2024 AirVenture Rutan Reunion Flight
Meet Gary Hertzler and his Varieze! |
| By Ryszard Zadow, Contributing Writer |
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The iconic Rutan Varieze, with its sleek lines and swept wings, changed the landscape of homebuilt aircraft. With laminar flow airfoils and very low drag, it's not surprising world records, still unbroken today, are held by Varieze builders and flyers. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 Home and Hangar at 15FL • $685,000 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • Luxury Residential Airpark Living with Private Aircraft Hangar. Prime Location: Conveniently located close to town and major Interstates 75 and 10, with commuting distance to Gainesville and Jacksonville. Step into luxury with this like-new, two-year-old, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home boasting contemporary design and high-quality craftsmanship featuring sturdy concrete block construction. Aircraft Hangar: A 50 x 40 aircraft hangar awaits, 16-foot walls. A $750 per year Runway License gives you access to 2 runways! Runway 18/36 is 3500' is lighted asphalt. Runway 9/27 is 2600' turf. • 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 $139K OBO. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 1980 Beechcraft 58P | N58TF • $160,000 • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Fresh out of annual! Owner is ready to let his beautiful bird go. Spacious club seating with a pressurized cabin. Twin with IO520, this highflier will keep your family comfortable and allow you to bring all the gear with you. 6300 TT, Engine: Continental IO520x2 1010 & 970 SNEW, Hartzell Props 1010 SPOH, De-icing, Stratus port, PMA 8000G Audio, GNS530, KN53TSO Nav, KR87TSO ADF, Century IV autopilot, Rosen visors, plus many more features. Location: Port Lavaca TX | Auction closes: July 3rd • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT |
 Fat Tire Husky's Have Arrived • ANNOUNCEMENT • The New 2024 Husky A1C 200hp fat tire, takeoff and land anywhere, loaded IFR Garmin glass cockpit has finally arrived in Minnesota. The Buffalo "KCFE" airport and West Metro Aviation is now the Official Kennel for Team Husky in the Minneapolis area. Stop out and witness the craftsmanship and performance for yourself. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 Beechcraft BE 55 Baron • $89,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1964 Beechcraft BE 55 Baron; She is old but good; Cloth interior; Garmin 430; Century 2b autopilot; Continental IO 470; in Annual; last flown May 22 2024; TT 6894.4 Left Engine 2,858; Right Engine 2546 Left Prop 1532 Right Prop 1280; Flys great; Must sell all me planes!!! First come first serve, You want a great deal now is your chance; You may like too consider my other posts as well!!!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 Cessna 175 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1959 Cessna 175 Skylark. Best equipped 175 anywhere. TTAF 2974, Stoots STC (2017)— factory new Lycoming IO-360-M1B, factory new Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop, HC-C2YR. JPI EDM 900 Primary Data Mgt. System. Sportsman STOL + VG's, Flint Aero Extended fuel 66 gal. useable. 70 Amp Alt., *3 Garmin G5's*, Garmin WAAS 430, L3 Lynx TPDR, ADS-B In/Out, S-TEC 55X/Autotrim. Avidyne *Active Traffic*. PS 8000B Audio Panel, Whalen LED Ldg./Taxi Lgts., Kannad 406 ELT, Rosen Visors, Avian Yokes, Leather/ cloth Interior, Wheel Pants, Complete logs, no damage history, owned 30 years, more. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
 2009 Glasair Sportsman 2+2 • $205,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Factory Built, 570 Hours TTAF. O-360 A1F6 w/ dual Pmags, powerflow exhaust, auto plugs and wires, hartzell constant speed. Tailwheel, Trike and extended heavy duty gear legs all come with the plane. Full G3x suite, Autopilot, EIS, Remote Com, Remote Transponder, ADS B in/out. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER PA-28 |
 Piper Cherokee 140/160/180 • $58,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • '62 Piper PA-28 140/160/180 engine upgrade in '87 to Lycoming O 360-A4A 180 hp 2,817 TT 309.1 since engine upgrade, 872.1 total since overhaul, flown regularly so time subject to change. Full logs as far as I can tell, had some damage due to hanger collapse in '92 from a storm. Some dents and scratches, she won't win any beauty contest but a good strong runner. Interior dated but in decent shape. Must sell it, it is first come first serve! There are my other posts you may consider as I am cleaning out my hanger!!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER PA-30 |
