The "$100" Smith's Falls Fly-in Breakfast - Part 2 |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Last week, we visited Smith's Falls Montegue (Russ Beach) Airport and their 2023 fly-in breakfast and some of the aircraft that visited the airport. This week, we return to the airport to have a look at more aircraft, some community and area interests, and what the breakfast does for the airport. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Randle Kiona Airpark Home • $869,000 • READY FOR A NEW HOME • Own an airpark home on the airstrip and live with your airplane in the highly desired Randle Kiona Airpark community near Randle, WA. 44x44 Dream Hangar, 2BdRm + Den, 2 Bath custom home on 2.76 acres and insulated 3 car garage with full kitchen and bath. This property has all the amenities plus more. Annual HOA/Airpark dues are $550, close to amazing recreation and cities. Call for more information and listing package, video tour, and private virtual showings. Motivated Sellers! Come checkout this rare opportunity! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
Stinson 108-3 • $98,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Great low price to get a certified and airworthy FAA registered seaplane! Airframe 2977.9 Hrs. TT. Engine 650.4 SMOH. Well maintained by A&P IAs with complete logs. Owner has had it in the PNW for over 20 years. Fabric and interior redone in 2012. Garmin 695 and GTX335 transponder with ADSB in/out. 2440 EDO Floats in great shape. 0-470 has chrome cylinders, spin-on oil filter, new mufflers, SkyTech starter. 87 inch McCauley Prop. It's a joy to fly and purrs like a kitten. With a 230 HP Continental, she is lake ready for fishing anywhere! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
WEST STAR AVIATION EXCESS INV. • AVIATION AUCTION • This Timed Online Only Sale For Excess Inventory For The Ongoing Needs Of West Star Aviation and Select Others Will Include New, Overhauled and As Removed Inventory For Several Models Of Cessna Citation, Falcon, Gulfstream, Learjet, Challenger, Cessna 150,172,182,210 & Twin Models, Cessna Conquest Inv., Caravan Oil Coolers & Instrumentation, Lycoming and Continental Inv., PT6 Expendables, TPE 331 & TFE 731 Rotables & Expendables, Beech King Air, Starship & Bonanza Inv., Avionics & Instruments For all Models, Electrical Inv., Hardware and Tooling. Lots Closing Aug. 24th. Located in Mesa AZ. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
Oshkosh Award Winner • AWARD-WINNER FOR SALE • 24 years ago I was privileged to take the keys of my beautiful 1957 Bonanza. I promised to take good care of her. She is beautiful, reliable and Fast. Over the years we flew anywhere we wanted to go in comfort and style. At Oshkosh 2012 they awarded her “Outstanding Beech Single Engine”. And today she is even better than when we first met but still as original as possible. Now the time has come to find her a new home. Are you looking for a long term relationship? Will you take care of her? • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
Beautiful 1953 Cessna 180 • $189,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 53 Cessna 180 fully restored. 1953 paint design with Jet Glo and clear coat. 4175 TT ,360TT on factory 0 timed 0-470J, 200TT on New Mc Cauley 3 blade prop. Garmin 430 and 106, 330 txp King KX-155, KN-62 DME, Tail Beacon ADSB, S Tec 20 Autopilot coupled, 406 ELT. Shadin fuel flow, Horton STOL kit with gap seals. Tip strobes. Avion custom STC’d panel with new wiring. Standby Venturi horizon Call Don (owner) 419-366-5527 Sandusky Oh for full list of many more STC’s and full details. Annual and IFR check due June 1 2024. Trade For Skylane OR Sell. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
350+ Successful Ferry Flights! • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Safe, Reliable, Experienced, and Efficient Aircraft Ferry Service. Accident/Incident Free. ALL Makes and Models. Simple and Hassle Free Upfront Pricing. Multiple Repeat Customers including Brokers, Dealers, Individuals, Aircraft Manufacturers, and Gov't Agencies. Our Experienced Ferry Pilots Cover Everything from Light Sport to High Performance Twins and Turbines! Our Core Team of High Time Ferry Pilots are Based all over the US, not just in TX. References Available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER AIRBUS |
Factory New Airbus H125 • UP FOR GRABS • Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to offer this Factory new Airbus H125. Don't miss this chance to take delivery of a factory new H125! Loaded by Airbus. Ready for your paint colors and specs. Contact me today and I will work with you to ensure you get what you want. Respectfully, Captain Blake R. Malo Hillsboro Aviation. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER ROTORWAY |
2014 RotorWay A600 Talon • $85,000 • FOR SALE • Blue and black A600 Talon has 119 hours on it and comes with a new turbo kit from RotorWay. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER CHEROKEE |
Cherokee 140 For Sale • $39,500 • FLY RIGHT NOW • 1967 Cherokee PA 28-140, 150 HP Auto Fuel STC, 5085 TTAF, Lycoming 0320-E2A with 2,146 hours since it was overhauled on 7-23-83 Compressions 78/80, 75/80, 72/80, 70/80 when annulled November, 2022. Looks good and fly's great. Can be IFR legal with a peto-static check (was last done in 2011 because my 82 year-old dad is VFR-Only) He has owned N86028 since 2004. He's hanging up his spurs. He left it with me for showing at Lake Norman Airpark (14A) in Mooresville, NC. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS |
Rans S-21 Outbound • $210,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Rans S-21 outbound, brain tumor forces sale at 99% completion. Titan 340 (new). Whirlwind prop. Dynon HDX w/autopilot, com, control knob panel, GPS, ADS-B and engine monitoring. Brand new iPad mini flush mount. Three color factory paint scheme in Sherwin Williams Aerospace Jet Glo polyurethane. Most Rans updates completed including thicker windshield and cross braces, struts, double puck brakes with Knight rock guards, 13 row oil cooler. Airplane has been built per the manufacture instructions with very little deviation. Our goal was a lightweight, simple, airplane. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Denali scout • $289,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • One of a kind 2014 Denali Scout for sale. 275 hrs. TTSN. Just 20 hrs out of annual. (6/23). Full updated Garmin panel with 750/g3X / 275 and Garmin 500 auto pilot. 29 in bush wheels ( plus original 850’s). NDH like new. • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Jay Niles. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRADE FOR PLANE |
2007 Catalina Morgan 440 • $249,000 • TRADE FOR PLANE • I have a beautiful Catalina Morgan 440 Sailboat for sale and would be interested in a trade straight across or down for an airplane of equal or lesser value. It is in excellent condition and is ready to sail anywhere. It’s set up great with two large cabins both with their own private head and shower. Very low time Yanmar 75 HP diesel 255 original hours. Brand new Bimini and Dodger. All new running rigging. In mast furling main sail like new. Like new roller furling head sail. New spinnaker. Just bring your swimming suit and head for the Bahamas. Has an assumable slip in Ft Pierce, FL. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ULTRALIGHT |
Adventura HP ultralight • $40,000 • FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER • Excellent condition, sexy factory built, high performance amphibious ultralight. 300 hours on the airframe. It has only 10 hours on the Rotax 582 sense it was rebuilt by Lockwood. The best single seat amphibious ultralight available today. No wait times just come check her out in Florida. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VARGA |
Beautiful Varga Kachina • $49,900 • AVAILABLE • Low time beautiful 1977 Kachina. Original paint and interior. 1779 TT. Runs great and a joy to fly. NDH. All logs. KX155 with LOC. Intercom. Strobes, uAvionics tail beacon ADSB. Would make a great trainer or personal plane, easy to fly and is the nicest landing aircraft you will ever own. • More Info » |
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