Thunder In The Sky! - Part I |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing Editor & Photographer |
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The Yankee Air Museum, and it's sponsors, having been putting on a great airshow at the old Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, MI for years, offering spectators the opportunity to see, and hear, a wide variety of aircraft from World War II to modern day fighter jets and other aircraft. Read more…
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC TRAINING
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Aerobatic Training • GREAT OPPORTUNITY • Aerobatic Training at Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety, Inc. Airmanship, Aerobatic and Upset Training in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AGRICULTURAL |
Acroduster 2 • $7,500 • PRICE REDUCED • LSA compliant as single place Acroduster 2 sold less engine. 53 TT. Phase 1 completed. AWC, logs, registered. Install another engine, fly an additional 5 hours phase 1 and good to go. All front cockpit parts installed. Excellent flying airplane. I'm getting too old, my loss is your gain. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY |
Austin TX Area Airpark Home • $649,995 • FOR SALE • Austin TX area Airpark Home. Built in 2001. 2,500 sq ft. 4 bed 2.5 bath steel-framed home with an additional 3 car garage, and a 2,500 sq ft Hangar. 5 acres with irrigation. 3,000 ft private grass strip that is irrigated from underneath. Pilot controlled runway lights for night takeoffs and landings. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC |
1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12D • $21,500 • BEST DEAL EVER! • Aircraft total time estimated 1558 hours, SMOH 101 hours. 65 Hp engine. Sips fuel at 4 Gal/hour. Sweet clean airplane to get your tailwheel endorsement or just clean flying fun. New Ceconite 102 and sealed struts in 2009. Metal prop. External antenna for handheld. Intercom. Shoulder harnesses. Wing tank. Hangered near Fort Worth, Texas. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AVIAT REIMAGINED CESSNA 152 |
Aviat Reimagined Cessna 152 • $90,500 •FOR SALE • Like new Cessna 152! Only 70 Hours Since Aviat Complete Rebuild. Lycoming Factory Reman Engine, OH Prop, Accessories, Instruments. NEW Radios, Paint, Interior, Cables, Fuel/Oil Lines, Wiring, Baffles, Plastic, Tires, Brakes, Alternator, Mags, Vacuum, Exhaust. Garmin GTR225 Com, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder, Garmin Area 550 GPS. 13,920 TT, 70 SFOH, 70 SPOH. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BEECHCRAFT |
Very Clean F-33A • $169,900 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • 1976 IO-550 Beech F-33A, TTAF 2,106, 90 SFRM, 347 SPOH on 3 Blade McCauley, GMA340 Audio Pnl, GNS430, GNC-300XL, KX-155, GTX-327 TXP, KT-76A TXP, S-Tec 20 Auto Pilot, Aspen EFD 1,000, JPI 930, Knots 2U HID Ldg Lt., D'Shannon Baffles and 100lb GW increase, Ameri-King AK-451 406ELT. September.2019 Annual, No Damage History and Complete Logs! • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE |
Stearman PT17 • $128,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • For sale Stearman PT17 from 1943. Located in France In the south of PARIS.FRANCE Privately owned sinced 2006, recent engine change in 2016, and flown only less than 10 hours since new. Engine imported from Air Repair USA brand new. Engine roller bearing re enforced, wasco alternator, redline disc brakes, strobes and nav lights, king radio vhf and interphone, helmets included . Aircraft has been beautifully restored in the early 90s and rejuvenated in 2005 by Vintage Aeroplane Europe. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
Warner aerocraft sportster co. • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OFFERED • Experimental aircraft kit manufacturer. Of the aluminum wing Sportster, Sale includes intellectual property (warnerair), parts, drawings, molds, and materials. $50,000 Must sell, make an offer, whole or in part! MUST BE SEEN. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA |
