| 2024 AirVenture Rutan Reunion Flight - Meet Izzy Briggs and his Defiant! |
| By Ryszard Zadow, Contributing Writer |
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Continuing to design aircraft for his Composite Canard Revolution, in 1978 Burt Rutan designed and flew the world's safest twin engine airplane. Handling of a conventional multi-engine general aviation airplane after an engine failure can be demanding. The pilot must manage asymmetric thrust, airspeed and airplane configuration and do so while trying to determine the failed engine and secure it. It all must be done practically simultaneously. The twin engine airplane Burt designed only required two simple things if an engine failed, push both throttles full forward, and then pull the stick back. That's all. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 North Ca. Rent Large Hangar • FOR LEASE • Operate aviation business, restoration projects, big outside storage area, 3600 Sq. ft. hangar for rent in Northern California with private 2900 ft. airstrip and private setting, has overhead crane, air compressor, welding and painting OK, separate 200 amps power, alarm system, 6 phone lines, good cell reception and fast internet, good area, Red Bluff, 10 minutes from town, good roads. A great place for 2 guys to fly in and build a home built. Additional 700 sq. Office with bathroom, shower, sleeping quarters and a kitchenette. 4300 sq ft total, additional living area available $5,000 month. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN |
 Searey LSX conversion • PRICE REDUCED • Classic upgraded to an LSX in 2018 by Jim Ratte. Upgrades included:914Turbo,external oil cooler, oil thermostat,68" Warp Drive 3 blade composite prop(2024),Electric gear & flaps,22 gal tank,LSX wings with Frise ailerons,Vortex generators,washout plates,Matco brakes(new master cylinder, pads &calipers 2023),Mega Hatch in nose deck,LED AVeo Strobes & Nav lights,LED ldg lights,full LSX interior (seats,side panels,console,instrument panel),Dynon Skyview panel,Tosten grips,FlareAssist radar,406 ELT. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 1927 Waco Model 10 • $109,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 1927 Waco Model 10 Straightwing, TTAF 2609, Continental W670 SMOH 236, Cleveland brakes, Narco 810 com, PS Engineering 1200 intercom, King 76A Transponder, no ADS-B Out. Poly-Fiber covering. Fresh annual May 2024. Long list of spare parts included. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 1976 Cessna 172M • $119,000 • NEW TO MARKET • Nice reliable IFR 172M / N9643H / AFTT: 5686 / ENG Lyc O-320E2D TSMO: 1993 / Annual inspection completed April 2024. All windows, carpet, and most interior plastic removed and replaced NEW 2017. Interior seats and exterior paint 7/10. 2 place intercom, Uavionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out, LED Taxi & Ldg Lights, Wing Strobes, Rosen Sun Visors, Enhanced Cabin Air Vent Sys. Email copy of logbooks available upon request. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 185 |
 1974 Cessna 185F • $300,000 • PRICE REDUCED • TTAF 2100, 110 SFRM, Robertson/STOL, New Paint and Interior, Top-Prop Conversion, P-Ponk Gear, Rosen Visors, Custom Leather Interior, New Headliner, New Carper, New Glass/Patroller Windows, Skylights, Shoulder Harnesses, New Selkirk interior, New Superior LED panel/interior lighting, Door Stewards, Brackett Air Filter, Oil Filter, Long Range Tanks, L/R Adjustable Seats, ADSB, Garmin GNC225/255, GDL 52, Aera 660, PMA 6000B Audio Panel, New 800x6 Tires/Tubes, 1608 lb. Useful Load, Complete Logs/Records/337's/STC's. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 210 |
 Silver Eagle P210 • $795,000 • TRADE WANTED • AFTT 5034 TT Rolls Royce 250B17F/2 2173 hours since new Prop 151 hours since new Aspen Evolution PFD PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel Garmin GNS530W Garmin GNS430 Garmin GMX200 STEC 55X Auto Pilot O&N Electric Air Conditioning USB Charging Ports in Cockpit & Cabin 148 gallons usable BAS Inertial Reel Shoulder Harnesses P&I completed in 2021, 10/10. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED JUST AIRCRAFT |
 Custom Bush STOL Just Aircraft • $59,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Custom Bush Stol Just Aircraft/ base fuselage, Custom wings; 914 Rotax turbo w/ fuel injection. Needs registration completed; 29” bush tires; 76” 2 blade Sensenic ground adjustable propeller. In cockpit electric fuel rich/lean adjustable on the fly, 30 hrs on hobs meter. Has been test flown but needs pilot operation hand book built. Awesome bush plane, haven't made time to finish it. Must sell! Cleaning out the hanger. First come first serve, so if you want it call or text, this is a blowout price and the first person to bring me money takes it. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED NAVION |
