| The Luftwaffe: Bf109 & Fw 190 - Part I |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Leading up to the Battle of Britain and World War II, the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, began their surge by flying and fighting in the Spanish Civil War. It was there that German Aces and fighter pilots of the Luftwaffe honed their skills. It was there they learned to fight and fly, to gain experience in preparation for Hitler's attempt to rule all of Europe and have Germany become a world superpower. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - ALASKA |
 ALASKA AIRPARK FOR SALE! • $1,164,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Here's your chance to own an airpark in Kenai, Alaska! Just 3 miles from the world-famous Kenai River! Gated community, great hunting & fishing, completed & maintained roads, taxiways & airstrip. Electric and gas in the area! There are 60 acres inside the airpark (this number does not include ~40 lots already sold inside airpark and are not included in sale). North of the airstrip is 37 acres that includes a floatplane basin that can be used to hall in sand to develop the rest of the airpark lots! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
 Airport Accessible Home • $825,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • 360 degree Views-30 acres-Indoor pool and Airport access! 30755 East 165th Street, Llano, California. Are you looking for a Luxury or Retreat home? This is a custom very unique mid-century modern home designed in 1975 on the peak of Holcomb Ridge. it is 3,840 sq. feet, 3 bedrooms 4 bath, and is sold with 30 acres. Only 2 miles from Crystalaire Airport which allows scheduled fly-ins by small aircraft, this unique property is assessible from anywhere! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
 Direct Taxiway Land Available! • CHECK THIS OUT • The Landings Airpark at Pecan Plantation is a spectacular setting for the aviation enthusiast who desires the convenience of fly-in living. Features include a 3,100 foot paved runway, concrete taxiways, and a self-serve fuel station at the southeast end of the runway. Runway frontage and taxiway access land from .65 acres to 1.9 acres.Lots are complete with paved roads, electric, water, and sewer service. There is no time limit to build hangars. FAA Identifier-66TE Runway-17-3,100’ x 50’ asphalt Taxiways Concrete Elevation - 684 (est) Unicorn - 122.975 • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 SUPER SEABEE • $235,000 • ONE-OF-A-KIND • 1947 Republic Super Seabee, Complete Restoration finished in 2022, 698 hrs-TT, Lycoming GO-480(295HP) 248 hrs-SMOH, 3-Blade Hartzell w/Full Reversing Prop 13 hrs-SMOH, New Paint & Interior, Large Spray Rails, Steerable Tailwheel, Wing Extensions, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Bilge Pumps, Extended Baggage, Overhead Engine Controls, 406 ELT, ADS-B out, Remote Oil Filter, Dual KY 196, Garmin 510 GPS, LED Lighting w/Strobe, and Much More. Fresh annual just completed. This airplane is like new! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 Baron 58P • $545,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1980 Baron 58P TT: 4002 Left engine TSIO-520-WB 325 HP Turbocharged 493 SMOH right engine TSIO-520-WB Turbocharged 493 SMOH. Props: Left 493 SMOH right 493 SMOH Interior: Gray leather seats, Rosewood Desk and Trim Strips, Clam shell Sidewalls Fresh Annual Inspection, No Damage history. See Spec sheet for additional info • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 180 |
 Cessna 180B • $115,000 • SALE PENDING • 5553.6 TT, 1419.5 SMOH 0-470K, 232.2 SPOH 88" Mc Cauley (brand new in 2006) Factory float kit 65 Gal fuel,Beautiful paint with perfect skin surfaces with ZERO Corosion, ( fully reskined in 1999 by Cessna dealer due Hail Damage) all new windows + 1 piece Windshield, Selkirk Cargo extension,New interior, (headliner,carpet,seats,wall,belts)+ bush rear seats, Wing X Gross 2950 ( removed for hangar space) door steward kit,whelen LED beacon,Digital EGT, CHT, RPM+MAP, Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel 4 pax Bluetooth, Garmin GTR225 Radio, Transponder C (certf Feb 2023) Garmin 500GPS, annual done Feb 2023. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 Beautiful 2000 Cessna 182S • $354,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Millenium Edition C182S featured at 2014 Oshkosh Lycoming 85th Anniversary display. Superbly maintained, equipped & always hangared. Airframe - 1415 Hours Engine - 1415 Hours Prop - 393 SPOH, Annual - 9/22, IFR Cert 3/22 * NDH * Original & Consecutive logbooks * See Specs Page for more details • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
 Sun N Fun 2023 Engine Line-up • AVAILABLE SOON • It's that time of year again! Sun-N-Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Engine Line-Up. Tent N61 Flight Line Side right out-side of Hanger B. These three engines will only be available for purchase at the Sun-N-Fun Fly-in (First come First serve N61 3/28/2023 Sun-N-Fun) These engines are complete and available to ship right after the show. XP series XIO-360-M1B 190 Horse Power at 2700 RPM $49,500.00, XP series XIO-360-M1B 180 Horse Power at 2700 RPM $48,500.00. Certified Overhauled O-320-D3G 160 Horse Power at 2700 RPM (out-right only) $38,000.00. RV6, RV7, RV8, builders these engines are for you. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 The Pipistrel Panthera • $749,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Unique opportunity to own The Award-Winning Pipistrel Panthera. N37RR launched the model in the US and is featured on the cover of more than four national aviation magazines! The speed, efficiency, and safety of the aircraft are second to none. With a top speed of 198KTAS, the World is yours. Economy cruise is 179KTAS at 7.5 GPH. The fine Italian leather exudes luxury, while the full-airframe parachute provides the peace of mind. This Airframe and Engine are broken in, (bugs worked out) with 360 hours of total time - Call us today view the aircraft while at Sun N Fun. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 2009 Luscombe 11E • $159,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Comparable to a Cessna 172! Exceptional, super clean, professionally flown and maintained 2009 Luscombe 11E with only 620 hours TT airframe, engine and propeller! 4 place seating, Continental IO-360 185HP, dual Garmin 430, GTX 330 Transponder, ADSB equipped, digital engine monitor, fuel computer, electric standby attitude indicator, on board battery tender, 40 gallon fuel capacity. Ceramic coating on the paint. Annual 9/2022. Cruises 125KTAS at 9gph. Very stable aircraft, similar in performance to a Cessna 172 at a fraction of the cost! Fun and efficient aircraft! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 F4 / RV4 Project For Sale • $110,000 • ONE-OF-A-KIND • Design: It starts as an F4 Raider with Sport wings (Phlogiston spars), then adds cheeks of the RV-4. This was necessary to accommodate the IO-360 Angle Valve engine. That is why I named it a PHAT-4. There is no other airplane like it. Please look at Vans Aircraft RV4 page. You will see a red and polished RV4 posted as an example of the finished product. It was my starting point for this PHAT-4 idea. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Michael Dunlevie.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Dan Stewart was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
General Dick Stout Field Airport (1L8) in Hurricane, Utah, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROPELLER |
 MT Prop for Sale • $9,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Overhauled MTV-9-B-C/C203-46 MT Propeller with Spinner Available for immediate shipping. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 Taylorcraft BC 12D • $45,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Completely rebuilt. 2.4 HRS total since rebuilt. Engine rebuilt also. Call for more details. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
 Flight Training • FLIGHT SCHOOL SPECIAL • Oregon Flight Training - Accelerated training available. Private thru multi engine commercial, our training aircraft include 2 Glass EFIS Cessna 172s (TAA), Aztec, and a Redbird AATD certified simulator. Single and multi engine training available. Immediate aircraft availability with experienced instructors ready to help you reach your training goals. Start Now, location is beautiful Corvallis Oregon, KCVO. • More Info » |
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