| 2024 AirVenture Rutan Reunion Flight - Meet Keith Welsh |
| By Ryszard Zadow, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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In the world of homebuilt airplanes, the number of plans or kits sold isn't really a good metric of how successful a design might be. What matters is how many got finished, flown and years later still fly. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - ALASKA |
 DC-6 Airplane House • $499 • YOU'RE INVITED • Climb aboard this 1956 Douglas DC-6 Airplane House! Converted into a 2 bedroom / 1 bath luxury home, complete with WiFi, heated floors, king size bed, and BBQ on the wing deck. The aircraft is located alongside our private runway (57AK) with tie-dows if you wish to fly in, or it is a short drive from Anchorage up the highway here to the Pilot Lodge. This is an absolute pilot's paradise! We also offer flight instruction (tailwheel and off-airport) in your aircraft or in one of our 6 bushplanes we have based on the field here. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - CALIFORNIA |
 N. California Hangar on 1 acre • $189,990 • FINANCING AVAILABLE • 49CN- private air park community, chip and seal (paved) 3700 ft. runway 2500 sq ft hangar with a 37' 4" wide bifold door. Stick built, insulated and drywall plaster finished inside. Bathroom with shower, laundry and sleeping quarters. 1 acre of buildable land. Laid back community with not so many strict rules. Bring your projects, your ideas. You own the land so no monthly land lease. Current association fee is $70 per month. Great place to get away and work on your hobbies. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 SUPER STEARMAN • $139,000 • FOR SALE • MAKE OFFER • SUPER STEARMAN N48766 1943 Boeing A75N1 sn75-4771 Logs 1951 Restored 1991 by Big Sky/Pike Rebuilt fuselage/gear/new wings and etc. Aerobatic 2017 back to Big Sky 4 Aileron Conversion with new Center Section and 3rd Landing Wire Mod Entire Aircraft recovered Stits Finished with Aerothane Pratt & Whitney R985 450HP 395 SMOH Aero Engines Redline Brakes Garmin GTR-200B Comm/Int. Garmin 327 Transponder/encoder May 2024 Fresh Annual Textron Prop Governor, Mags, Carburetor OH 2024 Jasco Alt. 2024 Smoke 2023 Hard Tail Wheel 2023 GW 3,200. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIONICS |
 Technisonic TDFM-136B Radio • $9,400 • MAKE OFFER • Technisonic TDFM-136B Digital Airborne VHF/FM Transceiver (P/N 081252-1-10). In Serviceable Condition. U.S. Forest Service compliant airborne VHF/FM transceiver. The TDFM-136B transceiver is capable of analog and digital communications on every available channel in the General Service VHF High Band (136 to 174 MHz). It is also capable of multi mode operation in the 25 KHz analog, 12.5 KHz analog, and P25 12.5 KHz modulation on a channel by channel basis. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Grumman G164 ShowCat Biplane • $70,000 • RARE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE • Attention Airshow Pilots: available now is a truly unique Grumman G164 ShowCat biplane. Starting with a low time AgCat airframe, this machine was converted to experiential status and rebuilt from the ground up for Airshow work and include a bolt on 'Wing Walker' tower with back brace and foot plate for those who dare. Modifications to remove the hopper were made to install a 2/pl front beach seat with belts and intercom jacks. Engine is a P&W R985 with a Hamilton Standard prop. Last annual in Jun/23 with TTAF 3523, TSOH 283, TPOH 283 and is due end of Jun. uAvonix ADSB out. Located in NE OH. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 Cessna 172 N5251R • $142,900 • FOR SALE • 1974 CESSNA 172M, N5251R, 17263465. TT: 4373, TT Engine: 875 Since Factory NEW O-320-D2J STC CONVERSION Propeller: 875 Since Factory New McCauley STC. Annual Due: 5/2025. Garmin GMA-342 Audio Panel, Garmin GTN-650 GPS/COMM SYSTEM/VOR/ILS, GS Receiver, Garmin GTX-345 Transponder W ADSB, Garmin Marker Beacon Receiver, Garmin Intercom System, TKM MX 300 Digital Nav/Com/VOR System, ADSB IN/OUT, Century I Autopilot System, Extended Range Fuel System, Aileron & Flap gap seals, Tinted windows, RH hinged window, Control wheel map light, Recent Annual. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 CESSNA 2003 • $499,000 • UPDATE • ***310Hp Texas Skyways***. Continental IO550N69B, Hartzell HC, 170kts, 2,034Lb, Useful 1,066, 12gph. TTE 815, (was 230hp Lyc). New panel: GARMIN 750MDF 7"touch, two Garmin GI275-CDI/MFD, Garmin GTX 345 ADSB in/out, Audio/BTooth PMA7000B, B/U KX155A, Goodrich Storm scope WX-500 real time strike & cell, JPI EDM-930 eng monitor, JPFS-450 Fuel flow, Auto/P KAP140, B/U VOR & Turn. 182's legendary for utility & safety. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 Helicopter Load Trucks • $65,900 • PRICE SLASHED • 2005 IHC S7600, new 10 speed, M11 cummins, 20K front, dual power steering, 28ft. bed, 2-200ga batch, 2500 water, honda pumps. Used very little. Really nice setup, fuel either side, full meters.DOUBLE FRAME,pintle hitch for trailer. Getting out of ag.Can remove fuel tank/system so small tanks can be used to avoid hazmat.If I remove jet fuel system, will reduce price. WILL SELL SPRAY BED SEPARATE FROM CHASIS!!!!