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TO THE MAX: Small changes have added up to big news for Evektor, which un-veiled its Max model in two variations at AirVenture. ................................31

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? The Santos Dumont “Demoiselle,” introduced in 1909, was the first time a popular name was used for an aircraft. ................................27

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Tim Carter decided to spend his 60th year flying 60 different types of aircraft he’d never flown before.

His pursuit of 60 different aircraft in his 60th year has brought him into everything from a 737 (for which he holds a type rating) to a J-3.

A lot of good people have volunteered their aircraft to the cause, the Fort Worth resident notes.

He recently visited the US Flight Academy in Denton, Texas, to add eight models to his list. With the help of several flight instructors, he logged 2.4 hours of flying in less than four hours at the airport. Most of his flights were just once around the patch. While at Denton Airport, he flew a Diamond 20, Diamond 40, DA 42 Twinstar, Piper Arrow, Piper Seneca, Remos LSA, Cessna 152 and Robinson R-22 helicopter.

The former Air Force and Delta Airlines pilot now flies for Citation Shares. He has logged more than 17,000 hours since 1971.

Carter has until Nov. 1 to complete his goal. So far, he’s flown 33 planes.

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Two passions, one goalFlying Musicians Association takes off

The blending of two passions, flying and music, has led to the birth of a new group called Flying Musicians Association.

Founded in Fort Worth by two pilot/musicians, John Zapp and Aileen Hummel, the group’s goal is to encourage, educate and support these two passions among those who share them.

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A flurry of new planes and new products debuted on the opening days of AirVenture 2009 in Oshkosh, while one venerable model — the Piper Archer — is on its way back to production.

Piper Aircraft plans to bring back the Archer, with officials noting the company — under its new owner, Imprimis, an investment company based in Singapore and Brunei — wants to be “back in the entry level market.” The 180-hp Archer, which will sell for $300,000, will be available in 2010. It will come standard with the Garmin G600 glass cockpit, which also will be available on several of the company’s other models, including the Seneca V, Seminole and Warrior.

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Tecnam debuted its P2006T twin engine, four-seat, all-metal aircraft (pic-tured). Powered by two Rotax engines, the high-wing is being marketed to flight schools as well as private owners and can be outfitted with a Garmin G950 glass cockpit or analog panel. Prices range from $425,000 to $510,000, with U.S. deliveries expected to begin next year.

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Former uranium site could be Tennessee’s newest GA airportby meg godleWsKi General Aviation News

Officials in Knoxville, Tenn., have

taken the first step towards recycling an industrial site that used to process ura-nium into a general aviation airport.

The industrial area was closed down decades ago, according to Lawrence Young, president of the Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee

(CROET), an organization that oversees the redevelopment of industrial sites.

The former uranium processing facility, which covers 1,100 acres, has something in short supply in hilly East Tennessee, according to Young.

“It’s basically a flat, long strip of black top,” he said.

Last last month, the Knoxville City Council unanimously passed a resolu-tion in support of CROET’s efforts to undertake a feasibility study.

“Our next step is to approach the regional airport authority and ask them to partner with us to assist in getting funds to undertake the feasi-bility study,” Young said. “Part of the

study will include whether the market will support the construction of a new airport.”

That could be the easiest part of the project. According to Young, the nearest general aviation airport is 20 or so miles away and located on an island in a river.

“It cannot expand,” he said, “and most of the terrain in the region is hilly. From a strictly physical standpoint, the flat terrain of the former uranium pro-cessing area makes it attractive as a site for a new airport, but that is just one component that we are looking at.”

The feasibility study also will include evaluating how to pay for the

new airport.“We are researching grants for the

construction and the possibility of a partnership with the Knoxville Metro Airport,” Young said. “But that’s off in the distance. Right now the airport is just an idea.”

Young admits that redeveloping a site that was connected to nuclear material presents some public percep-tion problems.

“People worry about safety,” he said. “I can show them reams of data on the safety of the site. We have had industrial facilities on it for 10 years with no ill effects.”

For more information: CROET.com.

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As new administrator changes the way errors are reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For nearly three years, air traf-fic controllers have been working under imposed work rules after they failed to reach a contract agreement with the FAA. Now that a new administrator has taken office — and an arbitration panel is in place — are things finally getting settled? Maybe.

The two groups are not eager to dis-cuss the arbitration efforts until there is something positive to report.

However, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt recently unveiled a change in the way operational errors are reported, saying the names of controllers will not be included on operational error reports sent to FAA headquarters.

“We need quality information,” said Babbitt, “and the best sources of that information are our front-line employ-ees.”

Removing names will allow investiga-tors to focus on what happened, rather than who was at fault, he explained.

The change was met with questions from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the controllers’ union.

“We need clarification of it,” said spokesman Doug Church.

What is clear is that the identity of controllers involved in errors will be known at their local facilities, with disci-plinary actions taken and recorded in the controllers’ records.

If this is part of the non-punitive reporting system, it is confusing, Church said. “We need Babbitt to back up his words with his actions,” he said, adding, “we do hope this is an indication of the new administrator reaching out.”

REAUTHORIZATIONThe controllers group is one of

the many organizations that favor the

Senate’s version of the FAA reauthori-zation over that passed by the House. NATCA President Patrick Forrey says the Senate version “addresses so many key issues that affect the safety of the National Airspace System and provides for the advancement of the much-needed modernization of the air traffic control system.”

Both the Senate and the House bills push the Next Generation Air Traffic Control program (NextGen), a goal supported by general aviation interests as well. The Senate version, however, does not include two provisions that are opposed by the Air Transport Association, which represents the major airlines: An antitrust immunity sunset provision; and a provision to raise the cap on passenger facility charges from

$4.50 to $7.The Senate and House versions

now will go to conference, where some changes will be made, with a final ver-sion going to a vote in both Houses. This needs to be done before the temporary authorization period ends in September.

CHANGES AT NTSBTwo members of the National

Transportation Safety Board have sub-mitted their resignations, leaving the way open for President Obama to make appointments.

Board member Kathryn O’Leary Higgins left the board Aug. 3, while Chairman Mark Rosenker said he will stay until replacements are nominated and approved.

Higgins, who joined the board in January 2006, said she is leaving “to pursue opportunities in the private sec-tor.” She previously held positions as Deputy Secretary of Labor, Vice Chair of the Presidential Commissions on Coast Guard Roles and Missions, and assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary.

Rosenker became a member and Vice Chairman of NTSB in March 2003. Three years later he was sworn in as the 11th chairman. He was nominated by President Bush for a second term in 2007. Before being appointed to the board he was Deputy Assistant to the President and director of the White House Military Office.

Charles Spence is GAN’s

Washington, D.C., correspondent.

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We all remember our first flight — the feeling of seeing the world from a completely different perspective, the free-dom of controlling an aircraft through the three dimen-sions of flight, the opportunity to make the world a smaller place by expanding our realm of possibilities.

No matter what aspect of flying moti-vates us to learn how to fly, we all enjoy the challenges and entertainment that aviation provides.

Because of the experiences aviation brings to my life, I’ve made it my goal to share the thrill of flight with others. Through a variety of ways, I have been able to volun-teer my time and dedicate my passion as a vehicle to inspire others to explore the multitude of opportunities in the aviation industry.

As you probably know, the aviation indus-try is actively trying to recruit young people to get involved and sustain the viability of the field for the next generation. With reports that nearly 30% of employees in the aviation industry became eligible to retire last year, it is absolutely dire that we have fresh faces in the field to take over.

Most people don’t realize the abundance and variety of career opportunities that exist in the aviation industry. People are needed in every aspect of the field — from the more intuitive positions like pilots, controllers, mechanics, fixed base operators, and engi-neers, to the not-so-obvious airport managers and the like. The aviation industry allows candidates to find employment opportunities that suit their unique needs and talents, while combining a passion that can rival very few other industries.

Like most industries right now, aviation is suffering from the worldwide economic turmoil, which is something we will recover from in due time. However, finding enough people to take over these jobs when the economy does return is not so easy.

The only way the world of aviation will be successful is if we all do what we can — no matter how much or how little — to help out. Whether it’s participating in an organization like the Young Eagles, providing financial assistance to youth groups, or simply answer-ing basic questions about flight training to an airport visitor, we can and should do our part to increase interest in aviation.

Participating in programs like AOPA’s Project Pilot, EAA’s Young Eagles, Youth Aviation Adventure, Civil Air Patrol, Build-A-Plane, and the FAA’s Aviation Career Exploratory (ACE) Camps help grow and enhance the aviation and aerospace industry.

These programs help instill the passion we all have for aviation in our industry’s newcomers, and provide support in the most difficult and stressful times for people. If you don’t believe me, just read the numerous stories of individuals who have become pilots or work in the industry because of their experiences with one of these programs. Not everyone will walk away with a pilot’s license because of a Young Eagles flight, but many will walk away with a positive experience about aviation.

As the former national spokesman for EAA’s Vision of Eagles Program, it was my job to promote aviation career opportunities to young people around the country. As an expansion to that role, I started working with the FAA in 2004 promoting the benefits of aviation to mainstream America. The experiences I have had, taking Young Eagles for their very first flights and speaking to hundreds of thousands of students about the aviation industry, have been remarkable. I’m very thankful for these opportunities, and proud of the impact that it has had on others. By assisting with these types of programs, you also will experience similar types of joys. Just ask anyone who has received a thank you note from an individual they took for their first flight and now they are involved in aviation. It’s a great achievement.

Perhaps my greatest achievement is co-founding, building and executing the DreamLaunch Tour. Sponsored by my alma mater, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, DreamLaunch has become the FAA’s nation-wide tour dedicated to educating high school students about career opportunities in the aviation industry, while, at the same time, motivating students to follow their dreams and passions in life.

Now in its fifth year, DreamLaunch has visited hundreds of schools, and educated countless students on the opportunities in the aviation industry that they may not be aware of. This past year was our most suc-cessful yet, as the tour visited schools from Central Florida all the way to Anchorage, Alaska. Building on that success, we’re gear-ing for a tour that stops at even more schools next year. You can learn more about the tour at: JamailLarkins.com.

I urge all of you to take action and influence the next generation of aviation. Whether it’s kids or adults, we need to keep our industry growing, even when we are presented with the economic issues affect-ing every company in our industry today. Everything we do can — and will —make a difference.

What happens in the next 20 to 30 years of flight will be completely up to the legacy created by the current generation leading one of the nation’s most vital segments of our economy.

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OIL ANALYSIS SAVED THE DAY

Re: Paul McBride’s column, “TBO: 2,000 hour or 12 years,” in the June 23 issue: This is absolutely the best article I have ever seen on the subject.

I started oil analysis every 25 hours the day I bought my used C-180. The original engine (which had a “log cabin overhaul” by a very reputable mechanic) went to TBO with no problems.

My “factory reman” replacement from Continental was making a bit more metal from day one, but the reports were quite stable. My mechanic son insisted on cutting each filter open and examin-ing it with a magnifying glass and magnet, in addition to the oil analysis. I always kept the last five used filters for comparison.

At 500 hours, with the plane fueled and loaded for a flight in the morning, I got a call from my analytical service stating the Nitraloy had spiked and to do a compression check. The engine had been running fine with absolutely no indication of a problem. Mag checks were perfect. It was smooth and the power was normal.

We found one drastically low cylinder and pulled it. The exhaust valve stem was found to be shaved down to one half normal diameter by the Nitraloy guide, obviously primed for a catastrophic failure. Oil analysis saved the day, in my opinion.

Now the good part: There was no accident and Continental only charged me for the time flown, although the engine was out of “calendar” time, so I got another “reman” for $10,000 rather than the going $15,000.

DOUG MILLARDWasilla, Alaska

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I recently completed my Experimental ama-teur homebuilt aircraft and was ready to have the certification inspection completed. I contacted my local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and requested to have one of the maintenance inspectors perform the inspection. The manager denied the request.

I requested a written explanation for the denial, which reflected on staffing and workload issues, and noted that all aircraft certification services were being directed to persons outside the FAA. In other words, I had to hire a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) to perform the certification inspection.

I contacted several other FSDOs in the Northwest to survey their policies. Several responded they can perform certification inspections, but it would depend on workload. They did not have a total denial policy and defer individuals directly to a DAR.

In my opinion a certification inspection should be carried out by the FAA. I understand the economic issues affecting the FAA, however I am opposed to the policy of total denial. The FAA should work with the individual requesting a service and attempt to schedule a visit under mutual agreement. This seems like a reasonable request from a tax-paying citizen of this country.

In the past we would visit our local General Aviation District Office (GADO) to request a written test, a flight exam, a practical test, and a certification inspection. Now we must pay a designee (for all this).

A tax-paying citizen should be given equal consideration when complying with FAA-required regulations, and not have to pay for the services required by the regulations set forth by the FAA.

ROBERT GATHERERTekoa, Wash.


Museum program teaches kids about flying and restoring aircraft, as well as lifeby JaniCe WoodGeneral Aviation News

About a year ago, Christine Parker had her first-ever airplane ride.

It was one that would change her life.“I was always one of those kids who would look up

in the sky every time an airplane flew over, though I had never actually flown until a band trip last spring,” she said. “After that I guess you could say I was obsessed with flying.”

Talking about that obsession with her friend, Doug Vogel, led her to the Port Townsend Aero Museum at Jefferson County International Airport (OS9) in Washington state, which runs a volunteer program where kids from 12-18 learn to restore vintage aircraft while learning to fly.

“The experience has been amazing,” she said. “I’ve learned a heck of a lot. The very first day I did fabric work. I do it every weekend and I’m getting pretty good at it.”

The lessons learned at the museum extend far beyond how to restore aircraft. The kids also learn about the value of hard work, determination, and striving for perfection.

The program began in 2001 when Jerry and Peggy Thuotte founded the museum based on a youth-oriented volunteer program.

“I had worked with kids for the past 20 years, telling my kids’ friends that if they helped in my hangar, I’d teach them to fly,” said Jerry Thuotte, a retired air traffic controller and United Air Lines pilot.

After he retired and moved to Port Townsend, he got a lot of pressure from friends and relatives to continue his work with kids, as well as his work restoring antique aircraft.

“I knew that if I had enough kids properly trained, I could restore enough aircraft to bring in enough money to build the museum,” he said. “Once you put all the pieces together, you have a puzzle and the centerpiece is this beautiful Taj Mahal.”

What he’s referring to is the museum’s new 18,000-square-foot hangar, which houses a collection of 31 aircraft, including a 1922 Irwin Meteor, a 1935 DeHavilland Queen Bee, a 1928 Travel Air, a Benny Howard Mike pylon racer replica, a 1936 Waco YKS-6, a 1932 Pietenpol Sky-Scout and much more. Most of the planes are airworthy. The ones that aren’t are in the restoration process, with the kids doing a lion’s share of the work.

“It’s a constant training program,” Thuotte said. “Kids come in as early as 12 and then leave when they go off to college or get out of their teens.”

In the last eight years, about 210 kids have gone through the program. Thuotte estimates that 25% of them have continued on in aviation as pilots, engineers, mechan-ics or air traffic controllers. “Many have gone on to the University of Washington, Embry Riddle, Purdue, and the University of North Dakota,” he said.

Parker will start at the University of Washington in the fall, majoring in aeronautical engineering.

“I want to design my own airplanes,” she said, noting she wants to design GA aircraft, not behemoth airliners. “I’m not a fan of big, big, big airplanes.”

Her friend who inspired her to volunteer at the museum also is pursuing a career in aviation.

Vogel, 18, plans to attend Westminster College in the fall, majoring in flight operations. The recipient of a Navy ROTC scholarship, he hopes to be a Naval Aviator.

