Aviation Museum of Kentucky |
By Gary Rosier, Contributing Photographer |
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In this photo essay from photographer Gary Rosier, we get a sampling of the exhibits on display at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky located in Lexington. Another must-see location for aviation history and a great place for kids when they hold camps every summer in Lexington and around the state for students, ages 10-15. Each camp culminates a flight in a single engine aircraft! Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - FLORIDA |
FL Lakefront Home / Hangar • $599,900 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Unique airpark community (FD44) 3,200' lighted grass runway, seaplane base. Custom lakefront home. 3 bedroom 3Full bath, 1,576 sq ft home built 2007. New 44' x 64' insulated, finished (2,816 sq ft) hangar completed in 2021. Up to an additional 16 acres available. Open concept. New AC. Hangar has 16' x 12'6” insulated sectional door, 40' x 13' higher power hydraulic hangar door, Epoxy flooring, 50-amp RV plug, electric chain hoist, Mezzanine w/ workbench and Large concrete apron approach to both doors with sidewalks completely around both Hangar and House to help keep feet clean. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MASSACHUSETTS |
54 Acre lot 2200 Airstrip/Home • $1,100,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Rare Opportunity 54 Acre Property with a Private Airfield & Home in Westhampton, MA!! 2200ft grass strip and good size hangar. Includes three bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, two car attached garage + 18x24 barn. Easy access to the five college area and the Berkshires. Private country living within close proximity of shopping, healthcare, entertainment. Here is your opportunity to purchase your own retreat and live the life you have always dreamed of. This property affords the lucky buyer tremendous freedom to either relax around the house or embark on an airborne adventure or do both in the same day! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - PENNSYLVANIA |
370+ Acre Country Estate • $5,785,000 • FOR SALE • Weatherly, PA-, This peaceful and secluded Country Estate of over 370 acres is truly one of a kind. From the scenic water views and nature's wildlife to the rolling meadows and rich wooded acreage, this property is a dream come true. It features a beautiful custom built English Manor Home, an updated 19th century barn, 60x100 Pole barn, Greenhouse, windmill, and countless more amenities throughout. For aircraft enthusiasts, this property even has its own registered 3500' private airstrip with heated and insulated hangar that will house up to 3 planes. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
1965 C172 G Skyhawk for Sale • $79,900 • FOR SALE • Selling fast my 1965 C 172G, Low hours, Fresh Annual, No damage or Accedent history, complete logs since 1975, Registered until Dec 2025. TTAF 2442, Engine 1 Time:1805 SMOH Prop 1 Time:1112 SMOH Useful Load:904 lb • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
F-1 Rocket • $200,000 • FOR SALE • This Beauty was built by a very experienced builder. First flight was in spring 2015. TT 120 hrs. Airframe, Engine and Prop. Only brand new and high quality parts were built in. No used or overhauled parts ! LyCon built AEIO D4A5 with 10:1 Compression and 315 HP, with Plenum. Christen inverted oil system. MT 3-Blade Aerobatic Prop. MGL IEFIS Challenger 10,4", MGL Xtreme EFIS/EMS. MGL Radio VHF V6. Garrecht Transponder VT-0101. Vertical Power VP-X-Pro. EASA Registration. Located in Germany. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
2005 Robinson R-44 I • $155,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 2040 TTAF&E. Very Clean! Coral Red Metallic Paint with Gold Metallic Trim, Tan Leather Seats,, Robin Av Sun Visors, Bubble Windows (Front/Rear), 7 Hole Panel, Artificial Horizon with slip/skid, Vertical Card Compass, New -7 M/R & -3 T/R Blades installed at 1517 TTAF in 4/2018, GPS 496, Bose Jacks (Front), Tanis TAS-100 Preheat, Airwolf Remote Oil Filter, M-20 Air/Oil Separator, ADS-B Out, No Bladder Tanks, Ground Handling Wheels, M/R Blade Tie downs, Bubble Cover, Fresh Annual with Sale. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER - LANCE |
1979 Piper Lance • $274,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1979 Piper Lance. 1900 hrs. TT, 100 hrs. on Factory Lycoming overhaul TIO-540, 100 hrs. on new scimitar prop. Garmin 340 audio panel, GNS 430, 496, GTX 327 Transponder, King KTX 155, BFG storm scope, EDM 700 JPI, Piper auto pilot with ALT hold and ADSB out. No damage history, no corrosion. Paint and interior 9+. Everything works on this aircraft. Annual was just completed in November 22. All new accessories at time of overhaul. All logs are complete. Always hangered, spent most of its life in Kansas. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - PIPER |
1975 Piper Mojave 4 Parts Only • $49,900 • MUST GO NOW! • PA-31P project for sale, located in Miami. Left engine runs. Last it ran was October 2022. Spinners, flap and aileron are inside aircraft. Interior parts seems to be all there. Interior has no water leaks nor mold. No logs prior to 2016. It has not flown since 2018. Looking to sell quickly, make me an offer. Great for extra parts or to part it out. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - TAYLORCRAFT |
Taylorcraft BC-12D Clip Wings • $6,500 • BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL • Taylor Craft BC-12D Clipped Wings from Swick-T project, used set of wings from one of the original Swick-T projects. Post war stamped aluminum ribs, rib spacing doubled for aerobatics, two auxiliary fuel tanks, varnished wood spars (condition subject to your inspection), (two aileron hangars missing). Set of metalized ailerons that are longer than the wing bays. Ailerons can be cut down or one set of wing ribs shortened. Also, one very nifty set of Pietsch symmetrical spades. Spars approximately 154" long. Sorry no logbooks. Condition subject to your inspection. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Jim Moshonsky, P.Eng. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Scott Whyte was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of Hope Airport (CYHE) in Hope, British Columbia, Canada. Congratulations! |
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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 SERVICE |
Specialized Heli Transport • $100 • SERVICES OFFERED • Speacialized Helicopter Ground Transport Logistics - Citation - Falcon - Gulfstream - Hawker - Bell - Sikorsky - MD - Hughes Helicopters - 20+ Years Experience in Aviation Transport Logistics - Overseas Crating and Sea Container Packing - North America Ground Transport. Open and Enclosed Trailer Applications - Careful and Methodical Packing and Strapping for No Damage Transport Hauls - Also capable of careful and organized disassembly of Aircraft and short/long term storage. Can complete and handle Export C of A's - Helicopter support for airlift salvage retrieval out of remote area. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
1947 Luscombe • $25,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 460 Smoh 1673.95 Total Fresh Annaul. 24gal Usable fuel, 12gal Wing tanks, A-75 Continental Hand prop start. No electrical system. Fully restored in the late 90's. • More Info » |
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