| Pork, Corn and Lunch at Gen-Air Park - Part I |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Over the years we've visited numerous fly-ins, some we've returned to a few times, and the September fly-in for the National Stearman Fly-in (NSFI) out at Galesburg, Illinois, is a very popular one. Though the Gen-Air Park fly-out luncheon is specifically organised for the NSFI, other aircraft owners sometimes visit but, with limited parking available for the event, most aircraft that make the visit are Stearmans. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 1993 Yak 55M For Sale • $79,000 • FOR SALE • Outstanding 1993 Yak 55M, 376 TTSN airframe and engine. NDH. Whirlwind 3 blade prop upgrade. Extensive Larry King Annual Condition Inspection, tune up and maintenance January 2024. She is currently flying and ready to go for your spring aerobatic adventures. Logbooks are complete all the way back to Russia. All but test flight hours in the US. Americanized to be easy to live with and support. See Specifications Page in pictures for details and upgrades. Beautiful aircraft that is currently flying with fresh annual and maintenance. Pick her up and fly her home. Offers and trades considered. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Seattle airpark home for sale! • $1,995,000 • NEW TO MARKET • Riverfront house in Spring Glen airpark located in Fall City's cherished private airstrip community. Sited on 1.4 level, sunny acres. 157 feet of prime Snoqualmie River frontage. Open, flowing floorplan. Spacious kitchen with ample workspace, granite countertops. Updated primary suite with river view. Heated, finished 3 car garage/shop. Numerous upgrades including, electric car charging station, whole home generator, all new sprinkler system, new gazebo with hot tub, and so much more! Private air strip rights as well as available hanger space for rent or build your own hanger at the house! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 2017 Searey Elite - Perfect
• $165,000 • FOR SALE • 2017 Searey Elite LSA This has been my dream plane with every option a Searey Pilot could ask for. The family has grown and now time to upgrade to something larger. Near perfect condition and consistently flown. I've personally flown it from San Fran to FL, never a squack! Never landed in saltwater. Must goto good home! TTAF/E 356. Beautiful Blue and Red on White color scheme, 914 Turbo 115 HP, Carbon Fiber C-Hull, Dual Garmin G3X Touchscreens, XM Weather/Radio, ADSB in/out, Tinted Bubble Canopies, Factory Saltwater Treatment,electric trim and flaps. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - ALABAMA |
 1947 BEECH D18S • AVIATION AUCTION • AUCTION - Introducing the 1947 Twin Beech D18S (A406), a classic beauty that was once Sunoco's corporate aircraft. Lots of STC's. This aircraft boasts two powerful 450 horsepower engines, retractable main landing gear, and a spacious cabin. Nothing sounds better than two P&W R-985 engines! Don't miss the opportunity to own this iconic piece of aviation history - it's ready to take you on unforgettable adventures. **Delivery Available for Additional Cost--Terms and Restrictions Apply** • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - ARIZONA |
 AIRMARK INTL. EXCESS INV. • AVIATION AUCTION • This timed online -auction- for excess inventory to the ongoing needs of Airmark International will consist of New, Overhauled & As Removed inventory for Learjet 30,40,50 & 60 models, King Air 350, Falcon, Challenger, Global Express, Cessna Citation, Garrett TFE-731 & TPE-331, PT-6, ALF-502/T-55, Turbine Engine Accys, Cont & Lyc Accys, a VERY Large Selection of New Hardware and Airframe Expendables, Cannon Plug Kits, Corporate and GA Instruments & Avionics. Lots Start closing Feb. 7th 2024 at 9AM mountain time. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION - TEXAS |
 1960 Cessna 150 | N15060 • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Annual March 2023 | 4000TT | Continental O-200 850TSN installed 1985 | Sensenich prop 4000TT | Garmin GPS 196, Narco Com 310 Radio, TE 359 Transponder | Auvonix tail beacon ADSB out + all standard classic gauges | Exterior surface in poor condition, interior shows well | See full specs and auction info in spec sheet | Auction starts February 7. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 1957 H-35 V-Tail Bonanza • $45,000 • PROJECT FOR SALE • Complete airframe logs, 4249TT, 103.4 SMOH, 63 SPOH. Includes following new parts - windows including replacement BDS speed slope windshield, Airtex side panels, headliner & seat upholstery, 4 x fuel bladders, EI CGR-30P, whelen LED landing lights, upgraded nose gear, auto-pilot hardware installation kits. Fuel senders overhauled, black leather Cygnet control yoke, all original removed parts included, ruddervators are good, replacement instrument panel partially built. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT PARTS |
