| "RV Flight Above Fisk, Rock Your Wings" |
| By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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When the blissful announcement of: "RV flight above Fisk, rock your wings", sounded in our headsets our excitement kicked in full speed. Once again, we realized how lucky we were to make it to EAA AirVenture - the greatest aviation gathering in the whole wide world! Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - FLORIDA |
 Airpark Equestrian Estate • $489,900 • FOR SALE BY OWNERS • Nestled in the heart of scenic landscapes, this exquisite airpark equestrian estate offers a rare blend of aviation convenience and equine excellence. With direct access to a private runway and 3 stall horse facility, this 5-acre property is a haven for both pilot and horse enthusiast alike.5ac also available A well-maintained runway suitable for various light aircraft, providing the ultimate convenience for flying enthusiasts with 38x40 hanger,24x36 horse stall. With 4 cozy bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, this home is ideal for family living or hosting guests. Owners are licensed realtors. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY - MONTANA |
 Elk Meadows Ranch Retreat • $1,875,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Elk Meadows Ranch Retreat could be your "doomsday prepper" dream facility. The residence is architecturally designed as a rugged Montana homestead with on/off grid capabilities, in place security, a huge shop & extra living quarters. This ranch closely borders the National Forest to the East with inhabiting area wildlife ranging from small game to elk & moose. Canyon Ferry Reservoir is to the West offering world class fishing & endless recreational opportunities. The licensed private airstrip on the property is Elk Meadows FAA Designator 8MT4. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 1940 STEARMAN PT-17 | N52561 • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Classic Stearman restoration in immaculate condition | 2015 full restoration. Recent engine overhaul with roller bearing upgrade, smoke system, New MT prop (8/23), 1890 TT, 180 SMOH, prop 35 SNEW, rear cockpit, Garmin GTR 225 Comm, GTX 335 ADSB, canopy cover, tow bar | Auction Dates: July 31 - August 7 | Located near: Wichita Falls, TX. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 Planes and Parts Auction • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • ONLINE ONLY - GA & Agricultural Aviation and Spares Auction. Aircraft and parts located in South Dakota and Missouri. Beech C35, Hughes 269, Rotorway Exec90, Piper Pawnee & Brave Parts, Ag-Cat Parts, Thrush Parts, Some Construction Equip & Vehicles and other items. Auction opens 8/5/24 and begins ending 8/15/24 at 5 pm CST. All aircraft are available for preview/inspection by appointment or during preview dates listed. Call or Contact Grady Auctions & Realty for more information. Pictures of each item and scanned logbooks are available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 Steve Culp WWI Sopwith Pup • $150,000 • FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER • 2004 Steve Culp designed replica of a WWI Sopwith Pup. Original dimensions, tube and fabric. 380 hrs TT. Stressed to 9+ g.'s. MP-14 (360 HP) with 380 SMOH. Prop 380 hours. Disc brakes, Scott tailwheel. Intercom, dual sticks, front seat cover w/ easily removable windshield. Attach pts for authentic WWI Maxim recoil machine gun re-rigged for O2 and Propane to fire at the same 600 rounds/minute as with shells. The machine gun, if desired, is a separate $5000 of any sale price. Fantastic smoke system. Long range aux tank. Cruise speed 135 mph at 60% power. No damage history, spotless aircraft. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
 PA 25-260 PAWNEE BANNER TOW • BUSINESS FOR SALE • Piper pawnee pa 25-235/260 banner tow aircraft/business... Highly modified fleet of banner tow aircraft. 22 modified w/ faa approved single 75gl fuel tank, aircare exhaust, fuel injected or carbureted, climb prop, extended wings, droop tips, custom triple positive lock release system, wing ad stc, and much more. Pa 25's were completely rebuilt using piper's fuselage jig and sparing no expense. You choice from new, low, mid time engines we even have a new project just coming together, and more pa25 parts than anyone in the world. Also birdogs and cubs. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 1982 Cessna 172RG For Sale • $149,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 5510 Total Time, 5 SMOH, 5 SPOH, Garmin GMA340, GNS430W, GTX330 Transponder, KX155, STEC 30 ALT, Aspen 1000, four place I/C, Insight GEM, PTT, Nice paint and leather interior. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 177 |
 1975 Cessna 177B • $132,500 • PRICE REDUCED • Extremely desirable IFR-ready 1975 Cessna 177B Cardinal. 4789 hours total time. 789 hours SMOH. 1126 hours SPOH. Spar AD complied with 10/23. Annual 2/24. All logs. Very good paint, interior, and glass. Last compressions 78/78/72/78. Tanis engine pre-heater. GNS 430, GX65, STEC 30 autopilot w/ altitude hold, GTX 345 ADS-B in & out transponder. 926lb useful load. Amazing fixed gear Cardinal ready for cross-country travel, training, or any mission you need. A great first plane, last plane, or only plane with low maintenance costs, fuel burn, and insurance rates. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
