Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Helicopter Fly-in |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The first helicopter focused fly-in was held at Kawartha Lakes Airport in Lindsay, Ontario in mid September after the original date for the fly-in was rained out in August. Though 16 helos had originally registered only 9 made it to the event. Despite that, it was a successful event and the hope is to hold another in 2024 with more helicopters making it to the event. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
HOME for SALE, UTAH • $785,000 • BUY IT • BUILD IT • FLY IT • VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch is a unique Airpark community. Santa Fe-style home is located on a ridge west, overlooking the private runway. Home offers privacy and solitude. 3/bed, 2/bath home with 2/car garage east-facing patio with 180-degree view of Mollie's Nipple, Hurricane Cliffs and miles of BLM. Dining, great room, primary bedroom all exit to the patio/views. Hangar lots may be up for sale early 2024, pending sales approval from our residents. Tie-down area located East of the hangars that are under construction. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN - BUCCANEER |
LAKE AMPHIBIAN LA 4-200 • $74,900 • FLY RIGHT NOW • Very Nice, Well Maintained 1974 Lake Amphibian Buccaneer IO360 200hp SN 568. All the upgrades. Hull Boosters, Micro VGs, Batwings, Wing Extensions, 54 gals usable with external sponson tanks, Heater, LED Lights, Shoulder Harnesses, Dual Bilge Pumps, ADSB In and Out. Needs Nothing to fly today. All Hydraulic, Oil, and Fuel Hoses replaced this year. 988 SMOH Compressions 79-80, 1780 TT Airframe. Hull is very tight. No Salt Water, No Corrosion, Treated with Corrosion X at every annual. Full Set of covers. No Corners cut on maintenance. Flys regularly. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN - ZENITH |
CH750SD AMPHIB • $253,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2020 ZENITH STOL CH750 SUPERDUTY AMPHIB_$253,00_Pro BuilT Arion Aircraft_TTSN 58HRS_ENGINE: UL Power 520is_200hp_FULL FADEC_PROP_Airmaster AP533CTF-SNR67JE Constant Speed With “BETA”_Sensenich_Carbon Fiber_SS Leading Edges_AVIONICS_All Garmin EFIS, G3X Touch EXTRAS_Radar Altimeter_Auto Pilot_Dual ECU’s_Dual Electric Fuel Pumps_Integrated Battery_Backup__Dual Throttles & Brakes_Electric Flaps & Trim, Artex ELT_Dual covered USB Ports FLOATS: Clamar 2180 Amphibious_All Electric_LAND GEAR:Includes Tundra Tires_Brakes & Attaching Equipment_MANUELS_Fully printed & indexed G3X Touch_UL Power & More • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Last Airworthy Ag Stearman • $85,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Last remaining flyable R-1340 Ag Stearman left in the world. 1943 N2S-3, restricted category, R-1340-AN1, 263 SMOH, HS 12D40 prop, 5 hrs since IRAN, new spinner, prop governor O/H 2022, all instruments overhauled by Keystone in 2022, Airwolf remote oil filter, all controls and wings re-rigged, new tires, Redline brakes, Hooker harness, New Yesteryear center section with 72-gal fuel, all modifications approved by STC or 337, full electrical, starter, radio/transponder, current annual by Gosshawk, Ltd. -Mechanically sound, flown regularly kept "authentic" on purpose. Delivery available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 210 |
1977 T210M Centurion • $296,500 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 3060 TTSN, 865 SFREM, 160 STOP, 327 SPOH, No Damage or Corrosion, PMA8000B, GNS530W, GNS430W, STEC 30 w/GPSS & ALT, GTX345 ADSB, Aspen EFD1000, EDM-930, Flint Tip Tanks, R-STOL, Micro VGs, Ekstar 4000# Gross, Knisley Exhaust, Wilco Air vents, AERO LED Lamps, BAS Shoulder Harness, 6-Port O2, 04/23 Annual by Propjet Aviation, 1556 Useful Load! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 414 |
Cessna 414AW 1983 FIKI • FOR SALE • 1983 Cessna 414A 414AW. N569PA, SN 414A-0461. G600TXI, 530W/430W, STEC 3100 Autopilot, JPI790, EX600, GTX33/5/327, FIKI. Winglets, Strakes, VG’s. Excellent maintenance and history. NDH, Logs Complete. TTAF 10707, TSIO-520NB RAM IV. 757SMOH L/R. 65 SPOH L/R. Aircraft in annual now and will be completed in December for year end opportunity. Logs and photos available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 421 |
Cessna 421C w/G600 and FIKI • $399,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • ready for year end delivery. This is an excellent 421C. Has Garmin G600, GTN750/G530W, JPI930, GTX 345, GTX330S, GMA340. FIKI equipped, w/new boots and heated windshields. Long range 262Gal fuel=over 1000 mile range with passengers. Pressurized, cruise above the weather at FL280. Low airframe time 4200 TTAF. Low engine times 640/830 SMOH. Props 180SOH. Annual almost completed. Robertson STOL reduces the takeoff and landing distance. 1840 over a 50' obstacle and 1700 for landing Prior Part 135 till 2018. Delivered airworthy, All maintenance completed, fly it home! NDH, All logs. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
