| Breakfast With A Purpose |
| By Ben Keirn, Contributing Editor & Photographer
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| Pilots love a good airport, good camaraderie, and, of course, a good meal. So it is little surprise that most fly-ins involve a meal of some sort, whether breakfast, lunch, or both...aka, brunch. The vast majority of pilots are typically on the lookout for a good hamburger, still called the "hundred-dollar hamburger," in spite of the fact that you're going to spend well over that just for the flight these days. Breakfast fly-ins, too, have their perennial favorites. And one of those favorites was the headliner of the recent Shrine Fly-in and fundraiser at Fort Wayne International Airport. Read more…
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC
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 1992 Glasair 1RG SH-2R • $62,900 • RARE OPPORTUNITY • 1992 Glasair 1RG SH-2R. This is a rare opportunity to own a very low time (less that 200 TTAF) Glasair with less that 100 SMOH (2005). Meticulously built. All build logs available. Hartzell CS aerobatic prop. New in 2019: Aluminum strut bearings (no more leaky struts), Grove System wheels and dual caliper brakes, voltage regulator, nose gear tire, wing-tip mounted Uavionix ADSB (not yet calibrated), short wing tips available (but need to be re-wired and re-finished). Very fast. An absolute hoot to fly. Interesting history. Medical issues forcing sale. Specs subject to confirmation. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
 NW Austin Hangar & Lot Deeded • $369,000 • FOR SALE • I'm selling my 60 x 50 ft. insulated hangar which has a nicely finished 400 sq. ft. insulated mezzanine area with ac & heat. Zoned Commercial/Residential. Located at KRYW Lago Vista - Allen Airport in Lago Vista, TX 78645. Built in 2008, equipped with all city utilities, drywall on two sides, epoxy finished floor, large bathroom, high bay lighting, Schweiss hydraulic door, auto roll up door, man door, and 220V & 110V outlets. A similar size lot on the north side is available for $139K. These are privately owned properties with deeded taxi and runway access. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
 PRICE REDUCED $10,000 • $35,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • WORLD'S LARGEST PISTON POWERED BEECH 18!!!! Certified 15 seats, Warbird-1944, remanufactured by Dumod-1964, 6 foot stretch, Cargo Door, 10,200 lbs gross, ACTT 24,500, Co-Pilots instruments, deice/anti-ice, Left Engine midtime, Right Engine near TBO, Props under 100 hours, new side windows, Sold with all parts for project or parts, 250 hours remain on spar x-ray. capacity=15,000 baby chickens, 600# extended baggage compartment with exterior loading door, sleeper couch included. Last one left in the world!!! BEECHCRAFT 18 DUMOD LINER INFINITE'II Reg: N445 DM. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
 2004 Christen Eagle II • $83,000 •FOR SALE • This is the one you want. Kit started in 98 and finished in 04 which means all the SB and mods are complied with, 2 owners, 272 TTAFE, NDH, aerobatic/heavy flange crank, B hub prop. AEIO-360-A1D overhauled by Zephyr Engines. Smoke. Hooker harness in rear. Flop tube replaced last annual. New tires last annual. Icom A210, GTX 320A ADSB compatible. Flown 70 hours in past twelve months and flies regularly. Includes 2 parachutes. Trade for commanche 250/260. Price is firm. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
 Precision Flight Controls • $14,500 • SOLD !! THANKS TO BARNSTORMERS • Precision Flight Controls, FAA approved AATD, GT glass trainer. G1000. 63 hrs on sim. Over 25K new. Single and dual engine. Will box up and put on a pallet for shipping. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
 2011 Cessna 162 Skycatcher • $55,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • Privately owned. Always Hangared, Complete Log Books, Excellent Condition. Next Annual will be done May 2020. Garmin 300 with Multifunction Display, Garmin SL 40 VHF Communications Transceiver, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder, Continental 200D - 100 hp, McCauley Composite Prop. Total time 600hrs. Owner wants to upgrade. • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CUBCRAFTERS |
 2012 Carbon Cub EX • $169,000 • PRICE REDUCED • 2012 Carbon Cub Ex CCK 1865. 340TT on 0340 engine and airframe with NO DAMAGE history! Original builder went above and beyond on this build, metal fuel lines Etc.. Empty weight with extended baggage, 3x3 gear, extended fuel (40gal usable), TK Monster shocks, upgrade Grove brakes, and 31" Bushwheels, 963lbs. Current gross weight is 1320 but can easily be changed to 1865 if desired. Dynon Sky View with ADSB in/out, weather, and Synthetic Vision. Garmin SL40 Comm radio. All LED lights, tinted windows, electric trim, wing and tail VGs. Ready to play hard in the backcountry! Price is FIRM. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EMPLOYMENT |
