In this issue:

Columns

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

Feature Stories:

Ballooning for Real
Carousel for Classics
EAA Air Venture 2010
Economics of Flying
Elaine and Rudolph
Garmin Aera SP
The Pawnee Factor

Airshow News:

Planes of Fame
Shawfest 2010
So. Wisconsin Airfest

Fun Stuff:

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

Flight Line:

Accomplishments
Learning to Fly

Classifieds

AIRCRAFT FOR SALE 


1992 Kitfox II: Rotax 912 Folding Wings 92 Hrs TT Excellent Condition. Hangared $13,500 - offers 207-651-1453.

1928 Plans built Pietenpol project: ON gear, Stits covered ready to bolt together. 65 HP Cont A65 w/Prop and engine mount. Controls and instruments installed. $5000.00. 860-213-1955 or jsamataro@hotmail.com. 
 

CESSNA 

1957 CESSNA Straight Tail: New Garmin 430 IFR Package, GNC430, GMA340, GTX327, GPS 396, S-TEC 50 3 axis A/P, Storm Scope, New Interior, Annual 9/09,TSMO 675, TTAF 6736, cssylvia@msn.com

1970 Cessna Cardinal: 3000TT, 1000SMOH, New glass and interior. Many Upgrades, 180HP constant speed prop. Need to sell 3 ids in college! $43,900 OBO. 315-655-4626

1981 172P: 9600TT 1200HR S-NEW 180HP Eng/Prop AirPlains STC; NDH IFR GPS LR Tanks Hangared KALB NY Fresh Annual 6/10 $49,900 518-265-5769 or 172P@nycap.rr.com  Pictures: http://condair.myfbo.com 

PIPER 


1940 J-3 Piper Cub: 770 SMOH, 300 STOH, Cont 65, Good Fabric, 6 Gallon Aux Tank, Wood Prop. Wood Spar, Owned/Hangared last 16 years, Hangared at KEWB, New Bedford, MA. Must see to appreciate, Regularly flown. Asking $29,500. Tel: 781-749-4134. Cell: 781-385-1049.

1941 JC3-65: 2791TT, 4SMOH, New fabric, prop, glass, wood, Groves brakes, bungies, struts, forks, mags. LSA $45,000. VT 802-434-3835.

1963 Piper Cherokee 180: 4591TT, 850 SMOH, IFR Cert 10/09, Back Up Electric Attitude Indicator , Vertical Card Compass, 4-Place Intercom, NDH, Tannis Engine Heater, Always Hangared, Exterior 9.5/10, Interior 8/10, $34,900, MA/ 978-697-6002, http://home.comcast.net/~dburwen/

1970 Piper Cherokee 180, 4494TT, 564SMOH, IFR, Dual KX155/GS, GPS, 4 place intercom, Gap Seals, Current Annual, Hangared, $45,000 or best offer (603)895-1177

1977 ARCHER II:  3895  TTSN  1540 SMOH, hangared .$55,000. Call  860-227-0077  or  860 227-6094

1978 ARCHER-II:  TTAF 2685, TSMOH 688.  Clean, refurbished 2006, IFR, autopilot,  $65,000 obo.  LOC: MA.   Pictures, specs available. Jp@mvyi.com. 508-726-1006. 
 

PARTNERSHIPS/SHARES/CLUBS 


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.

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.

1976 C177B Cardinal: Four shares available. Hangared at FIT.  New 430W, STEC AP & paint this summer.  Buy in now for $7,000, $10,000 after updates; $100/mo., $70/hr. wet tach time. Contact Dave at 508-853-3762 or wa6ilt@amsat.org

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

1/4 share for sale in 1982 Mooney 201: well maintained, hangared at KMHT call Alan 603-493-9441 for details.

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)

Looking for Partner(s). 1989 Trinidad, WAAS, HSI, ALT hold, Based at FRG. Complex/HP, A/C. Contact AL 516-252-9339.

1/2 Share  1964 Beech Bonanza S-35:  Based at SFZ. 4800 TT, 1300 SMOH, 200 STOH. Scimitar prop, GAMI's, STEC-30, GNS430W, Avidyne EX500, KX155, Shadin, JPI-700, MP3 player. Much more. Meticulous maint. Good paint & int. $42,500. Call Marc 401-714-1864 
 

AIRCRAFT PARTS & EQUIPMENT 

Baumann 1500 floats. Legend Cub rigging. Yellow. 105 hours. $11,000. Tler, CT 860-690-7023

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

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

SERVICES 

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.

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

HANGARS 


Auburn, Maine (KLEW) Hanger for sale, 42'X34" with bi-fold door. Corner location, excellent sunny exposure. Halogen lights and winch included. $45,900 207-632-9616

HANGARS FOR RENT @ SFM:  Heated and unheated T hangars with 42' x 12' bifold, 60' x 56' hangar with bathroom and office.  207-459-0527.

T-Hanger For Sale at Sanford, Maine. Located on end with nice warm SW exposure. Bi-fold door, electricity etc. Near the FBO. $34,500 OBO.  Call 207 838-4854.

