In this issue:

Columns

Air to Ground
Antique Attic
Book Review
By Dan Johnson
Close Calls
Common Cause
Evan Flies
From the Logbook
Over the Airwaves
Sal's Law
Things My Instructor...
This Aviation Lifestyle

Feature Stories:

Adventures in Flying
Air Power Museum
Carolina's Aviation
Henry Ford
Howard Hughes
My 1st Balloon Ride
Seattle Museum
Spruce Goose
1910: What a Beginning!

Fun Stuff:

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

Flight Line:

Accomplishments
Learning to Fly

Classified

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE 

1958 CHAMP 7FC C-90, TTAE 2567, 1586 SMOH, restored 1998, Ceconite, Air Tex interior, day/night VFR, KX135 Com, intercom, wing tanks, elec. start, Venturi vacuum, always hangared, Nov. annual. $26,000. NJ/(212) 345-2807. (201) 638-1921.

1963 BE-55 Baron: 9877TT 210/760 SMOH, GAMI injectors, 70 amp alternators, KLN-94 GPS, Garmin 327 XPNDR, PN101 HSI, 6 place intercom, Century III AP, XM Radio, leather interior, recent IFR, 175 KTS TAS. Deice boots. Nice IFR machine. Well maintained. $77,995. Call Bill 401-474-8082.

Fairchild PT-19: Just 100 hours since total restoration. Including 200hp engine, airframe, center section new wood, canopy, full electrical systems, king radios, KY97A & KT76A transponder and intercom. Asking $55,000. 352-347-0664. Jerry. 
 

CESSNA 


1972 Cessna Skylane 182P, 4162TT, 1365 SMOH, 5 SPOH,  King Radios, Autopilot, Paint-9, Interor-8, Hangared, Same Owner 12 YRS. Recession priced - Make an Offer. CT 860-770-1674,  POPCYR@GMAIL.COM.

1976 Cardinal II B: TTSN:6100  SMOH:950  SPOH:450, Hangared since new, IFR, Annual - March 09, New windshield – 2008, Complete maintenance logs. Interior and Exterior original - 5&5. $38,000 Call: 508-331-5850 - Russ Hume 
 

PIPER 


1970 Piper Cherokee 180, 4494TT, 564SMOH, IFR, Dual KX155/GS, GPS, 4 place intercom, Gap Seals, Current Annual, Hangared, $50,000 (603)895-1177 
 
 

PARTNERSHIPS/SHARES/CLUBS 


Private Pilot - interested in share of multiple owned high performance single engine aircraft. Central Ct. base 860-484-9122 Dave

1992 Bonanza for partner or share: 1416TT. No damage, always hangared. 530/430 with weather and terrain. Back-up attitude, stormscope, traffic, autopilot, A.C., all AD's, Danbury, CT. Ken Markel. 917-922-2824

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.

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.

Equity Shares available: C172P ($80) & Piper Archer ($95) both IFR, tach time, wet, based @ MMK & 4B8, insurance included. $3000 share. $60/month. Call Robert Wilson 860-305-9013. Online scheduling, www.silvercityflyingclub.com

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.

AirPlan Aircraft for Lease: Bonanza A-36, Garmin 430, $215/hr. wet, BED, hangared. Columbia 400, Avidyne, $215/hr. wet, PSM, hangared, Contact 617-522-1600. 

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.

Nashua NH (ASH) Own 1/15 Share of Cessna 172: Queen City Aero Club 1974 Cessna-172M (N20172) IFR equipped with duel VOR with glide slope, GNS430W, and Power flow exhaust. $3,960 share, $35 monthly dues, $35/HR flight time (dry). For Info and Application contact Tony Joyce at 603-765-8850 or tj@joycecool.com 

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) 

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

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

Revmaster 2100D engine: 65 hp, Zero hrs, $4,500.00 plus s&h 508-485-4720, pjviscco@juno.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 $4,200 - 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

Tired of Paying Too Much? Come to Danbury Aviation!!!!!! If you need tie-down space or hangar space and you’re tired of getting hit over head, then come to Danbury Aviation in Danbury CT. We are located only minutes from Westchester, Bridgeport and Oxford airports. Our facilities include restrooms, pilot lounge, de-icing equipment, Av Gas and Jet Fuel. FIRST MONTH FREE WITH ONE YEAR SIGN UP: INSIDE HANGAR OR OUTSIDE TIE-DOWN!!!!!!!!!!! Can accommodate from single engine to light jets, as well as helicopters. 203-748-1449.

Oxford, CT: T-hangar for sale. Electric bi-fold door. Immediate Occupancy. 860-946-7675.

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

HANGARS FOR RENT (SFM)  T Hangars w/ or w/out heat.  Executive hangar with 55' x 16' door.  Shared heated space.  207-459-0527.

Beverly Airport(BVY)  Hangar for rent. Heated, full bathroom facilities, shared space, for Helicopter of Fixed wing. $500 per month. Rent or purchase. Contact Martin Cutler: 617-513-5456 email: mecutl@cs.com

Chatham, MA (CQX) T-hangar for rent. 43' bifold with electric, built 2008. $350/ month. Call Rene at 201-788-5681.

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

FIT End unit t-hangar for sale with additional space. Call  978-343-6536.

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. (LWM), T-HANGER.  Electricity and excellent lighting.  Electric winch, bi-fold door, club house with restroom.   Clean, secure, excellent condition.  Protect your investment.  Call Roger at 413-534-4874.

Lawrence, MA (LWM) – T-Hangar and Hangar space available for 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.

Orange, Ma (ORE) 3-plane T-hangar for sale: 32x84, Electricity and lighting, concrete floor, $55,000.  Call (860) 668-0202 email-rayh@cox.net

Minute Man Air Field 6B6 Tiedowns from $40, Hangar & Office Space, Always Low Fuel Prices www.MinuteManairField.com

Taunton, Mass.  T-Hangar for rent.  42 foot electric bifold door.  Insulated.  $325 per month.  (508) 822-7688

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  65' x 62',  64' x 18' elec. door, new taxiway.  973-600-2657.

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

DDH - Bennington, Vermont hangar for sale. Easy electric door + services door on front and back. Relocating to Wichita for work giving up a rarely available hangar. Great airport near skiing, with Avgas, lights. Email: brad.wolansky@att.net for info flyer w/ 10 pictures. 
 

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.

Kissimmee Florida: 3,400 sq. ft. of interior office space in GA Terminal, and 1 acre of paved aircraft parking  407-518-2516 or tlloyd@kissimmee.org

REAL ESTATE

 

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

Warwick, NY Near NYC. 1.65A, 4 Br, 2.5 Bath, home & hangar. Lighted, paved, turf runways 2100'. 845-544-1796. http://sites.google.com/site/warwickairporthome/ 
 

FLIGHT TRAINING

 
 

EXPERT MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUCTION TO AIRLINE STANDARDS.Taught by current airline pilots in a well equipped Seneca II located at the Norwood Airport. Also thorough instruction in your airplane available for a BFR,  ICC etc. Check the website www. Norwoodair.com   or   617-513-2239.

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.

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 hourly ICC, BFR, etc. ATP, MEI, CFII Instructor. Over 25 years in Boston Area. In any plane. Mike 617-924-6000. 
 
 

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.

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

Tow Plane & Pilot needed by glider club in Northeast Connecticut. Weekends only. Call Allan Rydberg 401-213-6176 or E-mail arydberg@yahoo.com. Danielson Soaring Association.  
 
 

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.

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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