Category: Golden Age (1919-1939)

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Aeroplane Heaven Releases Major Update on Upcoming C-47 / DC-3

Aeroplane Heaven has published a major update on their upcoming C-47/DC-3 for P3DV4.4+.

According to the announcement, the offering will include exterior models for the C-47 Skytrain (with droppable paratroops) and DC-3 (P&W engines, left passenger door; DC-3 P&W engines, cargo/passenger doors; Wright Cyclone engines, right passenger door). These are described as “highly accurate, fully detailed models with many working animations” and “exceptionally high detail, authentic 3D modeled engines complete with individual cylinder fins, valve gear, spark plugs and leads, etc.” Continue reading Aeroplane Heaven Releases Major Update on Upcoming C-47 / DC-3

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1918 Curtiss OX-5 Engine Offered For Sale

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A 1918 Curtiss OX-5 engine has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The engine is dismantled for inspection and loosely assembled to check completeness and photos. It is complete except for the two covers for the breather/oil filler trumpets. Berling magneto. Zenith carb. One lug broken on the base of one barrel. A bit missing from one exhaust guide. One gudgeon is a bit loose in one piston (fixeable by reaming and new pin). Pistons not scored and the rings a good fit in the grooves. White metal appears to be sound. All gears look to be in good condition. Some water pipe corrosion. Apart from the above mentioned items the engine looks serviceable. New crank ball-bearings. Advertised elsewhere. Collection only

The engine is located in Chipping Campden, UK and is currently available for £15,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Kermit Weeks Shares Video Update on Sikorsky S-38 Project

For his latest installment of Kermit Cam, Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks visits Langer Aviation in Minnesota to check up on his Sikorsky S-38 project.

Langer is working hard to complete the example of the machine, which was introduced in 1928 and became Sikorsky’s first widely produced amphibious flying boat. Weeks hopes that the aircraft will be ready in time for involvement in what he describes as “a really big IMAX film project about Martin and Osa Johnson, that will shoot in Africa, and feature both my Sikorsky S-39 and this S-38.”

Click below to check out the newly released video.

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Collection of “Complete” Golden Age Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A collection of “complete” golden age aircraft has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

After over 60 years of collecting antique aircraft Northern California collectors are thinning out their collection. The sale includes 6 OX-5 powered airplanes. Curtiss Robin, Bird, Waco 10, Command Air, American Eagle, Fairchild KR-31, In addition to the OX-5 powered aircraft is an Aeronca C-3, Curtiss Junior, Inland Sport, Curtiss Challenger powered Robin, Boeing P-12 (Crowder).Airplanes are complete, the wings have been removed for storage. The airplanes will not be separated, this is a single lot sale.

The collection is located in Jackson, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Always Hangared, Ready to Go” Bucker Jungmann Offered For Sale

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A “ready to go” Bucker Jungmann has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Bucker Jungmann 131 for sale, 157 TT, 97. smoh on hotrod Lycoming 0320 (190 hp dyno) cold air induction, tuned exhaust, Catto prop made for this engine, condition inspection just completed, cylinder removed to check for rust and /or corrosion (none found have pics), new tires, new battery, new elt batteries, Cleveland wheels & brakes. Electrical system consist of starter & battery. Built in 2007 using many original parts, wings are new. Owner passed, selling for widow. Always hangared.

The aircraft is located in Williamson, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $75,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Complete” DC-3/C-47 Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A DC-3C / C-47 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

No engines, but feather tip props, engine mounts, and cowlings are included. Airplane is complete other than the engines with additional spare parts. Serial No. 20190, Former registration N95460. TTAF 26256 hrs. Airframe has been rebuilt once, Complete logs, manuals and x-rays. Has been on a 121 cert. in the past. Payloader configuration. Has been Alaska airplane 40 plus years, no corrosion.

The aircraft is located in central Alaska with an approximate price being listed as “$80,000 some negotiable.” Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Top Image: Crown Copyright [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons)

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Kermit Weeks Conducts Video Tour of His Lockheed Constellation

In response to a subscriber request, Kermit Weeks has posted a video tour of his Lockheed Constellation.

The video includes a walk-around and walk-through, along with the commentary that is “full of fun and interesting tidbits.” As Kermit points out, if the video has good views and feedback, he will go on to the subscriber’s second choice, the B-29.

Click below to check it out.

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7/8 Scale P-26 Peashooter Project Offered For Sale

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A 7/8 P-26 Peashooter reproduction has hit the market. The listing states:

We just do not have the time to finish this project, it is about 75% done, will need an engine and prop! Aircraft is at American Flight Museum (KFOE) in Topeka, KS

The aircraft is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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World’s Only Flying Ford 5-AT-C Trimotor Offered For Sale

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A 1928/29 Ford 5-AT-C Trimotor (S/N 74 / N414H) touted as the “only one flying in the world” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1928 Ford 5AT-C Trimotor, A Very Historic And Original Trimotor, S/N 74, 16,508 TTSN, Low Time Engines, Compete Records, Former Grand Canyon Airlines Plane… This aircraft is serial number 74, the 155th Ford Tri-motor built. Its first flight was September 4, 1929. It operated as a Ford Motor Company factory demonstrator aircraft. During this period the aircraft was equipped with twin metal floats, accumulating 249 hours as a seaplane. This aircraft has complete records and history since delivery.

The machine is described as “very historic and original” and “in excellent condition.” Its three Pratt & Whitney R-985 engines have 16.5 SMOH by Aero Engines, 368.5 SMOH by Covington Engines and 287.3 SMOH by Aero Engines. The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for $1,400,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Photo: D. Miller from IL. USA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Restored, Airworthy Standard J-1 Offered For Sale

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An airworthy Standard J-1 (N4732W / S/N T-4732) has hit the market. The listing states that the airframe has been fully restored to exacting original condition and has amassed 20 hours since restoration while the 150 hp Hispano Suiza A engine has 20 hours since major overhaul.

The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for $300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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