 Cessna 182P • $398,000 • FOR SALE • Beautifully, exceptionally equipped 182P, AirPlains IO550 STC, leading edge cuff, wing tip tanks, led lights, AFTT 2668,ETT 423 SFRM, MT PTT 79. Paint new paint scheme 2016 interior 2016 both 9.6+/10. Leading edge cuff, wheel and exhaust fairings, new tires. GARMIN G500, GTN 750, GTX345 STEC 55x autopilot, Dynon backup, power for headsets and charging all seats, Engine sent from factory to Lycon for port flowed and balanced cylinders. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EQUIPMENT |
 THE BEST A/C FLAT TIRE DOLLY • BREAKING NEWS • FLAT TIRE? DAMAGED GEAR? DON'T CLOSE THAT RUNWAY! 15K PlaneSkate is designed for aircraft weighing up to 15,000 lbs.GW. All piston singles and twins, Caravans, Pilatus, King Airs (C-90 up to 1900's), Citation Jets (Bravo's and smaller), No need to remove gear fairings. Vintage tailwheel, Warbirds, Piper Cubs, we have rescued them all! Tow over large cracks, gravel, dirt, mud, grass, snow, ice. WE CHALLANGE ANY COMPETITOR TO THIS TOOLS CAPABILITY AND PRICING! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
 400+ Successful Ferry Flights! • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • Safe, Reliable, Experienced, and Efficient Aircraft Ferry Service. Accident/Incident Free. ALL Makes and Models. Simple and Hassle Free Upfront Pricing. Multiple Repeat Customers including Brokers, Dealers, Individuals, Aircraft Manufacturers, and Gov't Agencies. Our Experienced Ferry Pilots Cover Everything from Light Sport to High Performance Twins and Turbines! Our Core Team of High Time Ferry Pilots are Based all over the US, not just in TX. References Available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 Evektor Sportstar • $120,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 2007 Evektor Sportstar Plus S-LSA. Rotax 912ULS 100hp. 1,329 Total Time Airframe and Engine Since New. Dynon Glass Panel D100 and D120. Garmin Aera 660, GDL 39 for weather and traffic. Garmin SL40 comm radio. Garmin GTX327 Transponder. TruTrak Autopilot. No ADSB out. Great Cross Country or Time Building Aircraft. Cruise 95-110 knots on 4 gallons per hour. Flown 500+ hours in the past 3 Years. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Chip James.
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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Bob Roesler was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of
Lake Clinch Airpark (52FL) in Frostproof, Florida, USA. Congratulations!
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 1946 J3 Piper Cub RAFFLE • WIN THIS AIRCRAFT! • Piper J3 Cub (1946) Aircraft Make: Piper Aircraft Model: J3C-65 Cub; N7424H Aircraft Serial Number: 20685 Aircraft Total Time: 1725.6 hours Approximate value of the aircraft: $70,000 Engine Model: Continental C-85-12F Engine Serial Number: 25928-6-12 Engine Total Time: 3123.9 Engine Hours Since Overhaul: Logbooks were reconstructed in August of 2015. Standard Cub instruments - VFR only. Additional Features: -Micro AeroDynamics Wing and Stabilizer Vortex Generators -Tanis Aircraft Products Engine Heater Kit -Steve's Aircraft Improved Gascolator Assy -Electric start. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ROCKWELL |
 Lark 180 hp • $60,000 • AVAILABLE • Exceptional Lark 1668 TT airframe and engine a real 4 pax plane with 180 hp, 64 hr on prop, Brittian B2C autopilot coupled to B11 tracker,ADS-B out, Annual 6-18-23 ,complete logs. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SONEX |
 Sonex A Jabiru 3300 6 cyl • $37,200 • SALE PENDING • Sonex 2 passenger A model with Jabiru 3300 6 cyl engine 125hp AV/auto gas. Center stick with pedals on both sides. Single pilot can sit in middle with stick between legs and the cockpit is very roomy (I'm 6'2 230). 716 hrs, runs great and needs nothing. Transponder w/ADS-B, hyd brakes, adventure pilot gps, strobes, 2 exhaust systems (straight pipes & muffler with heat exchanger for cabin heat) Rotec TBI. Flies beautifully and is meticulously built. Solid lifter Jabiru is renowned as the most reliable. The Sonex really comes alive with the 6 cyl and short take off's are effortless. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 1969 CITABRIA 7GCBC • $85,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 1969 Citabria 7GCBC With Flaps Always Hangared. Meticulously Maintained, Aircraft TT 2780.48, Lycoming 0-320-A2B 150HP, MOH Engine 03/2005,TT 2000.3, Engine Repaired 02/2019 with Reconditioned Cams, Lifters, Case, New Superior Cylinders,TT 2565.12 Compressions 78/80 or Better Engine (Like New) Uses No Oil. SenSenich Prop TT 366.98. 06/2002 New Metal Spars Installed, Part #7-1545 Revision E. TT 1846.99, Plane Completely Recovered 2009 TT 2278.36, Comes with 8.50x6 and 8.00x6 Tires. Interior Original and in Good Condition. Instrument Panel Original. Annual Just Completed. All Logbooks Available. • More Info » |
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