| N40 - Sky Manor- An Original New Jersey Aviation Country Club! |
| By Flying Journalism, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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What is Sky Manor? It's a hidden gem located about 60 miles west of New York City. Sky Manor opened up in the 1940's as an aviation resort getaway. It featured a recreation building, a pool, and a restaurant. It is rumored that Johnny Carson stayed there a lot during it's heyday of popularity. Flying out of Sky Manor boasts beautiful views of the Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline, and New York skyline. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 2015 Sonex Onex Aerovee • $27,000 • FLY RIGHT NOW • Nothing but fun and ready to fly! 2015 Sonex Onex 1970T approx 157 hours airframe and engine, aerovee 80hp, tailwheel, quick folding wings take seconds to open or close. Fits easily in a garage or in a hangar with another plane (highwing). Aerobatic. Efficient. Room for 6'2" pilot up to 250 lbs. Easy handling. Easy to move around by hand. Trailer it. This plane is all about having fun. Watch my videos to see it fly and a full history since I've owned it. Not the original builder. Have all plans and logs. Get flying for less than the price of a kit and engine! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - ABILENE TEXAS |
 Texas Airpark Community LOTS • $44,000 • FOR SALE • Lots for sale at Abilene Executive Airpark (TX00) in Abilene, Texas. ~50% of lots are already sold. Grass strip is ~2700 x 200 ft. This is fun airpark community with lots of great people. Claim your lot today! $50,000 for runway lots, $44,000 for adjacent lots. Willing to sell the entire development as well. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - GRANBURY TEXAS |
 Amenity-rich Airpark Parcels • $159,900 • NEW TO MARKET • Never before offered runway frontage and taxiway access parcels range from 0.65 acres to 2+ acres, starting at $159,900. All lots are complete with paved roads, electric, water, and sewer service. There is no time limit to build. Full amenity community with 2 gorgeous golf courses, full service clubhouse, marina, 2 airport runways, riverside parks, tennis, pools, 24 hour security, fire and EMS, equestrian center, camping, plus shopping and dining within the community. Over 30 parcels sold in our first 30 days! • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 2 SLSA SeaReys to choose from! • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 2019 Upgraded SLSA SeaRey: Garmin 796, ADSB In/Out, electric flaps, cabin heater, saltwater kit, and keel guard. Rotax 914, bubble canopy, 714 hrs total time airframe and engine. Always hangared and Searey Service Center/Factory maintained. ... 2018 Upgraded SLSA SeaRey: Garmin 796, ADSB In/Out, electric flaps, cabin heater, saltwater kit, and keel guard. Rotax 912, straight canopy, 1196 hrs total time airframe and engine. Always hangared and Searey Service Center/Factory maintained. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 King Air B90 • $279,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • N90WL LJ-461 10,387 TT 10,321 cycles LH Prop 598.5 SOH 8/13 RH Prop 130 SOH 2/21 RH Engine 3291.4 SOH, 13312 TT, SHSI 1476.8, OVH Date 2001 LH Engine 3266.6 SOH, 26,232.8 TT, SHSI 1476.8, OVH Date 2001 Phase 1-4 March 2021 6 Year Gear May 2017 Paint 7/10,Interior 5/10 Garmin 400W Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out Bendix Radar Honeywell H14 AP Its typical cruise profile is 16-19k burning 58-60gph at 195kts TAS. The airplane is actively flying and times are subject to change. It was part 135 maintained for almost 30 years prior to my ownership. It's hangared in a heated hangar located at KSUX. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 1998 WACO YMF5C N836W • $185,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1998 WACO YMF5C N836W. Stop wishing and live the dream! Often described as '1930s art deco' clad in a classical white & maroon paint scheme with a gorgeous wood MT prop. TT 503 hrs. TSMOH 205 hrs. Jacobs radial engine model R755B2M; 275 hp. Multi-year oil analysis history. Flown regularly. ADSB equipped. Located in Tucson, Arizona. This plane has an incredible ramp presence, and its aerial manners are a joy. Rigging, maintenance, and repairs by the renown warbird specialists at GossHawk Unlimited, Inc. Logbooks are complete and digitally available on request. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 180 |
