Low Cloud Luncheon at Kewanee |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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During the National Stearman Fly-in, held annually at Galesburg, Illinois, there are several fly-outs during the week for breakfast or lunch. One of those fly-outs is to Kewanee Municipal Airport (KEZI). Though this is normally a very popular fly-out luncheon, the weather was uncooperative and only a handful of aircraft made the trip due to very low cloud and sporadic rain showers. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
1972 AGCAT G-164A P&W 1340 • $85,000 • FOR SALE • N7689 S/N: 926, Engine P&W R-1340-AN-1, 600 HP, SMOH 289 hrs, Blower Ratios 10-1, Overhaul done in 06/12/12 by Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Fresh annual inspection 09/18/23, Excellent Compressions on all 9 Cylinders, Airframe TT 7,686 hrs, Bottom load 80 Gallon fuel, Bottom load 300 Gallon Hopper, Satloc SLXG3 GPS with Light Bar, Crophawk 7 flow control, Spreader, Hershey wing extensions and mods, Most Inspections and Maintenance in the past years done by Hersheys Flying Service in Hershey, NE and Wallace Air Repair, INC in Wallace, NE. Clean Northern Airplane no Corrosion, Located in Bassett, NE. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
CATALINA LANDSEAIRE • $949,879 • HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • 1941 Consolidated PBY Landseaire Project is being offer for sale. The owners are coming up on retirement and are looking for an adventurous owner who will complete the IRAN and return her to the sky. For more information and a 360 panorama please follow our links. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - ARIZONA |
FBO SHOP EQUIPMENT & GSE • AVIATION AUCTION • This Online/Timed Auction Contains Equipment from 2 FBO/Maintenance Facilities that Have Ceased Operations & will include 750 Gal Fuel Bowser, Tronair Cabin Pressurization Unit, Hydraulic Mules, Tronair Compressor Washer Cart, Oxygen & Nitrogen Carts, Lear 60 APU Removal Carts, Clean Flush Lav Carts, ATI Cable Swager & Test Fixture, Tire Inflation Cage, Tronair Wheel & Brake Cart, Drill Press, Sheet Metal Brake, Avionics Test Equipment, Fans, Spark Plug Cleaner, Specialty/Mechanics Hand Tools Etc. Lots Start Closing Jan. 23rd at 10 am Mountain Time. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - KANSAS |
'67 CESSNA 172H | N2746L • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Good Time Builder | Good compressions (70/80) | ADSB out | Affordable entry into aircraft ownership | TT 7567 | Continental O-300-D-15 3713 SMOH | McCauley 10-172-DM | Garmin 430WAAS | KX155 NAV COMM | Stratus transponder ADSB out current through june 2024 | Garmin OBS-VLOC/GPS | King OBS-Nav Comm | low Reserve | Location Manhattan Kansas | See full specs and auction info in spec sheet | Auction starts January 24. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT |
2012 Aviat Husky A-1C-200 • $275,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Immaculate, NDH 2012 Aviat Husky A-1C-200 (SN 3143) for sale. 307.6 TTSN 285.25 TACH Airframe, Engine, and Prop. Fresh Annual January 1, 2024. Xpdr cert done 08/2023. New 29" Bush wheels and Baby Bush tailwheel. Newly installed Concorde RG25XC Battery. Installed equipment includes: Garmin SL40 Comm, Garmin 345 Transponder ADSB, Garmin 796, EI MVP50, Electronic Attitude Indicator, Sirius weather, traffic, & music. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
2007 Cessna 182T Skylane • $499,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Total Time: 2755 Engine SMOH: 5.0 overhauled Summer 2023 Prop SPOH: 5.0 overhauled Summer 2023 This is your chance to own a like new 182T for just over half the price of new! We are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind, fully refurbished G1000 182T with the GFC700 autopilot! No expense spared in an extensive refurbishment completed in December 2023. Factory overhauled engine, overhauled propeller, ADS-B in and out, new paint, refurbished interior, new wool carpet and much more. No Damage History and Complete Logs. Move quickly as this airplane won't last long! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