He started volunteering at the museum when he was just 11, discovering the program through a summer camp.

“It was a way to be in and around airplanes,” he said. “It was an opportunity for me to see if aviation was interesting enough to pursue as a career or hobby. The more I was at the airport, the more I fell in love with not only flying, but all aspects of aviation, from restoration to airport operations.”

RESTORING PLANES The kids are tasked with restoring not only the muse-

um’s vintage aircraft, but also airplanes from customers from around the country.

Taught by adult mentors, they learn everything from rib stitching to fabric covering to fabricating a windshield or restoring a propeller.

Their work not only helps fund the museum, it also helps preserve the dying skills required to keep antique airplanes airworthy, Thuotte said.

“We are inundated with work,” he said, noting restora-tions in process include a J-3 Cub, a PA-12 Super Cub, and a 1929 Bellanca Pacemaker. “We also do a lot of repairs, such as rebuilding the wing of a Stinson Gullwing. We’ve restored 40 to 50 airplanes over the years and they just keep coming.”

But how do airplane owners feel about youngsters

working on their planes?“When we first started, the work came in based on my

reputation,” said Thuotte, who has not only completed 17 restorations, but has also built several aircraft. “But now the work comes in based on the kids’ reputation.”

He tells the story of being at a gathering recently and overhearing two pilots talking about the museum’s contract work. “Those kids are incredible wizards,” he heard one pilot tell another.

“Their work is first class,” Thuotte claimed. “They come here as raw material, so they have no bad habits. They don’t cut corners and they don’t espouse a ‘that’s good enough’ attitude. They all strive for perfection.”

That quest for perfection is critical in helping kids succeed not only in aviation, but in life, Vogel noted.

“It is my firm belief that people will rise or fall to what is expected of them,” he said. “Setting very high expectations in all areas of a child’s life — but particularly aviation — will give the child the best chance possible for success.”

Those high expectations aren’t just for restoration work. Thuotte expects a lot from the kids — and they deliver. If they don’t, they’re out.

FLYING HIGHA child who wants to volunteer must go through an

interview with Thuotte. In that interview, he emphasizes the most important requirement: Commitment.

“They must commit to one day a week during the school year and more in the summer, if their family will allow,” he said. “Priorities are family, school, then job.”

Thuotte keeps an eye on their grades, pushing them to get all As.

“That will help them get scholarships,” he said. “When they leave here, they are going to school.”

He also takes in kids who are required to do com-munity service or have had some problems the past. “The past is the past,” he said. “Once they come through our threshhold, it’s like being born again.”

However, the kids have to follow the rules: Don’t

Learning to fly — and so much more

THE ‘WIZARDS’: Some of the kids who volunteer at the museum restoring aircraft include Christine Parker, left, and Doug Vogel in the cockpit of the Pacemaker and (from left to right in front of the plane) Ross Patton, Nathan Alexander, Alex Helsell, Emma Walker, and Joel Brose.

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WHAT’S NEXT?Plans are in the works to build a 6,600-square-

foot shop with room enough to work on eight air-craft at a time. Another building is planned to house a paint booth and fabric shop.

As he looks to the future, Thuotte said he is also on the lookout for somebody “tougher than me” to take over the operations, noting he’s 70 now. But he hasn’t been able to find anybody who can say no, as the museum gets lots of calls from people who want to donate their old airplanes or adults who want to get some flight training in one of the museum’s airplanes.


Aero Commander - 1000

1974 ROCKWELL Commander 112A, 790TT/SMOH. One owner. $67,750. West One Air. [email protected]

Aeronca - 1050

CITABRIA, AERONCA Scout, Decathlon, salvage, sur-plus, 5-ply birch formers, gear legs straightened, repair, wing inspection kits. RAINBOW 509-765-1606,/fax 1616. [email protected]

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, fax 800-457-7811, www.univair.com

American Champion - 1190

2001 SCOUT 8GCBC 325TT, EDM-700, King 196 Com, Garmin 150 GPS, GMA-340 audio-panel, L/R tanks and spades, xpdr, $120,000. 775-772-9179.

79 BELLANCA Scout 900TTAF&E, 180HP Lycoming CS prop int SL40 com, King GPS/com, LR tanks, Garmin 320 TXP EL fuel flow, VG’s, NDH. Complete logs. West Mt and NE Oregon since new. Hangared since new. $65,000. 208-413-3210. Mick.

1998 8GCBC Scout, 448-TTAFE&P, 2-bl CS, King IFR certified, 70gal., VG’s, PMA6000M audio-panel w/inter-com, eng.-heat, NDH, 4/10 annual, maroon/tan, $99,800, will-deliver, split-expenses. [email protected] NV/775-322-2929.

2003 SUPER Decathlon. 377-TT. NDH, MT prop, King KY97A, KT76A, Garmin 296. Full flow oil filter, Hooker harnesses, parachute. $105,000. 253-564-8201.http://cbahn.homestead.com

Aviat - 1400

AVIAT HUSKIES 2001 thru 2008 used, new ‘08 amphib, taking 2009 orders. Jim Taylor, McCreery Aviation, 956-686-1774.

Beech Bonanza - 1505

1977 F33A, 3581 TT, 912 SMOH (Firewall Forward), 850 SNEW Hartzell 3 blade, fresh annual, King Silver Crown IFR, Apollo 2001 NMS GPS, STEC 50 A/P, 80 gals., big door, dual ramshorns, 5 seats, 1300# useful. Excellent P&I, logs since new, hangared in Central Texas, now in Placerville, $119,500. Add Garmin 430 for $5K addition-al. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

1974 V35B Bonanza, 550SFRMAN, 3435TTSN. New leather interior, King IFR, Flight Director. Excellent paint, hangared, NDH. Like New! $109,950. 510-783-2711.

Beech Sierra - 1525

1975 SIERRA 2337TT, 352SMOH, full IFR, $52,999. Will trade for Real Estate, RV or any reasonable offer. 360-438-8811, cell/ 360-481-7171.

Beech Baron - 1602

1976 E55 Baron 4000-TTAF, 800-SFRM-LH, 400- SFRM-RH, 600-SNEW 3bl props, GAMI’s, KFC-200 w/yaw, full King pkg w/KLN-90B, 6seats, leather, 166 gallons, deliver w/fresh annual & AD 2008-13-17 com-pleted, NDH, open to reasonable offers 541-296-1897

Beech Duchess - 1604

1979 BEECH Duchess, Fresh Engines and Props, Owned, hangared, and maintained by same FBO since 1993 in Milwaukee. $95,000, see www.flymilwaukee.comPete, 414-461-3222, eve-262-533-3056.

Beech Duke - 1606

DUKE: BEST piston airplane Beech built. 147hrs on 0-time engine. Everything new under the cowling. Excellent condition! Call 517-740-8141. $350,000.

Bellanca - 1650

1973 TURBO Super Viking, 2850TT, 850SMOH, KX-50, IFR, 3-Axis good paint, leather, 350since $50K refurb by Miller’s. $59K. CO/303-931-8319.http://www.freewebs.com/1973turbovikingforsale

1976 VIKING 1300TT, 300hp Turbo Lyc. Looks like new. Wholesale price. See at Oshkosh Booth#459. Vic’s Air-craft Sales. 701-293-8362. www.vicsaircraft.net

Cessna 120/140 - 1902

1948 C-140, 125hp, O-290. $28,750. West One Air. 208-455-9393, [email protected]

LOST MEDICAL 1946 C-140 TTAF-7022, 877 SMOH, Cont.O-200, STC-autogas, climb-prop, strobes, Cleve-lands, xpdr, encoder, new windshield & cover. $18,000. 406-253-3214.

Cessna 150 - 1904

C-150 TAILDRAGGER, 4466-TT, 580-SMOH, new start-er/generator, new windshield, shoulder harness, Radio, 2pl-intercom, 900-tires, Scott TW, Serial #17006. $21.500, 541-432-1891, [email protected]

1966 C-150, 2338 TTSN. Extras too numerous to list. Information mailed to interested parties. $22,950. Wil, 509-725-8254.

CESSNA 150M, lowtime AF, ZERO time eng and prop, good radios, fresh leather interior, $26,000. 503-838-5286, 800-831-6513.

1966 C-150 for sale. New paint, recent interior. Fresh en-gine & annual. Two-tone blue on white. Call for details.940-851-6005, 580-479-9292.

1966 C-150, 5222-TTAF, 1279-SMOH, annual 2010, in-tercom, King-97A, King-76A. Price reduced $15,500. Good flying plane! Pierce Co. A/P. 253-279-8901.

BUYING OR FLYING A CESSNA 150/152?Read the complete, authoritative guide! Second Printing! Officially endorsed by the 150/152 Club! Fly safer, save thousands. You’ll love it! www.cessna150book.com

1974 C-150L, 1775TTSN engine & airframe, NDH. Not a trainer, hangared, annual 12/09. Reduced !!! $16,000. 541-672-5412/ 541-733-8620.

Cessna 152 - 1905

1978 C-152 4992 TT, 221 SMOH, Sensenich prop. Very good paint & interior, fresh annual. NDH, $31,500. 541-882-8315, or 541-884-1425.

1978 C-152. One radio, one xpdr, TTAF 9309, SMOH 3055. Nice clean airplane, no corrosion. $23,000. 360-786-8333.

Cessna 170/175/177 - 1906

1951 C-170A 3986TT, 768SMOH, Com radio, Cleve-land brakes, 800:6 tires, exc-paint, new-interior, metal wings, Horton STOL kit, current annual 6/09. Lost medi-cal. $37,900. Ted 503-843-3616 or 503-550-6868.

1979 177B 180 HP TBO. Good compression. 8 in & out. Fresh annual, powerflow exhaust. $50,000 OBO. Call Gary 360-731-8088

Cessna 172 - 1907

1978 CESSNA 172XP with 190hp Cont. IO-360, 286 SFRM, constant speed prop, Great for towing and high performance. Bob 253-335-3944.

1965 C-172, 4,495TT, 1349SMOH, 4STOP, always hangared, newer paint, refurbished interior, Airmap GPS, MX-11 Com, King-xpdr, King KX-150B. $25,000. 253-847-2022.

1968 C-172, lowtime AF, 200hrs eng, Horton STOL, full King stack, King KX155 w/GS, xpdr/enc, leather interior, $45,000, 503-838-5286, 800-831-6513.

1977 C-172N, 2670-TTAF, 1420-TTE O-360 Lyc-180hp, all logs, flybuddy-GPS, DME, full-IFR, NDH. CSP, new annual, Hangared Bandon OR, $55,000. 907-305-3056.

1973 C-172M, IFR, NDH, 1400 hr eng, 3800 AF, very good condition, always hangared, fresh annual, $39,500, Bremerton WA 360-297-1324.

1970 C-172 539 SMOH, 5128T TSN, digital IFR, IFR-GPS, recent paint/ interior. NDH. $39,950. 510-783-2711

1974 C-172 IFR, GPS, 980 SMOH. Excellent condition. Reduced! $39,750. WestOneAir. [email protected]

1978 C-172N, 160hp, 6475-TT, zero SMOH, good paint, very nice interior, fresh annual, $55,000. 541-882-8315, 541-884-1425.

1977 C-172N, 10,000-TT, 1000-SMOH on O-320 eng, logs, NDH, dry country airplane, KX-170’s, GPS, xpdr, 4pl intercom, 8 in./out, $35,000, 541-566-2411, cell 509-999-3715.

1976 CESSNA 172M, 2668TT, 475TT on 180HP Penn-yan, King Audio Panel and avionics, IFR certified 2/2009, annual due 9/2009. Based at KHYA. $57,500. Email [email protected]

Cessna 180/185 - 1908

1961 C-185 5661TT, 185SFREM, IO-550 Bonaire conv 185hrs on prop. Never on floats. VFR-radios. EGT, re-cent int. 4pl-int. Elec fuel mgmt, tip strobes. Pics avail $110,900. 406-381-2602, 961-4079 [email protected]

1956 C-180, 3750-TT, 915REM, PPonk, hangared, King avionics, custom panel, IFR, $67,500. April 02 annual. Call for details, 801-605-8047.

1956 C-180, 3750-TT, 915-REM, PPonk, hangared, King avionics, custom panel, IFR, $67,500. April 02 an-nual. Call for details, 801-605-8047.

1953 C-180 4400TT, 370SMOH. Engine & propeller “Both O-470J” LRF 84-gals., P-Ponk gear, G-496 w/ZAON PCAS, leather interior, camera hole w/28V sys-tem, fact. oxy., original wheel pants, Sharp! $75,000. 772-971-5157.

1979 180K Skywagon II, factory float kit, 88 gal “wet wing”, Garmin 430, KX155, Ryan 9900 BX TCAD, Gar-min 340 audio with intercom, only 3213 hrs. since com-plete Oregon State Police/ California Hiway Patrol air-frame overhaul, 8:50X6, 10”XP tailwheel, HD 6 bolt Clevelands, tail handles, BAS inertial reel, 90” seaplane prop, bubble windows, extended baggage, TANIS engine heater, 1643 SMOH (Western Skyways) 2000 hr TBO, 3190# G.W. STC, hangared with NMDH since new, logs since new, all for $85,500 or with 250hr SMOH 0470U for $83,900. Stancil Aviation 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806, www.skywagons.com

1964 CESSNA 185C Skywagon, 7697 TT, 694 SMOH (Victor, IO470), 501 SPOH, King & Narco digital, 84 gals., BAS inertial reels, great paint & deluxe leather, ex-tended baggage, Logs since new. $89,500. Stancil Avia-tion, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

1980 185F Skywagon, only 1241 TTSN! 74 hrs on Western Skyways Gold Seal Reman, 74hrs on McCauley 401, 86” 3-blade BlackMac. factory float kit, 88gal. wet wing, King Silver Crown, Garmin 150 GPS, bubble win-dows, ext baggage, tail pull handles, BAS. inertial Reels, strobes, post lights. Excellent professionally touched up original two tone blue on white, utility interior, 3&4 bench seat, 5&6 seat, only 2 owners, last since 1985, Never damaged, never in salt, logs since new, an “appreciably classic”. $185,000. Joe Stancil owner, Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

Cessna 182 - 1909

1966 182J Skylane, 4100TT, 750SMOH/SPOH, King ra-dios, IFR, long-range tanks, Nice paint&interior, hang-ared in Helena, MT, second-owner, complete-logs, $70,000. 406-431-1219.

1959 CESSNA 182B straight tail classic w/cowl flaps, 5580-TT, 1164-SMOH, O-470L, Western Skyways Gold Seal, 500-SPOH, Garmin GNC-250XL Com/GPS, Fly-buddy-GPS, KY97A-Com, KA134 audio-panel, AT50-xpdr/C, VG’s, P&I-1995, $48,500. [email protected] NV/775-322-2929. http://tappix.com/813173

1957 CESSNA 182A New Garmin IFR 430-GPS pack-age, Storm-Scope, S-Tec 50 A/P, KX155 w/GS, all new panel. Good Condition. 603-242-3033.

1958 C-182A Skylane, 475-SMOH, 50-SPOH, STOL, in-terior-10, paint-9, Garmin-250XL GPS-com, NDH, logs, manuals, extras, nice plane, $50,000/negotiable, Salem OR, 503-364-2473.

WE HAVE (4) TR182’s in stock! 1979, 1980, 1982 & the Last 1986 made! See our website www.skywagons.com or call Stancil Aviation @ 1-800-759-9466 for details.

1964 CESSNA 182, 4113TTA, 1102SMOH, LRT, A/P, One Piece Windshield, New interior, PMA-7000M-S Au-dio, always hangared. $49,000. Minnesota 218-930-0834.

