Could the RUUDY6 Departure Procedure be the Red Light Camera of The Sky? |
By Flying Journalism, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Being a pilot, many people ask questions to compare flying to driving. The question people ask the most "are there any speeding tickets in the sky, or red light cameras?" While there may not be anything exactly like that, there are departure procedures, speed restrictions, and a million other rules to comply with. One airport in the New York area, Teterboro Airport, is the record holder for rule breaking. The RUUDY SIX departure procedure leads the nation in "tickets of the sky" better known as "pilot deviations". Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MASSACHUSETTS |
Hangars For Sale Lawrence, MA • $349,999 • FOR SALE • Dimensions: 2,000 Sq. Ft. Box 45'6"W x 43'5"D x 18'6" H 16' Door Height Box Hangars: propane heated and insulated Giant ceiling fan LED lighting 30 year lease (up from typical 20yr) Sprinkler fire suppression system Bi-fold hangar doors with two translucent upper panels for daylight Remote push button for bi-fold door operation Convenience outlets as required to meet Code Sealed concrete floors Potential upgrades: epoxy flooring bathroom charging port for EV. • 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 |
2000 Piper Top Cub PA-18-180 • $279,000 • CHECK THIS OUT • 2000 Piper Top Cub PA-18-180 on Whipline 2100-A,100 hour floats. No salt water. 931 TT AF&E. Land gear included. New annual inspection with sale. Always hangared. This Cub is flawless inside and out. It has just about every upgrade available including the 2300 lb gross weight addition. Has Garmin ADSB in and out, Garmin Com/GPS. Has cargo/fuel belly pod. For complete list of upgrades refer to the log entries in the photos. Trades welcome. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
Aeronca CHAMP 7AC 100HP • $38,000 • BEST DEAL EVER! • I have a 1946 Aeronca 7AC for sale. AFTT 4031 SMOH 950. The little bird flies great! Engine upgrade to an 0200 for 100HP! Is set up with a starter and has VG's as well. STITS cover looks brand new and is in great shape along with the spars. Has been hangered its whole life and is a very forgiving tailwheel aircraft. Logs since new and available upon request. This bird is ready to go! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION • AVIATION AUCTION • This Timed Online Only +Auction for Multiple Cosigners Consists of New, O/H and A/R Inv. for Beech Bonanza, Baron & King Air, Piper Cheyenne, Cherokee & Seneca, Cessna Twin & Single Models, Lear 31 thru 55 and Includes Controls Surfaces, Landing Gear, Control Yokes, Trim Tabs, Wheel & Brake Inv., Fuel Sending Units, Dukes Outflow Valves, Windshields & Side Glass, Seats, Fuel Selector Valves, Cont & lyc Inv., Turbine Engine Inv. Carburetors, Turbine Expendables, Exhaust, Instruments & Avionics, VERY Large Selection of Hardware. Lots Start Closing April 9th at 7am Pacific. Packing is Available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
1969 AERO COMMANDER SHRIKE • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • 1969 Aero Commander Shrike 500S N532SA | 18714 TT | Eng 1 1190 SMOH | Eng 1379 SMOH (Ponderosa Aviation) | Hartzell 1387 TSOH | NAT AMS-43, GNS 430W, 2x King KX-155, KY-196A comm | Autopilot Century III, transponder GTX 330ES, EGT: Alcor Analog | NEW windshields and EXTENSIVE annual | Historically 100-hour annual | Auction Starts : March 27th. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
1971 Cardinal RG | N8039G • $135,000 • FOR SALE • 1970/71 Cessna Cardinal 177-RG | This aircraft is in incredibly good condition. The owner addressed the tail AD completely, no longer requiring 100-hour inspections. IFR equipped and impeccably maintained. Option to buy with a fresh annual | 3740TT, io360 3740TT, 290SMOH, McCauly Prop 150SMOH, ADSB, Bendix King KLN 90B TSO GPS, MX170 B Comm x2, Navomatic autopilot, Garmin GTX372 transponder. | Full logbooks and lots of images. Plus, more in spec sheet. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
2022 Low time Carbon Cub FX3 • $385,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Looks as new, only about 55h, CC363 Engine/186HP, Ballistic Rocket System, Signature paint, Aircraft is at CC factory, Exclusive Glass, Autopilot Garmin GTX 345R, Mid-Continent TA102, Hartzwell Trailbl. 80in Constant, Landing Safety Cables, 8:50 x 6 Tires, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Acme Aero Black Ops, Acme Aero Stinger, Oregon Aero Seats-Fabric, Two Additional Snapvents, Rosen Visor, Odyssey SBS-J16 Battery,Factory Float Kit, Halon Fire Extinguisher. Had at Ferry flight ground loop (left wing tip, left elevator tip, left landing gear)-Factory rebuilt completed March 2024. Annual Feb 24. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