50% OFF FOLDING E-BIKES - $599 • BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL • HUGE BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! Pre-order now and get 50% OFF the SHAPESHIFTER folding bike. Offer available until November 26, 2023. Designed by a pilot! The Shapeshifter is a bike meant to disrupt the industry. We're tired of folding bikes that are over-priced, under-spec'd, and clunky as he*L. The Shapeshifter is everything other companies refuse to do, a low-cost folding electric bike with premium components. The perfect folding bike for your plane! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Zenair CH300 w glass ifr panel • $39,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Dynon 10" and Garmin 175 aren't part of a deal. Zenith CH 300. 700 LBS useful load!!!! Fuel 34 Gal Cruises at 100 ktn 8 gal/hour Climbes 1500 ft/m Always hangared Airframe 300hrs Engine 200 hrs STOH Lycoming O320 1650 SMOH New tires Condition inspection 09/2023 Avionics: Dynon HDX 7" with a backup battery DYNON ADAHRS (No more course indicator setting) Engine monitoring ADSB in and out with traffic and weather on Dynon New Garmin Com with crispy clear sound and 2nd frequency monitoring system Garmin 327 Transponder LED lights Lithium battery (saves 20 pounds compared to lead). • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
Piper SuperCub PA18 180HP • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1964 PA18 Super Cub. 330TT since 2016 Cub Crafters Complete rebuild with Factory New Lyc roller lifter 180hp. Every item factory new including fuselage (New Univair), Wings (Dakota Cub stamped ribs), seats, gear, engine, GW increase, Long range fuel (44 gal), Extended baggage, baggage pod, wide seats, Thrust line mod, VG's, AOSS shocks, Extended gear, AD Gear cables, booster brakes, 31" Alaskan Tundra, Float fittings, SureFly, Garmin 345 transponder, Garmin 255 Nav/com, Garmin 796, EI engine monitor, LED lights, Complete logs. An incredible Cub. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - CUBCRAFTERS |
EX3 Carbon Cub • $299,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER / BUILDER • Opportunity to snap up an 80-90% complete 130mph EX3 Carbon Cub. All Garmin glass G3XT, 335 radio/approaches, G5 backup, 305 Auto pilot, IFR, Vertical Power, WIRED!! Ready for final assembly, upgraded suspension, finish coat scheme, hang engine and prop. remaining few parts well organized. Owning a Carbon Cub is a dream come true. It can do it all. Do you know what they are worth finished? Ask Ross 8015605609. You can even negotiate to finish it at my Hurricane UT47 hangar, with my help. Not a bad deal! (also buy a house & hangar on this sky park of great pilots and business men & women.) • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT - PIPER |
1975 PIPER NAVAJO 4 PARTS ONLY • $48,900 • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED • Please read ad. Piper Navajo PA-31P (Pressurized) project for sale, located in Miami. Left engine runs. Last it ran was October 2022. Spinners, flap and aileron are inside aircraft. Interior parts seems to be all there. Interior has no water leaks nor mold. No logs prior to 2016. It has not flown since 2018. Looking to sell quickly, make me an offer. Great for extra parts or to part it out. Call or email for questions. Be aware!!! It's a big and expensive project, just to build twin time. • More Info » |
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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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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SOCATA |
1987 SOCATA 21 TC TRINIDAD • $240,000 • FOR SALE • Why build a RV10. Fly Now!Total time 1560, Engine time 806, Prop 491, New paint New Interior. Seats 4. Dynon HDX Skyview, GMX 200, GNS480, SL30, GTX330, GMA347, 69A. Lycoming TIO-540-AB1AD Cruise 170-180 kts Alt. Service Ceiling 25000ft. Fuel 85 US gal. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Panzl S-330 • $175,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 2002 Panzl S-330 N330TA #003. 660.0 hours frame and engine. Flown 40+ hours in last 6 weeks, but got an unexpected personal dream-plane oportunity and need to sell. MTV-9 203cm wide chord prop. The prop you want. Angle valve 540. 1250 lbs empty. 2 clean oil changes since Oct 2023 and all hoses are new. Outstanding smoke system. Maintained since 2014 by Greg Panzl. 22 gal main + header, 22 per wing. 6 gal smoke. 240 mph vne, 420 deg roll rate. Inspection due Apr 24. Incredibly clean and easy to maintain contest machine, proven recently at WAAC 2023 by Kyle Collins. Will deliver lower 48. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
Vans RV-8 • $98,500 • GREAT BUY • Well built RV-8; 165 TTAF, NDH. Only 1065 lbs empty & ready for your paint! Lyc O-360-A1D; 165 SMOH; all cyls >75/80, Bendix mags, 60 A alt, Vetterman exhaust. Hertzler comp prop on Sabre ext; 50 SNEW. GRT PFD with ADS-B in/out, elec trim & flaps, ICOM AC-220, EI 4-ch engine monitor. QB fuselage, Todd slider canopy, on extended gear w/ 6.00x6 tires & Flyboy 8” TW. Set-up for off field or mount RV-10 pants. 12v outlets and heat front and back, fishing/gun tube in baggage, eng heat pad, PC680 wired for ext charging. Straight flying quick airplane that’s ready to go or to be your blank canvas! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
1948 Military L-17/ Ft Devens • $30,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Original Military, New prop, data plate, radio rack. Based at ASH/Boire Field. Needs assembling. as is. • More Info » |
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