Oak Hills Flying Club 2023 "Ribfest" Fly-in - Part 1 |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Nestled away in the hills north of CFB Trenton and just south of the town of Stirling, Ontario is the Stirling Airport, Oak Hills Flying Club. This quiet airstrip in southeastern Ontario is a gem of an airstrip with a 2350' main runway, a combination of 1000' of asphalt with a transition to 1350' of grass, and a shorter grass 1700' cross strip, though privately owned & generally unused but available in high wind conditions. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MANITOBA |
Exclusive Airport Property • $3,275,000 • FOR SALE • Incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind property in Manitoba. Sprawling 40 acres includes a private airstrip, 2 airplane hangars and massive commercial workshop. 3000 plus square foot white oak timber frame home with 20 foot ceilings, custom fireplace, birch hardwoods and rustic kitchen. Loft primary suite with ensuite, WICC and gym. 2 sunrooms overlook the beautifully manicured backyard. The sky is the limit with possibilities... aviation enthusiasts, hobbyists, horses or endless business opportunities. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - SOUTH CAROLINA |
Home in Exceptional Airpark • $1,099,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Motivated Owners say Just Make an Offer. Fly into your SC72 backyard, park your plane in your private hangar, enjoy community aviation camaraderie with neighbors. 3 Bed, 3.5 bath, 2,762 sq ft, 1500 sf hangar with a 40' Bi-fold door. Every room has an unobstructed view of the runway. My favorite is the "to die for" kitchen. Three outside areas expand living space in the beautiful SC weather. Chandelle Aviation Estates SC72 is an elite airpark community that features a 3,700'paved & lighted runway & a parallel grass runway. This is a MUST SEE property for anyone who needs a hangar and a runway. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TEXAS |
Pecan Plantation Airpark Home • $845,000 • AVAILABLE • Here is your rare chance to own an airpark home and live with your airplane in the highly desired original Pecan Plantation Airpark community near Granbury, TX. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths with 2 living areas. Detached 40 x 50 airplane hangar with a 44 x 11 hydraulic door. Almost 1 acre landscaped corner lot with taxiway access and a fully fenced back yard. These properties don't become available often. FAA identifier is 0TX1 • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
ELLIOTT AVIATION SURPLUS INV. • AVIATION AUCTION • Open now this Online Sale for Excess Inventory to Elliott Aviation & Other Consignors starts closing at 8AM Pacific Time on June 20th and will consist of New/Overhauled & A/R Parts for Beech Bonanza thru Beechjet, Cessna 172 thru 210, Twin Cessna Kits, King Air Kits, Cessna T210 Propeller, Cessna 206 Seats, Citation Kits & Actuator, Cont. & Lyc. Engine Inv. Magnetos, Fuel Servo's, Dukes Fuel Pumps, Hyd Pumps, Cannon Plug Kits, Garmin 430W & 530W, A Large Amount of Avionics & Instruments removed for upgrades, TPE 331 Manuals. Most New Inv. is carrying MFG. Certs. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
1961 Cessna 172 Skyhawk • $46,500 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • Cessna N7461X S/N 17247961 with 4995.88TT 1206.20SMOH Tail Beacon ADSB Out Annual good through 6/30/2023. Airplane located H75 Paint 5/10 faded in places interior 5/10 need refurbishment. Wheel pants included radios are older needs update. Rebuilt carburetor installed 8/9/22 Complete logs from factory new. Asking $46,500 or best offer would like to sell in June Make offer AS IS WHERE IS Airplane is airworthy through end of June NEED TO SELL BEFORE ANNUAL RUNS OUT TO AVOID FERRY PERMIT. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
1978 Cessna 182 RG Skylane • $150,000 • FOR SALE • TT2300; TSFOH 1130; Prop 3-blade TSNEW 1130; Garmin 530W, GTX345, ADSB In/Out; leather interior. Avionics / Equipment: Garmin 530W with Garmin CDI / GS / Annunciator; King KX155 with Bendix/King CDI/GS indicator Garmin GTX 345 transponder + encoder (ADSB In/Out); Garmin GDL 69 for XM weather on 530 (in addition to ADSB weather); Storm Scope; Precise Flight standby vacuum system; Insight 610 engine monitor Autopilot-Cessna 300A, STEC 30 Alt hold; Sigtronics 4 place intercom; Instrument cooling fan; Avionics master. Airframe: Monarch Fiberglass long range fuel tanks (77 gal); Monarch fuel caps • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 206 |
Cessna 206 Bush Set-up • $229,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1966 2006 9100TT 1200SMOH IO-520F, GPS175, GI-275, ADSB compliant. Set up for rough, short field. Mechanically sound, regularly flies from out west to East coast. Paint and interior are fair. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
Helicopter Spray Pilot Needed • HELP WANTED • Helicopter Spray Pilots Needed in North and South Dakota. Herbicide spraying on Government Land Contracts using Robinson R66 and R44 II helicopters. All spraying is precision applications using Satloc and TracMap GPS Systems. Full Time and Seasonal Positions Available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
