Rideau Lakes Summer Fly-in |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Just outside of the small village of Westport, Ontario is Rideau Lakes Airstrip (CRL2). If not for the sign at the road, you'd never know there was an airstrip there, nestled in behind trees and a few homes along the road. It's quiet. It's private. It's a jewel of an airstrip. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - IDAHO |
Lot - Private Airpark - Idaho • $264,500 • WON'T LAST LONG ! • Just had a baby and will not have time to build my dream home/hangar. Amazing back-country flying. The last premium lot in a sought-after community. Create your custom home amid ample space, complemented by a private hangar. Enjoy a 2,500-ft runway, perfect for aviation enthusiasts exploring Idaho's backcountry flying. Live peacefully in Greenleaf, near Caldwell's Indian Creek Plaza for entertainment. Only 35 mins from Boise and 10 mins from Downtown Caldwell, own a piece of this aviation paradise. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - NEW MEXICO |
1 acre airpark lot near ABQ • $59,900 • FOR SALE • A great airpark lot, only 30mn drive east of Albuquerque, 1 hour south of Santa Fe. Build your dream home or keep it as an investment, after all, as Mark Twain would have said if he were a pilot, Buy airport land, they're not building any more of it. Has utilities already on site, water, gas, electric, close to runway, mostly flat. I will take trades for aircraft and/or do owner financing. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - SOUTH CAROLINA |
Beautiful French Country Home • $1,348,800 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Attention Aviators!! Come Live Your DREAM! Land your plane, pull up to your Beautiful French Country home, and park in your very own hangar. Conveniently located in an elite airpark community, Chandelle Aviation Estates (SC72) is within minutes of everything you need. SC72 has two 3,700' runways, one paved with a parallel grass airstrip. Very exquisite home with 3 bedrooms, plus a 4th room used as a bedroom. The 3rd bedroom is separate with outside entrance, kitchen minus a range, in-law or guest room. A community of Upscale homes. This is a MUST-SEE property. Owner is negotiable on price. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
N64442 | '75 Cessna 172 Floats • ACCEPTING OFFERS • This 1975 Cessna 172M on Wipaire model 2100 straight floats - great condition. 160HP RAM conversion, under 280 hours SMOH, McCauley 1A175. Aircraft is stored on a freshwater floating dock in season. In the winter it is hangared. Lycoming O-320-E2D, Garmin 510GPS, PS engineer PM3000, 300XPDR RT-359 transponder, MX300 nav radio, Tricycle gear, wheel pants, strut covers, land prop included. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
FOR SALE PIPER COLT LYCOMING • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • This airplane is a two passenger high wing single engine airplane equipped with tricycle landing gear. Powered by a Lycoming O-235 it is rated at 108hp 4 cylinder naturally aspirated, direct drive, air cooler, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped engine. This plane has long range fuel tanks with fuel in the left and right wings. This plane was purchased fully restored, with full log books.The plane has original gauges. It will have an annual and be ready to fly by the time of sale. The plane will be sold September 16, 2023 in Bend Oregon held by Downs Auction. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
Beech 18S Aircraft • FOR SALE "AS IS" • Our Company GB Airlink has (2) Beech 18S aircraft for sale, located at the Shawnee Airport (SNL) in Shawnee OK. These two aircraft are being offered "As-Is/Where-Is", as they experienced some damage while parked on the ramp at Shawnee OK during a wind storm back in April of this year. Attached information and pictures of the aircraft and information on available parts. The Company is interested in selling these as salvage aircraft and parts looking for interested buyers. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
1956 Cessna 172 • $71,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1956 Cessna 172, $71,000, Continental O-300 145 hp, TT 3700, SMOH 1242, Millenium Cylinders in 2020 (See spec sheet for details). Next Transponder Cert 4-2025, Next Annual April, Complete logs since new, KX-155 nav/com, Garmin 335 ADSB Out, JPI EDM700 EGT/CHT, 4 place intercom, Bruces cover, Always hangered, No corrosion, Located in Iowa at KMIW. Lots of upgrades. 105kts 7.5gph with mogas STC. I’ve owned for 5 years and flown 100+ hours per year. Very clean and straight, 9/10 inside & out. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 177 |
For Sale 1970 Cessna 177B • $130,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • For sale 1970 Cessna 177 Cardinal. Helping a friend to sale his beautiful airplane, know this airplane personally. Airframe has 5300 hr. Engine SMOH 1535 hr. Engine monitoring system JPI 830, Garmin GNS 530 WAAS, Stratus ADSB IN&OUT with Bluetooth, constant speed prop, Trutrak Autopilot and much more. Prop has around the 2000 hr. Very spacious model, well equipped used for a long IFR flights with family and friends. very low fuel consumption. Annual, ADs compliant, no known damage history. No corrosion, based at KSEE CA. Owner flying for corporate and have no time to fly GA. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CIRRUS |
