Wheels Up at 9AM |
By Dana Brejakova, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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Don't we all know it, that Friday evening text landing on our screens lighting up our phone displays as well as our aviation loving hearts: "We are gonna be at the airport tomorrow, wheels up at 9AM". And just like that, receiving this type of text message set us for a marvelous Saturday spent among fellow aviators and friends again. Flying around the patch is always better and more fun when you have good company. Read more… |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
TEXAS SIZE HANGAR FOR SALE • $1,200,000 • HANGAR FOR SALE • The epitome of aviation luxury is nestled within the vibrant Spicewood 88R airport in Spicewood, Texas. The 60x80 hangar is insulated and heated. 1 bedroom apartment with full bath upstairs, kitchen and a bath downstairs with washer and dryer hookup. 5K gal rain water collection, generator, 2 500 gal propane tanks, Schweiss Bi-fold door. Multiple hangars available! Call today for more details and schedule a showing. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
DFW AREA AIRPORT HOME • $825,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 3br/2ba 1650sqft recently remodeled home on 2 acre lot at Fairview Airport (70T), in Rhome, TX. 45mins from DFW. Landscaped and fenced backyard with 20x20 covered patio, outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa. New kitchen, new floors, new countertops, and new Anderson windows. 60x60 hangar with two 42-foot wide bi-fold doors, workshop area and 1/2 bath. Too much to list in ad. See spec sheet for details. See link on Spec Sheet for more photos. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AUCTION |
COURT ORDERED AIRCRAFT AUCTION • AIRCRAFT AUCTION • These assets have been ordered sold by the courts. Thrush, Piper Brave, Ag-Cats, P&W PT6-28, -45 & -45R engines on aircraft. HC-B5MP and HC-B3TN Props. (2) Dual Cockpit 510's, (3) Single Cockpit S2R, (1) G-164B, Piper Brave with -1 Garret and Piper Brave salvage. Some items have logbooks and some do not. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT |
AVIAT HUSKY A-1C-180 • $275,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Three Owner Perfectly Maintained Aviat Husky A-1c-180 for sale. All Logs Since New, Extra Paint, Glass Cockpit, NDH HOBBS:356.7 TACH:313.2 May 2024 Annual Reach out if any questions. Located in TOLEDO OHIO • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
1947 BONANZA 35 ULTRA LOW TIME • $55,995 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • This is a unique 47 Bonanza 35.Starting with its Really cool N# to its ultra low time 2911tt Airframe and 29.4 on Firewall Forward. Has the Continental E225-8 Built By Poplar Grove with Hartzell Hydraulic Prop, Brand new Planepower Alternator Conversion and Air Wolf Oil Filter STC , All new Fuel and oil Lines , New Kelly Ignition Harness , Cleveland Wheels and Brakes , 20 Gal Aux Tank , New Tail Beacon ADSB out ,All New Goodyear tires and tubes , New Concord 35AXC battery , all Logs and STCs , Pressure carb Red Seals ,Reskinned Ruddervators and new horns , See Spec Sheet for details • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
PITTS S2B • $125,000 • FOR SALE • 1986 Pitts S2B $125000, 1349TT, 687SMOH Open cockpit option. GNC250XL Nav/com, GDL82 ADS-B Out, PM1200 Intercom, RC Allen Compass Card in back seat 2 Strong 304 Seat pack Chutes. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 150 |
1972 CESSNA 150 L • $44,500 • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY • 1972 Commuter 150 L.VERY CLEAN. TTAF 5848. SMOH 1448 RUNS STRONG. Flys regularly. Always hangered. King KX 125 and KX 15. ADSB in and out. Dash mounted Garmin AERA 660. Displays moving map, terrain, traffic, weather and much more! Bruce's Custom Cover. Auto fuel STC. Spin on oil filter. New plug wires and rudder cables. All logs. LED nav and landing lights. Only selling bc I bought a Skyhawk. Located KREG Gonzales, La. Great Plane! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182 |
