| Safety First |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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If you've been paying attention to aviation safety devices in recent years, you'll have heard of the innovative whole airframe parachutes. More and more pilots are choosing aircraft that have this bonus "safety net." Of course, there are many pilots who ditch the parachute altogether and finish every flight in perfect safety. But there are others who ditch the airframe altogether and take only the engine and parachute; now that's dedication to safety first! Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 FL Keys Home, Fly and Fish! • $1,175,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Welcome to the best of both worlds in one of the most beautiful places in the country! Fly in and fish! Park your plane in the front yard, and your boat in the back. This 3/2 concrete home offers 1,400 SF of living space, room to park your plane, with 4 foot control depth on a beautiful clean canal. There is a large workshop to keep your tools and toys. After a day of fishing, rinse off in the outdoor shower then relax under the tiki hut. Offered furnished. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 1957 C-182A • $97,000 • NEW TO MARKET • TTAF:5400 TSMO:1350 No Damage history, Impeccable Logs, Many Upgrades Completely restored in 2009. Newer Panel with ADSB, Heavy duty nose gear. Currently in annual, flown regularly, very well maintained too much to list. Free delivery in the northwest. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT |
 Aviat Husky • $210,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2004 Aviat Husky A1B, 995TT,IFR New Gamin Auto Pilot G500.IFR GTN650 G3X, G5,ADSB weather and traffic • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 150 |
 1967 Cessna 150H • $48,500 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1967 Cessna 150H TT: ~4480 SMOH: ~1200 Location: KGVL Paint: 8.5/10 Interior: 6.5/10 IFR capable No expense spared during my ownership. Lost my medical so it's time for a new owner. Some of the things I had done include: -Dual AV30 install -Vacuum system delete -New Turn Coordinator -New Magnetos (approx 27 hours ago) -Rudder Stop Kit aka “spin kit” to comply with the AD and allow intentional spins -New Flap Bushing kit -New Bruce Cover -Stratus ADSB in -Fresh oil change (0 hrs ago) No hail damage, accidents, etc. Full logs Currently awaiting a new W&B But useful should be around 520. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 1970 Cessna Skyhawk 172-K • $100,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1970 Cessna Skyhawk 172-K. 5773.6 TT , 473 SMOH Lycoming O-320 160HP, IFR Cert, Century II autopilot coupled to GPS and Heading Bug, Garmin 300XL, KX-155, Stratus ESG ADSB- Out, Stratus 2 for ADSB-In, Dynon D-10A EFIS, Fuelflow 450, Storm Scope, Narco CP-136 audio Panel w/ Sigtronics Intercom 4-place, shoulder harnesses for the pilot and co-pilot. I'm sure I missed something, so if you have questions, ask. We Purchased from previous owner that was A&P, IA and owned aircraft f for nearly 30 years. Selling because purchased another aircraft. Flights great. Sold w/ fresh annual and IFR Cert. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 Cessna 182j 1967 • $89,900 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1967 cessna 182 j ttaf 3317.6 smoh 1708.6 prop 41.6 top end overhaul with rods and mains 74.0 field repair fresh anual done in october all ad complied with asking 89.900 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Sweet 2004 Titan Tornado IIS • $19,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Recently upgraded with new spun aluminum gear legs, new spindles and new 6" tires. Jabiru 2200 w/2 blade ground adjustable prop - Electric Flaps - Allerion Spades w/drooped wing tips - TTAE 663 hours with a 1000 hr TBO, flying weekly w/annual condition inspection due 08/23 - recent Bing Carb rebuild - serviced including valve check, oil & (R) Plugs within last 3 hours - Luggage Pod holds up to 55 lbs. The "Blue Lady" receives much love in my hanger in Winnemucca, Nevada (WMC) and wishes to meet a cash buyer who is qualified to fly her to a new nest. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
 Ferry Pilot Services • ANNOUNCEMENT • Air America Ferry offers reliable fixed and rotary wing ferrying with highly skilled stick and rudder pilots. We place a premium on customer service and we are problem solvers, not problem creators. No job is too big or too small. Please give us a call so we can earn your trust. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MAULE |
 Maule MX7-180A • $169,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Maule MX7-180A TTAF: 1351.19 Lycoming O360-C1F LYCON major overhaul 06/25/2019 204 hp. SMOH: 85.69 Sensenich 76EM855056 installed TTP: 1333.39 McCauley 1A200/DFA8242 new TTP: 2.0 Fresh fabric Micro Aerodynamic Vortex Generators ABI main gear, ABI-1010 wheels, Cleveland double puck calipers uAvionix AV-30-C New front seat upholstery Garmin GNX375 Dual King KX155 TSO, KA134 TSO 4pls intercom Reiff preheat system Lower polycarbonate door panels with upgraded door locks AeroSki 2800 This is a well maintained, low time Maule in excellent condition. Located in central Alaska. (Talkeetna) • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOTOR GLIDER |
 Beautiful Lambada • $65,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Pristine Lambada "Juliet One". Great cross country plane and glider! 850htt 600h engine iFly 740 gps, Trigg TT21, ADSB out/in, Rotax 912 80hp, Borgelt B500VE vario with averager, Zanon collision avoidance MRX, ASA flight timer, canopy cover. Absolutely beautiful condition inside and out! Always hangared. Fresh Annual, Upgrade prop. Make Offer! • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Kevin Sell.
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Gerry Norberg was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Thackers Airport (LA11) in Oil City, Louisiana, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1935 Rearwin Sportster 7000 • $46,900 • OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY • This flying piece of history was expertly restored by Richard Weedon and has graced the cover of Vintage Aircraft Magazine. This aircraft is truly museum quality. The rear bulk head is even signed by Ken and Royce Rearwin! The estimated TT is 1610 and 334 SMOH on LeBlond 5E radial engine. This aircraft also comes with a complete LeBlond 5F with 0 SMOH since overhauled by Mr. Weedon in 2016. It also has a large number of extra parts for the installed engine. This old girl will guarantee you a great parking spot at Oshkosh. Trades Welcome! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TURBO |
 1980 Turbo Skylane TR182 • $286,000 • SEARCH NO MORE • LOADED dry-climate TR182 with 2021 Lycoming Factory Reman engine, 3-bladed prop, new exhaust, Garmin G5/GMA35/GTN750xi/GNC255A/GDL69A/FS210 panel with GFC 500 autopilot (including YD and pitch trim), new Concorde battery/BatteryMinder, JPI 830 engine analyzer. Oct 2022 annual, flown regularly IFR (>125/hrs/yr avg). TTAF 3735, 129 TTSFRM/Prop IRAN. 3100# gross, 2004# empty, 1096# usable, 88 usable gallons (wet tanks). Built-in O2, cruise at FL200. No corrosion. Max speed 187 knots at FL200; I flight plan 157 knots TAS at typical low teens cruising altitudes, ~13 gph fuel burn at 65% power. • More Info » |
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