Cessna 182 - 1909

1983 SKYLANE 182RG’s. Former US Gov’t ownedsince new! Less than 2000hrs since complete airframerestoration & refurbishment. 100K plus cost! KFC 200FD, KCS 55 slaved HSI’s, KLN 94 color IFR GPS, WX1000E stormscope, BF Goodrich Skywatch TCAS (over31K installed) GEM, Shadin, near new strip & paint, newinterior, new glass, factory zinc chromate, unbeliveablelogs & records, always hangared, 92 gal wet wing,$95,500. (2) to choose from. See pictures & specs onweb. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806.www.skywagons.com

1958 C-182C, 2900 TT, original panel, VG’s, largertires, new brakes, interior good. Great Flying Airplane!$40,000. 509-732-1464.

1964 CESSNA 182, 4113TTA, 1102SMOH, LRT, A/P,1piece windshield, new interior, PMA-7000M-S audio, al-ways hangared. $49,000. Minnesota 218-930-0834.

1982 TR182 RG Skylane, only 21 hrs. since WesternSkyways Turbocharged Reman. 21SPOH (3blade),Sperry digital IFR, King panel mounted GPS, big Sperry400B autopilot (alt hold) coupled to NSD 360 slaved HSI,JPI, speed brakes, air conditioning, 92 gals. Brand newinterior, good original paint, logs since new, NDH, only$121,900. Owned by Stancil Aviation, 1-800-759-9466.See pictures & specs at www.skywagons.com

1976 182Q 5,700TT, 1550SMOH, 2000TBO, GPS, L/R-tanks, clean leather. 7.5-in/out, IFR, NDH, fresh annual.Always hangared. FBO owned. $72,900. 307-587-6732.

1968 SKYLANE 182LTT4875, 631SMOH. Custom blue-printed, balanced eng. w/roller tapetts, Smooth!!! STOLkit, VG generators, oversize front landing-gear, Electron-ic Intl. eng-analyzer, Stec 40AP. Rosen-visors, Bass har-ness, elec aileron trim, 2-NavComs, GS, 3 LMB,xpdr.w/enc,ADF, Garmin 100GPS, 296GPS, LR tanks,IFR, eng heat, many extras. Extensive annual Jan.09 ,al-ways maintainted&hangared over 23 yrs by same owner.red/yellow over white, nice airplane, ready to fly! Lostmed. $70,000, consider trade for real estate, or interest-ing antique cars. John, 530-527-2958. [email protected]

1980 CESSNA 182QII, TTAF 2340, SMOH 768, Garmin430/340, 385A NavCom, Stec 60 A/P, KN62A DME, engmMonitor, NDH. 253-335-3944.

1973 SKYLANE, 3300 TT, 1775 SMOH, 450 SPOH,Narco Mk12D, KT-76A, ADF, Apollo loran, LRT, recentfuel bladders, $45,500, 650-515-0943.

1960 SKYLANE, 5350+TT,1170-SMOH, 150-SPOH,P&I 9, Garmin 135A GPS/Com, King KX170A VORw/GS, Apollo SL70 xpdr, EGT/CHT, cowl/manual flaps.slant tail, Horton STOL, aileron/flap-gap seals, leadingedge cuff wingtips, stall fences, 4-pl intercom, ext bag-gage, May annual. $49,000, will take medium size motorhome partial trade, must have slide-out, Ron 509-750-7225.

Cessna 190/195 - 1910

C-195A, 6020TT, 330 Jake, 49 SMOH, nice paint, com-plete new int/ panel, KX155, AT50, Clevelands, Jasco al-ternator, $82,000. [email protected] .208-818-5988

Cessna 200 Series - 1912

1973 U206F Stationair, 1780 TTSN, 690 SFREMAN(300hp), King digital IFR, HD gear, 84 gals., NDH, logssince new, always hangared. $119,500. Stancil Aviation,800-759-9466, 530-642-2806, www.skywagons.com

“3” CESSNA 210’s. “P” 4 sale. www.bahraero.com

1982 T210N Centurion II, 1837TTSN, 552SMOH, West-ern Skyways Gold, 552prop, GMA-340 Audio, GTX327xpdr, eng analyzer, Rosen sun visors, 6-place ox. Beau-tiful inside and out. 3/2009 annual. Won’t last! $179,000.208-316-7777 or [email protected]

1976 U206F Stationair, 6300TT, 850 SMOH, 710 SNEW86” 401 3-blade, on excellent Wipline 3450 Amphibs,Robertson STOL, 84 gals., gear advisory, “Fool’s Gold”movie star, 1185# useful, HD wheel gear included, re-cent paint & interior, logs since new, 6 place load haulerwater & wheels for only $144,900. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

TWO TU206G’S for sale: 1980 & 1982, both 310hpTURBO’s, Low time, Garmin 530 and Garmin 430. BigAutopilots, 92 gals., 1 with Robertson STOL. No DamageAlways US registered. Logs since new starting at$159,900. See all the specs on our website or call tollfree #, both located in Placerville, CA and are owned byus. Joe Stancil, owner, Stancil Aviation, 530-642-2806800-759-9466, www.skywagons.com


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1978 CESSNA-310R, Known-ice certification, 100 SFREM’s, 5500TT, Owned,/hangared, and maintained by same part 135 operator for many years. $155,000, see www.flymilwaukee.com Pete, 414-461-3222, eves-262-533-3056.

1971 310Q Turbo, IFR, full de-ice, VG’s, hangared. $89,750. WestOneAir. 208-455-9393. [email protected]

C-340A, New engines, props, avionics, paint and interior. 1/4 Share available. Hangared in BIL. Call for [email protected] 406-670-9643.

1976 C-340 6000 TT, 60 SMOH, leather interior, King radios, radar strikefinder A/C $150,000 OBO. 760-357-3231. [email protected]

C320B 1964 2940-TTAF engines lower-end overhaul with prop-OH. S-Tech 60-2 coupled A/P. Fresh annual. Priced to sell. $65,000. 704-236-4093,www.elliottmarketing.com/cessna

THREE CESSNA 310’s 4 sale. www.bahraero.com

1963 C-310 IFR, GPS, A/P, 650 SMOH. Very Nice! $53,750. 208-455-9393, [email protected]


1969 C-401A O SMOH, strap AD complied with, King 165’s, Stec AP, FD, $100,000. [email protected]

1970 C-401B 6500 TT, King Gold Crown, S-Tec AP. Very clean! 8 seats. $80,000. [email protected]

1982 CESSNA-414A, Fresh factory rebuilt engines, Gar-min-530 etc., new leather inside, our part 135 airplane last 21 years. See www.flymilwaukee.com Pete 414-461-3222, eves 262-533-3056.

Cessna Modifications - 2020

CESSNA WING rebuilding, using factory jigs. CRS #UDIR892K. Aircraft Rebuilders 2245 SO. Hwy 89, Perry UT 84302 435-723-5650.

Cessna Parts - 2030

CESSNA WINGS REBUILT ON JIGSBEECH/CESSNA Control surfaces reskinned on jigs

Call for quotes. West Coast Wings 707-462-6822.

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING. Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts for 120-185.Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

SELKIRK AVIATION Inc. has FAA approval on compo-site cowlings for all Cessna 180, 185 and years 1956 to 1961 Cessna 182 planes. Also interior panels, extended bag kits, glare shields and nose bowl for most C-170 to U206 models. Contact www.selkirk-aviation.com or 208-664-9589.

Champion Parts - 2055

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING. Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

Citabria - 2150

CITABRIA, AERONCA Scout, Decathlon, salvage, sur-plus, 5-ply birch formers, gear legs straightened, repair, wing inspection kits. RAINBOW 509-765-1606/fax 509-765-1616, [email protected]

1968 CITABRIA 7KCAB, IO-320, 150hp, inverted fuel, 3090 TT, 865-TSOH, 07/09 annual, $30K, Ceconite fab-ric, Imron paint, always hangared, 360-243-7388.

Citabria Parts - 2155

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING. Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

DeHavilland - 2400

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER 4 sale. www.bahraero.com

GARRETT TURBINE Otter for Sale or lease. Wheels, skis and floats. 907-350-7371.

DeHavilland - 2400

1956 DEHAVILLAND BEAVER, 5hours since stunning new paint and leather interior. SN-994. 12,100TTSN, 830since Covington Major. 20hours on 3-bladed Hartzell Wipline 6000-Amphibs. $465,000 with free delivery in North America. (just more opportunity for me to fly it). Ron, TX/806-662-5823-cell; [email protected]

Ercoupe - 2550

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING Thousands of type Certificated parts direct from our factory. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

Fairchild - 2600

FAIRCHILD 22-C7B, museum quality and airworthy. Spare Menasco D-4-87 engine. Elec starter, Ham Std round adj prop, dual instruments and controls, $89,000, 360-461-1158.

Grumman - 2850

1976 AA-5B Tiger 2900TTAF, Lyc. O-360, 625SMOH. Millenium cylinders, flyweight starter, split nose cowl, strobes, Boom Beam light, fresh annual. $42,500. 541-962-0902.

1976 GRUMANN Tiger, 3409.6-TT, 1412.7-SMOH, 2 KX-170B, KTA-76 and KMA-20, Garmin 296 and 95 XL, AP, CHT, EGT $45,750, 530-263-4497.

Luscombe - 3300

1946 LUSCOMBE floatplane on Edo 1320’s, 100hp 400-SMOH, qualifies LSA, extremely clean rare aircraft. Includes landing gear, $39,000. 253-686-6592, 206-255-8005.

LUSCOMBE AIRPLANE “WIN ME” drawing. 1/$40; 3/$100; 10/$300. www.Luscombe.org and IRS 501C3 or-ganization. 480-650-0883.

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Luscombe Parts - 3310

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING Hundreds of FAA-PMA’d parts. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Aurora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, fax 800-457-7811, www.univair.com

Maule - 3400

2004 MAULE MXT-7-180 116 hours TT, full Garmin 430 IFR pkg. Observer Doors. “Super” skylight, new cond, $120,000. 360-468-2165http://home.centurytel.net/TheWalkers/Maule.htm

2008 M7235B. ferry time only. $197,500. No reasonable offer refused! CO/970-946-8421, www.maulewest.com

MAULE AK WORLDWIDE has various MAULES for sale at competitive prices. High performance 3&2 blade props, floats, etc. 707-942-5934, www.maules.com.

Mooney - 3500

1967 MOONEY M20C, TTAF3900, 200SMOH,SPOH-81, Hartzell-prop, IFR, 180hp, new paint/glass. Late model-styling, xpdr, w/take trades. $55,000.Wholesale Price. 701-293-8362, [email protected] www.vicsaircraft.net

Mooney - 3500

1967 MOONEY M20F, 4350-TT, 700-SMOH, 5hrs-SNprop, NDH, nice-paint, good-interior, speed-mods, 160-kts. $49,500. Nice looking, fast, well-maintained in Ogden/Utah. 250-490-7921, [email protected]

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North American - 3680

1945 NORTH AMERICAN P51D Mustang, 1305TTSN,135SMOH by Nixon, Rolls Royce Merlin 1650-7 withtransport heads. Dual-controls. New Martin-radiator, newhoses, new tubes new hydraulics, fresh annual.$2,145,000, will accept Harvard or AT6 on partial trade.Ron Fernuik 806-662-5823; [email protected]

Piper Single - 3800

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PA-12, 2451-TT, 277-STOH, 3-factory cylinders, Cleve-lands, Mk12-xpdr/enc,. lost medical. $33,000/trade forCub/TCraft/Luscombe sport-pilot or RV lot in Florida 864-993-7381 SC.

Piper Arrow - 3804

1977 ARROW 25 SMOH, King IFR, A/P, GPS. $49,000.760-357-3231 [email protected]

1979 PA-28 201T, 3003TT, 1086SMOH, IFR-certified,Garmin-530, King KX-155, dual-GS’s, Garmin audio-pan-el, xpdr,intercom, King-ADF, Merlin-wastegate, Dec-2009-annual, original-interior, new-paint. 509-520-1081,1-800-888-1203.

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Piper Cherokee Series - 3806

1965 PIPER Cherokee 6-260, 4880 TT, 15 SMOH, 545 SPOH, King digital IFR, KN64 DME, KR86 ADF, panel mount GPS, Century IIB AP, intercom, 84 gals., cargo and nose baggage doors, Great paint and interior, 6 seats, 1560# useful, logs since new, NDH, dry west, $67,900. Stancil Aviation 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806.www.skywagons.com

1966 CHEROKEE C. NEW paint/radios, fresh annual. Great/easy flying A/C. Perfect time-builder, ready to go. TT2730, eng TTSO-20hrs. $42,000. OR/503-819-5537.

1967 CHEROKEE SIX, 260hp, King-avionics, 2-KX55’s NavCcom, STEC-50-A/P, G/S, MB, recent-int, nice-paint, strikefinder. Many-extras. Will-take trades. Wholesale price. 701-293-8362. www.vicsaircraft.net

1968 PIPER Cherokee 235C TT-1937, Narco audio-panel, 4-pl intercom, Narco-xpdr, elec-trim, AP, Narco DME, $69,500. Wholesale Price. Details: 701-293-8362www.vicsaircraft.net

PA28-140 4533TT, 246SMOH. A clean and good flying airplane. Needs some TLC. Paint has been stripped, up-holstery started but not finished. Gray tinted glass, has new tail cone, Horton wing-tips, copper cables and bat-tery box mod. wood grain lighted glare shield, auto-fuel STC, oil pan heater plus several other modifications. 760 channels. MX170-B radio, Narco xpdr. Asking $23,500 Paul 530-628-4104.

Piper Comanche - 3809

1958 PA-24-250, 6014 TT, 1050 TSO. IFR GPS, S-Tec autopilot. (coupled). 541-401-0467. www.cleangarage.biz

1960 COMANCHE 250 3154 TT, IFR Cert. Center stack radios, 3-blade prop, tip-tanks, speed-mods, Gap-seals. Best one around. $63,950. 509-993-7888.

1962 COMANCHE 250. 3842TTAF, 1312SMOH. Cus-tom panel, Century 2000, Dual KX155, 3 blade, leather, many upgrades. http://tappix.com/811722 $57,900. 503-318-5620.

1966 PIPER PA24-260B Comanche, 4720 TT, 1225 SMOH, 1387 SPOH, IFR, KLY 135A GPS/Com, DME, AutoControl II A/P, 4pl. intercom, 90 gals, strobes, 6 place, new strip & paint, dry country last 20 years. $52,900. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806.www.skywagons.com

1969 COMANCHE 260C. 476SMOH, GS, SS, AP, xpdr/enc. $125,000. Will-take trade on Piper Archer. Wholesale Price. Details: ND/701-293-8362. [email protected] www.vicsaircraft.net

Piper Lance - 3812

1976 LANCE, current annual, AP Capstone coupled, VOR, DG, GPS, MX20. discount 30,000 or high time en-gine, asking $98,000, 907-451-4482

Piper J Series - 3818

1939 J-4A 118 TT Since restoration. New struts and forks. Always hangared. 65hp. $25,000. 775-772-9179

2009 LEGEND CUB, certified S-LSA. J3 or PA-11 style 100hp, built to your specifications. From $109.9K. Order today. www.legend.aero 903-885-7000.

Piper Super Cub - 3820

1957 SUPER Cub, TT-2500, O-320, Ceconite 102, 850 tires, lifetime struts & forks. [email protected].

1964 SUPER Cub, redone 07, 383hrs O-360, Airframes widebody, DakotaCub ext wings, Bush wheel tires, Edo2250 amphibs much more, $135,000, 503-320-1925.

