Yep, I'd call soon! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DONATIONS WANTED |
 PLEASE DONATE AN AIRPLANE • AIRCRAFT DONATION • Your donation will help our 33 year old youth ministry continue to save and change lives of fatherless boys across the nation from a Christian perspective. Over 1/2 of our nation's kids live in a father absent home. Americas most and ignored and denied epidemic. In addition to fatherless include cell phones and gaming and we are losing a generation. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 Aircraft Tug Priceless Plane • $9,500 • OFFERED FOR SALE OR TRADE • Priceless Plane Products Aircraft Tug, Honda 20hp gas engine, winch, Model 747AFBO - Like new - Make Offer - open to interesting trades of any kind • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 SP-30 Quick Build Kit • FOR SALE • New SP-30 Stol Quick Build Kit. Fully assembled complete airframe kit. Engine mount,cowl,exhaust for Rotax 912. Dual wing tanks, Dual controls. Ready for instruments,engine & prop. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 Scout 3 seat 3blds helicop kit • PROJECT FOR SALE • Scout new experimental homebuilt helicopter kits production for sale. Lycoming IO-390 215hp. Fuel 10 g/h, endurance 3.0 hrs. Empty w. 1169lbs, max take off weight 1985 lbs, cruise speed 100 mph, max range 300 miles, auto-rotation 1280 fpm, hover IGE 13780 ft, Hover OGE 12139 ft. We know from over 300 hours of test flights that the intended flight charact. have been met, and that this machine flies very well. We feel very positive about the future of this aircraft. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kevin Sell.
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located?
Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com
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Mitch Mitchell was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC) in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 Sky Arrow • $75,000 • MAKE OFFER • Buyer could not secure financing so it's still available. Too many planes, too many projects cleaning out the hangar. Rotax 914 and electrically adjustable prop ! Brand new led Nav & Strobe lights. Seals and cylinders changed in 2020. Less than 500 hrs tt. Not an LSA rather an experimental. ADSB In & Out. Run up weekly and annual is current. Full logs & build documentation. Make me an offer.This was the pride and joy of a retired Delta L-1011 Captain. Email is preferred method of contact. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 Amphibious Airplane Raffle • WIN THIS AIRCRAFT! • This classic 1970 Thurston Teal is an FAA certified all aluminum amphibious airplane valued at $58,500. It has fewer than 1,350 hours of total time. The 150 HP Lycoming engine and Hartzell prop have ~130 hours since overhaul. In addition, the lucky winner will receive an additional $3,000 to put towards a tailwheel endorsement and seaplane rating. 100% of the funds raised will go towards supporting the Massachusetts Air and Space Museum's educational services. Tickets are $65 each or 3 for $150. A maximum of 5,000 will be sold. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
 trike • $12,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Bought at Sun and Fun This unit has always been in a hanger North Wing (Maverick) Glider Sky Cycle Trike Kawasaki 2 cycle 2 cylinder engine electric start Throttle and Hand Throttle (cruise control) Custom made trailer 8ft wide 8 ft height No need for hanger it stores in standard garage No need to breakdown glider from trike Some spare parts, all covers and snow skis landing gear included Cockpit includes all instrumentation needed/ Engine Information System all in working order Includes parachute • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 Vans RV-9A For Sale • $189,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Absolutely stunning IFR and cross-country RV—9A. 302 hrs Lycomimg O-360-D1A, 188 mph cruise 21” at 2300 rpm. Full glass panel dual Garmin G3X PFD/MFD, GEA 24 engine monitor, GMA345, GNX375, GTR20, GTR200 and back up G5 AI, Auto pilot, mode S transponder, electric flaps and IBBS back up battery. Hartzell propeller constant speed. Show quality paint (white silver and purple). Professionally built. Upgrading to six-seater, family plane. Additional Photos and video is available upon request. Plane is flown regularly from KDVT. Serious buyers only, no trades, thank you! • More Info » |
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