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 V Twin Velocity Award Winner • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Here is your opportunity to own a Multiple Award Winning V-Twin Velocity, (2023 AirVenture Champion and 2023 Sun n; Fun "Outstanding Aircraft" ) This Aircraft was constructed at the Velocity facility and boasts a Custom Garmin Panel with Two G3X Screens, GTN-750 WAAS Touchscreen for LPV Approaches. The Engines are NEW custom built by Jimmy Broad at JB Engines in Sebring, FL MT Props, Completely Custom Italian Leather Interior, and a Custom Paint Scheme. Owner will consider Trades. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER PARTS |
 Bell 206L Cargo Hook Kit • $24,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • BELL 206L Long Ranger - Onboard Systems Cargo Hook Kit with TALON LC Keeperless Hook & Weighing System in serviceable condition with FAA, CAA and EASA STC, STC Approval Letter, ICA, MM. Only 10.7 hours since new. New Price was $41,230 Onboard System Kit P/N 200-259-02, which includes: • Onboard Systems TALON LC Keeperless Cargo Hook P/N 528-029-00 • C-39 Cockpit Scale Indicator w/ 5 VDC Backlight P/N 210-095-02 • Pin Load Cell Assembly P/N 210-301-01 • Load Beam Assembly w. Mounting hardware • Mechanical Release Cable • Electrical Release Cable Requires Bell Cargo Hook Fixed Provision Kit. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 2022 Kitfox SLSA For Sale • $165,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 2022 Kitfox SLSA for sale. Factory Built. 120 hours. Rotax 912iS engine with full Garmin Avionics including autopilot, Sirius XM radio and weather (requires subscription). FULL DISCLOSURE: during recent flight, rear portion of the windscreen behind where pilot and passenger sit failed and blew off in flight. It is being sold AS IS WHERE IS at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI). Windscreen needs replaced, left horizontal stabilizer needs repaired, and minor paint damage on left elevator. I'm too busy to repair due to work, life, wife, Kitfox flight school, and I want a Turbo Kitfox. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED NORTH AMERICAN |
 Navion Super 260 • $75,000 • FOR SALE • MAKE OFFER • 1951 Navion Super 260 $75,000.00 OBO TTAF 3301 1480 SMOH 660 STOH HC-D2 MV 20-8 Prop 160 SNEW KX 170 B, MX 170 B Terra TMA 350D Audio Panel Stratus ADSB in and out with Stratus 3I Baggage door Brittain tip tanks 20 Gallon Aux Tank Total 100 Gallon Jasco Alternator. Additional items spare engine and yellow tagged gear box spare back plates and spinners. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Lou Clark.
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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
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Herbert Wriesnik was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1979 Cheyenne I • $449,000 • PRICED TO SELL • 1979 Piper Cheyenne I, N2587R, 5325TT, 1765SHSI both engines, 615SOH both props, Updated Garmin avionics - GTN750/ GTN 650/ GTX345R/ GMA35, KFC250 autopilot, ADS-B in and out, Paint and Interior done in 2006 in great shape, New carpet 2019, de-ice boots in great shape, Event 1&2 completed 12/2023, Updated R134A air conditioning, Complete logs and NDH. Times may change as airplane is actively used. Great airplane ready to go. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS PARTS |
 Rans S7 "Quick Flap" Handle • $1,100 • FIRE SALE • Don't like where the flap handle is on your S7? Try Our Flap Handle Upgrade. Get In Quick for the Sale Price of $1,100.00 (Normally $1,400.00) • Bolt In Replacement. No Mods. Necessary • Includes All Hardware Needed to Mount • Available for All Rans S7 Year Models. • 4 Flap Positions (0, 10, 28, 45 +/-Deg) • Made of 6061, 7075 Aluminum, and Carbon Fiber • Normal Price $1,400/Flap Handle Only, $1,600/W/Flap Cables. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ROCKWELL |
 1975 Rockwell Commander 112A • $74,900 • FOR SALE • 1975 Rockwell Commander 112A, 2050TTAFE, newer prop, Garmin GNX375 Navigator ADSB. Century IIB autopilot, Clean original condition, excellent older repaint. Flown weekly, looks gorgeous and flies beautifully. January annual. Airline pilot/A&P owned and flown. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1946 Fairchild 24W46 • $92,000 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • TTAF 1305 and climbing, 165 Warner 160 SMOH, Choice of Curtis Reed 80 SPOH or Sensenich, 130 since new. King Ky-97A com, KT76A with GDL-82 ADSB out, Garmin Area 660, Restoration completed by Barnstormers 2013. Cleveland wheels and brakes, LED lights, strobes, Spin on oil filter, April 2024 annual. Excellent condition. • More Info » |
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