Piper Tomahawk - 3824

1978 TOMAHAWK (PA-38) 5100-TTAF, 160-SMOH, Madras wingtips, good plexiglass and paint. Some extras included. Hangared at (SHN). Annual with sale. $19,500. 360-754-7025.

PIPER TOMAHAWK PA38-12. TT 3670, SMOH 1995. $17,500. Call Pete 806-637-4656.

Piper Tri-Pacer - 3826

1956 PIPER Tri Pacer PA-22-150, 3031-TT, 250 SMOH, GNC250XL, belly strobe, fresh annual, always hangared. $22,500. WA/360-661-6943.

Piper Navajo - 3908

1969 NAVAJO 6000 TT, 150 SMOH, 8 seats, $80,000. 760-357-3231, [email protected]

Piper Seneca - 3912

1976 PIPER Seneca II, only 2780 TTSN with only 40 hrs on new factory remans!, 40hrs on “hot props”, full de-ice, Garmin 430, Garmin 396, KX155, Century 3B A/P, no damage, great paint & interior. $139,500. Stancil Avia-tion, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806, www.skywagons.com

Piper Twin Comanche - 3914

1964 PA-30 Piper Comanche 4690TT, 40/1050-SMOH, 40-SPOH’s, Knots-2U speed-mods, VG’s, high-perform-ance wingtips, 1-piece-W/S, Rosens, ‘96-paint/int/win-dows. $69,500.Will-take trades. Whole-sale-price. ND/701-293-8362. www.vicsaircraft.net

1967 TWIN Comanche 4500 TT, 200 SMOH, Collins Mi-croline A/P, leather interior. $60,000. [email protected]

Piper Parts - 3920

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Pitts - 3950

PITTS S1C, new fabric, spring gear,canopy, less engine. $14,000 OBO. 541-947-4444.

Stinson - 4455

1943 STINSON Reliant V77. Authentic warbird. 75% completed. Restoration. $39,000 Minnesota 218- 930-0834.

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Taylorcraft Parts - 4605

FREE UNIVAIR INVENTORY LISTING FAA-PMA’d ap-proved parts. Contact: UNIVAIR, 2500 Himalaya Rd, Au-rora CO 80011-8156. Toll free 1-888-433-5433, info 303-375-8882, FAX 1-800-457-7811, www.univair.com

Experimentals - 5300

EXPRESS 2000, 550TT, 300hp, MT prop, Garmin-430, Icom-200, Narco-122D, Dynon 1500# useful load, NDH. Need 2-pl. Wayne Norris, owner/builder, 765-977-5262.

VOLMER VJ-22, less engine. With Trailer. $7500. 509-750-7225.

Nieuport 11 7/8 scale. Owned by Blackhawk pilot, Erik Kesterson, KIA Mosel Iraq 11/03. MJ or Clay 503-606-2765, 503-930-9097, $13,500 [email protected]

POBER JR. Ace. Corvair engine by William Wynne Orig-inal builder/owner. ICOM A22, Txponder Mode-C. Open cockpit fun flying. $15,000. 850-386-2058.

PIETENPOL PROJECTS (2). One is complete ready for cover, w/covering material $1500. The other has cov-ered fuselage on wheels, uncovered emp, all spruce for wings, plus spare parts $1200. 360-633-6582, email for pics: [email protected]

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PIPER PA-17 exp Traveler homebuilt, 100hp, O-200 Cont, 656 SMOH, 224 TTAF, $22,000/obo, 406-259-6945.

VANS 1996 RV-6A, 1035-TT/SMOH O-320 160hp, fixed, nosegear and fuel pickup service bulletins com-pleted. New updated wheelcovers just installed, KX-125 NavCom, King Skyforce GPS. 4 trips to Alaska, 3 to Ba-ha and numerous Seattle to Phoenix. Great trouble-free RV, $45,000, need cash to finish RV-12. 360-633-6582, email for pics: [email protected]

BUSHCADDY 164-C Aircraft kit 85%, Crossflow 230hp, Blue Mountain EFIS/Sport Avionics pkg, Prince propeller, over $100,000 invested, $50,000/OBO 407-656-7134 www.myspace.com/bushcaddycheap

VANS RV9A, 480 TTAF SMOH, O320 160 HP, FP Prop, VFR panel, safe economical plane. $71,500. Stephen 303-907-8990.

STEWART S51-D Mustang. Half build kit. Wings in crate. Some work started. Has 80% of all parts. $55,000 OBO. 707-262-1259.

Experimentals - 5300

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CREST AIRPARK AEROCOMP 6 -All composite work done, wings complete, needs firewall forward. $70K cash, or plane trade, or shared ownership, or shared in-terest with motivated builder that wants to invest time to earn ownership %. We’ll share hangar and construction space. 206-369-6957 or email [email protected]

Floatplanes - 5400

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Floatplanes - 5400

1976 U206F Stationair, 6300TT, 850 SMOH, 710 SNEW86” 401 3-blade, on excellent Wipline 3450 amphibs,Robertson STOL, 84 gals., gear advisory, “Fool’s Gold”movie star, 1185# useful, HD wheel gear included, re-cent paint & interior, logs since new, 6 place load haulerwater & wheels for only $139,900. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

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1980 TURBO TU206G Stationair on Wipline 4000 am-phib floats. 1971 TTSN, 681 SMOH on 310hp.TSIO520F King Silver Crown IFR, STEC 50 A/P, GPS,Robertson STOL, 92gals;, + Flint tip tanks 32gals.,Inter-cooler, gear warning system, land gear included, Likenew paint & interior, logs since new, always hangared.$219,500. Stancil Aviation, 800-759-9466, 530-642-2806. www.skywagons.com

Light Sport Aircraft - 5620

2005 STING Sport $89,000. OBO. Like New. TT212.http://home.centurytel.net/TheWalkers/Sting.htm

2008 REMOS GX Aviator 1, 90 TTAE, VSI, Garmin 496.Fresh annual for sale, 5 hours transition or check-outtraining. New custom enclosed trailer available for$7,000. Call Paul Rhodes 480-862-0226. $115,000.copperstatesportaviation.com


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Light Sport Aircraft - 5620

2007 REMOS G3 Aviator 1, 200TTAE, hobbs, VSI, Tach, Garmin 495. Fresh annual for sale, 5 hours transition or check-out training. New custom enclosed trailer available for $7,000. Call Paul Rhodes 480-862-0226. $95,000. copperstatesportaviation.com

Airport Equipment - 6300

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Apparel & Equipment - 6385

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Appraisals - 6405

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Autos - 6470

Avionics - 6500

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Builders Assistance - 6570

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Builders Assistance - 6570

A&P, I/A, Aircraft Restoration Builder Assist. Aluminum Structures a specialty. Dan at D&K Aviation. Homedale, ID. 208-573-9272.

Business Opportunities - 6576

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Engines - 6950

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Financial - 7050

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Float Equipment - 7170

WIPLINE 6100 Amphibious Floats. 1995. Good working salt water set. Dents/dings on left side. $75,000. Pictures available. Jeremy 360-319-6199.

GREAT EDO 2000 Floats with PA-18 attach gear and Kenmore Hatches. Includes launch and retrievel cart. $11,000. 360-624-1074.

Float Equipment - 7170

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Hangars & Tie-Downs - 7300

KELSO-LONGVIEW NEW T-hangars-42” opening x 12’height, approx-1,000sqft. view-panel, 8’long lights, rolling-doors, $350/mo. Please call-360-528-2550. Ask for Jeff or Geri or visit: www.primedevelopmentgroup.com

PAINE FIELD Everett. East side T-hangar. $400 per month. Lease. 206-328-8660.

PAINE FIELD New Corp. Hangar 100x100’ 22’ high door, heated, finished floor, office, bath w/shwr, parking 425-827-6588.

AFTON, WY. Jackson Hole :For sale or lease new heat-ed 110X110, 100’Wx38’H-door, deluxe-office/apartment. 7023’x75’RWY, cheap Jet A. Lance 925-788-2500,[email protected]

PAINE FIELD hangar-40x50, bi-fold door w/remote, tile-floor w/compass rose. Facing main-runway, lots of ex-tras. Buy or lease. [email protected], 800-345-9066. www.everettmall.com/hangar

CAVE JUNCTION Oregon (Illinois Valley) hangar 60X40 metal. Electricity and telephone. On paved 5,200’runway w/paved taxiway.“3S4” $125,000. 541-592-6322.


ARLINGTON AIRPORT, 50miles north of Seattle, WA(AWO). 19,700 sqft hangar/mfg building for lease. $9750per month, 360-435-8581.

CHINO, CALIFORNIA: NEW HANGARS FOR SALEOR RENT, 50x50 insulated, metal halide lighting,Schweiss bifold door. $199,000. Financing available.One 50X50 for rent $1150/month. 949-533-0298. [email protected] or www.pacificcommercecompany.com

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ARLINGTON AWO condo hangar, office with bathroom,heated, 60X60, with 20’ door, 46yr lease, Mike King,360-474-1818. [email protected]

HANGAR FOR sale: $155,000, neg. 45x50 hangarw/elec bi-fold door. Bathroom, washer/dryer incl. GeneEndsley 206-300-1197.Pierce County A/P, Puyallup WA.

OLYMPIA REGIONAL Airport,WA. Hangar w/office forlease. Hangar Bay(1) 54’doorx38’deep, 16’-door ht, two160sqft Class D offices, restroom. Hangar Bay(2)54’doorx47’ deep, 16’-door ht,1400sqft detached Class Coffices, restrooms, shower. Lease all or part. Details andphotos at www.portolympia.com 360-528-8079.

SKAGIT REGIONAL AIRPORT 70 miles North of Seat-tle. 20,000 sqft of heated hangar, discount fuel, mainte-nance. PC12, KA200, $2500/month. 360-202-6271.

POWER METERS for hangars. Recover the cost of elec-tricity used by tenants, Davidge Controls, 800-824-9696,www.ezmeter.com

C-3 BUILDING, Paine Field, Everett,WA. Hangar Bay(1)4,878sf, Bay(2) 4,878sf w/2nd floor office space 377sf.SuiteC 849sf, (possible separate rental). Adjacent ramparea 10,143sf. Total Usage: 21,125sf. 425-388-5107,www.painefied.com

COUGAR MTN Airfield, Yelm WA. T-hangar, 39’ slidingdoor opening, $85/mo, rented by the quarter. Call Bill360-894-3453.

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SANDPOINT, IDAHO (2 sold, 2 left) New 47 x 70 steel hangar for sale. 18’ Hydroswing door. Gas tube radiant heating. Full bathroom. Well insulated. Call Andy 208-255-9560. Larger hangar available also.

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ELMA, WA T-Hangars $97.50/mo Completely enclosed w/lockup. Pilot controlled runway lights. 360-482-2228.

FORECLOSURE SALE 50’x50’ hangar X04, 3”foam panels, A/C, 1200sqft mezzanine apt, 44’x19’ Hydro-swing door, $350K/OBO, Appraised at $430K. 407-656-7134 www.myspace.com/x04hanger9

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KSHN/SHELTON, WA Like new large T and a half con-do hangar, furnished/heated office, phone, 10’garage door. Private entrance. $55,000. 425-922-1213.

CALIFORNIA, SAN Rafael private airport (CA-35). Rent or rent-to own: Exec I port-a-port, $19,750 or $475/mo, 42’wide by 34’deep by 11’ tall, (4a/c plus toys). Norm, 650-964-8124,.

Instruction - 7350

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Instruction - 7350

FLY FLORIDA- Aerobatics, Tail Wheel, Emergency Ma-neuvers; Master CFI- Aerobatic. Super Decathlon and Pitts S2A;. Country Airport; Lodging at Country Inn. 772-485-6761, www.dylanaviation.com

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GLIDER RATING a fun way to increase your flying skills, update flight review, no medical required, at pre-mier soaring center, Seminole-Lake Gliderport-Florida. FREE accommodations on site with initial or add-on rat-ing. 352-394-5450. [email protected] www.soarfl.com

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REAL BUSH flying in actual bush location. Look at our new website: www.alaskafloatratings.com 800-478-1449

Instruction-Multi-Engine - 7355

MULTI RATING for least time & cost. MEI, CFIME Add-on’s in 1 exam. Eastern PA. Discounts for CFI ‘s. 570-386-2330.

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Instruction-Seaplane - 7360

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PAVCO FLIGHT Center has seaplane training for C-182 amphib, special float training price, examiner on staff. Pavco Aircraft, 800-645-3563, 253-851-5577,www.flypavco.com

Instruments - 7380

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Insurance - 7400

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Insurance - 7400

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Interiors & Upholstery - 7405

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Maintenance - 7460ROYAL FLYING Service Inc. Eastern WA. MaintenanceRepairs & Restorations. 509-346-2417.

MAGNETO SERVICE. Quality Bendix magneto over-hauls and repairs. Mansfield Magnetos, Inc. 318-872-2026, [email protected]

Materials & Supplies - 7465

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Parachutes - 8150

PILOT’S EMERGENCY Parachutes --hundreds of new and used rigs --military and aerobatic types. Prices from $250 and up. Western Parachute Sales, Inc., 29388 SE Heiple Road, Eagle Creek, OR 97022. 503-630-5867 or fax 503-630-5868.

Parachutes - 8150

PENNSYLVANIA PARACHUTE CO: Parachute riggers. Your authorized Softie, Strong and National dealer. New and used. 610-317-2536, www.pennsylvaniaparachute.com

Parts - 8225

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Parts - 8225

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Propellers - 8400

A.C. Propeller Service, Inc.Governors

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Restoration - 8725

Software - 8890

Survival - 9000

Title Services - 9210

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Tugs & Towbars - 9300

The Plane TugAffordable Cordless Power TowThe Plane Tug is the answer to moving heavy aircraft

in and out of tight spots. The Tug makes the retrieval of your plane from storage a safe and easy task.

The Plane Tug is like having your own personal line-man any time you want to move your aircraft.

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Vacation - 9350

PAN PHILLIPS FISHING RESORT

Airport Identifi er CBT3104 Statute Miles West of Quesnel, B.C. on a 244”

Heading. 3550 ft. Elevation, 2700 ft. Airstrip and Float Plane Dock

Native Rainbow Trout 16” to 6 PoundsCabins, Bedding, Boats and Motors. Bring your own grub $100.00 (US)

per day, per person.For more information, please callWayne Reavis (541) 899-1372

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FLY-IN VACATION Rental in beautiful Paradise Valley, Montana. This house sleeps 9 or more, has a bar, pool table, sauna, hot tub, satelite TV, internet, and fire pit along with all that the community has to offer. Airport has a 5700’ turf runway, indoor hangar storage or outdoor tiedowns. $1699 per week or $300 per night (3 night min-imum). For lots more information call 406-333-4166.

Video, Audio, DVD - 9400

QUAD CITY CHALLENGER VIDEO. 45 minutes of flying fun on floats, ski’s, soaring and other neat stuff. Send $10 to QCU, POBox 370, Moline IL 61266-0370. Money back if not totally satisfied Also see our web site. www.quadcitychallenger.com For VISA/MC order call 309-764-3515.