Beverly Airport(BVY)  Hangar for rent. Heated, full bathroom facilities, shared space, for Helicopter or Fixed wing. $450 per month. Rent or purchase. Contact Martin Cutler: 617-513-5456 email: cutlermd@mac.com

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

FITCHBURG , MA (FIT) ,  Condo T-Hanger for sale , $59,000. Call 978-664-4007 or email dave_healey@comcast.net

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

T-Hangar at FIT for Sale.  47.5x14ft - fits large twin.  Insulated with gas heat.  Like new.  Seller is highly motivated because of move.  Call 508-274-8555 or email vern@brownell.com

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

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.

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, MA (TAN), Heated T-Hangar For sale   recently built, electricity with many outlets, new furnace, insulated, good  lighting,  bi-fold door.   Clean, secure, and in excellent condition  asking $58,500. Owner motivated t26048@verizon.net

Eastern Slope Regional Airport (IZG) now has open T-hangars available for lease. Secure, well-lit w/electric included. Call David 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.

3 hangar pre-constuction positions available in a 5 unit hangar at Nashua, NH (KASH). 50 x  50 units in a semi-private area, w/50ft.bifold, & 2 pass doors. Insulated, Water, Sewer, Sprinklered, Gas, 200a service. "best on the field" Call Archie 603-598-8943, 603-785-8944.

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 65' X 62' hangar. 64'6" X 18' elec door, $700/month for any 1 aircraft, new taxiway. 973-600-2657

Hanger Space Available at Brookhaven Town Municipal Airport, Long Island NY.  #1: 60X80 Electric, NO heat. #2: 57-39 on 1 acre, Electric, NO Heat.  For more information please call 631-281-5100 Linda Gladysz

3100 sq ft Box hangar (new construction)  available at Northeastairpark.com at Brookhaven Airport (HWV).Heated, Internet Ready. 56'x56' with a 54' door and 15' opening height. Available for immediate occupancy. Attractive lease terms. Contact Scotty Gerber at 631-399-3348 

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.

Office Space for rent at Business Aircraft Center at Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR). Looking for a flight school or charter company to rent the space. E-mail: lynda@businessaircraftcenter.com. Phone: 203-748-7000

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 


 

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/

Lot for sale at Cable Head Airpark, CCA3 in Prince Edward Island Canada.  Near beaches.  $39,500.  902 961-2311 or whittypei@gmail.com 
 

FLIGHT TRAINING 


10-day instrument rating. Retired Air Traffic Controller will train you. You get actual in the clouds experience. Up to 40 hrs in Beech 19A with 430W GPS LPV approaches. $5995. No Simulator. I work with one student at a time. If it’s not convenient for you to come to SC I'll come to you.  www.instrumenttraining.com or call 843-229-4845.

Accelerated Instrument Training:  15 Day Instrument Rating.... $2995.00. Your Airplane. For more details and other training options email:  aitjn@hotmail.com or phone 760-408-9545

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.

Ground School - FAA Test Prep Instrument Written: Pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test in a one weekend accelerated course.  Course held 1st weekend each month (min of two students required)  Call 866.505.0077 or email info@nashuaflightsimulator.com for details.

MULTI-ENGINE TRAINING- Seneca I, Five Star Flight Academy- 6 hours dual and 3 hours ground- $1,950.00. Block time rates available. BAF  Barnes-Westfield, MA Call 413-568-5800 or Steve 413-222-3766

Private Pilot Written: Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test in a one weekend accelerated course.  Course held 3rd weekend each month (min of two students required)  Call 866.505.0077 or email info@nashuaflightsimulator.com for details.

Friendly expert CFII, MEI will work with you for all of your aviation needs: consulting, buying, selling, instruction. Call anytime, Mike 617-924-6000.

Professional Flight Instruction & Aviation Services Gold Seal CFI, ATP.  Your airplane.  CT-based.  Will travel. Learn more about the best value in aviation... www.chrisrozum.com   860-436-3380.

Want to Learn How to safely & enjoyably fly the North Atlantic to Europe? Longest distance is 477nm. Critical weather info? Where to stay? Costs? Check flythepond.com then email Ed. 
 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 

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

Maintenance shop for sale. Closing our aviation maintenance shop after 22 years in business. Tools and equipment. $28,000.00. Frank 321-626-4438 or gallagf@aol.com. Located in CT.

Commercial Airport / Gliderport for sale: Located in central Pennsylvania near Penn State University. Busy, and profitable since 1975. 90 acres includes beautiful trout stream. Hangars, shop, office building, aircraft and equipment. Phone 814-355-2483  Web site: www.eglider.org 

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.

Berkshire Aviation, Great Barrington Airport. Full-time A&P position available with benefits. Call Tom 413-528-1010 or Jeff 413-528-2030.

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

FLY N DINE 

Carol’s Airport Cafe: 443 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804. Located inside the Warren County Airport (KGFL) Open 7 days a week 8am-3pm. Specialty sandwiches, homemade soups, homemade desserts, daily specials, and for the kids- airplane pancakes!Check out our airplane pictures, under glass on all our tables. Call for info 518-761-4043. Mention this ad and receive 15% off your meal. 
 

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.

www.AviationCorkboard.com - The Best Approach in Aviation Classifieds 
 

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