| Where Stearmans are Everywhere! - Part I |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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In past years we've visited the National Stearman Fly-in in Galesburg, Illinois. This is an annual event and is the largest gathering of the Boeing Stearman in the world, typically seeing upwards of 100 Stearmans of various types making the trip for the event. The 2023 fly-in was the 52nd in the history of the gathering but weather and forest fire smoke affected the fly-in with a somewhat lower turn out. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - SOUTH CAROLINA |
 Gaston Airport (2SC8) • $995,000 • OWNER FINANCING OFFERED • Gaston Airport (2SC8) is an FAA-recognized and charted private airport located just minutes from Columbia, SC & centrally located to many desirable locations. This property offers a 3,500-foot runway, spacious 5,500+ Sqf hangar, and ample open acreage for residential construction or additional hangar builds. Gaston comes complete with a 500 gal fuel system, runway lights, deep-water well, septic system, and electricity. Property is a turn-key aviation facility, with many amenities and room to grow! Renovations are on-going & satellite images do not reflect current appearance. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - WASHINGTON |
 60 x 80 Steel Hangar w/Offices • $600,000 • HANGAR FOR SALE • 60 x 80 steel built hanger centrally located at Deer Park Airport (KDEW). Very well cared for hangar on city water/sewer w/3 office spaces, 2 baths, kitchenette, & a mezzanine area for add'l storage. Recent updates include insulation throughout, vinyl windows, LED lighting, electrical panel, 3 oversized ceiling fans, paint booth, (3) 220v outlets, & several air drops. Behind the 12'6 x 46' Hi-fold door is a 60' x 60' space that will easily accommodate 4 planes & has radiant floor heating. Hangar is on an oversized lease parcel which has room to expand. Aviation Service business also for sale. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Husky A1B Amphibian • $240,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • One owner '01 Husky A1B on Wipline 2100 amphibs with vis/audio gear warning, 1008 TTAE, 630 useful. Annual 10/23 Excellent shape with all logs, NDH, loaded with avionics, ADSB in/out displayed on new Garmin Aera, Garmin 430W, MT Propeller, intercom, Pulsair recognition lights, Reiff engine heater, rear seat heat with Oregon Form-fitting seat foam. Extensive annual 10/22 with many new amphib gear components, Factory landing gear included, very low time! Airplane is in a private hangar in central FL, 6FL0. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - WISCONSIN |
 1946 ERCOUPE 415-C | N2078H • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • A specimen of classic and simple flight | Metalized wings, engine preheater, good glass, rudder pedals | TT1890 | Continental C85-F TT 1885.8, SMOH 260 | Sensenich 2 blade, fixed pitch, wood prop SPOH 560 | Can help buyer arrange ferry permit or arrange annual on field | Location: New Richmond WI | See Spec Sheet for full logbooks, more pictures and registration information. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - WISCONSIN |
 NEW Sonex Legacy | N477KD • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • TT 0! Truly Shiny and New | Fully built, All you need is an A&P and to fly off the 40 | Aerovee 80HP 4 cylinder normally aspirated Engine has been pickled with mineral oil. 0 time | Sensenich 2 blade prop | Dynon Avionics EMS-D10 EFIS, Vertical Speed Indicator, Altimeter, Airspeed, Trim control, Throttle assembly, Dual center stick | comes with build plans | Locationn Eau Claire WI | See Spec Sheet for full logbooks, more pictures and registration information. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Steen Super Skybolt • $140,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Highly modified and low time Aircraft. Won “Campion Plans Built” at EAA 2021! 96hrs total time on engine and airframe. Up-Draft Lycoming IO540 built by Firewall Forward. 370HP at 2900 RPM. Hartzell “Claw” Propellor. Consider offers or possible Trades. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 1978 CESSNA 152 SPARROWHAWK • $105,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • Exceptional, hangared, IFR Certified, completely refurbished (wings off/ inside and out) Cessna 152 Sparrowhawk. 9500TT Lycoming O-235-L2C 125HP <300 SMOH, Sensenich Prop <300 SNEW, Garmin 400 WAAS Certified GPS, GTX 330 w/ADSB Out, GMA 340, SL30, Dual VOR's, 406 ELT, Digital EI CGR-30P Engine Monitor, Micro AeroDynamics VG's, All LED lighting. Much more, see spec sheet. No damage, corrosion, or squawks. Sold with fresh annual. Can deliver anywhere in the US and able to provide checkout instruction if needed. The most economical option for learning to fly, improving skills, or building time. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
