In this issue:

Columns

Air to Ground
Antique Attic
Big Sky
By Dan Johnson
Common Cause
Evan Flys
Hot Air & Wings
Over the Airwaves
Sal's Law

Feature Stories:

Alton Bay
Aviation Museum of NH
B29
Cap
Elephant Walk
Flight4Lives Update
High School Aviation
She's Gone

Airshow News:

Cleveland Airshow 2011
Indianapolis Airshow 2011

Fun Stuff:

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

Flight Line:

Accomplishments
Learning to Fly

Classified

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE 
 

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 

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 

1977 Piper Archer II:  3600 TT, 1140 SMOH, Hangared, Recent Paint and Interior, STEC 40, GTX330, GPS496 w/XMWX.  $64,495  (203)  337-4607

 1981 Piper Navajo Chieftain:  Colemill Panther, 5700 TT, New Paint and Interior, GNS530/430, Winglets, Q-Tip Props, Fresh Annual (203) 337-4607

PA22/20 project:  Gear modification completed. Comes with new fabric, fusilage ready to cover. Brand new landing gear. Engine 0290D2, TT 2300, SMOH 450.  Some instruments. Complete airplane, except prop, wings need some work. $12,000 OBO, all offers considered. Call Dominic 978-821-2803.

PARTNERSHIPS/SHARES/CLUBS 


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

'92 A-36 Bonanza for partner or share: 1416TT. No damage, always hangared. 530/430 with weather and terrain. Back-up electric attitude, stormscope, Garmin 330 with 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. 

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@verrizon.net, 781-929-5006.

1/4 Share 1989 MOONEY M20J 201SE, Based In Lawrence (KLWM), 2475 TTSN, 1342 SFRM, 40 SPOH, Always Hangered. Full King Digital Avionics FD/GPS Coupled Autopilot w/Alt Hold, Stormscope, Air Brakes and much more. Exterior and Interior 9/10. Inexpensive High Performance Aircraft, $250.00/Mo., $20.00/Hr Maintenance, $10.00/Hr Engine Fund Plus Fuel. $39,900 or Best Offer Call Joe 781-718-0160

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) 

Ann's Pilot Shop

AIRCRAFT PARTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Battery Powered Tow Buggy for Cessna Aircraft. Easy to use. $400.00   Call Jerry @ 860-770-1674 OR POPCYR@GMAIL.COM

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

CONDO T-HANGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE  New, modern, clean facility with excellent lighting and bi-fold doors offered by Lanmar Aviation. Located at Groton-New London Airport ,CT (KGON), close proximity to Boston and NY, secure,private, free parking, use of Executive FBO which includes pilot weather services, free internet, coffee, showers, and private lavatory. Discount fuel available with agreement. Dimensions: 41Ft X 8in D 32Ft H 14Ft. $400/mo. Contact James Edwards 860-446-8621 or jcedwards@lanmaraviation.com

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

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

Sanford, ME (SFM) T-hangar for sale.  East side of airport in condo unit with 10 hangars.  $25,000.  Call Matt Rogers (207) 650-8271.

Tie downs Lawrence (LWM). Electricity, water, lighted ramp. Pilot lounge, phone, flight planning area and restroom. $75/mo. Singles and $95/mo. Twins. Call 603-502-7215.

 LAWRENCE, MA (LWM), T-HANGERS: electricity and lights, 42’ bi-fold door, modern, clean and dry, available now. Pilot lounge, phone, flight planning area and restroom. Center and end units, start at $350/month. Call 603-502-7215

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 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

LAWRENCE, MA (LWM), T-HANGERS: electricity and lights, 42’ bi-fold door, modern, clean and dry, available immediately. Pilot lounge, phone, flight planning area and restroom. Center and end units, start at $450/month. (No lease required). First month free with 12 month lease. Please call Jim at 603-502-7215.

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

KEEN T-Hangar for sale/rent.  Rent for $225/mo w/six month commitment or steal for $24,500.  Call Scott at 603-930-2254 or email tookyflyer@tds.net

Eastern Slope Regional Airport (IZG) now has open T-hangars available for lease. Secure, well-lit w/electric included. ESRA has a full service FBO and a 4200x75ft runway in between the White Mountains of NH and Maine’s Lakes Region. Check us out on AirNav.com @ (IZG) or become a fan on Facebook @ Eastern Slope Regional Airport and let us know what you think!  Call David Cullinan for details@ 207-935-4440 or 207-890-7636.

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 
 
 

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

 
 

Any Rating/Certificate/BFR/IPC. Retired Controller, FAA Academy Instructor, Gold Seal CFIIMEI. Your airplane. New England area. Glass/TAA experience. Fun, Safe and Serious. Call 603-533-6229.

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.

10- day instrument rating in South Carolina. Retired Air Traffic Controller will train you. Up to 40 hrs in aircraft. $6,395. No Simulator. I work with one student at a time. See my 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 

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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 
 
 

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