In this issue:

Columns

Air to Ground
Antique Attic
The Big Sky
Close Calls
Common Cause
Evan Flies
Hot Air & Wings
Sal's Law
This Aviation Lifestyle
The Vintage Flyer

Feature Stories:

Bad Case of Dry Mouth
Balloon Fiesta
EAA Airventure
End of an Era
Journey to Oshkosh
The Next Flight
Quadra
Travel to Oshkosh
Wing of Eexcellence

Airshow News:

Baraboo 2010
2010 Bethpage Air Show
Bash at Bridgeport
Red Bull Races
Red Bull Races (cont.)
Sentimental Journey

Fun Stuff:

Smilin' Jack
Chicken Wings
Tailwind Traveller
Fly & Dine
Ballooning
Gliders

Flight Line:

Accomplishments
Learning to Fly

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE 


 

1977 M20J: 2850 TTAF, 940 SMOH, 430WAAS, KX155, WX900, EDM700, Shadin Fuelflo, new O&N Bladders, $82,500 or Partnership based KLWM, 978-682-8569, ccormsby@comcast.com

1984 Robin R2160, 1020 SNEW, In 9/10, Out 9/10, 2-place, aerobatic, invented system, certified, $56,000, Bob 781-275-6706.

RV-6: Lycoming 0-320, 600 hrs E&A, Certified IFR, Garmin 430, 3-axis auto-pilot, kit-built by professional toolmaker. 1B9, $69,500. harvey.howell@comcast.net 508-785-1343. 
 

CESSNA

1960 182C: Bendix KMA26 with 3LMB, 4-place intercom, Garmin GNC 250XL GPS, KX170-B, Bendix T12B, Garmin GTX327 transponder, carborator temp. guage, CHT, 2220TTAF, 197 SMOH, April annual, clean, NDH. Will consider 2-place in trade $59,500. 603-446-3402.

Cessna 150F 1966: 4700TT 1600SMOH Never a trainer, autogas STC, oil filter STC, alternator, new vacuum pump, new strobe, KX155 NAV/COM, AT150 transponder with Mode C, Flybuddy loran, full canopy cover, cowl plugs, wheel pants (not installed). $14,700 negotiable. (607) 535-0536 cfipilot@verizon.net

1966 172G  TTAF 2516.2  TSMOH 1094.6 Mattituck good paint, good interior complete logs, no damage history.  KX155 Nav/Com , King Mode C, 60a alternator. Email for pictures and more details. Just flew it from RI to Key West and back. $34,000 or trade for 182 or similar   978-621-8724

67 Cessna 150: TT 3350, SMOH 500, Annual 10/08, Narco 810, ICS plus, all ADS, oilpan heater,engine blanket, canopy cover, $19,000. 603-673-6538.

1968 Stol 150H: 3468TT, 8405SMOH, Nav/com with glidescope, flap/ailleron gap seals, madras wingtips, wheel pants, duel yoke mount PTT switches, carb ice detector, light blue w/ navy tips. $18,500. Cell 860-836-2765. 
 

PIPER

1963 Cherokee 180: TTAF 3881, TTSMOH 1778, STOH 700, IFR. $28,500. CT. Call Phill 860-942-9351.

1964 Cherokee 140/150, 2121TTAF, 400 SMOH, IFR, 2-Kx155 NAV/COMS, ADF, Garmin 295 GPS. $32,000. PA 570-333-4363

1977 Piper Archer II ,  3927 TTSN ,1508 SMOH , KX155 w GS, KX 155, KN64 DME, Northstar M3 GPS w/ Approach, KX76A w/ encoder, Dual PTT, Dual Toe Brake, Piper Auto Pilot, David Clark intercom, Annualed 10/08, hangared at SNC. $59,000 Call  860-227-6094 or 860-227-0077. 
 

PARTNERSHIPS/SHARES/CLUBS 
 

1/3 share of 1958 Cessna 172 6816 TTAF, 700 SMOH, TK-MX300 Navcom, Narco ATSOA, Mode C Transponder, AV Map color GPS, new control cables, new antennas, auto fuel FTC, annual 1/09, all ADs up to date. $8000 OBO possibility of full aircraft sale. 860-657-9046. email: captdave40@att.net.

