Bancroft Fly-in Pancake Breakfast & BBQ - Part 2 |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Last week we spent some time reviewing the 2022 Bancroft fly-in pancake breakfast & BBQ and some airport history. This week we return to Bancroft for a look at more aircraft and information about the Bancroft area. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
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 BIPLANE |
Waco YKS-7 • $192,500 • FOR SALE • 1940 Waco YKS-7 Completely rebuilt in 2010 with all new wood, Ceconite/Consolidated Aircraft Coatings process finished in Forest Green and Vestal White. Radial Engines Ltd Fuel Injected Jacobs R755-A2 (Electronic Ignition), Hamilton Standard 2B20 propellor and Jasco 24v alternator. Airframe disassembled, sandblasted, lower diagonal tube and rear seat replaced. Original control yoke, with new chain, sprockets, rudder, aileron and trim cables & pulleys. Cleveland 10" wheel and brakes. Main landing gear overhauled w/new springs & bushings. All new fuselage wood bulkheads, formers & stringers. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE PARTS |
SLICK MAGNETO BENDIX • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Crossfire Magneto Service: We Keep Renewing The Stock. Bendix, Slick, Dual mags. Exchange, maintenance, inspection, magneto repair, magneto 500hrs inspection and overhaul for aircraft engine magnetos. Port Orange / Margate (FL). Testing Free Send Message 24/7. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINES FOR SALE |
Turbines Engines • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Walter 601s and Run Stand, Sundstrand T62T-40-LC1 on Run Stand. Starter Generators on stands or on run stand. Other small turbines. Good for training aids for A & P Schools or Universities.. Over 30 engines in stock. Purchase any part or entire inventory. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GYRO |
DOMINATOR GYROCOPTER • $16,500 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • RFD Dominator new rebuilt 582 blue-head Rotax with only 58 hours, hydraulic prerotor, 14 gal fuel tanks, 24' dragon wings, 68" warp drive prop. This performance flyer is a meticulously built and maintained. It's a very stable flying gyro. Excellent condition, needs nothing, ready for flight but needs a pilot. The gyro is located in Youngstown, Florida and garaged. Also available is a custom trailer for transporting the gyro or motorcycles for an extra $1500. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
UH-60A BLACK HAWK • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1983 Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk, 7500TTSN, No Major Work Needed Besides PMI 1 Inspection. -701D Engines. Great For Firefighting / Utility Or As A Backup Parts Aircraft! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
06 Flight Design CTSW • $74,900 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 2006 CTSW 554 tt No damage history Accepting offers now! SPECIFICATIONS Wing Span:28 Feet, 2 Inches Length: 20 Feet, 4 Inches Height: 7 Feet, 8 Inches Wing Area:107 Square Feet Aspect Ratio 7.29:1 Empty Weight:710 Pounds Gross Weight: 1,320 Pounds Fuel Capacity 34 Gallons Fuel Economy: 4.5 Gallons/Hour Powerplant: Rotax 912S (100HP) Propellers: Three (3) blade composite Airfoil Type: C 180, 13.8% Thick Performance: Cruise Speed (75% power) 115 kts Stall Speed (VS0) 39 kts VNE 145 kts Climb Rate 805 fpm Max. Range; 34 Gal. reserve 4300 RPM 830 miles, Takeoff Roll (Wg) 800 feet Glide Ratio (engine off) 8.5:1 Complete logs • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER CHEROKEE 140 / 160 |
1966 Piper Cherokee 140 / 160 • $64,999 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE • TTime:5407, O-320-E2A Runs beautifully 984 SMOH 2003, over 170 HP with Power Flow Exhaust System (installed Dec 2020). 182 Stop-Prop, 699.15 Since Repitched. New Mags, Vacuum pump, ELT battery & Battery. New Wing Tips, All LED Lights, Wheel Pants, STC, Breaks and Tires & Struts. Annual done July, 500-hour inspection, too. Logs & Documents Since New. No Damage History. No expense was passed on maintenance, economic on gas and maintenance 5.5GPH. Speed and performance is what you're looking for first plane or trainer. Hangered & family owned. Nice and Shiny paint. No corrosion. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER CHEROKEE ARROW PA28R-200 |
Piper Cherokee Arrow PA28R-200 • $90,000 • FOR SALE • 1974 Piper Cherokee Arrow PA28R-200, 4350TT, 980SMOH, Prop 100SMOH 06/17, Garmin 300XL, KX165, Garmin GTX328, Garmin 626 (Hard Wired) Garmin GPS Autopilot selector, 406 ELT, JPI 700 Engine Monitor, Piper Auto Control III, Electric Trim, Card Compass, Avionics Blower, ADSB Out, All New Interior Plastics, Paint & Interior 7.5, Based at CNV8 Edenvale Ontario. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Piper J3C Clipped Wing 1941 • $76,000 • HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • The only Piper Factory Clipped Wing J3C Cub. Historic airplane was custom ordered by airshow legend Bevo Howard from Piper in 1941. After the war, Bevo Howard flew the airplane in airshows and won the International Aerobatic Championship in this airplane in 1946 and 1947. The airplane was owned by airshow legends Charlie Hillard and John MacGuire. Certified Experimental Exhibition Serial #6943 Factory Clipped Wing & PA-12 Gear. Now 180hp O-360 wood Sensenich prop, removed from service to rebuild in 2008. Extra set of BC-12D Taylorcraft Wings. Deserves full restoration. Package $78,000. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Wally Weishaar. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Kent Christman was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP) in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
Award Winning RV-7A • $190 • AWARD-WINNER FOR SALE • "Maid of the Seas", Award Winning RV-7A. 2009 Oshkosh and Sun-n-Fun winners, 180HPS, Fuel injection Lycoming, Full Glass IFR Avionics Package,Dual Grand Rapids screens , GRT EIS 4000, PC 6000.audio panel. both G430WAAS, and SL3oNAV/COM recent factory overhaul Tru Trak A/P with vertical guidance, tru trak stdby ADI, ADS -B IN/OUT, G327 TRSPDR. LEVIL BOM broadcast outer module system with foreflight for new primary standby instrument system, oxygen system, unique retracting steps, new Blue Angels interior and many more items.1124 hrs Finest RV-7a in the world. Professional maintained. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WINGS |
Howard DGA-15 Wings • $25,000 • FOR SALE • Howard DGA-15 Wings, Ailerons, Flaps, etc. These wings are serviceable and have been flying regularly for over a decade. They are being removed from N67423 (serial Number 1802) in early November. I am installing a new set of wings to freshen up the airplane. • More Info » |
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