Lyc IO-360-C1E6 Experimental • $55,000 • FINANCING AVAILABLE • Zero Time SMOH Lycoming IO-360 C1E6. Experimental. Superior Cold Air Sump, 8.50:1 Compression, Resurfaced mating surfaces, dowels conversion eliminates crankcase fretting, Dual LSE Plasma III w/ring gear, Turbo Injector drip rails, Bendix Fuel Servo, AirFlow Performance alternate air, Lever Dipstick Upgrade, Spin-In Oil Filter Adapter, B&C Starter, Delivery available for additional charge, Overhaul performed by Pine Mountain Aviation, Danbury CT. Partial Financing Available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
Red Viper Airplane Positioners • $249 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Own a small airplane? Having trouble positioning it around in your hangar, garage, etc.? Try RED VIPER Positioners™ they really work! Will hold up to 6000 lbs on a 3 tire airplane. Extremely Low to the ground (only 1/2 inch ground to dolly) so wheel assembly clearance & tire fenders are never an issue. The side panels are only 3 1/2 inches height. Supports tire thicknesses up to 9 inch & wheel diameter up to 26 inches. Just roll your airplane onto dollies & glide 360 degrees effortlessly. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOAT PLANE |
1947 Republic RC-3 SeaBee • $92,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1947 Republic RC-3 SeaBee | AFTT 998.7 (Apr 2023) | Annual Feb 2023 | Powerplant Franklin 6A8-B9F TTSN 1255 hours TSMOH 204 hours | Propeller Hartzell Reversible TTSN 857 hours TSOH 252 hours | Interior Grey Vinyl and Fabric (8/10) | Exterior Paint White w/ Silver and Red accent (9/10) | Lightweight, original/ period correct VFR panel | Long wing STC | Oversize spray rail STC | Flush fuel filler cap STC | Cleveland brake STC | Val Com 760 Com Transceiver | King KT-76CTransponder (91.411 Current) | Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B Out | FlightCom Four Place Intercom | Bose X headsets (all 4 places) • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER EQUIPMENT |
BAMBI BUCKET • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Rebuilt BB3542 Bambi Water Bucket 420 us gallon (1590 liter) Water Tested at SEI Industries In Stock SEI 2022 • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Myles Elsing. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
seneca II • $120,000 • AVAILABLE • This fantastic Seneca 2 is the best deal on the market. Engines are high time but running great, not making metal, and meticulously maintained. Time build in style with your Garmin FULL GLASS G500 COCKPIT. Dual Garmin 530W GPS. Last annual 11/2022. Aircraft is airworthy and is periodically flown professionally to maintain condition and exercise the airplane. Cruise at 180 knots in comfort. Interior is clean and in good shape about 7/10, paint is about 6/10. All logbooks available. Fresh annual with purchase at the right price. Don't wait, this deal won't be around forever. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
Helicopter project • $20,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Modified Mini 500 project. Aircraft was originally constructed per factory specs in 1999 and has all the upgrades that were available including mast support and bearing upgrades. The Rotax engine has been replaced with a Yamaha Genesis water cooled three cylinder high speed four cycle rated at 130 hp. It has approximately 35 hours and is in excellent condition. TT on airframe is approx 97 hrs. It has hover time only on the Yamaha. Aircraft is operational but is being sold without paperwork as salvage for liability reasons. Trailer included with purchase. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Thunder Mustang - PAPA 51 LTD • $450,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • 2004 Papa 51 Ltd. Built Thunder Mustang. Aircraft TT: 65 hours in perfect condition. Engine time only 5 hours since overhaul, updated, and upgraded for issue free flying. Prop time since new: 65 hours - MT 94” 4-Blade. The Thunder Mustang is a modern 0.75 scale replica of the P-51 Mustang. The Performance of this plane is absolutely amazing it will outperform the original Mustangs below 10,000’. You want to cruise at 300kts plus and pull 9G’s this is your plane! Selling for a fraction of what you can build one for • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
Cessna 303 in South Africa • $175,000 • FOR SALE • Low-time Cessna T303 1981 model.Low-time engines.One owner since 1994.Last MPI December2022.Located in SouthAfrica(FAKR).Good interior/exterior condition..Total Time:3394,8. AirframeHours:Last inspection 2022Dec,05.Engine1:CONTINENTAL Engine1 hrs remaining:1229.Prop1 hrs remaining:1988 8:due2025 Prop1 Make:McCAULEY.Engine2:CONTINENTAL Engine2 hrs remaining:959.Prop 2 hrs remaining:1988 8:due2025 Prop2 Make:McCAULEY.Avionics:1.Garmin 430GPS.2.Cessna 400BAutopilot.3.GarminMode C GTX327 transponder. 4.WeatherRadar5.KingHSI.6Place intercom with PS-engineering audiopanel. O. USD175k. • More Info » |
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