| A Very Piper Christmas |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Most pilots enjoy the chance to gather with fellow flyers. The vast majority of pilots also enjoy a good meal and any reason to fly somewhere for one. Of course, there are few people, pilots or land lovers, who would turn down anything free. So if you offer free admission, put on a good feed, and invite a bunch of aviators, you're going to have a lot of happy pilots. And you're going to have one very happy holiday! Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 2001 Micco MAC-145B SP26 • $140,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 2001 Micco MAC-145B, IO-540, 260 HP, 330 snew in November 2017. Prop 330 snew November 2017. Total Time 1050 (will increase). Fully Aerobatic with inverted limitations. Stec 30 autopilot with gpss steering and altitude hold, Aspen Evolution PFD, Garmin GTN 750 with integrated transponder, Garmin GDL 88 for ADS-B in and out, Garmin NavCom No. 2 radio, JPI EDM 930. 100 gallon fuel capacity. All logs since new Gear up landings in 2015 and 2016. All repairs documented. Flies straight. Looks great! Strong steel tube cockpit frame extends into wing to support landing gear. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 North Texas Airpark Home 1TA7 • $680,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Don't miss this rare opportunity to live with your airplane or big boy toys in the highly desired Tailwind Airpark. This aviation community is conveniently located near Interstate 20 just north of Canton. 3 Bedroom home with a detached 40 x 50 insulated airplane hangar with a bifold door ideal for aviation enthusiasts, car collectors, or versatile storage needs. The home features an open floor plan, a spacious master bathroom, and a large backyard with a covered patio. Don't miss this unique opportunity offering both convenience and potential. Thompson Field airport identifier is 1TA7. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - ARIZONA |
 AIRCRAFT INVENTORY & AVIONICS • AVIATION AUCTION • We have received to semi-trailer loads of inventory from a consignment house in Lincoln Nebraska and are conducting an online only auction January 17th & 18th 2024. New, Used and Overhauled inventory for Cessna twin & single engine, Piper, Beechcraft, Citation, King Air, Astra 1125, Lear 35-70, Challenger, Falcon, BD-100 & 700, Continental & Lycoming Inv., Turbine & Opposed Engine Accys, Electrical, Hardware and a VERY Large Selection of Overhauled Avionics and Instruments with some being overhauled within the last year. Lots will start closing at 9 am Mountain time. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - CALIFORNIA |
 '66 Meyers 200D | N2956T • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Meyers Aero Commander comes with a September extensive annual | 1200 mile range |High use full load for airframe type 906 LB | Best single-engine performance for the money | 3515 TT \ 1260 SNEW (Oct '08)Continental io-520-A5 | McCauley 2 Blade SNEW: 1085 June 1991 | Artex ELT | Narco AT 155 Transponder | KMA 24 Audio Panel | Dual KX 155 Nav/Comm | Northstar GPS 60 Navigator and antenna | EDM 700 Engine Monitor | Digital Tachometer | Davtron M303 Digital Temp. Gauge | JPI Fuel Flow \ Location: Clarksburg, CA | See full specs, logbooks and auction info in spec sheet | Auction starts Jan 10. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - NORTH CAROLINA |
 '68 Grumman AA-1 Yank | N5620L • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • 1670 TT | 470 SMOH Lycoming O-235-C2C engine | Auto fuel STC | Corrosion X applied in 2015 | Dynon D3 Pocket Panel Electronic Horizon | Garmin GPS 496 | Narco AT-150 Transponder | Bendix KX-155 NAV/COMM | King KMA 24 Audio Panel | McCauley 2-Blade 1670 SNEW | Great Time Builder | Location: Cirrituck NC | See full specs and auction info in spec sheet | Auction starts January 3, 2024. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1957 Cessna 172 IFR • $85,000 • OR BEST OFFER! • 1957 Cessna 172 SN: 36256 Continental O-300-A McCauley 1C172 MDM7653 | Airframe TT: 3800 hours | Engine SMOH: 456 hours | Annual due: November 2024 | IFR Cert Due: November 2025 | Upgrades: Cee Baileys Windshield with STC for no center strap, New Concorde RG-25XC battery, LED WAT beacon, LED G3 Land Light, Hartzell Alternator. Avionics: Full IFR with Aspen PRO Max PFD with Synthetic Vision, Garmin GNC 355 GPS/COM, Avidyne AMX 240 audio, KX 155 interfaced to Aspen, Stratus ES Xpdr ADSB In/Out with Stratus 3i, Artex 406 ELT, New panel. Overhauled carb recently installed. All ADs complied with. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CIRRUS |
