Wings and Wheels |
By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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September brings with it many changes. Cooler mornings, harvest time, and then the leaves begin to blush. What better time for a dawn patrol, a pancake breakfast, and a few Young Eagles rides. Add a local car show and rides on a warbird for the rest of the family, and you've got a wonderful mix for the last fly-in before fall. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
Rihn DR-109 • $190,000 • FOR SALE • Pristine new condition, no competition/airshow, 115 Hrs. TTA&E Lycoming 540 330hp, new Whirlwind 400AC prop, shower of sparks ignition, fine wire plugs, remote oil filter, light weight starter, Reiff Turbo XP preheat system, all new avionics with MGL Discovery Lite AHRS/EFIS, ADSB in/out, transponder, radio, PS Engineering Aerobatic intercom, battery maintenance system, and extras. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Airpark For Sale, 98OK • $675,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Oklahoma airpark for sale, Candy Lake Estate Airpark, Private airport, FAA Identifier-98OK. 2000ft grass strip, 4 enclosed hangers, (140x35 with three enclosed hangers and separate doors 240-electric and water, 80x50 hanger will hold several airplanes, 240-electric and water) on 20 acres with a 2000 sqft home and garage. Also has development potential for airpark lots, or rent out hanger space. City utilities available (water, gas, cable, electric) for development. Located near Skiatook, Oklahoma. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
Aero Commander Meyers 200D • AVAILABLE • 3425 Total Time Airframe. 20 Since Major Overhaul by Certified Engines Unlimited in November 2022 Continental IO-520A 285hp. 81 Since Prop Overhaul by H&H Propeller Service in 2014. Annual Due March 2024. New Paint, Refurbished Interior. GNS 530W, Garmin Nav Indictor. Fresh annual, Fresh Engine Overhaul, New paint, new interior, updated avionics. No Major Damage History All Logs/Records Since New. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - KANSAS |
'46 Luscombe Low Time | N1616K • AVIATION AUCTION • Very well cared for 1946 Luscombe with Hamp Cordless battery powered electric Start. TT 4291, Tach 2556. Cont A-65 172 SMOH. Owner selling due to knee injury. Fresh Annual: rebuilt Bendix mags, airspeed indicator and new windshield. Battery powered: trig TY 91 VHF radio, iFly 720 GPS, Levi Aviation BOM (iPad req to use). Full hard copy of maint manuals, logs back to '61, 4.5GPH. Classic polished aluminum, blue pinstripe and logging. New upholstery '21. Located Elinwood KS. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - NEBRASKA |
Auction - 1960 Piper PA24-180 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1960 Piper PA24-180 Comanche 813 Hours Since Major Engine Overhaul Last Annual in July of 2022 (3) New Tires & Tubes New Bungee Cords New ELT Battery (3) Blade Prop KXL135A Radio with GPS No Damage History Always Stored Inside. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CIRRUS |
Gorgeous 2019 SR22T Platinum • $895,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • N41RP is a BEAUTIFUL 2019 G6 Cirrus SR22T with the Perspective+ Avionics Cockpit, all GTS packages including, Cirrus Global Connect, All Digital 4-in 1-Standby Instrument, Enhanced Stability Protection(ESP), Synthetic Vision Technology(SVT), Enhanced Vision System (EVS), FIKI, Air Conditioning, tubeless tires, Beringer brakes, and more! N41RP also has 5-year Spinner-to-Tail Warranty good into September 2024…Transition Training included w/purchase of this aircraft through Cirrus Embark Program. Smart and thoughtful offers will be considered! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
2007 Cub Crafters Sport Cub S2 • $124,500 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 2007 Cub Crafters Sport Cub S2 LSA(CC11-100) with 1150 hrs on a Continental 0-200A(100 HP but this S2 model does have the 4 into 1 exhaust and McCauley Propeller.) Equipped with the highly desired flap option, second wing fuel tank(24 gallons of fuel total,) and ADS B IN/out via a Garmin 330 displayed on the Garmin 660. N17KX had an extensive annual in January and the expensive SB18 was just completed on the horizontal stabilizer. This plane has been regularly flown and needs nothing. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DIAMOND AIRCRAFT |
