| Flying High and Low |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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The first weekend of summer was upon us, so of course there were plenty of events. Included in the plethora of summertime fun was the Wings and Wheels at Willow Run Airport. Hosted by the recently renamed Michigan Flight Museum and Air Adventures, the event had plenty to offer. The museum's B-17 Yankee Lady was front and center in the main hangar. The Michigan Avian Experience joined the fun. And in addition to several attendee displays, multiple vehicles were out on display from the Pontiac Transportation Museum. Whether your interest is aviation, automotive, avian, or some combination of the three, there was plenty to see and do, regardless of whether you flew high or flew low to the ground to get there. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC |
 Mudry CAP10B • $75,000 • GREAT OPPORTUNITY • 1981 Mudry CAP10B, N140JA/S/N 140. All AD's (including spar AD), complied with. Detailed inspection of spar/wood structure performed by experienced Mudry CAP10B A&P/IA. Restoration includes: new items-Hoffman prop, paint, leather interior, panel, canopy glass, ELT, brakes, tires, & hoses. Overhauled items: engine, FWF, all instruments. FAA & Utility/Aerobic certification. TTSN: 5320, TTE: 1520, TSMOH: 205. Great aerobatic trainer, comfortable cross-country airplane, & one of the nicest CAP10B aircrafts. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - ARKANSAS |
 33 acres, Lodge Home, Hangar • $1,700,000 • LOOKING FOR NEW OWNER • Watch the sun rise & set over a 46,000 acre lake. That is what you'll enjoy with this one-of-a-kind property located on Bull Shoals Lake in North Central Arkansas! Situated on 33 acres with a private airstrip and hangar just five minutes away, you'll find this luxurious lodge style home has enormous spaces for you to share with friends and family. Stunning panoramic views of the lake and quiet solitude of the lodge makes you feel like you are on vacation every day. With blazing fiber internet speeds, you can work remote while enjoying the serenity of luxurious rural living. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - TENNESSEE |
 Hensley Airpark Property • $1,395,000 • ONE-OF-A-KIND • Highly Motivated Sellers! Welcome to Hensley Airpark close to Dollywood, Gatlinburg and the Great Smokey Mountain Parks. Welcome to Hensley Airpark! This luxury two story brick home, built in 2017, is unique and inviting, offers the highest level of quality and appeal. This home is approximately 5169 square feet and is situated on a 2.59 acre lot. The residence includes a 50 x 80 airplane hangar equipped with 46 foot High Fold Door. The hangar and spacious two-car garage have new epoxy flooring. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 STEWART 51 MUSTANG | N1944K • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Only 14 hours into the life of this incredibly detailed custom build warbird replica. This beauty will give you the thrill of the dogfight in the air and on the ramp. | Keith Black Performance 540 CI Chevy Engine and Hartzell 4 blade prop. Has all the standard steam gauges plus: Apollo SL60 GPS/COMM, Terra TRT 250D Transponder, TN 200D Nav Receiver. Custom water pump (70GPM), AirFlow performance FM300 fuel injection. Classic warbird exterior and interior. | Auction Dates: July 17-24. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 1959 Cessna 150 | N5662E • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Fresh Annual, New Interior, Great Cause! 100% of the proceeds benefit Hamilton Glider Club, they help students create a strong foundation of good habits as young pilots. Excellent economical time builder. | New interior, fresh annual, and no buyer premium. | TT 5276, Cont. O-200-A 1049.76 SMOH, 640.11 STOH, Sensenich 69" prop, ADSB in and out, MC170 Comm and nav, altimeter, vert. speed, turn coordinator, artificial horizon, ILS, directional gyro, tow bar | Auction dates: July 10-17 | Located in: Hamilton TX. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Pitts S-2A • $95,000 • FOR SALE • Aerotek certified Pitts S-2A bought new by my friend in 1976 who flew it 90 hrs. before storing in climate controlled hanger. TTAFE 107. Prop/engine 17 hr since rebuild 2023 by Barrett with new heavy crank, new MT prop. All ADs complete. Lifetime ceconite fabric punch tests as new. Rare “Bermuda Blue”. New Hooker 5-point dual ratchet belts front/back. S-2B seatbelt kit mod. Scholl STC canopy with new parts for S-1 canopy. Included: two new custom Softie chutes, new (unpainted) wheel pants with cut-outs to reposition calipers. A fantastic airplane; too many airplanes with no time to fly. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
 FBO Maintenance Business • THE SKY'S THE LIMIT! • After being in business here for 24 years and as an IA for almost 50, it's time to invite someone else into the world of business ownership. This is an absolute golden opportunity for a hard working intelligent IA/A&P mechanic to manage your own destiny. The shop is located in "The Snowmobile Capital of the World" and the "Worlds Largest Chain of Lakes" 28 total. Terrific tourist area and one of the most beautiful and safe places to raise a family. There are 70 hangars on the field and at least 48 airplanes based here. This is the only maintenance shop located on the field. Let's talk. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 180 |