Cubcrafter 2018 EX2 CCK-1865 • $232,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2018 Cubcrafter EX-2, CC340 180 hp Engine with 227 hours, Hobbs 271. G2 series flaps and ailerons. Aero Stinger tailwheel, TK1 shock monster suspension, extended baggage, world vfr, Garmin GDL-50, Garmin 796, no known damage history, 29" Alaskan bush. 1.75" brakes. Useful load 800 lbs. Hangared at KVBT. No trades. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
Complete Highlander Kit • $49,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Complete Highlander including, Airplane frame, 13 gallon aluminum wing tanks, Fiberglass wing tips ,Streamline struts, Aluminum trailing edges for wings includes,Flaps and ailerons, Fiberglass leading edges for flaps and ailerons, Aluminum turtledeck, Fabric and fabric adhesive, Structural adhesive Deluxe Interior - Deluxe Carpet, Side Panels, Firewall, Baggage Area and Deluxe seats, Black Powdercoating, Large Elevator/Rudder(Balanced),Welded Doors/Windows and Vortex Generator, SuperStol Tail Wheel Assembly, 29" Alaska Tires, Beringer Brakes/Wheels, and Beringer Parking Brake Extreme Gear Legs. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Light sport , REDUCED! • $56,750 • REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE • Ray Hills glass panel "Super Wagabond traveler" 115hp, seen on the cover of kitplanes, built in 2012 to be the ultimate light sport for his retirement years,even added a bed,450tt,also cessna 152 l2c engine,2400 tbo,flys with windows open,incredible books,465 smoh, 1/2024 annual Second owner was supervisor for the FAA adsb program, who added adsb in,and out,2 weather map gps's,2 batteries, dual electronic ignition, And alot more Currently in North Carolina,and will deliver for gas. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SINGLE ENGINE - STOL |
1959 C182B - Low Time • $89,900 • SALE PENDING • Sportsman STOL. 2520TT, Complete logs, Dec Annual and IFR cert, 165 SMOH, O470-L, See spec sheet. Garmin 430W, Autopilot, Metal inst panel, monarch caps, one pc windshield, wheel pants. Owner retiring from flying. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
1948 CESSNA 140 Taildragger • $32,000 • FLY CHEAP • 1948 Cessna 140 S/N:14953 AFTT 5719, Continental C-90-12F (1)70(2)72(3)74(4)66 SMOH 1415, Annual 01/Aug/23, McCauley Prop SMOH 1419, Alternator Conversion, ADS-B Out, Narco AT50A Transponder with Terra AT3000 Encoder, Garmin Com Radio, ELT, Metalized Wings, Flaps, Brakes Pilot and Passenger sides, Dual Exhaust, 25 Gallons total Fuel, fold out landing light under left wing, located at KGNC in Seminole, TX. Clean Airplane No Corrosion! • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Pitts Harrison.
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
RV-4 Exceptional Aircraft • $97,500 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • METICULOUSLY BUILT 180 HP RV-4 • $97,500. 2007 Van's RV-4 N144EC s/n: 915. TTA&E: 174. Built with attention to Detail by A&P and DAR. Engine: New Lycoming IO-360-B1H with Chrome Kit and Hollow Crank. Prop: Sensenich 72" FP Metal. Avionics: Garmin GNC 300XL, GTX 327 Transponder, uAvionix AV-30-E. Phlogiston Spar, Manual Flaps, Oregon Aero Seats, Professional Clear Coat Paint, Cruise Speed 180 KTS. Empty Weight: 1025.0, Gross Weight: 1500. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WHEELS |
CARBON FIBER WHEEL SET 5" • $1,469 • NEW TO MARKET • The set includes 2 units 4.00-5" main wheels and 1 unit 3.50-4" nose wheel. 4.00-5" main wheel weight is 2.36pound each. 3.50-4" nose wheel weight is 1pound. Lightest and strongest in the market. %100 carbon fiber. If you need other dimension please contact. Available dimensions: Nose wheels: 3.50-4" 4.00-5" 6.00-6" 4.00-6" Main Wheel: 4.00-5" 6.00-6" 4.00-6" Main wheels are compatible with Beringer braking equipments. Beringer replacement RF-020 and RA-003. • More Info » |
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