BARNSTORMERS.COM eFLYER - Issue 878 (2024)

Turbulent But Tasty: Bumpy Ride to Breakfast
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AEROBATIC
2008 Harmon Rocket II • $130,000 • PRICED TO SELL800TT, bought from builder (2nd owner), detailed history, Lycoming io540-c4b5, MT MTV-9-B 3 blade prop, Dual batt elec ignition, gami injectors, Dynon d100 efis, Dynon d120 ems, Dynon HS34, AvMap EKP IV GPS, Dynon ap74, King kt79tso xponder, Icon ic-a200 radio, Elec trim, manual flaps, 2 place oxygen, Reg. maintained, new brakes and pad, new batteries. Fresh annual June 2024. Hangared near Vancouver, Canada. Beautiful aircraft, excellent performer, flies perfect. Contact Justin for more info or to arrange viewing. Price in USD, will sell in CAD equivalent for Canadian buyers. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AIRPORT PROPERTY
• $799,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALEOPEN HOUSE 7-7 11a-5p Fly home to your picturesque, ranch property in Yelm off Flying B Airport 8WA0! 2 Hangars +home, on 3.40 acres! 2 hangars w/shops, heating, room for All of your projects- or rent one! Runway 2200 x 50, w/ pilot controlled lighting. Spanish style, custom home for easy living; 1 level,3 bedrm, 2.25+ bath, walk in jetted tub, sunroom & woodstove! Views of Mt. Rainier & grass strip from kitchen, living rm, sunrm, primary bedrm, deck & patio! Upper Hangar 40x55 w 3/4 bathrm. 2nd hangar is Huge, 55x70! Peaceful, country living, yet just a 5 min drive to the quaint town of Yelm! MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED AMPHIBIAN
"Grizzly" Sportsman 2+2 Amphib • $340,000 • NEW PRICE!2018 Sportsman 2+2 Amphib, "Grizzly", Trike, or Tailwheel. Built on the two weeks to taxi program. Carbon fuselage option. Lycoming YIO-390-EXP 210HP. MT 72"Prop, nickel and Reversible. Dual slick mags, with slick start module. IFR panel with Dual G3X screens, Garmin autopilot,ADS_B, GTN-750 Nav/Comm, GMA 35 Audio panel, Garmin GTX-23 Transponder, Garmin GMC-305 Autopilot control with blue level button, Dual ADAHRS, Garmin GTR-225 comm 2 radio, Artex 406 ELT, too much more to list. Clamar floats. $355 USD. MoreInfo»

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ANTIQUE-CLASSIC
Taylorcraft • $39,200 • NO TIREKICKERSTaylorcraft BL-65 ser# 4692068 all original 516.2 SMOH 4548.2 TT Airframe 1092.8 Always hangered. Recovered Ceconite in 1981 and still looks new. Last Annual 11-11-09. It needs a home that knows the value of this unique antique aircraft. Needs Brakes and prop to be perfect. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BIPLANE
Burrows 360ACCEPTING OFFERSOne of a kind acrobatic biplane.$30,000 Need to sell ,make offer Well constructed by a professional aircraft restorer . Io 360 fuel injected 210 horsepower. 530 ttaf , engine tt 1226 ,200 stoh . Constant speed prop 530 spoh Two seater side by side with sliding canopy. Inverted oil and fuel. Flip flop radio ,transponder Engine analyser . New stainless exhaust, overhauled fuel servo. GPS Fresh condition inspection 04/23/2024 Compressions 72 or better . Runs and flys excellent,cruise 147 MPH . MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 172
Cessna 172L Floatplane • $135,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERSCessna 172L Seaplane: 500smoh currently on part 135 cert EDO 2130 floats. Wheel gear included. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CESSNA 182
CESSNA 182 FULL IFR • $249,000 • FOR SALE • MAKE OFFER1976 Cessna 182 Skyland II. Fully IFR. Great buy! Brand new paint, brand new interior, New McCauley 3 Blade Prop. Continental O-470-S. Aircraft is in Annual and ready to fly. MoreInfo»

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ENGINE PARTS
MAGNETOS AND AIRCRAFT SUPPLIESAVAILABLECrossFire Magneto Service. Inspection, repair, 500hrs and overhaul of aircraft engine magnetos. Bendix, Slick and Dual magntos. Aircraft accesories and parts. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EXPERIMENTAL
Great 4 seat IFR Airplane • $94,900 • NEW TO MARKET2002 BEDE 4 • $94,900 Fresh Annual Inspection Lycoming 360 with fuel injection Hartzell constant, speed, prop Total time 245 Tach time 1370 Extended full metal wings upgraded nose gear upgraded rudder GRT Efis and display Complete audio panel Garmin, 430 W Garmin, SL 30 navigational radio Trig transponder with ADSB out Can hold up to 57 gallons of fuel Large storage compartment Four seater airplane with Four-point harnesses Disc brakes This plane is a great cross country or time builder airplane. MoreInfo»
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED FLOAT PLANE
1979 Cessna 180-K on PK-3000 F • $223,000 • FOR SALEExceptionally well taken care of C180-K with complete log books and all ad's completed. Re-Painted in its original 1979 paint scheme along with matching floats. Beautiful 4place two tone gray leather interior. Current owner has owned aircraft for the last 18 years. When not on floats it has been hangered at KLEW. Excellent mid time(930hrs) Continental O470-U engine with recently overhauled prop with only 65 hours. Plane is currently on floats based at 5ME2 and ready for some float flying. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED HELICOPTER PARTS
Bell 206 Main Rotor Blade • $67,000 • PARTS FOR SALEPARTS FOR SALE • Excellent shape • We have 2x Bell 206 MR Blades available for sale. The rotor blades have been flying as a pair for +1000 hours • B206-010-200-145 S/N BH 658351 3987.3 hours remaining 1012.7 SNEW • B206-010-200-145 S/N A 8428 33.3 hours remaining 4967.7 SNEW • Removed for Rotor Swap. • Removed December 27, 2023 • Price is $67,000 plus freight from Pembroke, NH. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LANCAIR
• $179,000 • FOR SALEImmaculately up kept Lancair that was constructed by a repeat Lancair builder that had built several beforehand with many unique features. Build quality is to certified aircraft and beyond standards, with unparalleled attention to detail. Built in '04, TTAF 645hrs, 610hrs on engine, 5hrs on freshly Hartzell propeller. Avionics consist of Garmin GNS530W, Garmin GTX327, Garmin GMA340, Garmin SL40, Electronics International engine gauges, TruTrack TS Sorcerer Autopilot, uAvionix Echo UAT ADSB. MoreInfo»