 1969 PA30C Twin Comanche • $180,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • One owner past 52 years pristine condition. N8669Y No damage history, No corrosion, complete & original logbooks, always hangared, annual due now. left and right engine Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160HP, 2,000 TBO, 855 SMOH in 1993 by G&N Aircraft Inc. left cylinder compression 1-79,2-74,3-77,4-74, prop 151 SPOH in 2015, right cylinder compression 1-76,2-78,3-76,4-78, prop 151 SPOH in 2015. avionics-King KMA24 audio panel, Avidyne IFD-540 IFR WAAS GPS. Paint rated 9/10, Original leather interior rated 7/10, Glass rated 9/10. specs, logbooks provided on request. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS |
 2024 Rans S-21. Rotax 916iS • $235,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 113 hours, Dual Dynon, Garmin 175, autopilot, leather seats and more. Qualifies for IFR CERTIFICATION. Was built to fly to Alaska. Now that trip is over. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Specialized Aircraft Transport • CARGO WANTED • Here at Brass we specialize in aircraft Disassembly, Loading and moving Aircraft. New kit plane or kit that was started and needs to be transported? We offer enclosed transport in our 52ft trailer for these delicate loads! Aircraft inventories, Parts , Aircraft salvage , We move all types and sizes large and small . We also offer inside and outside storage until you're ready for your aircraft. Need a reference of previous completed jobs let us know. Message or call for a quote our team is ready to assist with your transport needs. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 WagAero Sportsman- Modified • $139,500 • FOR SALE • 300hp Wag Aero Sportsman 2+2, lengthened and widened. Continental carb'd IO-520d 150 smoh 88" Mac prop. 150soh 35" AK bush wheels, Carbon Concepts slats, fold up observer doors, 4 seats with huge interior. Trig Com, XPDR, ADSB, Aera 660 and JPI engine analyzer with ADSB Uavionix. Off the ground short, climbs fast, Lands short, easy to fly, hauls 4... would take RV4-partial trade. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Myles Elsing.
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No one was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Jack Barstow Airport (KIKW) in Midland, Michigan, USA. COMMISERATIONS!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TWIN |
 Cessna 340A • $220,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • C-340A 1977, Fresh “0” time L/E, R/E 1,136 SMOH, Props both 799 SPOH. Full De-Ice, incl Hot Plate, Annual c/w 11/2023, 167 Gal Fuel, beautiful updated cockpit, Garmin 530W / 430, with new terrain data card. G 4 Insight engine monitor. Just completed a pre- buy inspection, no cost to buyer. Has new upgraded exhaust system. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-7 |
 2006 RV 7 FOR SALE • $137,500 • OFFERED FOR SALE • Well-built RV-7 for Sale • NDH, TTAESN 701hrs, Aerosport O-360-180hp, Sensenich Fixed Pitch Prop, DUAL GRT EFIS, TruTac Autopilot (Altitude/Heading/Slaved GPS), Garmin 396 GPS, Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder w/ADSB Out/In, Tolsten HOTAS, Heated Pitot (Add another comm for IFR), Classic Aero interior & flooring. FRESH ANNUAL MAY 2024. Always hangared, really nice. Paint 9 of 10. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-8 |
 Vans RV-8 • $179,000 • FOR SALE • Location Tacoma Narrows Airport, AFTT 100 hrs ENG SNEW 100 hrs Prop SNEW 100 hrs Lycoming YIO-360 with 100 hrs SNEW. Aircraft built by award winning Vans aircraft builder. This RV' shows well with excellent paint quality and ramp appeal. High quality seats. Ready for formation clinics! Flies and lands very straight, 170 mph indicated at low power settings. The aircraft build has no laser cut parts! See spec sheet for more info. Act fast. Veteran owned. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV-12 |
 RV12iS kit for sale • $45,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • I have a partially completed RV12iS kit for sale. Fuselage, empennage, and wings are assembled. Partially through the finishing kit. Deposit paid for the Avionics kit currently at Vans, ready to be sent to Steinair for assembly. Attached document shows pictures, pricing, and all the options included. • More Info » |
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