For Sale • $5,500 • FOR SALE • For sale Lycoming R-680-13. (E3B) 2300 total time 300 smoh Ive owned and flown this engine since 1980 and overhauled it 15 years ago. installed a fresh engine on my airplane to sell it. no log book, use as a great core or inspect and use as is. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Experimental J3 CUB • $78,500 • CHECK THIS OUT • 2017 Experimental J3 Cub 77 HRS TTAF&E SMOH. O-200A&W72GK-44GU Powered. Not a rebuild or restoration. This is a new aircraft throughout! New Dakota Wings, New Struts, New Wag Aero fuselage, New control cables, Becker radio, KT76 Transponder, UAvionix SkySensor/SkyBeacon ADSB in and out, Wing Tanks plus Header, Big Tires, B&C Alternator, Starter, EI Engine Instruments, ELT, Atlee Dodge Step, Shoulder Harness, Nav/Strobes, 1320 Gross-850 Empty = 470 Useful Load. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MAULE |
1966 Maule M4-210C • $74,900 • OR BEST OFFER! • Fresh Annual and ready for adventure. This 1966 M4-210C has 2325 AFTT; 323 ESMOH; 757 SPOH. All logs since new and are scanned into pdf, ready for review. 995 lb Useful Load! Long Range fuel Tip Tanks. 8.50-6 tires. VG kit. New Exhaust. iFly GPS, KY197A comm, GTX327 transponder, SkyBeacon ADS-B transmitter, PM3000 4 place intercom. Very nice, comfortable seats. Runs great and ready to go! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
1961 Comanche 180 For Sale • $95,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Have a super clean and well maintained PA24-180 Comanche for sale, all AD's have been complied with and no expenses spared at annuals. Annual was completed November of 2023. Has 5575 hours total time Roughly 1200 TBO with 300 since a new top end was done on the engine. The major gear AD is still has 600 hours until it's required. Always hangared, Plane has many of the speed mods done. Along with recent Sky-tec starter, spark plugs, rebuilt brake cylinders and new updated ELT. Garmin 327 transponder with adsb out- The single axis auto pilot also works flawless. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
1975 PIPER NAVAJO 4 PARTS ONLY • $48,900 • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED • Please read ad. Piper Navajo PA-31P (Pressurized) project for sale, located in Miami. Left engine runs. Last it ran was October 2022. Spinners, flap and aileron are inside aircraft. Interior parts seems to be all there. Interior has no water leaks nor mold. No logs prior to 2016. It has not flown since 2018. Looking to sell quickly, make me an offer. Great for extra parts or to part it out. Call or email for questions. Be aware!!! It's a big and expensive project, just to build twin time. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
YOU COULD WIN - ENTER TODAY! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • ANNOUNCING - DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM'S 28TH ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES - This year's Grand Prize aircraft is a beautiful 1947 Aeronca Champ or $25,000 cash, winner's choice! We bought this beauty back from our 2019 Grand Prize Winner. 612 SMOH C85, 2871 TT. Major Refurbish in 2016. Tickets $100/each and are limited to 2,500 paid entries! Plus, 25 Leather Bomber Jackets will be given away 1 per week every Friday, April 5th through August 16 plus 5 at random during that period. Grand Prize drawing is Saturday August 17th at the museum! Thank you for your support of aviation history and more! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ROCKWELL |
Lark 180 hp • $60,000 • AVAILABLE • Exceptional Lark 1668 TT airframe and engine a real 4 pax plane with 180 hp, 64 hr on prop, Brittian B2C autopilot coupled to B11 tracker,ADS-B out, Annual 6-18-23 ,complete logs ,NDH • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
Staudacher 985 • $195,000 • FOR SALE • Staudacher 985, 1 of 1, built by John Staudacher for himself. Beautiful construction, built in 1994. TTAC 508. SMOH 512. SPOH 508. P/W 985 450 HP. Fresh annual inspection. Possible trade for stol aircraft or a aero commander twin or let's see what you have? Getting to old to fly upside down! • More Info » |
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