"More Than Just A Job, It Was A Dream Come True"
The Story of a TV News Helicopter Pilot! |
| By Flying Journalism, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Meet Robert Rodriguez, also known as Helicopter Rob. People named him Helicopter Rob, because he loves to fly helicopters! He took us on a news-chopper ride along. An exciting day of news gathering, flown by a pilot with humble beginnings. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 North MS.Airpark 3.2 Acres • $170,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Green Village Airpark, Hernando Miss. LOT 78 3.23 Acres. LOT 77 sold. One lot left! H75 airport 3200' grass strip. Great neighbors, and no HOA fees! Electricity and Water utilities ready for hookup. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 2004 172SP - NEW INT | N2097T • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Dual Garmin G5 Avionics | New Interior 2023 | New Paint 2019 | TT: 11,780 (April 2023) | SMOH: 1,680 (April 2023) | Dual Garmin G5 Avionics | Garmin Radios | Lycoming IO-360 L2A | Compressions: 75/80, 77/80, 78/80, 68/80 | 2-Blade McCauley Prop | Great Flight School Plane | Location: Bay Area California | See full specs and auction info in spec sheet | Auction starts December 6, 2023 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 Beech G18S • $365,000 • FOR SALE • Very straight, clean and low time G18S. TTA:5209. SMOH:502 on both engines and props. Very well equipped; dual GI 275 A.I.'s and dual GI 275 DG's. GNS 750 GNS 650, PMA 7000 intercom S-Tec 55X Autopilot, Shadin fuel flow, Standby A.I., Dual stratus USB chargers. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CASSUTT WINGS |
 new factory Cassutt wing • $5,000 • FOR SALE • New never used 14.5 foot Cassutt wing still in the Miami Project crate. skins off on one side for inspection but are included , fitted, trimmed and ready to glue. Cut your build time in half for no more than the price of the wood today and no waiting for backordered wood. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 170 |
 Gorgeous 170 serial# 012 • $89,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Gorgeous 1948 Cessna 170 Rag Wing. 3710-TT 554-SMOH 340-STOH new Millenium cylinders. New Exhaust-New Hoses-New Powder Coated Baffles-Alternator Conversion-Fresh Paint-Vintage Leather Seats great condition-New Side Panels & Carpet-Door Stewards-LED Lighting Upgrades-Garmin SL40 COM-GTX327-GDL82 ADSB-OUT-AV30x2-Av-Magnetometer - AV20-Vacuum Delete-New Intercom-Bose LEMO Jacks-USB Power Ports-Vertical Card Compass-New ARTEX 406 ELT-Fresh annual inspection. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 177 |
 Cessna 177B • $89,000 • FOR SALE • Honest example of a loved aircraft. The aircraft’s second owner has had the plane since 1978, unfortunately his flying season is coming to an end. His aircraft maintenance practices are evident when looking at the aircraft. It is exceptionally well cared for, low time. The Wing carry through inspection (AD) is complied with (passed). It is IFR capable and has autopilot. All other ADs are also complied with. Eng O-360-A1F6D, SN L18705364, 180 HP • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 210 |
 Silver Eagle P210 • $849,000 • TRADE WANTED • AFTT 5034 TT Rolls Royce 250B17F/2 2173 hours since new Prop 151 hours since new Aspen Evolution PFD PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel Garmin GNS530W Garmin GNS430 Garmin GMX200 STEC 55X Auto Pilot O&N Electric Air Conditioning USB Charging Ports in Cockpit & Cabin 148 gallons usable BAS Inertial Reel Shoulder Harnesses P&I completed in 2021, 10/10 • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA WINGS |
 FREE Installed C150 STOL Wings • BEST DEAL EVER! • Would you like your 1971 – 1979 C-150 to have better slow speed handling and lower stall speed? Wings of Hope has a 1972 C-150 with 6060TT, that needs regular wings (because of its installed 150 HP mod which isn’t legal with the STOL wings). We are offering to perform the wing swap in our hangar at KSUS, Chesterfield, MO at no cost to you. Our wings include the following 337s/STCs (leading edge cuff, stall fence, VGs, wings tips with recognition lights). Swapping your wings will benefit our global humanitarian aviation nonprofit to provide free medical transportation and assistance! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
 New Verner Radials On Sale! • HURRY - IT WON'T LAST! • Brand New Verner Radial Engines, $1,000 off, Black Friday Sale Starts Now! Verner 5S, 83 HP, great option over old VW at the same weight. Verner 7U, similar weight to Rotax 912 but puts out 124 HP. Mighty 9S, 9-cylinder radial, 158 HP at 2400 RPM. Massive Torque. 9S beats 0-320 power, weight of a 0-235. Modern design, very reliable, fuel efficient, 100LL/MOGAS OK, electronic ignition & simple carbs. Mounts, Exhaust, Instruments available too! Price Match Guarantee-Only from BRAHN Sport Aircraft. 40% deposit starts production. Delivery to your door. Order your new radial engine today! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL - ZENITH 601 |