CT Flying Club Based at 7B6 near BDL.  1974 Warrior - IFR, Very affordable, 24 hour access, GPS with XM weather, hourly rate with no extra assessments.  Call Bob 860-985-7124 for details.

Equity Shares available: C172P ($80) & Piper Archer ($95) both IFR,tach time,wet,based @ MMK & 4B8, insurance included.$3000 share $60/month. Online scheduling. www.silvercityflyingclub.com Call Angelo Vecchiarelli 203-214-3199.

Discounted share available in the Silver City Flying Club.  IFR 172P ($80/hr) & Archer ($95/hr) TACK time, wet.  Located at MMK & 4B8.  Share value is $3000.  I’ve moved to Tennessee & will take $2000 for quick sale.   Dave (203) 606-1403.

Seeking members for CT Flyers, a 20 member KSNC (Chester, CT) based flying club . Two IFR certified aircraft, Cessna 172 (G430 IFR certified) and a Piper Dakota (Garmin 196). Costs include a one time equity share purchase and reasonable monthly flying fees. Online scheduling. For more information, visit our website (www.ctflyers.com), come to one of our meetings (see website), or call Ken Soeder at 203-641-6102.

Private pilot looking for other pilots for a partnership in ownership and purchase of a LSA.  Groton (GON), Windham (IJD) or possible Danileson (LZD)  thacks@99.com

KBED Bedford,MA: Opening available with Associated Pilots flying club. Cessna C-206U and C-182P are very well equipped and maintained, with Garmin GPS430W's in each.   We have great availability of both airplanes through a slick web based calendar where our small group (12) books each plane. You can drive your car right into the hanger.  No unloading in the rain and snow! Our buy-in and operations costs are very reasonable.  For complete membership details click on www.associatedpilots.com . Contact Alan Kirby at ja.kirby@verizon.net , 781-929-5006.

Six partners needed for 2005 SR22 Cirrus, 700 TT, based at KOWD. Avidyne, XM weather. $10,800 buy-in fee, $58 per hour flight time (covers engine reserve and 100-hour inspections) plus your gas and oil. $440 per month per partner covers tie-down, annual inspection, insurance, unsched  maint, avionics subscriptions. This low price is made possible by leasing the plane through AirPlan to a select group of experienced pilots for 200 hours each year to reduce financing cost. Learn more at www.FlyAirPlan.com or contact Peter Conant at 781-789-9291 or e-mail pilot@FlyairPlan.com.

New England Flying Club, LWM Lawrence, MA based flying club has a few openings for new members. We operate three IFR certified aircraft consisting of two Beech Skippers and a Beech Sundowner. All aircraft are very well equipped and maintained. Low startup costs and monthly dues. Visit www.newenglandflyingclub.com for more details and contact information.

Six partners needed for 1977 A36 Bonanza, 693 SMOH, 4300 TT, hangared at KBED. To be outfitted with Garmin 430 WAAS. $5,000 buy-in fee, $65 per hour flight time (covers engine reserve and 100-hour inspections) plus your gas and oil. $260 per month per partner covers hangar fee, annual inspection, insurance, unsched  maint, avionics subscriptions. This low price is made possible by leasing the plane through AirPlan to a select group of experienced pilots for 200 hours each year to cover financing costs. Learn more at www.FlyAirPlan.com or contact Peter Conant at 781-789-9291 or e-mail pilot@FlyairPlan.com.

NASHUA, NH  (ASH) Discounted shares available with the "Nashua Flyers". 1975 Cessna-172M, N6700H, New interior, IFR Equipped, Tanis Heater. $3,500 share, $95/mo Dues, $30/hr (dry).  For further membership details and photos: Ralcock@aol.com, 617-875-4585

Diamond DA40 G1000 Share in New England.   Aircraft is located at Portsmouth, NH (KPSM), but willing to co-locate at nearby airports. 2004 Excellent Condition. Great price. Traffic. Terrain. Leather. Powerflow. 150kts, 10gph. www.ShareADiamond.com or call Jim at 603-502-3789