2006 Diamond DA42 TDI G1000 • $565,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Beautiful 2006 Diamond DA42 TDI with brand new interior and zero time FADEC engines with 2100 TBO! G1000 flight deck; TKS weeping wing system. Fly away in style today - or put it to work. An excellent twin executive aircraft or twin trainer; long range AUX tanks and Jet-A1 efficiency. KAP140 autopilot. TTAF 5.121 Engine 1 and 2 - 0 SNEW Two new 135 Continental 2100 tbo 2.0 Liter Diesel Engines FADEC Single Lever Engine Control System TKS Anti Ice System inspected for FIKI Extended range fuel tanks (79 US gallons) Award winning interior new white and black. All leather. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
Aerial Grapple Saw For Sale! • $155,000 • ACCEPTING ORDERS • These are custom built to fit a variety of aircraft. The saw is the safest and most effective tool for utility vegetation management. It has been patented and designed to cut any tree regardless of its growth characteristics. Featuring a head that tilts 90 degrees and rotates 360 degrees in either direction If interested please respond to this ad and our team will work with you on the purchase of saws and tailor them to your aircraft. Price dependent on what aircraft it’s built for. clarkindustriesaviation on IG to see vids of the saw in action! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LANCAIR |
Lancair VI-PT 310KTS 28GPH JET • $499,999 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2013 Lancair IV-PT. SN LIV-374. N272CM. IFR, 370 SNEW. 4 seats. We took this in for a Jet. Sale includes recent pre-buy for trade-in fresh annual from well-known Lancair shop, plus borescopes/engine inspection from best Walters engine shop in the country. Professionally Built. 310 Knots True Airspeed At 28 Gallons Per Hour. 2 Screen Garmin 900X Flight System With Coupled Tru-Trak Sorcerer A/P; Back-Up Is Dynon 10A. Full Emergency Electrical Back-Up. All Carbon fiber Lancair IV Kit, Pressurized. Engine Walter 601-D 370HR SMOH, 3000Hr TBO. Prop 270 TTSN. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED NORTH AMERICAN |
Lark 180 hp • $70,000 • AVAILABLE • Exceptional Lark 1668 TT airframe and engine a real 4 pax plane with 180 hp, 64 hr on prop, Brittian B2C autopilot coupled to B11 tracker,ADS-B out, Annual 6-18-23 ,complete logs ,NDH. • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by John Telfeyan. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Tom Rudolf was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of Caesar Creek Soaring Club Gliderport (2OH9) in Waynesville, Ohio, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
Airplane Raffle • $100 • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Airplane Raffle 2024: Flying Wings of Louisiana is having its 3rd airplane raffle. First and second prizes are both low time 1966 Cessna 150’s in great condition. Third prize is $5000 towards flight training, avionic upgrades or supplies/gear. Fourth prize is 2 sets of Bose Bluetooth A30 Aviation Headsets. Tickets are $100. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Staudacher 985 • $220,000 • FOR SALE • Staudacher 985, 1 of 1, built by John Staudacher for himself. Beautiful construction, built in 1994. TTAC 508. SMOH 512. SPOH 508. P/W 985 450 HP. Fresh annual inspection. Possible trade for people airplane or ? • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
Bristol F.2B • NOW AVAILABLE • Largely original and entirely authentic. Bristol F.2B Serial number D2751. Museum quality. Hispano Suiza 300hp motor fully rebuilt to running condition. Stromberg carburetor. Dixie 800 magnetos. Wings built from blueprints. 5 of 8 interplane struts are original. Brunton flying wires. Rotherham pump. Linen fabric with frayed tapes. Palmer Aero Tyres. Original Vickers machine gun. Functional Scarff ring. Original instruments including timepiece. Original Manufacturer’s plate. Original throttle quadrant and Type 5/17 compass. Custom historically correct fuel tanks and radiator. • More Info » |
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