Classic 172 • $26,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Exceptional straight tail Cessna 172 with many new parts. Custom panel with KX-125 navcom, King XPDR, intercom, new headliner, new tires, Cleveland wheels and brakes, Horton STOL wings, new aileron cables, new one piece windshield, Rosen visors, BAS shoulder harness. Stratus and IPad included. Excellent paint and interior. 9195TT 1500SMOH in 1998. • More Info » |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL |
Teenie Two • $4,500 • MOTIVATED SELLER • !!!Price has just been reduced!!!! "Teenie Two" with open registered trailer in pristine condition and this plane has Many Options. EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS! Specs: Length 12’10" Wing span 18’ Empty Weight 310lb Cross Weight 590lb Engine VW-1600 (1 hours after rebuilt) Max Speed 120mph Cruise Speed 110mph Range 400mL Service ceiling 15,000ft Rate of climb 1000ft/min Stall 45mpH Landing Speed 50 mph Navigation lights Feel free to contact for additional pictures and other information.• More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED KIT PLANE |
California SeaRey • SALES & SERVICE • Serving the West Coast since 2004 - 1 kit in stock ready to ship ( super deal on a classic kit with carbon fiber hull) and pre-owned SeaReys ( Elites and LSX) available as well - I have the only SeaRey Elite on the West Coast available for a demo! Come on out for a demo flight today. Let the adventures begin! • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT |
Kitfox S7SS • $90,000 • FOR SALE • Kitfox S7SS. 450 TTAE. Garmin G3X Panel Full Synthetic Vision, SL40, GTX330, LED Nav, Strobe, Landing Lights with Wig Wag, Factory Built Wings. Dual Brakes, Adjustable Rudder Peddles. 850X6 tires. Rotax 912 ULS 100HP with Electric CS Prop, Faster Cruise and Greater Climb rate than any S7SS. Always been hangared in a climate controlled air conditioned hangar, Built by Multiple Airplane Builder. • More Info » |
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Stan Gatewood. Click on the photo to enlarge it and 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 weekly eFlyer.
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Max Reh was able to correctly identify last week's photo of William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Texas. Congratulations! |
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LOCKHEED |
C-130A • $1,500,000 • MAKE OFFER • 1958 Lockheed C-130A "Hercules" s/n 3212 N131EC. Needs A/B/C/D checks and Prop A.D.: FAA Part 91, 501 subpart F approved maintenance inspection program. AAIP inspection program with a master minimum equipment list. Cargo system: Complete LAPES roller system, the only one in the world in civilian hands. Troop seats: Complete set of troop seats (96) including complete set of stanchions for litters. Air Drop Capability: All components for paratroop operations. Owner says Sell. A unique opportunity to buy a C-130A. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED PIPER |
1973 Piper Navajo Chieftain • $225,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 5686 TT, 312/312 SFOH, 360/360 SPOH, Garmin audio, Garmin 430 WAAS Garmin, 330 TXP, Garmin 796 with XM weather King KX 170B, Alt V autopilot, Newer engine and Airframe hoses, newer heater Full De-Ice, VG's, AC, Tanis Heaters, Nice Chieftain Up to date ready to go!!! $225,000 USD • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VAN'S RV |
VANS RV-12 S-LSA • $95,000 • FOR SALE • Van's 100% USA Factory Built 2015 S-LSA RV-12. 248 Hours TT. Rotax 912ULS. Dual Dynon 10" Skyview Touch System, Two-Axis Autopilot, 2020 ADS-B IN/OUT. ALL Service Bulletins complete. All factory approved upgrades complete (new canopy latch, voltage regulator, throttle springs, high pressure fuel pump, Tanis pre-heat etc.) Last Annual February 2019. Meticulously maintained by A+P and RV specialists. Looks and flies like brand new. Currently flown by former factory production test pilot. Bruce's Custom full airframe covers, insulated cowl cover included. • More Info » |
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED WARBIRD |
P-51D Mustang • $2,700,000 • FOR SALE • 1944 P-51D s/n 44-73279 N451D "Sweet & Lovely". 1945 P-51D s/n 45-11495 N5551D "Little Rebel". Offered individually for $2,700,000 each. Both aircraft are low time award winning P-51D's. • More Info » |
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