 2004 Cirrus SR22 GTN650 DFC90 • $239,000 • FOR SALE • This SR22 is in great condition. Interior is 8/10. Paint/Gel coat is 9/10. Avidyne Entegra Primary Color Flight Display (PFD) Avidyne FlightMax EX5000C Multi-Function Color Display (MFD) Garmin GTN650 Garmin GTN650 DFC-90 Digital Autopilot Garmin GTX345 Transponder Annual just completed this month. Chute is due in June of 2024. 1848 Total Time on Aircraft 1570 Tach Time (Estimated) Complete logs. Plane is at KPXE in Perry, GA. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 Cozy 3 project near completion • $45,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • cozy canard 3 place, offset seat, twin center stick configuration.this project has an IO360 with less than 10 hrs smoh with all log books from previous take off and tags from overhaul radios are narco mk12d and 150 tso the has new edm350 engine monitor and garmin g5 brand new catto 3 blade and 8 inch extension electronic trim all axis.electric front retract this is an unfinished project and will need to be trailered. An intake system and interior is pretty much all that is left to build + assembly and inspections and and whatever changes you want to make. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
 400+ Successful Ferry Flights! • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Safe, Reliable, Experienced, and Efficient Aircraft Ferry Service. Accident/Incident Free. ALL Makes and Models. Simple and Hassle Free Upfront Pricing. Multiple Repeat Customers including Brokers, Dealers, Individuals, Aircraft Manufacturers, and Gov't Agencies. Our Experienced Ferry Pilots Cover Everything from Light Sport to High Performance Twins and Turbines! Our Core Team of High Time Ferry Pilots are Based all over the US, not just in TX. References Available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
 2000 Glasair 1 FT N422 • $80,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 2000 Glasair 1 FT. Over 160 kts cruise speed. A total blast to fly. I wish I could keep it but I need to liquidate the asset. Been hangered. 319 hrs Total time. Lyc O-320-E2D with 319 hrs since overhaul. Prop is brand new custom designed Catto cruise prop with nickel leading edges. Will come with unfinished wingtip extensions. Simple panel but can be upgraded. Has single axis auto pilot that works but doesn't have heading or GPS hooked up to it. Upgrades include Artex 406 ELT, ADSB out with GDL 82, Garmin GTR 200 Radio, EI Fuel flow, and vertical card compass. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1960 Piper PA-22-150 Tri Pacer • $80,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • TT: 2500 TSO: 350 150hp O320 Full restoration from Barnstormers in 2006. Beautiful plane. Flies well. Selling because mission has changed and buying multi engine. Always hangared in climate controlled hangar. Logbooks complete. Upgrades: 2 x AV30 Garmin 496 with panel dock Plane Power alternator Oil cooler STC (moved and upgraded oil cooler) LED lighting (all lighting interior and exterior works) Garmin 327 GPS Uavionics tail beacon ADSB out Additional headphone jacks installed for rear pax 2 x USB-C ports Petersen auto fuel STC Rebuilt brake master cylinder New battery. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Mike Moore.
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Jim Crawford was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA. Congratulations! |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1946 Aeronca Chief AC11/906 • $24,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1946 Aeronca Chief 9271E, 65HP Cont Engine, 1482 TT, 757 SMOH, new Poly-Fiber fabric 4-18-08, fresh annual 9-14-22, aircraft hangered at APN, tailwheel tow bar. Very clean. Red/White. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 2023 IFR RV-8 FASTBACK!! • $189,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Start the new year right with this loaded RV-8 with an Aerosport io-375, Hartzel constant prop, duel electronic ignition, duel alternators, fuel pump cooler, G3X, GTN 750, G500 auto pilot, Oregon Aero heated seats, usb ports front and rear, heated pitot tube, and many more! True airspeed at 10,000ft is 168 KTS at 7.8 GPH. I bought the aircraft from a friend. He built 90% of it from a quick build kit. He is an A&P and an IA. Rivets are perfect and the fast back mod was done perfectly. I’m selling for a Husky. I love the speed but the heart lies in the back country. TTSN 71 hours. • More Info » |
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