X-Country Directory - 9500

Oregon - 9500

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BOUNTIFUL (BTF) • G & B Aircraft • 100LLJet A• AlwaysLowestPrices • Self Serv 24hrs • Line Serv 7am-7pm • MC • Visa • Amex • repairs • ground trans tie-downs • pilot lounge • courtesy/rental car801-397-2324 • www.gandbaircraft.com

Real Estate/Airport Property - 9650

Alabama - 9650

ALABAMA HANGAR development currently underway at Bibb County Airport(0A8). 4200’ newly paved surface, pilot controlled lighting w/published Rnav/GPS approach. AIP currently under consideration to extend to 5500’. 41nm from Birmingham(KBHM), 31nm from Tuscaloosa (KTCL). Own your own lot to develop hangar/industrial space: 1/2acre & up. Invest in land at growing airport w/low property taxes. Purchase lease options available. All steel hangars built to suit, incl hydraulic 1-piece door. Chris 205-306-2001, [email protected]

Alaska - 9650

ONLY SEVEN Lots Remaining! Residential fly-in com-munity located on the Kenai Peninsula. $69,900 per lot. Owner financing. 907-260-2658. www.alaskaairpark.com

Arizona - 9650

OKAY PILOTS, This is the one for you. 2BDRMS, 1 3/4 bath and great den, Best yet, 50X50 hangar just a few feet away. Indian Hills Airpark is a very active aviation community.Truly a good value at $235,000. You’ll love living here. More photos: www.airporthomesandhangars.netAirport info: www.myafd.com 928-231-9500,

ARIZONA ELEGANT LIVING WITH YOUR AIRPLANE This is a unique gorgeous home with all the amenities. So many features. This is a must to see!!! Two four car garages, a private spa and now the “EXTRAS”, a 3600’hard surface lighted runway, a 3000sqft hangar to house your prized possessions.and a personal producing vine-yard of your very own..FIVE ACRES, bring your horse-power and the horse. An airpark with unmatched camar-aderie. Pilots paradise!!! Fly the clear open skies of Western Arizona.. $1,200,000. For more photos www.airporthomesandhangars.net. Eagle Roost Airpark. Listing agent is a park resident and will provide landing instructions upon request 928-231-9500.

40X45 HANGAR with electric bi-fold door. 2BD, 3/4BA. 1000 sqft patio. Nice desert landscaping. $220,000. Out Back Realty. Julie, 928-859-4141.


ARIZONA DESERT, 3-bd-2ba, 1200sqfthome, furnish-ed. San Juan pool, 50X50 hangar w/den, 1/2bath, stor-age rooms. 3500’ paved runway. $276,000. 928-859-3796, 928-274-5001.

ARIZONA5-Acre Air Ranch

$115,000 Owner will financeEAGLE ROOST AIRPARK

An exclusive GATED & PRIVATE community.Paved taxiway & lighted 3,800’ R/W 2,200’ ASL

Purchase includes ownership of all common areas intop condition, including a brand new lounge on 5 ac. Un-derground utilities. Custom owner-built estates/hangars.In the heart of clear & clean “Valley of the Eagle”. We aresurrounded by recreational federal lands, lakes, riversand ski-lifts/mountains over 10,000’ and lush forests.Golf & tennis clubs 20 minutes east to famous Wicken-burg. A short drive to Metropolitan Phoenix.

I began building Eagle Roost Airpark in 1974. I havediscounted this last 5 acres site to $115,000/ firm. Fi-nancing $25M down. 630/mo

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WHAT A Perfect Arizona Get-A-Way. 2 BDRMS, 2BATH, hangar right next door, $180K, Great AviationCommunity, Indian Hills Airpark. Fly nearly 365 days ayear.Come warm up. For more info: 928-231-9500,www.airporthomesandhangars.net

RIGHT ON The Runway. Affordable airpark living. 45X50hangar, gracious home for easy life style and entertain-ing, room for add’l hangar. 3BDR, 2-1/2BA. 5acres.$599,000. 928-231-9500. More photos: www.airporthomesandhangars.net

A GREAT Pilot lives here...”You”...Better than new. 3bd,2bath, 50x50 R&M hangar within 50’ of front door. Hardsurface runway and taxiways. A great buy at $207K,owner has been transferred and told me to get it “SOLD.”It is a fantastic spot in Western Sky Airpark. 928-231-9500.Lots of photos: www.airporthomesandhangars.net

WAIT TIL You see this home and hangar. Wonderfulcolors and open living area..One hangar next to thehome & large shop possible. Add’l hangar..5 acres, 3BD2 1/2 BA. Yours for $599K. Eagle Roost Airpark. Morephotos: www.airporthomesandhangars.net 928-231-9500.

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HOW’S THIS For Perfect...Located on the corner of the runway...How close can you be.A great 42X60 hangar in your back yard.Brand new home, Pick out your applian-ces. $415,000. Bring your horsepower and your horse, 5 acres...Valley of the Eagles Airpark. For more photos: www.airporthomesandhangars.net 928-231-9500

PILOTS’ DELIGHT. Beautiful home... Wonderful 60X60 hangar with auto remote door opener. Paved runway & taxi ways. New pool, 5 acres. 928-231-9500, more pho-tos: www.airporthomesandhangars.net

Arkansas - 9650

ARKANSAS BULL Shoals Lake acreages w/airpark, 3+ acres, $25,000-$80,000, Village Land Office, 870-445-4266, 870-453-2966 eves, www.villagelandoffice.com [email protected]

ARKANSAS VALLEY Airport Cotter. Runway lot. $64,900. 2.44 acre Taxiway-tract 200’ from White River $69,900. 4% mortage available. 870-430-5545, [email protected]

SPECTACULAR 5400 sf timber frame home, hangar, guest quarters on world class trout stream. 2500’ grass strip. Frank 501-940-1900. [email protected]

BAHAMAS - 9650

CAT ISLAND, Bahamas. Airport Marina 1-mile. Beach-front 1.4 acres, 2-br/ 1-ba, concrete construction. Spiff up for great getaway. $550K. [email protected]

California - 9650

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Reduced over $300,000. Access to private F25 Airport. Airstrip has been recently paved. Property features 3 hangars on 5 beautiful acres. Remodeled 3br, 2.5ba, 2100sf home+ separate guest/in-law/caretaker studio w/bath & kitchenette. Close to 3 rec-reational lakes. Level & private land yet only 30 minutes to Oroville (driving time) or Marysville. Fabulous views. $599,500. www.dianehelms.com or call 530-271-1669.

CAMERON AIRPARK Near Sacramento. Four homes available with hangars and many upgrades. Excellent values. Great Flying weather. 530-677-9760. [email protected] www.nickson.biz

CALIFORNIA IDEAL climate, Pine Mountain lake. (E45) Taxiway homes or lots in the Sierra foothills near Yosem-ite Nat'l Park. Gated community with boating, golf, tennis and stables “Red” Rossio, The Flying Broker, Pine Mountain. Lake Realty, 209-962-7156.

GATED AIRPARK & private lake community. 4bd/3b on 2-private water ski lakes w/runway between. Virtual tour: http:vu.realbiz360.com/Listing-67901.html 818-891-8813.

CA, PALM Springs area 2700+sqft custom home. 3br, 2.5ba, office, pool+spa. 45X43’ hangar. 5000’ rwy+svcs. 15min to PGA-west $595,000. 760-899-3706.

AIR-CONDITIONED HANGAR AND HOME on paved, lighted runway, gated community, RV parking. Northern CA. Only $475,000. 530-347-3164, 541-848-0298. [email protected]

LOT FOR sale: Next to private runway, Lake California, Cottonwood, CA 68CA, 15/33 3000x75 ASPH-F, 10nm KRDD, 13nm KRBL Asking $139,000 by owner. Contact: [email protected] 209-482-2815.

PINE MOUNTAIN Lake CA. Taxi to your airpark home or live on the lake. Championship golf, tennis & stable in a gated community near Yosemite. Call “Capt. Larry Sez” Jobe. “UAL”retired “20yr resident of E45”.Larry Jobe, Yosemite Area Realtors, 209-962-5501. [email protected]

NEW HOME on one-acre alongside taxi-way for sale: Adelanto Airpark, Southern California. $250,000. Call Broker Bill 760-792-8072, near Victorville CA.

PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE, CA (E45). Over 2 acres on 318’ of runway w/2 hangars, over 10,000sqft w/living quarters above. Separate guest house. (1800 ft). Pool & Koi pond. $2,250,000. Red Rossio, The Flying Broker, Pine Mtn Lake Rlty, 209-962-7156, [email protected]

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CA/SAN DIEGO. Looking for corporate flight dept, space for collection or commercial airplane operation?? 70’x75’hangar w/attached studio apt (crew quarters). Hangar has 2 ton overhead trolley lift & 20’ tall sideways roll door. Paved dual runways. $999,995. Marjorie McLaugh-lin, Century 21, 1st Choice Rlty 619-275-7254.

Canada - 9650MIX BUSINESS and fun with a solid investment...prime land adjacent to paved, airport. Fenced, excellent cabin and garage with well, septic, and power. Fantastic B.C. climate, upcoming, growing area. Two-zoning parts in-cluding airport industrial...right on the US Canadian bor-der. 250-442-7224, 250-442-9090 or [email protected]

Florida - 9650

FLORIDA-MASSEY AIRPARK (X50) Edgewater. 1acre cleared w/city water, elec, paved taxiway. FAA approach. $129,000 obo. 386-451-5535 [email protected]

FLORIDA AIRPARK property. FD 22. 3400’ asphalt lighted plus 1200’ turf. 5-acre taxiway lot. Hangar-home 3/2.5, hangar 50X28 with 35’x10’ Horton stack doors, of-fice within. Pole-barn 40’x29’. $279,900. CB Isaac Real-ty, Becky Carter Broker Associate [email protected] Cbisaacrealty.com

“GREAT DEALS “on Orlando Area Hangars & Lots! Aviation properties, hangars, hangar rentals & residential property. Chandelle Realty. 407-814-9126.www.chandellerealty.com

SPRUCE CREEK FLY-INAmerica’s Premier Fly-In and Country Club Com-munity, Daytona Beach, (East Coast of Florida). Taxi-way homes from $535,000, non-taxiway homes from $300,000, condo’s from $200,000. Lots available. SPRUCE CREEK FLY-IN REALTY, Pat & Lenny Ohls-son, 800-932-4437. www.fly-in.com2100 SQFT home and hangar with large-pond and beautiful-landscaping. Willis Gliderport near West Palm Beach. Price reduced! call FL/[email protected]

VERO BEACH FL. On taxi-way.. Contemporary, 4BD, 3BA, large recreation room, island kitchen, beautiful country setting. 1+ acre. CBS. 772-633-3050.

FLORIDA’S CANNON Creek Airpark, paved & turf run-ways. 2409 SW Sisters Welcome Rd. Suite 101, Lake City, FL 32025. Hangars and homes for rent when avail-able. 800-766-0406. URL: http://www.ccairpark.com

Georgia - 9650MUST SELL one acre lot located in Fly-in Community in Middle Georgia. Thousands below recent appraisal $27,500. CALL 478-808-6704.

ATLANTA, LYONS Landing Airpark, 1.4acre to 3acre lots available, runway, taxiway, and lake lots, all lots have access to 3,000’ runway, 35easy miles to Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Gated Community has clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, paved roads, county wa-ter, cable, high-speed internet, lakes, walking/golf cart trails. Convenient to shopping(etc). Prices start at $75,000, details: lyonslanding.com or call 770-832-7000

POPULAR WHISPERING Pines Airpark just minutes from Atlanta. This home has it all including a modern 2000SF hangar attached to the home! See website for more. A rare opportunity! www.5280whisperingpines.info

Idaho - 9650

SANDPOINT, IDAHO. Beautiful five-acre parcel located on the only residential airstrip in Sandpoint. Offered for a quick-sale @ $219,000. Call Beth Hall 208-610-5858, Exit Realty Sandpoint. www.skyranchlot.com

COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO. Own your own private air-strip. “Pisch’s Place” (ID-65) 2000’ of groomed turf. Prop-erty zoned for three future rural home sites, each with superb scenic lake views.. Great investment all within 40acres. Part of family farm for years. Home to Cessna 172. Includes covered hangar and small log guest cabin. Good roadway access off Hwy#97 with electric service and septic approved Wish to sell as whole, yet will con-sider sale of smaller acreage parcels resulting in shared airstrip use. Terms. 208-661-3200

Illinois - 9650

C77 POPLAR Grove, IL. Builders Residence Custom Home Hangar Ready to Build to suit. See more@ 3landltd.com call 847-264-0308.

Indiana - 9650

Beautiful airpark community in a wooded country setting, just 20 minutes SW of Indianapolis. 3000 foot grass strip with secluded 5 acre tracts, some with lake-front property. All have water and under-ground utilities to the site.

Prices start at $65,500.

For more information call Peggy Mershon at 270-879-8597

Massachusetts - 9650

CAPE COD-FALMOUTH Airpark. Outstanding large wooded lot on taxiway w/nearby tennis court. Steal it at $220K or trade for Bonanza A36/PA32-series+$$. 978-314-4626

Minnesota - 9650

Michigan- 9650

75ACRES, 1,500FT grass strip, hangar, riding arena, 5bdr/3ba home, pool, 6car garage, Lakes-Country West Central Minnesota http://minnesotahereicome.com/Horse406-446-4467 [email protected]


Montana - 9650

FLY IN & FLY OUT! PRIVATE AIR STRIP & HANGAR!TRUE MONTANA EXPERIENCE. Open beam cathedralceilings with rock fireplace, 3 bdrms/4.5 baths. Customcherry cabinets, granite tops with island, bar seating,swimming pond with sun deck. creek frontage, air stripwith a 32X48 hangar, and a 20X60 pole frame loafingshed. All of this on 499 acres! Come live the dream$1,699,000. 406-322-4115, www.parksrealestate.com

HELENA-ELLISTON 15-ACRES w/2000X120 privategrass airstrip. Custom 3BD /2BA. 42X80’ hangar, 36X48’RV building. 30X40’ garage. MT/406-492-6235.

MONTANA, WINDSOCK SKYPARK. The Last BestPlace! Only 20-lots left for sale. One-acre or larger, onthe Shores of Beautiful Fort Peck Lake in NE MT. Citywater, sewer, nat-gas, underground-utilities installed.paved-streets, taxiway to 37S public airport. Call LannyHanson at 406-526-3535 or 263-1154. Visit our website:www.windsockskypark.com Don’t miss the opportunity toLive in a beautiful hunting and fishing recreational para-dise! LOTS NOW SELLING $60,000.

MONTANA AIRPARK home, 3br/2ba, hangar, shop,paved runway. Price reduced from $575,000 to$524.900. http://airparkhome.bravehost.com/airpark.html406-854-2162

North Carolina - 9650

NO CAROLINA airpark 8NC2. Acreage lots starting at$24,500. Between Ashville & Charlotte NC. 1.5 miles toHwy 74 bypass. 2500’x90’ turf runway,landing lights, pi-lot lounge w/bath/hangar space. $125/mo, 864-812-0482

AVIATION, INVESTMENT & Residential Properties. Li-censed in both Carolina’s. Sell Airpark & Airstrip propertyThat’s what we do! www.NC-Airparks.com 877-279-9623

Oregon - 9650

WILL CONSIDER a late model Cessna-172, Archer, or?? up to $160,000 in trade. Have Oregon Coast Proper-ty-12 miles from ONP 541-270-7999. [email protected]

TWO PRIME Adjoining Lots at Independence Airpark!Long frontage faces runway, beautiful sunsets. All utilit-ies in place, level lot ready to build your dream home andextra-large hangar. Low low fees, great community.Don’t let this one get away! 408-891-5643.