New Hampshire Flying Association (www.nhflying.com) has a few openings for new members. Nice 1982 A36 Bonanza, Full IFR (+backup instr), equipped with Garmin GNS-480, hangared at Nashua Airport (KASH): $127/hr wet (tach time), $250/month dues, $300 appl. fee, $1700 share price. Contact Tom Quail 603-472-3731 (tquail@comcast.net), Ken Fordham 603-672-1830 (jkfcpa@comcast.net) or Dave Pascoe 978-843-4104 (km3t@km3t.org)

1/2 share 1976 Cessna 172M: 2782 TTAF, 945 SMOH, based KCDW, NJ. 430 WAAS GPS, GDL-69 Wx Uplink, Strikefinder, GTX-330 Mode–S transponder, avionics master & cooling fan, standby vacuum, JPI 450 fuel flow, Powerflow exhaust, annual 4/09. email: n80419@gmail.com for details.

Westchester Flying Club (HPN) Website WWW.WFC-HPN.ORG. Seven IFR/GARMIN GNS480 Equipped Aircraft: Three Bonanzas, Two Arrows, Two Archers. Low Rates – Low monthy dues. Contacts: Ron Weinstein 917-699-3772, Brian McCloskey 917-312-6010. 
 

AIRCRAFT PARTS & EQUIPMENT

PROPELLER PARTS MARKET has a vast inventory of all makes and models of aircraft propellers. Call Chris or Doug at (772)-464-0088 or visit us at www.propellerparts market.com 
 

PARACHUTES

PARACHUTE SHOP – inspections, repairs, repacking, sales new & used. www.parachuteshop.com.  Pepperell Airport, Mass.  (978) 433-8550.  

SERVICES

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE; Major and Minor repairs, airframes and engines. Specializing in sheet metal, fiberglass repairs, and paint work. Quality work at fair prices. 401-333-4488 
 

FABRIC

JB AERO & Son - 27 years experience re-covering fabric covered aircraft.  Complete restorations, inspections, alterations, and repairs. 802-434-3835. http://fabricaircraft.com/ 

  INTERIORS

Low Cost Quality Interiors – complete interiors for 172/182 & Cherokees $3,900 - headliner and plastic parts extra. Material meets FAR 23.853(a). For prices on other planes or more information call 401-333-4488

INTERIORS - Custom interiors at great prices. Large selection of leathers and fabrics. From minor repairs to complete interior makeovers. We can do it all at Aero Design. Call Tom (413)568-7300. Tues. through Sat., 8-5 

                                          HANGARS

DANBURY(DXR) FOR RENT Hangar space from Singles up to G-5! $500 and Up. Also, Tie-Downs $100. Call Andre at Danbury Aviation (203) 984-2540 

HANGAR SPACE AVAILABLE (FXE) Florida Hangar Space Available, Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), singles up to Medium Jets.  954-938-4479

SFM Hangars for Rent:  T hangars with or without heat, corporate hangar w/ 55’ door and office, shared winter storage.  207-459-0527.

Sanford, ME (SFM) T-hangar for sale with bi-fold door and southerly exposure on rwy 14/32. $39,900. Call 207-229-5156.

Falmouth Airpark, 5b6,T-hanger for rent, $350/mo. 42' elect bi-fold 32' deep. Fuel discount, 508-548-9617, 5b6-manager@verizon.net

48 ft T-hanger for rent at Fitchburg. Will fit up to a medium twin. Two months free rent. For details call Andy at 978-343-6536.

T-Hanger – Fitchburg, 42 ft Elect. bi-fold . Insulated. For rent or Purchase. Immediate occupancy call 978-664-4007

LAWRENCE, MA (LWM), T-HANGER: electricity and lights, bi-fold door, modern, clean and dry. Immediate occupancy. $450.00/Mo. Call 603-502-7215.

Lawrence, Ma.  T-Hangar for sale.  42' Bi-Fold door.  Electric Winch. Great  lighting.   Excellent condition. Call 413-534-4874.

Lawrence, MA (LWM) – Hangar space available from small singles to large twins and jets.  Starting at $375 per month. Call Bill – 978-687-3828

Tie downs available Lawrence (LWM). Electricity (at each tie down for engine heater, etc.), water, lighted ramp. Pilot lounge with restroom (available soon). $75/mo. Single and $95/mo. Twins. Call 603-502-7215.