 item for sale • $39,900 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Brandnew in crate Rotax 915is, comes with injection, radiator and oil cooler never used, never bolted on, In Hand. Purchased from an authorized dealer. Bought a plane with the engine already. ship within the contiguous United States $300 Four-stroke piston engine with four liquid and air-cooled cylinders Redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition, eco mode Turbocharger, stainless steel exhaust Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment Engine management system (EMS) Propeller speed reduction gearbox intercooler Maximum operating altitude 23.000 feet. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 YOUR AIRPORT REALLY NEEDS THIS • BREAKING NEWS • FLAT TIRE? DON'T CLOSE THAT RUNWAY! 15K PlaneSkate, designed for 500 to 15,000 lb. GW. aircraft. Recovers disabled aircraft due to tire, brake and gear related failures. All piston singles and twins, Caravans, Pilatus, King Airs (C-90 up to 1900's), Citation Jets (Bravo's and smaller), No need to remove gear fairings. Vintage tailwheel, Warbirds, Piper Cubs, we have rescued them all! Tow over large cracks, gravel, dirt, mud, grass, snow, ice. xxx.planeskate.xxx. All varients "Patented". • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
 Glasair III • $205,000 • FOR SALE • Glasair III with IO-540 300hp Lycoming, constant speed prop. 641 SMOH, 956 TT, built 1995. New AeroTrim leather interior. Garmin panel including new certified GFC-500 A/P with new servos, two G5's, GNX-375 gps, two new GTR-200 coms, new GMA-245 audio panel, new PMA-4000 intercom, new JPI fuel monitor, new USB's. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOTOR GLIDER |
 45:1 self launching 2 seater • $137,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • Wonderful handling glider - DG505MB, new engine (~6TTSN), 1000TTAF. Self launching 20m flapped 45:1 sailplane! Sold with fresh Condition Inspection. Get in and go soaring! Air starts and shutdowns are a piece of cake. LXNAV S100 HAWK + AHRS front and rear, 22AH and 11AH LifePO4 batts, split engine and avionics batts. Cobra trailer with aluminum top in fantastic condition. I love this glider, but my family is restarting our flight school after a 10 year break and it's time to let this go in order to help get that going. It's priced for a quick sale. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 Piper Twin Comanche • $149,000 • MAKE OFFER • PIPER PA-30 TWIN COMANCHE ACTT 3905 . 1575 smoh L&R engines, 2 new cylinders on the right and 3 reworked on the left within the last 75 hours. New Cams and lower end was gone through with new bearings 450 hours ago. Sure Fly Electronic Mag on both engines as well as new harnesses, plugs, overhauled mags. Hartzell props 450 smoh L&R. New interior, Dual G5's, IFly GPS, VOR/ILS, DME, Garmin GX-50 GPS, ADSB out, Garmin 327 transponder. Tip Tanks. No corrosion. New paint and new interior. Flys great, in annual ready to fly home. Can fly with new owner for insurance requirements. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Myles Elsing.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos.
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Jimmy Gist was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Bowman Field Airport (3U3) in Anaconda, Montana, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 AIRCRAFT PAINT 1 STOP SHOP • PAINT SHOP SPECIAL • Professional & Certified Aircraft Exterior/Interior Refinishing/Engine Overhauls/Avionics/Sheetmetal & Composite Repairs/STC'S. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 LIKE NEW 2016 MAULE M-8-235 • $319,000 • FOR SALE • Ultra low-time 2016 Maule M-8-235 with freshly overhauled O-540 B4B5 (mogas approved). Micro-vortex generators, full IFR w/Garmin 750. TTSN 85.0, TTSO 11.8, installed 3/15/22. New McCauley 3-blade CS prop, 5 color paint, 8:00 x 6:00 tires, Alaska Bushwheel tailwheel. A mighty nice low-time cream puff! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-7 |
 2021 RV-7 • $134,900 • FOR SALE • 2021 Van's RV-7. No Lazer Cut Parts. TTAF:100 Hours (Hobbs) Lycoming O-320-E2A/TSMOH:85 Hours (Tach). 4 New Lycoming Cylinder Assemblies at overhaul. Sensenich Fixed Pitch Propeller/TSN: 85 Hours. Built by 5 Time RV Builder and A&P. Painted using Sherwin Williams Jet Glo paint/ primers. Dynon FD180 with Dual Axis Auto Pilot. Dynon AP-74 Auto Pilot Dedicated Autopilot Interface Panel. Dynon EFIS D10A Stand-by by Instrument. King KX-155 Nav/Com. Stratus Transponder with ADSB Out. Classic Aero Design Interior. Always Hangared. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-8 |
 Nice RV8A for Sale • $134,900 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 2010 RV8-A IO-360-A1B6 200HP HARTZELL Constant speed/TTAF 929 TSMOH 1560 DUAL P-MAG Electric elev/ail trim. Sirrius xm/Garmin 430W/Tru trak AP/O2 bottle intercom. Stick and pedals in the back seat. New fuel pump 2020 Overhauled Fuel Injection 2020. Professionally maintained. Amazing machine, flies great. 1051 empty weight. Climbs like a homesick angel. Times will change. NO TIRE KICKERS/NO BROKERS/will not export. EMAIL FIRST. initial calls via phone will likely be missed. Serious offers will be considered. • More Info » |
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