OREGON PILOTS-RARE opportunity to buy a home atDietz Airpark(OR40)close to Portland. 50X50hangar withoffice and shop.One-level ranch,1865sqft.$495,000. www.obeo.com/496803 OR/503-819-5537

Pennsylvania - 9650

NEW AIRPARK, Northeast Pennsylvania, 47-lots forsale. 1.25-3 acres, great views, underground utilities,sewers, some lakefront. EZ flight/drive to NYC, Philadel-phia, New Jersey, Connecticut. At Seamans Airport(9N3), 2500’paved IFR approach, lighted, all services,Build Your Dream Home This Spring! 866-924-7787 orwww.SkylineEstates.us

EATON RAPIDS, Michigan- Skyway Estates. Privately owned 2600’grass runway, 40x60 hangar, 1600sf 3-bed-rooms/2-bath ranch, 2-car att garage,. 517-663-6762, 906-362-1626 [email protected]



South Carolina - 9650

A MUST SEE IN CLARENDON COUNTY SC “WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL”

Gated airpark with underground utilities in place.

www.palmettoairplantation.comPalmetto-POBox 777-Manning-SC 29102-803-473-2199

MYRTLE BEACH Hardee Airpark: S Carolina's Newest 3300' Turf Runways, 10miles to Atlantic Myrtle Beaches, 1+ acre lots, 843-602-8220, www.hardeeairpark.com

LOCATION, LOCATION!!!! 3300x130 turf runway, 10-miles to ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC, I-ac $75,000. Low tax-es/insurance. SC 843-602-8220. www.hardeeairpark.com

South Dakota - 9650

SE SOUTH DAKOTA, Bixler Ridge Airpark. Valley view Sites. 3 acres - $60K. 2550X80’ grass. 2SD8. 605-563-2765, 605-660-0960 cell, www.airporthomes.com

Tennessee - 9650

PILOT’S DREAM: Only home on 3500’ paved runway in Tennessee mountains. 6.18 acres. 4800sqft 5br 4ba, lodge. $350K. 904-669-9661.

Texas - 9650

NORTH TEXAS PILOT'S DREAM! Exclusive community of 113 homesites in a 300-acre residential airpark. Live with your plane in quiet seclusion only 5 minutes from shopping, restaurants and universi-ties, just 25 minutes North of DFW, near 23,000-acre lake. Taxi from the paved runway to your home. Seven 1-acre lots available, also some homes. 940-321-5758, www.hiddenvalleyairpark.org [email protected]

TAILWIND AIRPARKBeautiful country airpark

with 1+ acre lots for custom homes and hangars.Located 50 minutes East of Dallas, near Canton TX

Lots from the upper $50’s.

903-896-4647 www.tailwindairpark.com

JUSTIN, TX NEAR DFW-Propwash Airport 16X. Cus-tom 5150sf hangar w/3656sf home w/4 bedrooms, 3.5baths. A Must See ! 214-280-0351,[email protected]

BEAUTIFUL HILL COUNTRY RANCH JUST MI-NUTES FROM AUSTIN !!!!!! This property is on 25acres w/3000' paved runway(3TS1) Airnav.com identi-fier. Property features river frontage w/water falls, eques-trian center, great views, massive oaks, 2300sqft 3/2 ranch house, 950sqft guest house, pool w/spa, Photos at AviationAcres.com Texas listing 200 White Wings. Great Property !!!!!!! Or Call Pat 512-395-7918.

TEXAS: NOW Subdividing prime runway frontage lots on 4340x60 instrument runway serving San Antonio, Boerne and Hill Country. Visitwww.5c1.net/thresholdranch for pic, plats and prices from 100’s. Predevelopment special pricing now thru the summer. LOCATION! 20 minutes from everything you'll ever want. 830-981-2345.

SOUTH TEXAS Airpark: minutes from Gulf of Mexico. 1A lease lots (KRFG), paved taxiway, underground utilit-ies, 361-230-4797, [email protected].

FOR SALE by owner: Ward Airpark 5TO, SW of Hous-ton Texas, platted one-acre lots adjoining 3100’x100’Turf runway and public road. Brick Home w/4000sqft Hangar. Quiet Country living yet only minutes from shop-ping centers and entertainment. [email protected]

Washington - 9650

PILOT’S DREAM in NW Wash, beautiful private setting, 38+ acres, creek, woods, cedars/firs/pines/alders, house, barn, 1800’ strip, $795K. www.DIANESINES.com 360-573-1000.

DIAMOND POINT (2WA1). Fantastic community, beauti-ful home, San Juan Islands in front/ Olympics in back. Call to discuss.. 360-808-7155. www.82sunshineavenue.com

2.5 ACRES on Parkside Airstrip, near PDX. No income tax state! 3000sqft, 3bd/3.5 ba, 42X38’hangar. 11608 NE 266th St, Battleground WA. ‘just north of Vancouver WA/Portland OR. $529,000 Sandy Scott 360-608-6166.

FLY IN to Seven Bays Estates on Lake Roosevelt. LeRoy or Darla, Exit Real Estate Valley. 888-852-2237, [email protected] www.TheRealEstateAces.com


ROCHE HARBOR, SAN JUAN ISLAND- New hangar 65’X55’, 58’x17’x4’’door. Paved taxiway to Roche Harbor airstrip (WA09). Includes 3bd/2BA home w/garage. $680,000. Owner/agents. Diane Giesy, Windemere/San Juan Island 360-378-3600. [email protected]

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10 ACRE lot frontage on 2500’paved airstrip. Sub divid-able 2-acres zoning, also river frontage on Toutle River. $85,000. 360-749-1170, 360-274-5255.

PILOT DIED, must sell hangar on two lots at Seven Bays Airport. 3bd, 2ba home with beautiful view of Lake Roo-sevelt, carport, wrap-around deck, insulated fruit shed for storage, too much for 81yr old widow to care for, reduced $38,000 from last listing-$245,000/obo, 509-290-9900.

5 ACRE FABULOUS RUNWAY ESTATE in Washington State Frontier AirPark. 4800 sqft hangar. 3715 sqft Cus-tom Built Home. 425-330-2188.

SAN JUAN AVIATION ESTATESBLAKELY ISLAND, WA. Private Island, Washing-ton’s Premier Recreational Airpark. Paved Lighted Runway. Exceptional Marina. "Owner Access Only" to 3000ac protected forestland w/2 – 70ac Lakes to fish/swim/ boat. Airpark Homes from $390,000 to $1,950,000. NEW LISTINGS: Marine View Home near runway $525,000 ($100,000 below accessed value). Lushly treed building lot near runway: $139,000.

Judy, Flying Island Realty, 360-375-6302www.flyingislandrealty.com [email protected]

PRIVATE MEADOWMIST AIRPARK. Peaceful/spacious country location in Pacific NW-Ferndale, WA. Mt Baker view. 3200sf home on 1.84acres w/4400sq shop/hangar. Horses welcome. [email protected]

DECATUR SHORES AIRPARKDecatur Island WA: Taxi to your 4bdrm, 3bath wester-ly facing octagonal home w/hangar. Enjoy watching runway activity & sunsets: $900K. Adjacent airpark lot w/nearly new hangar, garden & fruit trees: $400K.

Judy, Flying Island Realty, 360-375-6302www.flyingislandrealty.com [email protected]

COUGAR BLUFF Ranch 37.5 acres w/2650’ runway. New 40x60 hangar w/1063sqft apartment. Well, power, private drive, rock runway. 20acres tillable 10mins from downtown Spokane on west side of city. Only $325,000. A 1962 C-210 in A-1 condition is included with the strip at selling price of $375,000. [email protected]

FOR SALE Hilltop Airstrip (1400’X150’grass). Home, hangar and machine shop. 5-acres w/view of Mt Hood. Washougal, WA $300,000. [email protected]

ROCHE HARBOR, San Juan Island. Close to the mari-na, pool, tennis courts and restaurants. 3/1 home w /tie down. $275,000. New 50’x60’ Hangar w/20’ hydro-door. $299,000, .62 acre lot, below assessed value, $225,000. Paul Le Baron, Island Group Sotheby’s Int Realty, 800-258-3112. http://IsIandGroupSIR.com

Real Estate/Airport Property - 9650 Real Estate/Airport Property - 9650

CROSSWINDS AIRPORT C72 for sale or rent to buy:107acres, landing strip, runway, off-site of Hwy 395.3800'x125” landing strip, 100’ clear zone. Lynden Brownlives between Hwy 395 and his landing strip w/his Na-vion, no wife, 26miles to Spokane WA. Open door forsport pilots to own 3800’x125’ landing strip. Dreamscoming true owning your own airport w/waterway runwayfor Model-C planes, ships, and pontoon ultralights. Ridein your own hot-air balloon, sailplane, glider, helicopterand own your own restaurant. Park for boys & girls toplay in, ride on small cars, tractors they steer. Cross-roads A/P has 4 landing strips: One for waterway ultra-lights w/pontoons; one for homebuilts; UL’s, airplanes;one for model airplanes, UL’s, helicopters in the park;one for airplane and twin engines: Now you can landyour DC3 or C47 at Crosswinds Airport. 509-276-2552.

BEAUTIFUL ORCAS Island hangar home connected to public airport. “KORS” Eastsound. 2bd, 1-3/4ba, office, shop. Buildable lot adjacent. $595,000. 360-461-1158.

STUART ISLAND WA 4 bedroom, turnkey, waterfront cabin, private airstrip, dock, beaches. $595,000. 1-360-378-7508. www.islandproperty.net

FRONTIER AIRPARK 5 Acres Gated community. Air rights 2600X50 runway. Building permit for 3000SqFt. home. Lake Stevens, WA $225,000 425-422-5558.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST Pilot/Broker. Website search forall airport properties on the Olympic Peninsula:http://NWORE.com Complete and updated regularly.Properties not listed elsewhere. Specializing in PugetSound waterfronts and airparks.

7-BAYS WA 4bdrm, 3ba home, 50x60 hangar on 1-acre. 100’ to runway, 1/5-mile to marina on Lake Roose-velt. $327,500, 509-205-8997.

ESR AUBURN WA. (K51WA), custom 3-beds, 1.75-baths, 2,190sq.ft.w/attached 3-car carport, 40X60 hang-ar/shop with-1/2bath. 3-acre lot, view of Mount Rainier, 2600’runway. $750,000. 360-661-6943.

GREAT CREST Airpark home, 3+Bdrm, 2.5bath, .71 acre at runway center with Mt. Rainier view, loaded with features. 253-631-8818 http://airporthome.typepad.com

“COASTAL-SEQUIM LIVING” for people who love the coast. Water-view hangar/home/runway, Beach access. Diamond-Point A/P $759,000. 360-808-4444, Re/max-Fifth Ave. wwwtourfactory.com/414506

Wisconsin - 9650

Washington - 9650Washington - 9650

150+ACRE PRIVATE airport & 3bed /2bath ranch 80acres woods, large pond & trout stream. $380,000.WI/715-257-7361.

COUNTRY LIVING: Only a 45min drive from Minneapo-lis Intl Airport. Beautiful home and gardens. 2000’ privategrass airstrip. 50x60 hangar w/bi-fold doors and otherout buildings. 60 acres, both open land and woods. Idealfor horses or cattle. $1,250,000, photos on request, 715-273-4636, [email protected]

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Remos extends its lead in the LSA category: A new full-carbon-fiber wing system combines low weight and highest rigidity for an almost unlimited lifetime. The higher air-brake-effect of the new slotted flaps allows steeper descent rates and safe short-field landings. Extended luggage space and a useful load of 650 lb handles all the equipment you need for leisure, fun and adventure. Call 1-877-REMOS-88 or visit www.remos.com

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August 7, 2009 Be An Owner Special Advertising Section 23

Remos: Best in class

One of the most successful manufacturers of the new class of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) is Remos Aircraft.

The firm began in an old Bavarian farmhouse near Munich in the early 1990s with experimental ultralight aircraft.

From the beginning, the company planned to produce aircraft characterized by balanced flight characteristics combined with superior handling. All this was to be based on famed German craftsmanship, yielding high quality, top-of-the-line products.

The introduction of LSA in the United States, and certification of the Remos GX, have opened enormous opportunities in world markets. The GX is built on the basis of the successful G-3. It offers time-proven strengths like manufacturing quality, excellent performance, best of class in useful load, benign handling characteristics and technical innovations such as new carbon fiber wing and fuselage design, enhanced safety features, extended luggage space, ground-adjustable propeller and night VFR certified.

The Remos G-3 has been a success from the time it hit the market in 1998. That same year, a team piloting a G-3 won the German flying championships in the light aircraft class. In 2000, at the most important European general aviation show, the G-3 was chosen “Aircraft of the Year.”

The key material in the design of a top-class LSA is carbon fiber. It weighs a third less than fiberglass with double the rigidity. However, the material costs eight times more than fiberglass.

Yet, achieving great structural strength and rigidity is not just a matter of the basic material, but also calls for top design and manufacturing know-how so that the material’s benefits really come to the fore. The structural integrity of the Remos carbon fiber cabin is several times better than a metal cabin.

The firm has a North American headquarters, regional offices and distributors in many areas.

For more information: 877-REMOS-88 or www.remos.com.

Keep your investmentsparkling clean

Regular cleaning of your airplane is an important part of protecting your investment.

Ordinary household cleaners are inef-fective at best and damaging at worst. That’s why Sporty’s has assembled its Complete Aircraft Cleaning Kit, loaded with cleaning products that have been proven by daily use at Sporty’s flight schools.

The kit includes specific products for your exterior, interior and windshield and comes with a deluxe carrying case to keep it organized.

The Interior Kit contains one bottle of Cabin Master, one box of 12 Interior Wipes, three Avionics Screen Cleaners and one bottle of Ozium.

The Exterior Kit includes one gallon of Carbon-X for debugging and degreasing trouble spots, one gallon of Fleet Wash for cleaning the airplane, one gallon of Poly-Glide Polish to leave a protective coating, a box of Dupont Aerospace Wipes and two trigger spray bottles for easy application.

The Windshield Kit includes one can of Cleaner, one can of Polish and 50 Sontara window wipes. This kit also can be stored in your flight bag or in your airplane for everyday use.

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Finding the answer reveals more than the effect of CO2

L a t e l y, I ’ v e received a lot of e-mails from read-ers asking about the environment and the effect of internal combustion engine exhaust on our climate.

One factor is the effect of CO2 on the environment. My understanding is that CO2 is relatively harmless and naturally occurring.

To try to better understand the lat-est concerns about CO2, I contacted a couple of “experts” who work in the environmental area. I found the answers fascinating and wanted to share them, but when I asked permission to quote them, the answer was absolutely NOT.

When I asked why, they answered that they are in the research busi-ness and do not want to risk losing a grant from either side of the prob-lem. In other words, “what answer do you want?” has replaced “what is the correct answer?” as the guide for doing research.

To give you an example how this works, let’s say that the ethanol people give me a huge grant to show that fuel containing ethanol gives as good or better fuel mileage than straight hydrocarbon motor gas. An auto engine operates on the energy content of the fuel that you feed it, so ethanol at 74,000 BTUs per gallon is going to give you a lower mpg than a straight hydro-carbon fuel that contains 110,000 BTUs per gallon. This means a 10% blend of ethanol will, under normal driving conditions, give about 3.3% lower mpg than a straight hydrocarbon fuel.

How would I earn that big grant money? Fuels with 10% ethanol usu-ally have a higher octane rating, so I would find vehicles that require high octane and knock on regular 87 octane fuel. I would then measure the fuel economy of these cars under high-load, high-speed conditions where they experience knocking and the knock sensor kicks in and retards the ignition’s timing. This would reduce the mpg of the cars on the straight hydrocarbon fuel and advance the tim-ing and improve the mpg for the cars on the ethanol-containing fuel. Voila! The people paying me are happy and I have a big pot full of money — never mind that almost no one in the real world will get better mileage.

This problem goes deeper in our society than just research grants. It is especially prevalent in big business and

governments. Say you work for a large auto manufacturer and the president tells you the company needs to build a larger SUV so he can tow his 20,000-lb. boat up to the lake. He would like you to do the market research to show that this vehicle will sell well in today’s market.

