| One Man's Junk... Part 1 |
| By Kevin Moore, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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| An old saying is "One man's junk is another man's treasure" and, when you meet Vince O'Connor and Darrel Brown, truer words cannot be spoken. Vince's property is abound with former RCAF and CAF aircraft and memorabilia that he has been saving and collecting for decades. Read more… |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 EAGLE'S NEST AIRPARK HOME T56 • $975,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 4 bedroom airpark home in the highly desired Eagle's Nest airport community near Midlothian. Open floorplan with a new kitchen and many other updates. Inground Pool. Detached 60x50 airplane hangar with 2 big climate controlled living areas and a restroom. Bifold airplane door is 45x12 and the vehicle door is 12x14 and can accommodate even the largest RVs. Detached 2 car garage. 2 Concrete driveways. Eagles Nest airpark is conveniently centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth TX. and is a short drive to either DFW or Love Field. 3200 ft hard surface runway with pilot controlled lighting. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 PECAN PLANTATION AIRPARK HOME • $825,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE AMENITY RICH PECAN PLANTATION 0TX1. Premium airpark home located right on the runway!!! Home has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, PLUS a formal dining, Plus 2 living areas. The master suite includes a bonus sitting room with access to one of two covered patios. Detached 40x42 hangar with a 400' climate controlled workshop PLUS a 400' storage mezzanine. Pecan Plantation 0TX1 is located 48 NM southwest of KDFW. Private runway is 3616 x 50 with pilot controlled runway lights, 2 light PAPI, and a private daytime only instrument GPS approach available to registered pilots. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 LUXURY AVIATION ESTATE • $2,450,000 • NEW TO MARKET • A stunning blend of serenity & sophistication, this masterpiece has been meticulously curated to offer the finest in luxury aviation living. Tucked away along Polly Ranch's airstrip, 2208 Butler Drive offers the perfect canvas for grand entertaining or intimate gatherings. This property features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, chef's kitchen with high-end appliances, game room, 1400 sq ft covered patio, plunge pool, whole home generator and gated driveway. The 3000 sq ft hangar includes a 50' Schweiss hydraulic hangar door, 16' industrial fan and polished & sealed concrete floors. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
 HOWARD DGA 15P • $329,000 • OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY • Awesome Howard DGA! 1944 DGA 15P that is in excellent shape, Flown regulary, The wings were rebuilt in 2016, OH Covington engine in 2016 with 75hrs TTSOH. New Interior. Instrument panel re-done and now has Garmin 245 Aud Pnl, 2 Garmin G 5's, GTN 650, GTR 200, Stratus ESG Trnspdr with 3i, 2 EI CGR-30's with 9 point CHT EGT FF FP OP Fuel tank levels, OT, CT, AMPS, VOLTS, RPM, and MP. CIES fuel tank probes in all 3 tanks, 122 gal fuel. Best one on the Market in the world. Don't call if you're not interested and have the money to buy. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 PROJECT AND PARTS AUCTION • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Chad and his crew at Airplane Services in Jay, FL need to make some room in the warehouse. We are pleased to represent them in this auction of Projects, Parts, Spares and Other items. Decathlon Project, Stearman Project, Ag-Cat Project, RV-4 Project, Commander 114 Project, Engines, Props, GPS Systems, Ag-Cat, Thrush and Air Tractor parts and MANY other items, Bids opens Wednesday March 5 and begins ending Wednesday March 12, 2025. Get registered and submit your bids beginning March 5th, 2025. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
 1966 BEECH DEBONAIR • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • Lots of upgrades all around and very good maintenance. 4600TT, Continental IO-520-BB-3B 1335 SFRB, 285HP, McCauley 2A36-C23-PCEG1 1671 SPOH, Garmin GMA 340, GNS 530W, GTX 327, IFR Certified, cooling baffles, tuned exhaust | Climbs 500RPM or more to 10k ft | Location: Shelbyville, TN | Auction Dates: March 12-19, 2025 • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 1970 V35A BONANZA • $220,000 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1970 V-Tail Bonanza TTAF 4987.6 TSMOH 161.3 I/O 520 Prop 161.3 NDH Annual 6/24 King KMA 24 Audio Panel Garmin GTN 750 King KX 155 Garmin GTX 345 Transponder Dual Garmin G5 ADI/HSI Whelen LED Landing/Taxi Light Door Steward GAMI Injectors uAvionix Tail Beacon ADSB-Out Digital Engine Analyzer **Century III Autopilot Altitude Hold Inop** No brokers please! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172 |
 THE UGLY C172 FOR SALE • $78,000 • AGE FORCES SALE • Cessna 172I for sale. In the "family" since 1983. Not the prettiest airplane, but a great performer. Light weight, 1371 lb empty, 928 9 lb useful load. Oversized nose wheel ready for adventure. BAS inertia rheel shoulder harness TTSN 4383.1 Engine 462.7 since factory overhaul prop 423.5 SN Annual Nov 27 2024 Price in USD • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 185 |