 B55 Polished alcohol spinners • $1,500 • FOR SALE • Perfect and complete polished spinners with alcohol anti-ice system. 2 bladed spinners for IO-470 engines. Removed for new 3 blade props. Hardware included. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Steen Super Skybolt 2007 IO540 • FOR SALE • 2007 Steen Super Skybolt IO540, Pristine and like new with only 65 Hrs TTSN . Engine and prop 65 SMOH. Professionally built and always hangered in climate control. Large Clam Shell canopy with 10 min to open cockpit conversion. Becker com & Xponder. Engine monitor w fuel flow. Aux wing fuel tank. 6 -1 exhaust. Leather seats. Duel controls. Awesome performance. No tire kickers or first time taildraggers. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 0-360 172M Conversion • $139,000 • FLY RIGHT NOW • '72 Cessna 172M. Recent ALL New FWF 0-360 conversion. TT 6277hrs Firewall since NEW 366hrs. Good Paint, Good Interior. Impeccable maintenance, currently on a Part 135 Cert. Upgross included with the engine conversion, giving around 1000lbs usable. Fresh Annual just completed. Great trainer or cross country machine up for grabs. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 Parachutes. NEW/USED All Types • $2,450 • FOR SALE • Bailout Parachutes for Aerobatic/ Experimental. Back, Seat, Wedge, Strong, Summit, Softie. Featured here at a discount are these 2 Strong Back Types. 1 AcroPro and one Wedge 311. MSRP is $3000+ I also have other models. Will ship with fresh airworthiness certification. I'm available for any parachute rigging services. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER - ARCHER |
 1981 Piper Archer II • $79,500 • FOR SALE • 1981 Piper PA-28-181 "Archer II" with IFR/ WAAS panel & fresh engine overhaul. 180hp Lycoming O-360 w/ 0 SMOH & a 1yr / 100hr warranty (Valley Aircraft). IFR panel w/ Garmin 430W, GTX 327 Trans, UAvionix ADSB, Dual OBS & Secondary Nav/Com. Digital Tach & EGT Instruments. Interior has shoulder harnesses, cabin fan & 4 place intercom. Prop 0 SNEW. TTAF 12,500 hours and “late model” tapered wing. Paint is rough, but corrosion free. Paint slot reserved for April & could transfer to potential buyer. Full logs, AD's complied & actively flown. Sold w/ fresh annual & IFR cert. Located at KDYL. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER TRI-PACER |
 Gorgeous 1957 Piper Tri-Pacer • $85,000 • WOW! • Gorgeous 1957 Piper Tri-Pacer, Extensive Restoration, Won "Best Restored Contemporary" at Sun 'n Fun! 2585 TT, 335 SMOH to new limits by Penn Yan Aero, 335 SPOH, GNX 375 GPS w/ADS-B Out/In Transponder, Garmin 660 Portable GPS. • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Bud Weishaar.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos.
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Hazen Municipal Airport - David Duch Field (6M0) in Hazen, Arkansas, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 Airplane Raffle • $100 • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Airplane Raffle 2024: Flying Wings of Louisiana is having its 3rd airplane raffle. First and second prizes are both low time 1966 Cessna 150's in great condition. Third prize is $5000 towards flight training, avionic upgrades or supplies/gear. Fourth prize is 2 sets of Bose Bluetooth A30 Aviation Headsets. Tickets are $100. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 For Sale • $298,000 • FOR SALE • Excellent condition 2013 Xtreme Decathlon. 620 hours. Always hangared, HDH. all logs and maintenance records. All service letters complied with. Ads-b in and out. Rear baggage door. Aerobatic Sight gauge. BC700 Oil Filter Adapter. Ratcheting harness front and rear. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WHEELS |
 CARBON FIBER WHEEL SET 6" • $1,254 • SPREAD THE WORD! • 2 units of 6.00-6" main wheels. Weight is 3.08pound each. Replacement of Beringer RF-009. Carbon fiber rims attractive look, light structure and no corrosion. Available dimensions below: Nose wheels: 3.50-4", 4.00-5", 4.00-6", 6.00-6" -Main Wheel: 4.00-5", 4.00-6", 6.00-6" P.S-Shipping is included. Tires and axles are not included. • More Info » |
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