 1972 Cessna 180 • $170,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • Cessna 180H, 4995TT, 780SMOH, Paint/Interior 8/10 Always hangered, Older IFR Panel, Dec 2022 annual and pitot/static, Complete Logs. Long Range Fuel. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 1977 Cessna 182Q • FOR SALE OR TRADE • For sale or Trade up or down for a CubCrafters product. Engine: 120 SMOH, O-470-U MOD O-520U/TS, 280 HP & 2500 Hours TBO, Propeller: 120 hours Since New. Idaho and Colorado Since New. Great avionics, and Very clean aircraft! annual 09/21/22. See log entries. New Bladders, Monarch Caps, BAS Shoulder harnesses, New Carpet, and way too much to list! READY TO GO. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL - COZY |
 1998 Cozy Mk IV • $85,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 972.5 TTAF, Lyc LIO-360 200 hp, 58.8 hours since rebuild by Penn Yan, MT 3-blade C/S hydraulic prop, New Garmin GNX375 GPS, 160 kt cruise on 8.5 GPH • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL - PIPISTREL |
 Pipistrel Panthera • NEW TO MARKET • This is a rare opportunity to take immediate delivery of the award-winning Pipistrel Panthera. This four seat, high performance aircraft is renowned for its status as one of the fastest, most efficient aircraft in its category. N86PP is a 2020 Panthera with desirable extended range tanks & built in oxygen- and with 250 hours of total time, the break in has been completed- it is ready to fly away today. Take advantage of the last year to fully depreciate your purchase- with potentially huge tax savings. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1959 Comanche 180 • $86,000 • CHECK THIS OUT • 1959 Comanche 180, Incredibly clean and low time! 905 TT, 88 SFRM, 51 SPOH, 1034 Useful Load, 60 Gal Fuel. Avionics: Garmin 327 Transponder, PAR 200 Radio/Intercom, AV30 with OAT and AOA, GDL 82 ADSB out. Recent work: New Skytech Starter, Completely Re-rigged , Stabilator Balanced, New AI, New Airspeed Indicator and Struts Serviced. Logs since new. Trades considered. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Bud Weishaar.
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Maj. Donald L Carlson, CAP was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Newport State Airport (KUUU) in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Engine Overhaul Services • SERVICES OFFERED • FAA CERTIFIED Piston Engine Overhaul services. Continental O-200/300,IO-360,IO-470/O-470,GTSIO/TIO/IO/O-520,IO-550. Lycoming IGSO/LTIO/TIO/IO 540/541,O-235/290/320/360/540,720. Removal & Installation services. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SOCATA |
 94 Dahar Socata TB20 Trinidad • $162,000 • NEW TO MARKET • Selling aircraft for owner retiring his wings. Well maintained aircraft. Garmin GNS-530, GTX 330ES ADS-B, KX-165 nav/com, KR-87 ADF, Bendix/King DME, Garmin GTX-330 XPDR, Bendix/King KFC-150 Autopilot. A/C system installed. Aircraft repainted 2007. Annual inspection due February 2023. 1994-2006 aircraft was based in Israel. No Israeli maintenance records (logbooks) available. Shipped to USA, re-assembled and certified in 2006. Maintenance records (logbooks) 2006 to present are available. Electronic files (PDF) available via email. No known damage hisory. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 WACO YMF-5 Red Biplane • $165,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Wonderful Waco YMF-5 Red with blue stripes.I personally flew this airplane 3 times from Florida to California and back without any glitch. 3 seats,2 in the front,Pilot in the back.Priced to sell, one of the best price for any YMF-5 in the world. In annual to April 2023, ADSB in and out . engine rebuilt 350 hours ago but not qualify for TSMOH from Air Repair with all the latest Jacobs radial modification (Detailed Invoice available ),official TSMOH 700 hours. Willing to train,if need it, the new owner and sign it off at no cost, and delivering the biplane everywhere in US 48, for expenses. • More Info » |
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