You have a choice: You can tell him the truth — that this is a bad idea and you will not be able to give them away at any price — or you can tell him it is a great idea and that the company should start working on it immediately.

If you choose the first option, you will probably be transferred to a dead-end job counting used washers or be unemployed. If you go for the second option, you will get promoted and your

replacement will have to get rid of those boat anchors.

That is the way a country goes until the bottom drops out and then everyone sits around wondering, “what happened?”

Then we will send a pot full of money to “experts” to try and figure out what happened.

What is the answer to the CO2 ques-tions? I am waiting for a big pot full of money before I tell anyone.

Ben Visser is an aviation fuels and lubricants expert who spent 33 years with Shell Oil. He has been a private

pilot since 1985. You can contact him at

[email protected].

How are planes affecting the environment?

Visser’s Voice

By Ben Visser


be late. No drinking. No horseplay. That structure helps prepare them for the real world, he said.

While the work is tough, the rewards

are great. All the kids have the opportunity to learn how to fly — for free — in the museum’s planes.

“They come in at 12, we give them rides at 13, by 14 they get some dual instruction and by 16 they can wear that airplane,”

he said. “We emphasize stick and rudder skills. After all these years, we have yet to scratch a wingtip — that’s because we focus on stick and rudder.”

There are no radios or electric systems in the training fleet, which includes a J-3, an

Aeronca L-3, two 7AC Champs, a Citabria, a Luscombe, and a Baby Ace. As the kids mature and get more flying experience, they get the chance to fly the museum’s other aircraft. The older kids also help the younger kids with their flying. There are five CFIs at the field — all volunteers.

Vogel has already earned his private ticket, while Parker soloed for the first time in late June in the J-3. She plans to continue her training to get her private license as well.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?Want to inspire the next generation

of aviators? You don’t have to open a museum or start an official program. Just be there.

Give a kid the opportunity to get involved in aviation, Vogel said. And then encourage it, Parker added.

“I had a bit of an issue with my family getting behind me, because no one else in the family was interested in aviation,” she said.

Now that she’s found that encourage-ment, will she pay it forward?

“Definitely,” she said. “After this whole museum experience, I feel I owe it pass it on. This is something I really love.”

For more information: PTAeroMuseum.com.

(Port Townsend Aero Museum continued from page 11)

Flabob Airport in Riverside, Calif., is kid-friendly.

The historic airport, owned by the Wathen Foundation, is home to the Wathen Aviation High School, as well as Air Academies, week-long programs to inspire kids to get involved in aviation.

Attendance at the high school is expected to double this fall, rising to 120 students.

Part of the increase is due to the addition of middle school classes, school officials note.

This past spring, 12 students graduated from the high school, the first graduation class that had students who started out at the school as freshmen.

The school operates with five teach-ers and a number of volunteers from the local aviation community who provide an aviation slant to many of the courses that are taught, like English and history.

“The students are benefitting from this aviation-rich environment,” said Dr. Arthur Peterson, president of the

foundation. “They see aircraft taking off and landing throughout the days when they are in classes and have learned a lot about the aviation-related businesses on

the field. This has resulted in a commit-ment from quite a few of them to pursue careers in aviation.”

During the summer, the airport hosts

its Air Academies for students in grades 6 through 11.

During the hands-on programs, students learn about weather from a former member of the Apollo Project and history from a former member of the Berlin Airlift. They also have classes on reciprocating engines, jets and rockets. Each student will build and launch a real rocket. The section on theory of flight includes building part of a wing.

For more information: Flabob.org.

Kid-friendly Flabob inspires the next generation

SHOWING OFF HER WORK: Amber Olson holds up a wing rib she built at the Flabob Air Academy.

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The Youth Aviation Adventure pro-gram reached another milestone when it recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the FAA, establishing a collaborative effort to promote aviation with young people across America.

The ceremony took place at FAA headquarters, in Washington, D.C. Signing on behalf of the FAA was Paula

Lewis, assistant administrator for regions and center operations. Signing for YAA were program cofounders Dan Kiser and Steve Wathen.

Youth Aviation Adventure is a program designed to attract young people to aviation as either a career or a hobby. It’s based in

Columbus, Ohio, and currently has five chapters across the country

with several more in the process of forming, according to Kiser.

The program lasts five hours and consists of 10 stations the young people cycle through.

Each station presents an aviation topic, such as aerodynamics, instru-

mentation and careers in aviation. The curriculum for the stations was devel-oped with the help of The Ohio State University.

An estimated 3,000 young people have participated in Youth Aviation Adventure since its inception.

For more information: YouthAviationAdventure.org.

Youth Aviation Adventure reaches milestone


You can’t judge a plane by its popular name

In the beginning was the word, and the world was Flyer — Wright Flyer, that is.

When one creates a new product and starts to sell it, the product needs a name. Before the Wrights began to build airplanes, they were the manufactur-ers of bicycles. Among the names of their bicycle products was the “Wright Flyer.”

The Wright brothers would use the name Flyer until 1912, when they advertised their new machines as the “Wright Flyer, 1912 Model.”

In 1913 an ad introduced the Model “E,” a smaller high-performance machine for exhibi-tion work.

As we trace a quick history of aircraft naming practices, we see that popular names were not commonly applied to aircraft. An exception was the 1909 Santos Dumont “Demoiselle.” The Demoiselle was intriguing. Not only was it advertised in aviation publica-tions, it also was in the popular press with an ad in the March 1910 issue of “Popular Mechanics.”

In the early days, aircraft were given descriptive, functional names, such as Benoist Biplane, Burgess Aeroplane, Sommerville Stable Monoplane, Curtiss Biplane or Queen Monoplane.

This practice of descriptive names would continue up to the start of World War I with Biplane, Hydroaeroplane, Hydro, Flying Boat, Tractor, and Aero Yacht.

With the great increase in the production of aircraft during the First World War, the marketing of aircraft continued with descrip-tive names, such as the Aeromarine for an Army trainer or the Military Tractor from Curtiss.

Interest in aviation grew greatly during World War I. A search of “The New York Times” database reveals the number of articles on aviation grew from 288 in 1914 to almost 1,000 in 1919.

There also were a large number of pilots trained in the war, with more than 15,000 cadets sent for flight training. It was thought that many of these pilots would want their own airplanes.

It also was thought that aviation would prove useful in many ways, including private flying, business flying, carrying mail by air, and the transport of passengers. It was in this environment that production of the first private and commercial aircraft began in 1919.

The buying and selling of aircraft would turn out to be a complicated business. Unlike

the automobile industry, the airplane industry was not as widespread or well known. Without military contracts, the aircraft companies had to learn about branding, marketing and advertising.

Curtiss was the first one out of the gate with the Oriole, Eagle and Seagull.

Gallaudet had the Liberty Tourist Plane, Horace Keane the Ace, and Lawson the Air Liner. In 1920 Douglas had the Cloudster, Laird the Swallow, Dayton-Wright the Chummy, and Stinson the Greyhound.

Though U.S. manufacturers did start to use popular names for their aircraft in the 1920s, they still mainly used numeric or alpha-numeric designations for their products. “Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft from 1919 to 1939” lists more than 1,400 different models of U.S. aircraft in its annual compilations. Of those, fewer than 500 carried popular names.

As befits an object traveling though the air, there were more than 30 popular names with the word “Air” in their names, including Air Express, Air King, Air Sedan, Air Scout, Air Trainer, Airmobile and Airster. Some of the names using the word “Air” referred to exist-ing forms of transportation, such as Airboat, Airbus, Aircar, Air Coach, Air Cruiser, and Air Yacht.

The word “Bird” also was used as a source of names, such as Birdwing, Blue Bird, Red Bird, Humming Bird, Sea Bird and Thunderbird. Particular types of birds also lent their names to aircraft, such as Condor, Falcon, Oriole, Robin, Seagull, Sparrowhawk, Puffer and Tanager.

Starting in the late 1930s, many companies started a tradition of naming their aircraft in a related series to distinguish themselves from their competitors.

For example, Grumman often chose names ending in “cat” for its fighter aircraft, includ-ing the Wildcat, Hellcat and Tigercat. For its seaplanes it used the names of water fowl: Duck, Goose, Widgeon and Mallard.

The Bell Co. used “Aira” as a common thread in its names: Airabonita, Airacuda, and Airacobra.

British companies had a penchant for alliteration, using the same first letter in the aircraft name as in the name of the company, which brought us the Bristol Blenheim, Brigand, Bulldog, Beaufort, and Brownie; the Handley-Page Herald, Hereford, Hampstead, Hampden, Halifax, and Hannibal; and the Hawker Hart, Hartebees, Hurricane, and Henley.

Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge an airplane by its popular name. In 1937 more than 160 different models of aircraft were offered for sale, but only a handful had popular names given to them.

It might have been more important to use numbers that showed the development of new models, such as Stinson. Its SR series would run to SR-10 by 1939.

Dennis Parks is Curator Emeritus of Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

He can be reached at [email protected].

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THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING NEW: This 1913 ad introduces the Wright Model “E” for exhibition work. Before that, the planes were called the Wright Flyer, plus the year of the model.

POPULARITY CONTEST: This 1909 ad for the Santos Dumont was the earliest use of a popular name for an aircraft. Unlike the Wright Flyer, this one was unencumbered by patent rights.

FROM SPORTING TO SEAGULL: This 1912 ad for a Curtiss flying boat touted the airplane as a sporting machine. After the First World War, the Curtiss Co. would advertise its newer flying boat as the Seagull.

MARTIN TO BOEING TO WRIGHT: The Martin Co. advertised its Army Military Tractor for commercial sales. One of its customers would be William Boeing. Later Martin would become part of the Wright Co.

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Calendar of events

Aug. 13-15, 2009, Lawrenceville, GA. Parade of Planes (LZU) 218-525-6228.

Aug. 15, 2009, Cooperstown, NY. Old Airplane Fly-In & Breakfast (K23) 315-858-1288.

Aug. 15, 2009, Franklin, PA. EAA Chapter 988 Summer Fly-In (FKL) 814 432-2289.

Aug. 15, 2009, Spruce Pine, NC. EAA Chapter 1271 Fly-In (7A8) 828-766-8187.

Aug. 16, 2009, Brockport, NY. EAA Chapter 44 Fly-In Breakfast (7G0) 585-737-1205.

Aug. 22, 2009, South Albany, NY. Flapjack Fly-In Breakfast (4B0) 518-281-5430.

Aug. 29, 2009, Biddeford, ME. Biddeford Airport Open House (B19) 207-571-8165.

Aug. 29-30, 2009, Livermore Falls, ME. Bowman Field Fly-In (B10) 207-441-2397.

Sept. 11-13, 2009, Atlantic City, NJ. Mooney Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency (KACY) 210-525-8008.

Sept. 19-Oct. 4, 2009, Augusta, ME. 99’s Treasure Hunt in the Sky .

Sept. 19, 2009, Essex, MD. Annual Wings&Wheels Fly-In (W480) 410 382-9626.

Sept. 19-Oct. 4, 2009, Fryeburg, ME. New England 99s’ Treasure Hunt in the Sky 207-576-8355.

Sept. 20, 2009, Simsbury, CT. 24th Annual Simsbury Fly-In (4B9) 860-408-0040.

Sept. 26, 2009, LaFayette, GA. Barwick LaFayette Georgia Fly-In (9A5) 706-638-6103.

Aug. 15, 2009, Forest Lake, MN. Forest Lake Fly-in and Open House (25D) 651-776-1717.

Aug. 15, 2009, Mason, MI. Mason Aviation Day (TEW) 517-351-0448.

Aug. 16, 2009, Port Clinton, OH. Fly-in/Drive-in Pan-cake Breakfast (PCW) 419-734-6297.

Aug. 22, 2009, Northport, MI. Annual Fly-In & Pancake Breakfast (5D5) 231-386-9936.

Aug. 29, 2009, Guattehberg, IA. 9th Annual Abel Island Fly-in, Float-in, Potluck,BBQ .

Aug. 29, 2009, Mattoon, IL. Annual Air Show (MTO). 217-234-7120.

Aug. 29-30, 2009, Troy, MI. Midget Mustang & Mustang II Fly-In (VLL) 248-649-6818.

Sept. 5, 2009, New Lisbon, WI. Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast Lunch & Events (82C) 608-547-6503.

Sept. 5, 2009, Stevens Point, WI. America Airspace (STE). 715-252-3326.

Sept. 7-13, 2009, Galesburg, IL. 38th National Stear-man Fly-In, (GBG). 309-343-6409.

Sept. 12-13, 2009, Greencastle, IN. Putnam Co AP Appreviation Days (4I7) 765-363-2093.

Sept. 12, 2009, Millbury, OH. EAA 582 Super Breakfast (TDZ) 419 360-7414.

Sept. 12-13, 2009, Urbana, OH. Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-In 937-652-4319.

Sept. 13, 2009, Fowlerville, MI. 58th Annual Dawn Patrol Breakfast (65G) 517-223-9956.

Sept. 13, 2009, Maple Lake, MN. Dinner Fly-In (MGG) 763-670-6021.

Sept. 18-19, 2009, Faribault, MN. Faribault Airfest & Pancake Breakfast 507-744-5200.

Sept. 19, 2009, Dixon, IL. Sauk Valley Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast (C73) 815-284-3361.

Sept. 20, 2009, Monee, IL. Meadow Creek Pilots’ Open House (2IL9) 708.534.3326.

Sept. 27, 2009, Indianapolis, IN. Taildraggers’ Rende-vous (7L8), Post Air .

Aug. 29, 2009, Denton, TX. Tex-Mex Fly-In, US Flight Academy (DTO) 940-383-2484.

Sept. 2, 2009, North Little Rock, AR. Pulaski Tech Aerospace Tech Grand Opening 501-812-2760.

Sept. 6, 2009, Franklin, KY. EAA 1165 Fly in (35KY) 270-586-5111.

Sept. 11-12, 2009, Oneida, TX. 6th Annual Wings Over Big South Fork (KSCX) 423-663-4556.

Sept. 19, 2009, Poplar Bluff, MO. Butler Co Flying Club Pancake Breakfast (KPOF) 573-718-7667.

Sept. 22-23, 2009, Kansas City, MO. FAA Central Reg A/P Conf, Westin -Crown Ctr 816-795+6616.

Sept. 25-27, 2009, Falls Of Rough, KY. Rough River Canard Fly-In (2I3). 270-646-0516.

Aug. 14-16, 2009, Cut Bank, MT. Montana Fun Week-end (CTB) 406-450-1078.

Aug. 14-15, 2009, Powell, WY. Wings & Wheels Fly-In (POY) 307-754-3494.

Aug. 14-16, 2009, Vancouver, WA. 50th Annual Antique Airplane Fly-In 503-551-4234.

Aug. 15, 2009, Groveland, CA. Historical Aircraft Display (E45) 209-962-7597.

Aug. 15, 2009, Polson, MT. Polson Fly-In (8S1) 406-249-2250.

Aug. 15-16, 2009, Santa Rosa, CA. Wings Over Wine Country Air Show (STS) 707-566-8380.

Aug. 15, 2009, Susanville, CA. Susanville Air Fair-”Mustang Fever” (KSVE) 530-310-1723.

Aug. 16, 2009, Puyallup, WA. Return to Thun Field Fly-In & Car Show (KPLU) 253-841-3779.

Aug. 20-23, 2009, Vancouver, WA. 99s Northwest Sec-tion Conf (VUO) 503-838-7729.

Aug. 21-23, 2009, Friday Harbor, WA. 1st Annual Vintage Mooney Group Fly-In (FHR).