2006 Cirrus SR22 MINT • $449,000 • FOR SALE • SR22 all redone in 2021. new paint, interior, leather, controls, flap hinges, new engine (150+hrs.) 1000hrs on frame CAPS good for 9 years. MAC Jets said this is the nicest G2 or G3 they have ever seen. Not a scratch anywhere. If you have a G2 or G3 that's timed out don't wait 2 years flys better nicer than some G5s. I bought 9 months ago for 479k put another 15k into it. I fly Carbon Cub now and this is just sitting. Has Avidyne but have the seat for vantage PFD MFD Hard to get. has twin 440s too much to list serious buyers come fly it. Everything functions perfect. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
2011 Experimental Super Cub • $125,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2011 experimental Super Cub 520TT O320 1030 SMOH PA18A fuselage, drooping ailerons,McCauley 8241, 31” Bushwheels, wing tip strobes, Alaska Airframe 3” extension HD gear, AA Cabane Vee, AA safety cables, Acme Aero Black Ops shocks, T3 tailwheel suspension, Dakota master cylinders, stainless steel brake lines, wheels black, Artex ELT 345 (403MHZ), Reiff XP engine preheater (cylinders, sump, oil cooler), Insultated cowl cover, skis available, Plane currently hangered. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENT |
ArkanSTOL Competition & Fly-in • EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT • YOU'RE INVITED! • ArkanSTOL is the largest backwoods aviation “festival” east of the Rockies, and home to the most unique aviation competition in the world! Yeah, that's right - in Arkansas! • The Mulberry River carves through the beautiful Ozark Hills creating a stunning Fall scene for the event. • The Southern hospitality provided by Byrd’s Adventure Center and our elite corps of volunteers will make you grin from ear to ear •••• Family Friendly •••• Rain or shine •••• Camping (plane/tent/RV) •••• Aerospace Presentations •••• Shuttle from 7M5 if needed ••• Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2023 at Byrd's Adventure Center. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
R44 Raven I • $399,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 2001 Raven 1 overhauled! 50 hrs since major overhaul. 2150 hours TBOH. This helicopter has the upgraded tail cone. It also has 24v and 12v breaker panel's ,over size alternator, Flir camera bracket, new exterior paint and interior, tall Skid gear, all wiring for PA and spotlight. it used to be a police helicopter. Four point harness, and bubble windows. • More Info » |
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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 LIGHT-SPORT |
New G750 Aircraft For Sale • $283,000 • NOW AVAILABLE • Tulsa based Scissortail Aerosport offers this luxurious Mosaic-ready aircraft now available in the U.S. The G750 is a Slovenian built, Rotax powered, 2+2 seating, 138 KTAS, 5 GPH, cross-country travelling machine!!! 770 pounds useful load, 36.5 gallons useable, Dynon or Garmin equipped. Beautiful, easy to fly, with a BRS chute as standard equipment. Fly a brand new plane that is fast, efficient, and SAFE for less than the cost of a re-built legacy aircraft. Tired of high maintenance & operating costs and poor system reliability of your legacy plane? Contact us today for a sales/demo flight. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
CAC Wirraway advanced project • $55,000 • AVAILABLE • CAC wirraway trainer, similar to harvard / T-6 texan, derived from the NAA NA-16, 2 sets of wings, complete with engine, books, AD's, tech orders, 99% of parts, fuselage Xrayed etc. faster than a T-6, $55k US at current exchange rate, grab a bargain. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
Mobile A&P/IA, Pre-buys&More! • SERVICES OFFERED • Mobile annual inspections, pre-purchase inspections, ferry permits, ferry flights, and more! Aircraft owner, A&P/IA Commercial Pilot all in one! Don't lose out on buying your dream airplane waiting for a prepurchase inspection; let me come to you! Inspections performed coast to coast on short notice! Experienced in Cessna 100/200 series, Piper, Mooney, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Extra, Experimental and light sports of all kinds, and many more! Full tip to tail inspection, engine and airframe color borescope inspection, bi-weekly AD compliance check, full log book audits and more! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
1943 Aeronca L3 058 • $42,500 • AVAILABLE • 1943 Aeronca L3 058.TT 3600 Eng TT 950 smoh Aircraft was restored to museum quality 2015 authentic paint scheme all military documentation comes with the aircraft. Pictures don’t do it justice too much to list you need to just come see it for yourself. 9/23 annual.. A fresh annual will come with purchase potential buyer can be present during the inspection, if wanted. Engine is absolutely as smooth as glass propeller referb less than 30 hours ago. Brand new exhaust, Serious only please. • More Info » |
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