Minute Man Air Field 6B6, 4000' heated & STD T's. Stow Ma, 978-897-3933. Always Low fuel Prices

T-hangar for sale: Keene, NH (EEN). Lost medical, sold airpcraft. Available 8/1/09. Nested Fulfab all metal construction. 42' bi-fold electric door, 32' deep. Concrete floor. Lights. $23,500. Call Dick 603-219-0253 (evenings).

T-Hanger for Rent, fits singles and light twins, at Laconia, NH, LCI, next to terminal buiding, good neighbors, scenic view, electricity and lighting, call Tom 941-228-6002.

T-Hangars, Newport, NH. (2b3) sale or rent, built 2007: 42' bi-fold doors, heavy duty insulation, excellent lighting at beautiful Parlin Field (2b3). Low fuel prices and the 'Lil Red Baron Mexican restaurant on the field. See pictures at:  www.flickr.com/photos/kloeppel and call Rick: Recycled pilots LLC at: 603-526-7730

Sussex, N.J.  New Hangar 150'x50',  elec. bi-fold doors, concrete floor,  new taxiway.   973-600-2657.

ISLIP (ISP) Long Island, NY - Two Brand new heated hangars for rent. 1.) 60’X60’ with 55’w X 16’h Schweiss Bi-fold door; 2). 65’X75’ with 60’w X 18’h Schweiss Bi-fold and 20’X65’ mezzanine. Both have radiant heat floors, private lav., secure private area. Call Fred at (631) 523-5407 or  fred@secondwindaviation.org

Lewis Landing Airport NK79 Orange County. Private-country-friendly A+P/IA, full maintenance and restoration shop. 2300' grass, Hangar $150 a month, tie-down $55.00 a month. Call Dolly or Merv 845-355-8531

Heated Hangar Space at North Central RI (SFZ), 60’ wide bi-fold door. Starting at $325 per month depending on size of aircraft, 401-333-4488

Westerly State Airport (WST) - Rhode Island, T-Hanger for rent. $375 per month. 45’ Bi-fold door, Insulated. 860-434-9925, 860-434-2413 
 

SPACE FOR RENT

870 sq. ft. office for rent: Located at Simsbury Airport (4B9) in central Connecticut near Bradley International Airport. Free parking, heat, air conditioning and electricity.  Balcony overlooking airport. Ideal for Aircraft dealer or broker, Avionics shop or similar. Tiedowns available. Low rent and terms negotiable. Contact Bill at 860-693-4550.

REAL ESTATE

 

CAT ISLAND, BAHAMAS Airport, marina 1 mile. Beachfront 1.4 acres, 2BR/1BA,  concrete construction. Spiff up for great getaway. $550K. Catislander1@gmail.com.

OVID AIRPORT, D82, Finger Lakes Region of NY. 2800x40 paved, 2000x60 turf, 4 hangars, 45 acres. $495,000. Johnking@fltg.net. 607-387-5225

Fly to vacation this summer and see our beautiful, one acre airpark lots for sale at Cable Head Airpark, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Motivated.  Whittypei@gmail.com 

Fantastic Fly-In Vacation Rental: Three bedroom home on Governor’s Island, Lake Winnipe-sauke NH, large yard, on 2 acres, nestled in park-like island forest, inhabited by deer and other wildlife. Hiking trails accessed from yard. Fly-In/park in your own private hangar 2 miles away, at Laconia Airport (LCI). Includes use of Governor’s Island 900 foot sandy beach, playground, picnic area, tennis courts. Recreational activities include, boat rentals, golf courses, and easy access to the White Mountains. Outlet Shopping nearby sales tax Free!!!  For more: www.lakesregion.org. The Home/ Hangar/ Beach package is only $1500 weekly rental. Reserve your vacation holiday. Contact Pete: 1-603-393-9033. Go to www.aflyer.com/Images/vacation_web.jpg to see pictures of the house and hangar. 
 