Aug. 21-23, 2009, Republic, WA. Wings Over Republic (R49) 509-775-3911.

Aug. 22, 2009, Austin, NV. Fly-In All You Can Eat BBQ (9U3) 775-964-2410.

Aug. 22-23, 2009, Denver, CO. Rocky Mountain Fly-In (KBJC). 720-323-6784.

Aug. 22, 2009, Durango, CO. Annual Fly-In, Pig Roast, Camp Out (00C) 970-759-3695.

Aug. 22, 2009, Lynden, WA. Lynden Fly-in (38W) 360-318-8203.

Aug. 28-30, 2009, Chico, CA. Chico Air Show (CIC) 530-230-1284.

Aug. 28-30, 2009, Columbia, CA. 3rd Annual West Coast Piper Cherokee Fly-In (O22).

Aug. 29-30, 2009, Albany, OR. 10th Annual NW Art and Air Fair (S12) 800-526-8856.

Aug. 29, 2009, Albany, OR. Flying Companion Seminar 503-428-7210.

Aug. 29, 2009, Longmont, CO. Longmont Airport Expo (LMO) 303-621-8431.

Aug. 29-30, 2009, Montrose, CO. Western Skyways Annual Fly-In (KMTJ) 800-575-9929.

Aug. 29, 2009, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Lake In The Sky Air Show (TVL) 530-541-0480.

Aug. 29, 2009, Valle-Williams, AZ. Thunder Over The Coconino, Grand Canyon Valle AP (40G) 928-635-5280.

Sept. 4-5, 2009, McMinnville, OR. Annual Fly-in in McMinnville Oregon 503-857-2557.

Sept. 5, 2009, Bremerton, WA. Blackberry Festival Fly-In (PWT) 360-620-5546.

Sept. 5, 2009, Kamiah, ID. Kamiah’s Fly-In With Break-fast (S73) 208-935-0089.

Sept. 5, 2009, Port Orchard, WA. Blackberry Festival Fly-in & Car Show (PWT) 360-620-5546.

Sept. 11-12, 2009, Fresno, CA. End O’ Summer Flyin (Q60) 559-439-3877.

Sept. 11-13, 2009, Hood River, OR. Hood River Fly-In at WAAAM 541-308-1600.

Sept. 12, 2009, John Day, OR. Grant County Air Search Fly In Breakfast (GCD) 541-820-4310.

Sept. 12, 2009, Palo Alto, CA. Airport Day (PAO) 650.856.2030.

Sept. 12, 2009, Ramona, CA. Ramona Airport Open House (RNM) 760-788-3366.

Sept. 12-13, 2009, Sacramento, CA. California Capital Airshow (MHR) 916-876-7568.

Sept. 19, 2009, Sedona, AZ. Sedona Airport Flyin (KSEZ) 928-862-0210.

Sept. 23-27, 2009, McCall, ID. Fall Canyonlands Fyin/Safari 208-634-1344.

Sept. 26, 2009, Groveland, CA. Historical Aircraft Display (E45) 209-962-7597.

Sept. 26-27, 2009, Independence, OR. Fly-in Breakfast (Independence Airpark).

Sept. 26, 2009, Mariposa, CA. Fly-In & Open House (MPI) 209-966-2143.

Oct. 19-20, 2009, Dublin, Ireland. New Generation A/CAsset Mgmt Training School 44 01342 324353.

Nov. 16-17, 2009, London, England. Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2009 +44 (0)20 7827 6098.

Nov. 24, 2009, London, England. Royal Aeronautical Society Conference +44 (0)20 7670 4372.

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Easier starting for the 912SBully Hawk has released a “Soft Start” option for 912S

operators that reduces the common kickback at starting from this high-compression engine, reducing wear and tear on the engine, gearbox, and airframe.

Soft Start works by retarding the ignition timing at startup only and does not affect the operation of the engine at any other time, according to company officials.


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New Aircraft Spruce catalog released

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty’s 2009-2010 catalog is now available.

There are hundreds of new products in the 800-page catalog, which includes more than 60,000 items relating to aviation, such as composite, wood and metal construction materials, hardware, airframe parts, engine parts, covering supplies, instruments, avionics, tools, and pilot supplies, as well as books and videos.The catalog is free.

For more information: 877-477-7823 or AircraftSpruce.com.

Power Flow introduces tuned exhaust system for Cardinal RG

Power Flow Systems has received FAA approval for the tuned exhaust system it developed for the Cessna Cardinal RG.

Flight tests revealed that Cardinal RGs can expect a 3 to 7 knot increase in cruise speed, up to 20% improvement in rate of climb, and fuel savings of up to 1.5 gph at normal cruise settings, according to officials with the Daytona Beach-based company. The service ceiling of the Cardinal increases by 2,000 to 5,000 feet. It does all this without any modifications to the cowl, officials add.

Pricing begins at $5,400.For more information:

386-253-8833 or PowerflowSystems.com.

Embry-Riddle offers online ground schools

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus now offers two new online courses that prepare students for the commercial pilot or instrument rating flight training and written tests.

The ground schools last 15 weeks, and new classes start nearly every month. A CFI oversees each online course section, guides the students, and focuses the knowledge on practical application in the cockpit.

For more information: Worldwide.ERAU.edu

Western Aircraft opens interior shop

Western Aircraft at Boise Airport (BOI) has opened its new interior shop. The Interior Re-Completion Center focuses on major interior refurbishments for large business jets and turboprop aircraft.

For more information: WestAir.com

New app provides flight time calculations

Coradine Aviation Systems has released OnTime for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.

With the OnTime application, pilots select departure and arrival airports, enter either desired departure or arrival time and OnTime instantly calculates the other in local time, as well as distance, duration and fuel required.

OnTime has a database of more than 27,000 airports and a search facility using airport ID, name or city. It includes airport details, from beacon type, to elevation, to runway information and hours of operation.

Pilots can also customize average cruise speed, fuel units and fuel burn for initial and remaining hours, as well as time and fuel bias to get an accurate estimate of fuel required.

Ontime is available on the iTunes App Store for $14.99. For more information:

iTunes.com or Coradine.com/Ontime.

ECi introduces Titan EXPECi recently introduced a new cylinder head, the Titan

EXP Angle Valve cylinder for 360, 480 and 540 series engines with downdraft exhaust systems.

ECi is providing the experimental market with a cylinder that features a venturi intake seat for better breathing and a choice of 14mm or 18mm

spark plug bosses, company officials said. The cylinder is available in wide deck or

narrow deck barrel patterns, as well as long reach or short reach spark plug bosses.

For more information: 800-ECi-2FLY (800-324-2359) or ECi.aero.

‘Close Calls — Lessons to Live By’

Now available is “Close Calls — Lessons To Live By,” a DVD that features aviation masters Bob Hoover and Wayne Handley revealing the wisdom gained from their combined 50,000 hours of flying experience, often in extreme conditions.

Each of them shares how they survived in-flight emergencies by applying simple safety principles.

Price: $24.95.For more information: CloseCallsFlying.com.

Flight Gear Kneeboards debut

Sporty’s new Flight Gear Kneeboards feature numerous pockets, including two zippered storage compartments, elastic straps for E6B storage, a clear chart pocket and two pen loops.

The kneeboards include an aluminum clipboard to keep track of flight plan forms, weather printouts and more.


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Bubble windows now available

Great Lakes Aero Products’ STC’d bubble “domed” door windows are now available for all Cessna 170s, 172s, 180s, 182s, 185s, 205s, 206s and 207s.

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Contaminated fuel leads to crashThese August 2007 accident reports are

provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Piper Super Cub.Location: Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.What reportedly happened: The

pilot was attempting to land the tundra tire-equipped, tailwheel airplane at an unimproved, off-airport site. During the base leg, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated an emergency descent. The airplane collided with terrain.

The airplane’s owner reported that he had observed the preflight inspec-tion, and watched the pilot sump the fuel tanks, finding a small quantity of water in the tanks.

While inspecting the airplane after the accident, the owner said he found water in the airplane’s gascolator, carburetor and fuel lines. He said the airplane was fueled from drums with filters, and it had rained during the preceding days. He said he suspected water-contaminated fuel was the cause of the engine stop-page. After refueling the airplane with clean fuel, the engine started and ran without any problems.

Probable cause: The pilot’s inade-quate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water-contaminated fuel.

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Aircraft: Aviat Husky A-1B.Location: Moab, Utah.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.What reportedly happened: The

pilot positioned the airplane at the south-east end of the turf runway. During the takeoff run, he veered to the left edge of

the runway centerline to avoid a patch of mud. Just before rotation speed, the left main wheel got caught in vegetation and uneven ground at the edge of the runway. The pilot cut the power and applied full right rudder, but the plane continued to turn to the left off the runway until the right wing tip hit the ground, and stopped the airplane.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.

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Aircraft: Cessna 206.Location: Lovell, Maine.Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious, 1 Minor.Aircraft damage: Destroyed.What reportedly happened: The

amphibious floatplane flew to a lake about 15 minutes from the departure point on a sightseeing flight. The pilot intended to do a water landing. The airplane was equipped with an amphibious landing gear position advisory system. The aural announcements can be canceled by pressing an annunciator light. According to the passengers, as they approached the water, they recalled hearing a male voice speaking. They were not sure what it meant, but then they saw the pilot push a button. The landing gear was in the extended position during landing. When the airplane touched down on the water, it bounced and immediately nosed over, killing the pilot.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious floatplane’s landing gear during a water landing.

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Aircraft: Cirrus SR22.Location: San Diego, Calif.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Minor.What reportedly happened:

According to the pilot, his landing

approach was low, so he added power. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. He increased power but did not do a go-around. The Cirrus bounced even higher. The airplane touched down a third time, and the nosewheel collapsed.

Probable cause: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and collapse of the nose landing gear.

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Aircraft: Cessna 310.Location: Brownsburg, Ind.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.What reportedly happened: Upon

approaching the destination airport, the pilot was cleared to descend to 3,000 feet and advised of construction equipment on the airport. The pilot reported he had the airport in sight and closed his instru-ment flight plan. He reported shortly after that the right engine began to sput-ter and lose power. He wasn’t sure if he could make it to the airport. He saw the nearby highway and decided to land on it because it was relatively empty due to road construction. The touchdown was normal but during the rollout the right wing tip tank hit a construction road grader. The tip tank, wing ribs, and aileron were substantially damaged.

Probable cause: The pilot’s poor in-flight planning to make an off-airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll.

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Aircraft: Mooney M20J.Location: Chesterfield, Mo.Injuries: None.Aircraft damage: Substantial.What reportedly happened: The

pilot had just landed and was anxious to clear the runway because another airplane

was behind him for landing. He exited the runway at the first available taxiway. He reported that he thought the taxiway intersected the runway at 90°, but it actu-ally was a high-speed taxiway for landing aircraft from the opposite direction on runway 8R. The airplane went off the taxiway and hit an airport sign.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing after landing.

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Around the world flight, electric aircraft just a few signs of maturity

As this is written, the aviation world is again buzz-ing about Oshkosh, or as EAA now prefers, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

By the time you read this, the show will have just ended (look for full coverage of AirVenture in the next issue of General Aviation News).

The LSA world was exceed-ingly well represented at the big show. With a significant new grounds layout, things didn’t look exactly the same — and that’s a good thing. Once the vast majority of attendees walked through the new main gate, they were greeted by two major producers of LSA: Flight Design (of CT fame) was immediately on the right, while Cessna was on the left. (OK, Cessna makes more than LSAs and isn’t actually in LSA production yet, but it’s coming as certainly as tomorrow’s sunrise, says the Wichita giant.)

All over the Oshkosh grounds, people found LSA. They were in seemingly incongruous display areas as some were kit builders and some just entered the business in the last few years and were wherever they could find space.

The new LSA Mall — a mere 500 paces from the main gate down the new northeast paved walkway — hosted a collection of LSA, making comparisons a bit easier.

LSA Malls have been a big hit at air shows such as AirVenture and Sun ’n Fun. Look for one at your favorite air show.

AROUND THE WORLDNormally I don’t write about record attempts or

exceptional flights until they are completed — and even then only if they are significant. Too many grand voyages end prematurely.

But I’ve known Mike Blyth for decades and he’s already accomplished several daring flights. For example, his South to South expedition went from the southern tip of South America up through the USA across the Atlantic through Europe and back down to

South Africa, all in weight-shift trikes.So if Blyth says he is launching an Around the World

Expedition, we need to pay attention. Blyth and his busi-ness partner James Pitman left South Africa July 17.

The trip is unusual in a few ways. One, their Sling LSA — from the business the two aviators co-own called The Airplane Factory — has just completed flight testing. Secondly, this flight will take place near the equator, requiring some very long legs over water. Third, they will go west around the globe — most go east.

The duo will make their 28,195-mile flight in the new D6 Sling, except they’ve modified this airplane to hold 118 gallons of fuel (about 24 hours worth!). A regular Sling will carry 29 gallons of fuel. Cruising at about 115 knots, they’ll have to log more than 200 hours to get back home.

For more information: AirplaneFactory.co.za

NOW ARRIVING FROM SHANGHAITwo Chinese delegates attended ASTM meetings

in Freidrichshafen, Germany, in April, the first time the nation has been represented. Those reps indicated they believed ASTM acceptance in China may not be far off.

Meanwhile, Shanghai-based Yuneec is moving for-ward — and upward.

Yuneec’s E430 was featured at AirVenture, along with a distinctly American design: the Flightstar Spyder (single place, Part 103-capable ultralight) fitted with a Yuneec electric motor.

Using a six-battery setup on its two seater, Yuneec expects 1.5-2 hours of flight and, with such an installa-tion, payload is a respectable 400 pounds even with a 45-foot wing span. A 10-battery setup may fly 2.25-2.5 hours.

The LSA is “designed to be simple to use, easy to fly and with virtually zero vibration,” according to Yuneec officials. “It’s very smooth with low noise, no emissions, no fuel, extremely low maintenance and it’s environmentally friendly.

“Charging times of three hours for as little as $5 make electric a low-cost way to fly,” officials add.

On June 20 at an airfield north of Shanghai, the E430 performed two flights of around 15 minutes and did a series of basic test maneuvers. Under full power the E430 rolled 260 feet, rotating at 40 mph. A climb rate of nearly 1,400 fpm was achieved during the second flight. Top speed in level flight was 94 mph.

For more information: Yuneec.com.

STEADY CHANGES ADD UP TO THE MAX

Evektor’s SportStar became the first-ever Special LSA a little over four years ago, a distinction no one can ever take away from the Czech company.

Yet that exclusive title has not encouraged the com-pany to rest on its laurels.

The SportStar was one of the first success stories gaining entry to the GA flight school market.

While Evektor has not re-certified its airplane (like Flight Design and its CTLS, Remos and its GX, or TL Ultralight and its Sting S3), the design has, nonetheless, changed.

At Oshkosh, Evektor launched its Max model (pic-tured above) in two variations. The SportStar Max BT (for “basic trainer”) is the entry model, fleet priced at $110,000.

Flight schools that focus on instrument training may opt for the $155,000 Max IFR model, which comes equipped with the certified Rotax 912S (different than the ASTM-compliant “ULS” version).

The Max IFR is the first LSA that is Part 23 instru-ment compliant for IFR IMC flight, and can be used to train students up to and including a commercial with instrument rating, according to Evektor officials.

For personal use, SportStar has some enviable num-bers to go with its cooperative handling. According to Josef Bostik, president of Evektor Aircraft, Inc., “Max can carry two persons in its 47-inch-wide cockpit plus a week’s supply of baggage at 110 knots for nearly 800 miles non-stop.”

For more information: Evektor-Aircraft.com.

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