| Information Yankee |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Michigan as a state has a rich history. Not only are they proud of the achievements of their citizens, they're also happy to put those achievements on display. All across Michigan there are monuments and museums celebrating everything from presidents to industrialists and activists to ordinary citizens who rose to the occasion in order to meet a need. Near Ypsilanti and Belleville Michigan lies an airport where many of these came together. Under the shadow of war, an industrialist built a bomber plant, a president toured and celebrated it, ordinary citizens staffed it, and activists rallied behind what happened there. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Rihn DR-109 • $190,000 • FOR SALE • 2-Place unlimited aerobatic, pristine 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 |
 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 AUCTION |
 1974 Restored 172 | N9643V • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • 2023 Paint, interior and current annual. No Damage History. Hangar kept, restored for personal use but owner has too many planes. Airframe TT4150. Lycoming o-320-E2D, 150HP, 200SMOH by Barrett Precision Engines. McCauley Prop TT4150. Full stack, fully refurbished classic instruments, KMA20TSO audio, KX170B Nav Comm, KT-76A transponder, Uavionics SkyBeacon ADSB out. No flight school use, ELT batter good to 6/24, New clock, New Rear Windows, new transponder antennas and cables, plus much more | Location Austin TX | see full specs and auction info in spec sheet |Auction Starts January 3. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 A35 Bonanza • AVAILABLE • I would like to trade or sell my A35 bonanza.4660tt 1560smoh. Times will change as I fly it every week. I’m looking to trade into a light twin. Let me know what you have. I would also sell outright for $55,000. Let me know what you have to trade. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BELLANCA |
 1960 Bellanca 260 Cruisemaster • $29,000 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Bellanca 14-19-3, 2560 TTAF, 1385 SMOH, IO-470-F, Thorough annual completed in July 2023. Good condition, always hangered, Recent upgrades include ADS-B In/Out with Stratus ESG and 3i, Engine Monitor EDM-700, Surefly Electronic Ignition in place of left Mag. Otherwise older panel dual Nav/Com, intercom, VFR instruments, Oxygen system. 260 HP complex aircraft that carries four adults at 140 kts, is perfect for building time toward a commercial license, and great for long distance travel. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1981 Cessna 180K • $185,000 • FOR SALE • TTAF 7,281.8 TSMOH 1,284.7 PPonk-50 520, McCauley 401 86", factory seaplane, Kenmore gross wt. 3190#, long range fuel, Garmin GTX 345 WAAS ads-b in and out. Garmin GMA 345 audio, Stec-50 autopilot, Insight graphic engine monitor, Tannis preheat, pull handles, door stewards, new glass and paint 2008, well kept in hangar. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CIRRUS |
 Gorgeous 2019 SR22T Platinum • $865,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 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! Annual just completed! N41RP has 5-year Spinner-to-Tail Warranty thru September 2024…Transition Training included w/purchase of this aircraft through Cirrus Embark Program. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
 A&P Mechanic Opportunity • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OFFERED • The Foothills Regional Airport is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide aircraft maintenance and repair services for the Foothills Regional Airport. Rent is negotiable and includes the following: 1. Maintenance Hangar 2,700 sq. ft. 2. Office 750 sq. ft. 3. Additional Storage 600 sq. ft. 4. Fixed shop equipment such as an air compressor, tables, aircraft jacks etc. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 AirCam Kit For Sale • $85,000 • LOOKING FOR NEW OWNER • Absolutely untouched, brand new, AirCam Gen 3 quick build kit for sale. The exact kit you would get from the factory today, but available immediately and at a discount. Includes full airframe kit (factory $80,165), quickbuild fuselage (factory $12,500), third-seat option (factory $2,582), float brackets (factory $800), left side step. Ready for flight on wheels, and also ready for the float kit. Owner moved out the country before beginning build. Kit is available now in central TX, and can be driven home in a rental truck. You could have it in your garage this time next week. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER TRAINING |
 Helicopter Flight Training • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Get started or get finished! Sunny Sarasota FL has the best of everything. Private through CFII using R44’s. Add-On - Flight Review - SFAR Sign Off - Transition Training. Great equipment and great instruction including FAA approved simulator to help lower your cost. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LANCAIR |
 Lancair VI-PT 310KTS 28GPH JET • 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 3000Hr TBO. Prop 270 TTSN. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 Seneca II 2480TT 150SFOH 0SPOH • $249,000 • MAKE OFFER • 1977 SENECA II 2480TT 150 Hours Since Factory Remanufacture in 2014, 0 hours since Propellers and Governors Overhaul, Garmin 335 Transponder, ADSB, Dual KX125 nav/com, KLN94 GPS & radar displayed on Avydine MFD, Factory Autopilot Complete log books, no damage history FRESH Dyed Seats, Interior 8 out 10 Paint 9 out 10 vortex Generators NO EXPENSE SPARED. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by John Telfeyan.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS • SERVICES OFFERED • Nation Wide Borescope Pre-Buy inspections by a A&P, IA with 23+ years experience on general aviation aircraft. I have performed over 1000 pre-buy inspections in my career. Mobile Inspections done at seller's location nation wide. Single and Twin Cessna, Beechcraft, Mooney, Piper, Cirrus, Grumman, RV, Lance and more. Former lead engine builder for a Superior Certified Repair Station. We use a State Of The Art borescope to inspect the entire airframe and engine on all pre-buy inspections. We have the best reviews in the industry! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 RV 3 • $39,500 • FOR SALE • 1979 Van’s RV 3. $39500.00 All spar modifications complete which makes it an RV 3a. Engine is a160hp IO 320 with full inverted systems. Aircraft time approximately 1300 hours and the engine is at about 100 hours since rebuild. Panel is new with dual coms, ADS-b in and out, uAvionix AV20s, fuel flow totalizer, JPI engine monitor and a single axis autopilot. The Garmin 660 with a GDL39 in for traffic display will be included. This aircraft is fully aerobatic. Might consider an old tail dragger in trade. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
 1943 NAA P-51B Mustang • $3,500,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Ultra rare razorback combat veteran P-51B Mustang. "Impatient Virgin" flew over 700 hrs of combat mission including 4 missions on D-Day. The wreckage was recovered in England and was completely restored to airworthy condition by Pacific Fighters. All new longerons, spars, skins. Painted in its original markings. Only 362 hrs since a zero time restoration. Aircraft ferried to Pacific Fighters in Idaho Falls in 12/23 for comprehensive annual. Best deal on a P-51B/C you will find. • More Info » |
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