 CESSNA A185F • $295,000 • MAKE OFFER • Location KTIW, Tacoma Narrows Airport, Meticulous restoration basically a new A185F. Sportsman STOL,84 Gallon fuel capacity, wet wing, IO-550 SMOH 512 (overhaul 2022) Prop Hartzel 3 Blade SMOH 1023 (2019) Navigation equipment- EI CGR-30C and CGR-30P, Dual G 5, Garmin 760, Garmin 225 Comm, Garmin 335, Float Kit-yes, Ski Kit-Yes. Fuel control, starter, alternator and mags new/overhauled in 2024. Acft Weight 1839, Useful 1510.50 Annual Due 4/2025 Paint 8/10 Interior 9/10 Full Logs, yes Logs digitized VFR • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CIRRUS |
 2007 CIRRUS SR22 G3X TURBO • $499,999 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Extremely low time, Pristine 2007 Cirrus SR 22 Turbonormalized. 350 hours Total Time Airframe and Engine!! New Composite prop with less than 25 hours TotalTime!! Avidyne EXP 5000 PFD and MFDs. Twin Garmin 430s Wass, Garmin GTX345 Transponder and Avidyne DFC 90 Autopilot with Straight and Level Button! Factory Air Conditioning. DeIce system. Factory Oxygen! Ram Aircraft Engine IRAN with New Cam and lifters, all balanced less than 30 hours ago! Runs as smooth as a Rolex! Complete Logs, 2nd owner! Insurance Mafia forces sale!!! • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
 2019 CUBCRAFTERS FX-3 • $285,000 • GREAT BUY • Excellant Condition TT: 915 hrs. Flown regularly. Full Garmin panel. Garmin G3X Touch. Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B in/out. Garmin GMC 307 autopilot. Garmin radio. CC363i 186 HP engine. 83" Hartzell Trailblazer constant speed prop. 31" Alaskan Bushwheels and Alaskan 3200B Baby Bushwheel tailwheel. Spare set of good 31” Alaskan Bushwheels with rims and brake discs. Acme Aero Black-Ops shocks. Dual caliper brakes. Long Range Fuel Tanks 39 gallons usable. Rosen visors. Head set hooks. Bruces cover and plugs. Data files and oil analysis since new. Condition inspection Apr 2024. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1948 PIPER PA-11 • FOR SALE • 1948 Piper PA-11 This extremely nice example has been restored to near original condition, right wing fuel added. Excellent workmanship, needs nothing, ready for spring! 70 hours since restoration completed fall 2021. C-90-12 70 hours SMOH, new Superior cylinders. New grove 8:00x4 wheels and brakes, lift struts, new Scott tailwheel, new windows, floorboards and much, much more. Virtually a new PA-11. Empty wt. 797# gross 1220. Light sport. Annual 01/2025. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
 LUXURY PARIS AIR SHOW TRIP • ENTER THIS RAFFLE! • Win a First-Class Adventure to the 2025 Paris Air Show - First Class Travel, Luxury Accommodations, and More! The winner will receive four first-class tickets to Paris France from anywhere in the continental US, airport transfers, four-night accommodation at the luxurious Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris plus four public passes to the Paris Air Show. Don't miss this chance to attend the Paris Air Show in style. Dates for the show are June 20-22, 2025. Tickets are $100 each. Drawing will take place May 3, 2025. Proceeds will benefit aviation outreach at the EAA, Chapter 5. • More Info » |
| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Edward Figuli.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RANS |
 TURBO RANS S-20 RAVEN • $149,500 • FOR SALE • RANS S-20 Raven. New Garmin G3X panel; Garmin G5 backup. Turbo 914UL with new lifetime Teflon hoses. 383 hours engine with 2000 TBO. Whirlwind constant-speed prop. ADS-B in/out. Empty weight 750 Gross 1320. New EarthX battery & many Rotax engine tools. Ready for backcountry action now! More pictures and details in Specs page. Spare 21 x 8.00 x 6 main tires; Spare new tailwheel tire & new Matco rim & bearings. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
 NATIONWIDE PREBUY! MOBILE A&P! • SERVICES OFFERED • Mobile annual inspections, pre-purchase inspections, ferry permits, ferry flights, and more! Aircraft owner, A&P/IA, and Commercial Pilot all in one. Don't lose out on buying your dream airplane waiting for a prepurchase inspection; let Barefoot Aviation come to you! Inspections are performed coast to coast on short notice! Experienced in Cessna 100/200 series, Piper, Mooney, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Extra, experimentals, light sports, and much more! Full tip to tail inspection, engine and airframe color borescope inspection, bi-weekly AD compliance check, full log book audits and consults. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
 BUSH PLANE TRADE RV4,6,7 • $139,500 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 300hp Wag Aero Sportsman 2+2, lengthened and widened. Continental carb'd IO-520d 150 smoh 88" Mac 150soh, 35" AK bush wheels, Carbon Concepts slats, fold up observer doors, 4 seat, huge interior. Trig Com, XPDR, ADSB, Aera 660 and JPI engine analyzer with ADSB Uavionix. Off short, climbs fast, Lands short, hauls 4... would trade RV-4, RV-6, RV-7 down, up or sideways. • More Info » |
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