 Navion Rangemaster • $69,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1962 Rangemaster G, AFTT:2900, ETT:1900 MGW: 3315, usable load: 1215 Lbs. Fuel 108 gal. Last Annual 8-23, IFR Cert.8-23, ADSB, 406 ELT, New: Fuel Valve (No AD), Alt STC, Steve's Gascolator, IO-470H was Installed 1967, topped 1972, engine overhaul on the horizon. Airframe great condition Zinc Chromate in & out. Paint fair, Interior good (retro 1960's-70's), 5 seats. Older avionics. windows in great shape. 1,000 X 4 machine! take off and land under 1,000 feet, fly over 1,000+ miles, carrying over 1,000 pounds. Offers only accepted in person. May trade up or down for taildragger or Enstrom. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARACHUTES |
 NEW/USED PARACHUTES. ALL TYPES • $1,250 • FOR SALE • Bailout Parachutes for Aerobatic/ Experimental. Back, Seat, Wedge, Strong, Summit, Softie. Featured here at a discount are these 2 Softie Back Types. Also available, Strong 305 chair cushion. Great for gliders. MSRP is $3000+ I also have other models. Will ship with fresh inspection and pack log. I'm available for any parachute rigging services. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Wheeler Express 2000 • $14,000 • ASKING PRICE SLASHED • Wheeler Express 2000; 4 place composite aircraft, 185 to 195 knots at cruise depending on engine and configuration. I have 2 Wheeler Express 2000's; 1 retractable and one fixed gear, was $24,000.00 each now $14,000.00 each or package deal for $25000.00. Thought I would make the time to finish them but they are collecting dust and I need the hanger space. Both have the new tail and horizontal stabilizer. This is a must sell price as I am selling all my planes!!! This is a first come first serve deal call or text. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 WIN A CESSNA 140 OR $30,000! • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • Wings of the North presents its fifth annual Sweepstakes to raise money for a new museum. On September 28, 2024 we'll be giving away a beautiful 1946 Cessna 140 OR $30,000 cash! Tickets are $50 or 3 for $120. We really appreciate your support! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1974 Citabria 7 GCBC • $118,000 • MOTIVATED SELLER • This aircraft was removed from long term indoor storage and inspected and refurbished! Rainbow Flying Service spar access panels, new interior, Hooker Custom Harness, new AKC 406 ELT, new 29 inch tundra tires wheels and brakes, Aero Led, Cylinders overhauled, engine internal inspection with cylinders off, No corrosion! Tempest spark plugs. Carb, Mags, Starter, Alternator overhauled. Powder coated baffling, new seals. Scout landing gear, KY97 radio. Airframe overhaul in 1990. Log books since new. Airframe & engine Total Time 1250 hours. Can help with pre buy and ferry if serious offer is made! • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Rick Anderson.
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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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Gregg Johnson was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Reserve Airport (T16) in Reserve, New Mexico, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 2020 Christavia MK 4 • $67,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Medical forces sale. Make a reasonable offer. Ready to enjoy the summer flying with this beautiful roomy aircraft. The Christavia is a plans built aircraft with attention to detail. 50 hours airframe, prop and engine Lycoming 0320 with duel E-Mags, Challenger oil filter, Catto carbon fiber prop with nickel leading edge. Grove aluminum landing gear. MGL multi function display. 406 ELT. Retractable reel shoulder harness. Hangered at the Stevensville, MT airport. Spec sheet and Dyno run attached. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING |
 Helicopter Flight Training • TRAINING AVAILABLE • Part 61/141 Helicopter Flight training. Private thru CFII. Training in a Schweizer 300c the worlds best and safest helicopter trainer. Cost is $360 USD per hour wet with instructor. Give us a call to get scheduled. Accelerated flight training schedule available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-8 |
 2005 Vans RV-8 • $162,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 2005 RV-8 w/ many recent upgrades. 760 HRS TT, IFR Certified w/ new led lights, new seats, GRT avionics & AP. Avidyne 440 Waas GPS. Email for details & more info. No trades/brokers please. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-9 |
 RV 9A for Sale • $122,500 • FOR SALE • 2017 model.Price Canadian $168000.00. Classic Aero Interior with heated seats. VPX Pro electronic circuit breakers. Anti-Splat Aero nose gear brace. Dual earthX ETX 900 batteries.Upgraded Grove brakes. Engine is IO-360 with SDS Dual computer Ignition with fuel injection. Engine built by Aero-Sport power. Catto 3 blade fixed pitch prop. Plane Power 70 amp alternator. Avionics- Dynon Skyview classic 10 inch display. Dynon auto pilot. Dynon ADSB in. Uavionics ADSB out. Dual Garmin SL40 Comms. Garmin GTX 327 Transponder. Garmin GMA 240 audio panel. 285 hours total time. • More Info » |
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