 A&P Technician Needed • POSITION AVAILABLE • Horizon Aviation is seeking an A&P (IA optional) to join its maintenance dept. in Warwick, RI. Candidate must have at least 8 years experience maintaining piston aircraft. Prior experience supervising junior mechanics preferred. We operate single and twin engine Cessnas, Piper, and other types in our 141 flight training program. With the right candidate, Horizon may expand its outside maintenance business. This position may grow into a DOM for a Part 135 operation. Salary based on experience. Benefits include vacation time, health insurance plan, discounted flight time, and relo expense • More Info » |
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
 ALLIANCE EXPERMENTAL • $93,300 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • AVAILABLE FOR SALE, PART MOONEY, PART EXPRESS, designed to go fast. 4 place intercom, Apollo GX55 GPS moving map. I have developed Medical problems and must sell. if interested please call Joe Roskos at 715-284-4584 or cell # 480-205-6806. Would consider motor home or collector car in trade. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER |
 Turbine Helicycle • $54,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Turbine Helicycle with only 21 hours on it ready to fly.• More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED JET |
 Dassault Falcon 100 • AVAILABLE FOR DRY LEASE • Dassault Falcon 100 available for non exclusive dry lease. Aircraft is up to date on all inspections and flies regularly. Dry Lease rates are $1,200 per hour available in 20 hour blocks. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
 Jabiru J250-SP • $79,950 • THIS ONE WON'T LAST • LOADED! LIGHT SPORT WITH ADS-B IN/OUT AND AUTO-LEVEL! Certified J250-SP 2007. 490 TT. INCLUDES $4k elec tug. TruTrak Vizion Dual axis autopilot. 120 hp, 138 mph, 800 nm range. Dual GRT glass, Fresh Annual. New parts/upgrades. Cooling cowl, overhauled carb, new tires/tubes/brakes/bearings. Always hangared, no damage/accidents. Automatic mixture. Set-back wings for visibility, set-back struts for entry & photography. Dual hydraulic brakes, ergonomic center stick out of the way of legs. Loads of legroom. Nice for long flights, training, or touring. Huge storage with door. No medical required. • More Info » |
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| A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Scot Frechette.
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| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PARTS |
 McCauley • $10,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • McCauley 3 bladed propeller (3AF32C528) overhauled summer 2018 by Procision Propeller in Boise Idaho. Total time on propeller since overhaul and inspection 3 hours . Will send anywhere in continental United States or Canada, Alaska for cost of shipping. Nicked two blades during engine runs, will have repaired prior to shipping at buyer s exspense. I will pay for break down and packaging for shipping or will deliver anywhere in the Northwest and California for gas exspense.. I cannot afford the second prop at $18000.00, my loss your gain. Also two chrome spinners at $500 each OBO • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
 1959 Piper Comanche 250 • $59,500 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • TSmooth Comanche with Western Skyways Gold Seal engine. AFTT:4100, SMOH:200, Garmin 430, 3 Blade Prop, Single-piece Windshield, Tip Tanks, Annual June '19, All AD's complete, nice paint, clean interior but dated, very light hail damage, complete Logs since new. No ADS-B or A/P. A lot of bang for the buck! Flew it to Oshkosh and back with no issues Complex Training or Delivery available. • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PROJECT |
 Zenith 601XL • $8,750 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Zenith Zodiac 601XL taildragger project Wings, controls, and empennage completed, The original owner (with build logs) did a fabulous job, I took over and continued with the mods. Many custom areas such as, use of 2024-T3, stainless stiffeners & soundproofing on firewall. Also included: dual and single stick kits, (dual shown) many powder coated parts including firewall; also included are upper and lower cowlings, wheel pants, seatbelts, andair fuel valve, many small parts from kit. All the hard work is done. Has o-235 engine mount • More Info » |
| THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
 1994 Vans RV6 Project • $18,500 • PRICE REDUCED • 1994 Vans RV6 N24CM $25,500;Lycoming 0-320-DIA TT: 1651.3 [Prop Strike];Gear Tubes Sprung; Skin Damage only on left wing and aileron;Airplane is ADSB out;G5 installed. • More Info » |
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