 2008 Zenith 601XLB • $35,000 • FOR SALE • This is a rock solid airplane. 160 hours TTAF. 2200 hours on Lycoming O-235. The bones are fantastic. Aesthetically, it won't win any awards, but it flies fantastic and looks good from 50 feet. K&S Aviation Services, LLC runs the only active, FAA-approved, Zenith low wing transition training program, and this is the trainer. I can provide transition training to the buyer. Life circumstances are forcing the sale. I would not sell it if I did not have to. We're in northeast Texas. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL - ZENITH 750 |
 2021 Zenith 750 STOL • $78,850 • YEAR END SPECIAL! • 2021 Zenith 750 STOL 200TT Engine and airframe, Fresh condition inspection. jabiru 3300 Gen4 Amazing aircraft! Fun to fly! Equipped with Garmin G3X Touch, GTX 45R transponder with ADS-B in/Out. GDL-57x XM receiver. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLIDER / SAILPLANE |
 45:1 self launching 2 seater • $136,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 1999 DG505MB - new engine (~6TTSN)- 1000TTAF - Self launching 20m flapped 45:1 sailplane! • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Bud Weishaar.
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located?
Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com
for the chance of seeing your name published in the eFLYER.
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Keith C. Borgstrom was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Westerly State Airport (KWST) in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA. Congratulations! |
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| Do you have a great photo of an airport taken from your cockpit? |
| Email it to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com and we may feature it in our weekly contest. |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 For Sale must sell now • $127,500 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 1976 PA 18 150. 1886TT 845 SMOH O320A2B annual 3/23. 74x56, total restoration 2007. Stitts poly fiber. All logs minus first 100 hours. Garmin SL40, GTX327, 396GPS, JPI700. I com, PTT on stick, ELT remote switch, VGs, 700x6 tires, safety cables, clevelands, brake boosters, Scott 3200,sutton exhaust, hi speed starter, Tanis, heat robber defrost, LED lights, Strobes, BAS harness, float fittings, ext baggage, baggage door, metal headliner, 61 gal, headerless tanks, sealed struts,bracket filter good glass, fuel step, cub crafter seats, Empty Wt 1156. Stored in heated hangar. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS |
 RANS S7S KIT • $55,000 • FOR SALE • Latest model with aluminum spring gear and cabane braces OUTSIDE of the panel. Most factory and all carbon options. Rotax 912 FWF kit. 3 blade Whirlwind prop. All steel powder coated. Dynon auto pilot servos. Horiz, elev, flaps, ailerons, and doors covered with Stewarts. Ctrls. built; floorboards installed. Fuselage ready for cover. 200+ hours into this 1000 hr average build. I just want the dollars I have in it. Price firm, Can't buy from RANS for this price. Rans prices have gone up alot. Don’t wait 10 plus mths to get one from Rans! Rans kit and manuals are great! Great first-time project! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 AVIONICS-PAINT- MAINTENANCE • PAINT SHOP SPECIAL • WE HAVE ONE SPOT IN PAINT SHOP LEFT BEFORE END OF JANUARY. Spectre Aeronautics is a full service paint, maintenance, sheet metal, composite, fabric, interior & avionics facility - One Stop Shop - We are Dynon certified & experimental install center & also Avidyne, ASPEN, Trio & Trig dealers - We do IFR certifications & annual inspections. In house CNC panels. Get your inspection, interior, ADSB/avionics upgrades done while aircraft is in for paint & minimize downtime- Openings Available • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 2016 RV14 For Sale • $245,500 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2016 Vans RV14 New IO-390 Hartzell constant speed prop Dual Dynon touch screen,Garmin GPS 175, Garmin Com Radio, Dynon Audio Panel, Dynon Autopilot, Autopilot Control Panel, Dynon GPS 2020, ADSB in and out, oxygen. Paint and interior in excellent condition. Traffic and weather display on Skyview 287.5 tach time 333.5 hobbs. Inspected by Vince Syracuse of Based Leg Aviation prior to my purchase and notes of build quality etc. Based at KSSF San Antonion TX. • More Info » |
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