| 2024 AirVenture Rutan Reunion Flight - Meet the Pilots and Planes |
| By Ryszard Zadow, Contributing Writer |
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Fifty years ago Burt Rutan flew an entirely new type of homebuilt aircraft made from foam and fiberglass, materials not typically seen in light aircraft back then. Named the Varieze, it started what we call today, the Composite Canard Revolution. From the Varieze came a whole line of aircraft Burt designed and more. It's not a stretch to say anything flying today made of composite materials has its roots in the Varieze. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Stunning SPA Panther For Sale • $125,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • N519RT, Airworthiness Certificate 8/22. Multiple aircraft builder. 106 Hrs TTAE. Barrett IO-320 with dual P-Mags. Reiff sump heater. AXSport Electric C/S prop. Cruise170+ KTAS at 10,500. Stick Grip with switches for PTT, Wing Lights, Smoke, Electric fuel pump, elevator trim. Custom Aerotronics Panel with Dual Dynon EFIS, Dual Com, Alpha Systems AOA. Smoke Systems Helper Dual-Injector Exhaust Smoke. Built for Formation and Gentleman's Aerobatics. Great for X/C. Art Craft Paint. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
 Large Hangar, Private Airstrip • OWNER FINANCING OFFERED • Northern California, Red Bluff, Paved 2900 Foot airstrip, Heated/Cooled Hangar, Great Views, Regulation Racket Ball court, 3 stories above ground-three stories below ground, 7000 ft hangar, 700 ft. Office with full bathroom, shower and kitchen, 600 amps power, 4600 ft of living space, backup power, backup water, fire sprinkler system, over an acre of lawn, overhead crane lift, large decks, pine wood paneling throughout, large greenhouse, coy pond, known as 'The Fort', largest home in the area, built by a SURVIVALIST and PREPPER. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - COLORADO |
 Waterfront Home with Hangar • $1,350,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Discover a blend of luxury, adventure, and serenity in this canyon-facing waterfront property. Nestled in the heart of western Colorado, this 3,000-square-foot hand-crafted log home is beautifully situated for year-round recreation. Skiing, rafting, fishing, hunting, and national parks including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison are all within easy reach. Aspen, Telluride, and Crested Butte ski resorts are less than 3 hours away, making this home perfect for relaxation and adventure. It features a 50x100 foot attached hangar with prime runway access. View the attached spec sheet for details. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Max Air Super Drifter • $120,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • One of a kind max air super Drifter! Full Lotus 1260 amphibious Floats. Aircraft has less than 100 hours total time, engine has approximately 25 hours since major build up of Rotax 100 hp, spec sheet on engine build two large to list but can email to interested party, engine is producing approximately 140 hp, Kiev, 4 Blade Prop same times as engine. This is truly a one of a kind max air super Drifter. Not cheap, but could not be built for Price. I'm asking. Interesting trades considered. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 Noorduyn Norseman on Wheels • $195,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • 1942 Noorduyn Norseman on wheels. Only one flying in the continental US. Annual 5/24. Great paint and interior. Seats six in back. With hydraulic skis and spare main tires. Featured in Vintage Aviation magazine. Own an amazing aircraft which draw a crowd where every you land. P&W 1340, basic panel, 160 gallons. Put a canoe, snowmobile, or a couple of motorcycles inside. The ultimate backcountry machine. Make a Beaver look like a minnow! Full logs and history. Full service manuals. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 1978 C-182RG with 18 hr SMOH • $150,000 • THIS CAN BE YOURS TODAY • Ready to move up to a High Performance/Complex single? Our 182RG is ready to take you at a comfortable 155 knot cruise. Roomy, 1,156 lb Useful Load for 4 adults, baggage, & full fuel. 6997 TT, engine & prop: 18 SMOH, nice paint, & good interior! Older IFR avionics with 2-axis A/P that you can update as you need. Lots of extras: EDM 900 primary engine monitor, Stand-by Vacuum System, Strike Finder, LED exterior lights, Rosen Visors, Battery Minder, Complete Logs, extensive Annual. Purchasing from Wings of Hope will help fund our domestic and international free medical transport. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 195 |
 1954 Cessna 195B Businessliner • AWARD-WINNER FOR SALE • 1954 Cessna 195B Businessliner ~ Oshkosh Bronze Lindbergh Trophy Winner ~ Extensive Restoration ~ Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COM and GI106A nav indicator ~ Garmin GTX 345 transponder ADS-B In/Out ~ King KX155 nav/com w GS indicator ~ Electronic Ignition upgrade ~ Barron Aviation Aileron Brackets ~ British Connolly Leather ~ British Mohair Headliner ~ British Cut Pile Wool Carpet ~ New Goodyear Cross-Wind Gear ~ AC TT 3525 hrs. ~ Hamilton Standard 2B20 Prop 24 hrs. SPOH ~ 275HP Jacobs R755B2 Engine 939 hrs. SMOH ~ Gear Legs removed & shot-peened ~ Hydraulic Tail Strut recently rebuilt. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 Helicopter mix truck • $27,000 • AVAILABLE • 1998 CH600 Mack landing pad 300 fuel 1200 water 400 mix all stainless steel 2 meters dry locks great shape ready to work. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOATS |
 EDO 3500A Like NEW • $40,000 • MAKE OFFER • All parts cleaned up and freshly painted, look brand new, new hydraulic pump, gear switch, brake pads, tires, all items still boxed and wrapped from the paint shop and ready for shipping, complete Cessna 206 rigging no dock rash or big dents. Like new for a fraction of the price. Yep I know it's yellow but they will see you coming. Maybe paint the plane to match. lol make me an offer. Can also work well on Cessna 185, Helio Courier, Murphy Moose. Edo's work well on grass airstrips and big water. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLIDER / SAILPLANE |
 High Performance Self Launch • $137,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • **Motivated seller** DG Aviation DG505MB. 65hp engine, 7 hours since new. 1000TTAF! Self launch 20m flapped 45:1 HP sailplane! Get in and go big XC soaring! Air starts & shutdowns are a piece of cake. This is a great handling glider. Roll rate is very good even in 20m. DG knocked it out of the park with this glider. LXNAV S100 HAWK + AHRS, ADS-B in + out w/ traffic displays. 22AH and 11AH batts. Dedicated engine & avionics batts for long soaring days and easy self retrieves. Inspection February 2024. Cobra trailer in great cond. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 Piper Archer II • $190,000 • FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1977 PA-28-181 TTEAF12,62.6 bendix King aerocruse 2 autopilot Garmin Gtr 225, ICS front seat rc allen rca1510-3 av-30c skybeacon ads-b out Gdl-50 adsb in garmin 660 panel mount Garmin 760 yoke mount Garmin ELT rebuilt Altimeter vortex generators sprot aircraft seats Batt maintainer Annual good to Aug 24. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 ENTER TO WIN $30,000 • $50 • ENTER THIS RAFFLE! • If you hold the lucky number on September 21, 2024 you will WIN a $30,000 Engine Credit with Ly-Con Aircraft Engines towards the Engine of YOUR Choice. The Swift Museum Foundation is selling ONLY 2,500 tickets for the chance to WIN one of the following: 1. $30,000 Credit - Ly-Con Aircraft Engines Credit 2. Garmin Area 660 3. Stratus 3 4. Apple iPad Mini 5. Brightline Flight Bag * $20,000 CASH Option in lieu of $30,000 Credit if the Winner prefers HELP The Swift Museum Foundation by making a Tax Deductible $50 Donation for the preservation of our aviation heritage. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Jasmine Pitts.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos.
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Do you know what airport/airstrip this is and where in the World it's located?
Email your guess to us at eFlyer@barnstormers.com
for the chance of seeing your name published in the eFLYER.
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Rusty Burtch was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Starke County Airport (KOXI) in Knox, Indiana, USA. Congratulations!
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| Do you have a great photo of an airport taken from your cockpit? |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Mobile Flight School • $65,000 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • One of a kind well equipped mobile flight school. Place this flight school anywhere!! 2 full Classrooms, and a enough space for a Full Redbird LD Flight simulator. Includes: Your choice of custom graphics, match your airplanes paint or your brand. Can relocate anywhere in lower 48 for cost. Cut instruments for training aids, 2 full Aviation Library's, Office Printer, 2 Windows 10 Pro PCs, Apple TV for Big screen Debriefs, Voice over IP Phone system Phone x 1, Live weather LCD in office, Real-time ADSb Traffic, Aviation VHF 2 way Comms with License. Turn Key, Just Add Water Flight School!!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED STINSON |
 450hp Stinson SR-9 • $450,000 • FOR SALE • Complete RARE Aircraft Remanufacture November 2018. Modified and approved with R-985, 450 HP. Premium, ultra luxurious interior with attention to detail throughout the entire build. No damage history. 78.00 Hours since build, engine and propGarmin GTN 650 GPS/COM Garmin G5 AI Garmin G5 DG/HSI Garmin GTX 345R Transonder ADSB IN/OUT Garmin GDL 69 PM 3000 Intercom EDM-900-2 Engine Monitor. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 2008 7GCAA! • $155,000 • WON'T LAST LONG ! • Beautiful low time 2008 7GCAA!! American Champion 7GCAA with 430 TTSN! Wide rear seat, heated rear seat, hooker harnesses, O-320, duel G5, baggage door, stratus transponder with adsb out, GDL 50, Garmin Aera 660. Always hangered in Colorado. Serious inquires only. I will deliver as well. Trades welcome!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED YAK |
 YAK-50 1972 • $95,000 • HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • 1972 YAK 50. serial number 01, FLUSH RIVETS, first flew on 21 Jun 1972 and built at the Yakovlev design bureau. Rebuilt in 2003 by The Aircraft Restoration Group. All logs available. Airplane time state TTAF 599.1 . ENGINE M-14PF (Barrett HC pistons), Dyno'd at 435HP, supplied by Aerometal/Richard Goode. TT Engine SMOH 215.00, TT . PROP MTV-9-K-C/CL250-20, TTProp SMOH 0. ALWAYS HANGARED, Trutrack Vizion 380 2 axis auto pilot, Auto spark plug conversion, Whelan wingtip strobes, Extended range fuel tank 33 gal/124 liters, Full set of maintenance manuals, SS Exhaust, Double sized oil cooler. • More Info » |
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