FLIGHT TRAINING 

AVIATION MAINTENANCE / AVIONICS Graduate in 14 Months.  FAA Approved; financial aid if qualified.  Job Placement Assistance.  Call National Aviation Academy Today! 1-800-659-2080 or NAA.edu

Flightlab aerobatics and upset training. CFI spin endorsements, at Plymouth, MA. See www.flightlab.net, cool planes. Bill Crawford 617-680-8581.

Get your Instrument Rating in 10-15 days. Retired Air Traffic Controller will train you. Up to 40 hrs in aircraft with 30 hrs of groundschool. $5,595. No Simulator. I work with one student at a time, 8 hrs per day. See ,y website, www.instrumenttraining.com or call 843-229-4845.

GOT AVIATION MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE? 2 Week Course – FAA A&P Certification Program.  Call National Aviation Academy Today! 1-800-659-2080 or NAA.edu

MULTI-ENGINE TRAINING- Five Star Flight Academy offers multi-engine training and block time in a Seneca I.  Call for special pricing. BAF-Westfield, MA 413-568-5800

$20 per hour instruction: Single, Multi, Instrument, BFR. ICC any airplane. Over 20 years CFII Boston area. Call Mike 24/7, 617-924-6000

Multi Engine Instruction at Norwood in Seneca II, very well equipped. Norwood Air Multi Training or expert instruction BFR, ICC, etc. in your airplane. All airplanes, Turbine/Jet 15,000 Hrs+ ATP MEI CFII. 617-513-2239 or senecaowd@aol.com 
 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES  

AIRPLANE OWNERS!!! Every flight can be tax deductible. Shaklee, an outstanding business opportunity. Call (800) 927-7506, (516) 482-1432. 
 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

AIRJOBSDAILY.COM - Largest Source of Aviation and Aerospace Jobs on the internet. New Jobs Posted Daily. We cover it all! Www.AirJobsDaily.com

AVIATION WRITERS wanted. Atlantic Flyer seeks stories, features, articles with photos, on any subject relating to aviation. First person O.K. Payment upon publication. First rights only. Atlantic Flyer, 800 Village Walk #289, Guilford, Conn. 06437.

Connecticut Flight Academy, hiring CFI’s part time or full time . Please call or visit us at Hartford Brainard Airport. 860-722-9667, info@ctflightacademy.com

PILOT JOBS - Current Pilot and CFI job listings updated daily. Helping pilots and CFIs find jobs since 1997! Www.FindAPilot.com 

MISCELLANEOUS 


FREE AVIATION ARTICLES to flying clubs, EAA chapters, etc. for newsletters from Jim Trusty, long-time Atlantic Flyer columnist. Simply write to him and request an article, indicate length of article required, the make up of the group, how often the newsletter is sent out, etc. In return, Jim re-quests a copy of each news-letter in which one of his articles appears. Interested groups may contact him at: Jim Trusty, 103 Highland Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138; (615) 758-8434. 

Things My Flight Instructor Never Told Me and Other Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Aviation. Chronicles one mans journey through the world of general aviation and personal aircraft ownership. Inspired from his experiences as a pilot, instructor and aircraft owner. Mike Leighton has owned more than 70 different aircraft. Topics like fuel management, flight planning, reluctant passengers, weather, the FAA, buying and owning an aircraft, are all discussed with humor and whit. Mike has more than 4,500 flight hours, earning his Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multiengine, Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, Multi-Engine Instructor, and ATP ratings.  He is a current a flight instructor, licensed A&P mechanic and a former FAA Accident Prevention Counselor. You can order Things my Flight Instructor Never Told Me on the web from www.tmfintm.com or call the publisher, Promotion Productions Inc. at 561-752-3261.

Would you like the adventurous & challenging flight of exploring  & perhaps seeing Musk Ox, Caribou, Walruses, Beluga & Bowhead whales in your flying machine?? Fly with an Arctic pro.  5 - 7 day expeditions. Email Ed at Captainedc@aol.com  

WANTED

Pre 1944 era military inflatable decoys.  I’m searching for a 1942 or 1943, U.S. Rubber Company or their affiliates inflatable, B-26, Sherman tank, personnel carrier truck or artillery piece manufactured for the U.S. Army.  Please email details, in any condition to: johnc_ilio@yahoo.com