 Cessna 180 • $320,000 • FOR SALE • 1973 Cessna 180J. 2900TT 55SMOH by Ly-Con with Northplains STC. (308hp). 3 blade MT prop 55 SN. Full recent Garmin IFR through A/P and new panel. New lightweight leather interior. Recent 5 year tail inspection. July annual. 1733lbs empty. Beegles Aircraft has performed the extensive list of STCs and mods on this aircraft. Its a powerful paint and polish aircraft and it should not be your first taildragger. No float kit or long range fuel. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 210 |
 CESSNA 210 FOR SALE • $315,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Cessna 210 for sale - $315,000. Hangared in Caldwell, Texas, this CESSNA 210 L MODEL features 3432.4 TT, No Damage History, 211 Hrs Since Factory Remanufacture, and 0550 Summit STC spinner to firewall. Avionics include: PMA 800, Garmin GTN750, Garmin 500AP, Garmin Com2, Garmin Transponder, Garmin 500, Garmin G5, Avton Clock, JPI ETM 700, JPI Digital Tac, 2 BOSE Headsets, Garmin GDL 5, Garmin Aero 760, Stratus 3, Aircraft has stc ed Robinson stol - flaps come down with ailerons to 20%. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE |
 PT6A-34AG for Sale • $495,000 • AVAILABLE • PT6A-34AG engine for sale (outright or exchange). Available 60 days from PO Model PT6A-34AG T.S.N: 5949.10 Hrs T.S.O: 0.0 Hrs Part No. 3020800 C.S.N: 1824 Cycles C.S.O: 0.0 Cycles Serial No.PCE-PH0610 All LRU'S, Zero time since overhaul Hub Assembly 3013111 - Minimum CR 12362 2ND Stage Disk 3013712 - Minimum CR 13462 3RD Stage Disk 3013713 - Minimum CR 7555 Impellor 3013176 Minimum CR 8463 CT Disk 3013411 - Minimum CR 11765 PT Disk 3022412 - Minimum CR 15369 CT Blades TSN 0.00 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOATS |
 Aerocet 3500 • $48,000 • FOR SALE • Custom set of Aerocet 3500 floats with Cessna 206 Rigging - No delam on aluminum keel strips - Nice gel coat! - Custom step for easy swim boarding - water tight - Professionally maintained - full rigging with pork chops & ventral fin. - Light weight. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LANCAIR |
 2012 Lancair 360 Mark II • $160,000 • FOR SALE • Blue Mountain EFIS ONE, PS Engineering PMA7000B Intercom, Garmin 430 terrain, Garmin GTX327, Garmin SL40, Tru Track ADI, SC5 Super Clock, EDM930 engine analyzer, Ameri King ELT, ADSB, Vertical Card compass. OTHER EQUIPMENT: Ray Allen trim, Electric Flaps, Dual Rudder pedals, sticks, Grove brakes, Outback Gear, Hydraulic gear doors, extended tanks, Mark II tail, Heated Pitot, Bob Archer antennas, Leading Edge dampers. ENGINE: Lycoming IO360 AIB, TTSMOH 669.5, Superior Intake, Rebuilt 2 blade Hartzell prop, E-MAG, Rebuilt Injection pump, B&C Oil filter, Custom exhaust, Dual oil coolers. MORE • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Roy Jageman.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos.
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Dustin Mosher was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Craigmont Municipal Airport (S89) in Craigmont, Idaho, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MOTOR GLIDER |
 SONEX XENOS MOTORGLIDER • $79,000 • FOR SALE • Engine: CAMIT 3300 127 hp six cylinder, 107 hrs, Composite engine cooling plenum, 3-piece cowling, Tilt-back canopy, short & long wingtips, flush riveted with solid rivets, Differential brakes with full swivel tailwheel, Alodined/epoxy primed, Cockpit adjustable cowl flap, LXNAV S100 variometer, GRT 7" MFD with Engine Monitor, Garmin GTR 200 & GTX 327, Skyvision Portable ADS-B In & Out, Dual LiFePho battery electrical system with electrical documentation, Inflight Video Available, Hangared at KMLB & flown often, Many spare parts included, Extensively documented. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 Schweizer Service Center • SALES & SERVICE • Darkhorse Mx is an Authorized Schweizer Service Center for Sales, Service and parts. We offer Pick-up, Delivery, and Training. We can sell you a New Schweizer 300, or a refurbished one with several in our inventory. Located at Springfield Robertson Co. Airport (M91). Our Factory Trained Mechanics with years of experience in Hughes and Schweizer Helicopters would love to talk to you about the right care for your Schweizer 300 or 333. Don't trust your pride and joy just to anyone. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1998 ACA Super Decathlon 180hp • $159,500 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • 1998 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Super Decathlon. ONLY 445hrs TTSN! Asking $159,500. EXTREMELY Super Clean Super D. Dry climate based since new. Fabric, paint, and interior are in EXCELLENT condition! Hangared since new and shows. KLX135A, GPS/Comm, Stratus Xpdr, 2 place intercom. LED landing light, Sigma-Tek gyros, USB port. Midwest Aviation, KY (KPAH). • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 For Sale 2005 RV-7A • $85,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER / BUILDER • Serial 71012, Aircraft TT 449.2 hours,Engine Time 222.9 hours on Subaru 2005 2.5 3rd Gen Eggenfellner,Propeller Time 449.2 on Mt3 blade constant speed/electic useful load 575 lbs GNS 430 & GPSMAP 296 backup,GMA 340 audio panel,Garmin SL40 VHF comm/760 channels, dual fuel gauge,Trutrak autopilot with Alt.Hold, Eggenfellner version EIS2000, Ray Ellen Electric trim,PTT on left and right stick, Dimming on steam guages,GTX320 with traffic, Exp Bus DC Load Center, Dual batteries/Dual bus/Dual fuel pumps. 42 gallons total,Painted Mother of Earth Pearl with blue metal flake accents, Always hangared. • More Info » |
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