***1979 CESSNA 182Q 260-SE*** • $305,000 • YOUR SEARCH IS OVER • 1979 Q Model Peterson 260 SE Conversion TTAF 3627 TSFOH 1100 Continental IO-470F 260 HP Prop TSOH 730 Current Annual 5-1-2024 IFR Not Current 1175 Useful Load with Fresh Pick STC Airgas Nose Fork with 8.5" Nosewheel/ABW Aluminum Main Wheels with Buffed 29X11-10 Air Hawks Garmin 650 GOS Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD S-Tec 55X Autopilot Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB Garmin Aera With Air Gizmos PS Engineering PMA 700M Audio Panel with CD player JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor JPI Fuel 450 Fuel Totalizer • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FERRY SERVICE |
FERRY SERVICE UPFRONT PRICING • BETTER PRICES!! • BETTER SERVICE • Experienced Pilot Offering Ferry Service! Specializing in Seaplanes, Yak 52s, CJ6s, Lake Amphibians, Bonanzas, Barons, etc. All pricing is upfront without variables. No daily Per Diems, No hotels to reimburse, No Daily rate, just one honest price. Based in Tampa, FL and Raleigh, NC • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GLASAIR |
GLASAIR III FOR SALE • $180,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 2011 Glasair III with Garmin IFR Panel. See Specs Page for more details. Delivery and insurance approved training available. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
2023 PIPISTREL EXPLORER • $189,000 • REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE • 2023 Pipistrel Explorer. 25 hrs TTSN. Garmin Cockpit Garmin duel G3X ADS-B out and in. Garmin autopilot. Garmin Audio panel and transponder. 100 HP Rotax 912 Carbureted engine. always hangared. Experimental exhibition airplane. today! Ready to sell, make offer. fresh annual • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
PA 11 WITH 18 MODS • $57,000 • AVAILABLE • 1947 PA 11 with 18 Mods- Continental O-200, 100 hp- 18 gallon tanks- Pa-11 wings with pa-18flaps- Extended baggage- Position/strobe light wing tips- Dual header tanks Pa18 elevator/stabilizer- Weld on float fittings- Heater/defroster- McCauley climb prop- Marvel schebler carburetor- 3" extended Atlee dodge pa18 main gear- Pa18 tail spring- Cleveland double puck brakes- Scott 3200 tail wheel- Empty weight 960- Useful 340- Gross 1300- TSMOH 1503- TTAF 7548- Last Annual details in photos: April 2024- Comes with 8.5s, 31 tires, 2000 skis- full set of engine-wing covers- 5gph- Stc auto gas • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE |
YOU COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER • ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES • The Dakota Territory Air Museum's 29th Annual Sweepstakes is now underway! You could be the lucky winner of this year's Grand Prize, a 1966 Cessna 150F + $8,000 OR $30,000 cash, winner's choice!!! We are also giving away 25 leather bomber jackets over the course of 20 weeks beginning on April 4, 2025! The Grand Prize drawing will be held August 16, 2025 at 4pm! You need not be present to win. Tickets are $100/each and are limited to just 3,000 paid entries. This is the Dakota Territory Air Museum's largest annual fundraiser, the museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization. • More Info » |
A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Bryan Mettler.
Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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Gerry Norberg was able to correctly identify the previous issue's photo of Miller Field Airport (KVTN) in Valentine, Nebraska, USA. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED SERVICE |
AIRCRAFT PAINT 1 STOP SHOP • PAINT SHOP SPECIAL • Professional & Certified Aircraft Exterior/Interior Refinishing/Engine Overhauls/Avionics/Sheetmetal & Composite Repairs/STC'S • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER |
CITABRIA 7GCAA FOR SALE! • $78,000 • READY FOR A NEW HOME • For Sale. Make an offer! 1969 Champion 7GCAA - N343RS, the x-c Citabria, 'Rosie', a great bird & fun to fly! Lycoming O-320 150 hp, Garmin non-WAAS 430, Garmin 496, Stratus 2, complete logs, USB ports for phone & Ipad. ADSB in & out, GTX 327 transponder, LED landing light, XL rear seat, rear heat. Airframe total time 3600ish, TSMOH 860ish. Wooden spars in great shape, inspection panels, all AD's complied with. Hooker harnesses, wheel pants included. No deferred maintenance. NDH. Located at KJEF. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
1997 VANS RV-4 LOW TIME! • $85,000 • FOR SALE • 1997 Vans RV-4 507.6 tt O-360-A4M 351.6 smoh Catto 3 blade cruise prop 54.5 snew. Replaced catto 3 blade climb prop for more speed. UAvionix AV-30 with Av-link UAvionix echo uat ads-b in and out. Bendix X-cruze auto pilot. Ifly740B gps. couples to autopilot. Dynon ems-D10 engine monitor. Electric flaps. vetterman exhaust. rear seat footwells. fuel tanks have been de-sloshed complete logs. all build paperwork included. stored in climate controlled hangar Great fun fast airplane. Needing something bigger with a growing family. • More Info » |
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