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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT
Photo provided by Mark Buchner.
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LIGHT-SPORT
Excalibur Aircraft • $29,900 • AVAILABLE FOR SALEExcalibur Aircraft for sale. Very nice condition. Only 12 hours on airframe and engine. Only flown around the airport traffic pattern. Fuel injected 65 hp Hirth 3203 fuel injected Engine. Additional wing fuel tanks. Always hangered. Location K62, Falmouth Kentucky. VNE 100 MPH, Cruise speed 90 MPH. MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RAFFLE
$100 tix could get you $25,000ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKESEnter Dakota Territory Air Museum's 28th Annual Sweepstakes and support aviation history and education. You could win the Grand Prize $25,000 or a beautiful 1947 Aeronca Champ - winner's choice! We bought this beauty back from our 2019 Grand Prize Winner. 612 SMOH C85, 2871 TT. Major Refurbish in 2016. Tickets $100/each and are limited to 2,500 paid entries! Plus, 25 Leather Bomber Jackets will be given away 1 per week every Friday, April 5th through August 16 plus 5 at random during that period. Grand Prize drawing is Saturday August 17th at the museum! Thank you for supporting the museum! MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TAILDRAGGER
1969 Champion 7GCAA 150 hp • $83,000 • MAKE OFFER1969 Champion Citabria GCAA, N343RS for sale! Lycoming O-320 A2B. Annual completed 4/15/2024. Cylinder compressions 77, 78, 78, 79. New battery. Tanis heater. Garmin non-WAAS 430, Garmin 496, complete logs. ADSB in & out. GTX 327 transponder. Power ports for phone & Ipad. Hooker harnesses, XL rear seat, rear heat. LED landing light, wooden spars in great shape, inspection panels, all AD's complied with. Airframe total time 3580ish, TSMOH 844. Wheel pants included. No deferred maintenance. NDH. Flown regularly. Great cross country Citabria, but I can't own 2. Asking $83k, must sell! MoreInfo»
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TRAINING
Helicopter Flight Training • $PRICE • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYGet started or get finished! Sunny Sarasota FL has the best of everything. Private through CFII using R44's. Add-On - Flight Review - SFAR Sign Off - Transition Training. Great equipment and great instruction including FAA approved simulator to help lower your cost. MoreInfo»

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FAQs

Which aircraft company gets credit for the first nonstop flight across the continental US in 1923? ›

The aircraft company that gets credit for the first non-stop flight across the continental USA in 1923 is the Douglas Aircraft Company.

What did barnstormers do for aviation? ›

Frank Hawks was a military flight instructor at Love, Taliaferro, and Brooks Fields and became a legendary barnstormer. So, just what is a “barnstormer”? In short, a pilot who traveled across the country, performing aerial stunts and offering joy rides for a price in an airplane.

What are the only two airlines to ever fly the Concorde? ›

Concorde was a joint project between Britain and France, which is partly why the plane is synonymous with two airlines: British Airways and Air France. The plane's first commercial flight to the U.S. dates back to May 24, 1976.

Who financed Charles Lindbergh's flight? ›

By February 1927, Lindbergh received complete financing for his flight from Harold M. Bixby, Harry F. Knight, Harry H. Knight, Albert Bond Lambert, J.D. Wooster Lambert, E.

Why did the barnstormers change their name? ›

Coming off back-to-back championship seasons and entering our 20th year, we thought this would be the perfect time for updated branding,” said General Manager Mike Reynolds. The Stormers have been known as the Lancaster Barnstormers since their inception ahead of the 2005 season.

Who did Orville Wright call the greatest pilot of all time? ›

Among them were Bessie Coleman and another pilot named Lincoln Beachey. Born in San Francisco, Beachey (1887–1915) was one of the top barnstormers. At one point, Orville Wright called him “the greatest pilot of all time.” In his Curtiss biplane, Beachey thrilled crowds with his dives.

What is the Mad Dog aircraft? ›

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is a series of five-abreast single-aisle airliners developed by McDonnell Douglas. It was produced by the developer company until August 1997 and then by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

What company sponsored the first transcontinental flight? ›

Rodgers secured financial backing for the transcontinental flight from Chicago's Armour Company, then introducing Vin Fiz, a new grape-flavored soft drink. Armour agreed to pay Rodgers $5 for each mile he flew east of the Mississippi River and $4 for each mile west of it.

Who made the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic? ›

A century ago, over the night of 14–15 June 1919, Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown became the first people to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.

When was the first nonstop transcontinental passenger flight? ›

Oakley G. Kelly made the first nonstop transcontinental flight on May 2–3, 1923, in the T-2 transport. They took off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island, and landed at Rockwell Field, San Diego, 2,470 miles and just under 27 hours later.

What was the first plane to complete a nonstop flight around the world? ›

On December 23, 1986, Voyager completed the first nonstop, non-refueled flight around the world.

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