Category: Golden Age (1919-1939)

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Kermit Weeks Films Visit With Possible New Acquisition: Polikarpov I-16

Kermit Weeks has posted a new video detailing his recent trip to the old CAF Museum in Midland, Texas to examine an available Polikarpov I-16 that he was considering purchasing.

The I-16 was the last of Nikolai Polikarpov’s fighter designs to enter production. An aircraft of revolutionary design, the I-16 was the first monoplane fighter with an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear to enter front line service anywhere in the world. It’s operational status introduced a new standard to fighter design.

According to the original listing, the aircraft (N30425 / S/N 2421645) was rebuilt in Russia by the original factory for the New Zealand-based Alpine Fighter Collection.

Click below to check out the new video and learn if Kermit will be adding the aircraft to his collection.

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C-47 / DC-3 Cockpit / Nose Section Offered For Sale

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The cockpit section of C-47 / DC-3 N87T has hit the market.

According to the listing, the aircraft was still actively flying cargo in the Caribbean as late as 2010 as part of the old Four Star fleet. It was rescued from San Juan, Puerto Rico four years ago and is described as “a shell.”

The cockpit / nose section has the rudder pedals, windshield, side glass, .flooring, walls, ceiling are all still intact. but most has been removed as you can see from the pictures. Instruments and seats, yoke and instrument panel have been removed …BUT instruments and seats and instrument panel are available on-line. You can still get everything you need on line, e.g. Facebook Groups are excellent sources for parts.

The nose section/cockpit is mounted and secured in a padded wooden saddle which is secured to a snowmobile trailer.. ready for easy transport…down the road or onto to a ship for transport.

The section is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Tiger Moth Project Offered For Sale

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A Tiger Moth project has hit the market. The listing states:

The wings are off and have been recovered. The rear tail section has been recovered including the elevators & rudder! The fuselage needs recovering, yes it’s got a canopy as well as brakes!

The engine was started six months ago and has about 130hr to run. All ADs are complete on the engine!

The Australia-based aircraft is located in “Burpengary Qld in between Caboolture & Redcliffe Airport Qld” and is currently available for AU $35,000 (about US $24,806.25), although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Beech D18S Project Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A Beech D18S project aircraft has hit the market. The listing states:

Selling project aircraft due to recent relocation for work, great project aircraft for any Beech 18 enthusiast!! No reserve on auction, first bid gets it. Logs are complete from 1970 through 2001, however some logs are missing from 2001 – 2009 (last flight 2009). Additional logs also exist from 1952 – 1970s. I have the airworthiness certificate and I am working with local FAA DAR to register the aircraft and prep for a ferry flight certificate.

The machine reportedly has an airframe total time of 7500 and is equipped with R985 AN14Bs engines with times of 250 and 850 SMOH. It is located in Toledo, Washington and is currently being offered for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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World’s Only Flying Bushmaster Tri-Motor Offered For Sale

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Bushmaster Tri-Motor serial #1 (N7501V), touted as “the only Bushmaster still flying” is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Always wanted a Tri-motor? Here’s your chance! In 1954, Bill Stout purchased the rights to the last Ford 5-AT Tri-motor design. This is Serial #1, the only Bushmaster still flying. Stout’s idea was to offer a simple, rugged passenger aircraft — he certainly succeeded. N7501V has flown from Siberia to Florida and nearly everywhere in between. ‘985 powered and tough as nails. It is available now to anyone interested in historic aircraft representing the culmination of tri-motor designs. Barnstorm around in this Unique, Fun-to-Fly, one-of-a-kind historic aircraft! Available once-in-a-lifetime.

The aircraft is located in Redondo Beach, CA and is currently being offered for $925,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Kermit Weeks Shares Updated, Lengthened Video of Curtiss Wright CW-19R Maiden Flight

Kermit Weeks has posted an “updated and lengthened” video showing the arrival and first flight of his Curtiss Wright CW-19R back in 2013/14.

The CW-19 began life as a a civil utility aircraft, performing its maiden flight in 1935. The 19R was a militarized two-seat variant with a Wright J6-7 engine and weapons mountings. The type saw limited use.

Kermit’s example was acquired in 2013 and restored, performing its first post-restoration flight in February 2014. The newly released video captures Kermit flying the machine performing some high flying, a couple of landings and take-offs, and a set of very fast low passes. Click below to check it out.

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Former EAA Grand Champion 1934 Stinson Reliant Offered For Sale

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1934 Stinson Reliant SR-5E NC14187 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Tom Laurie of Newport Beach, California, spotted this Stinson in the back of a hangar at FlaBob Airport, Rubidoux, California in 1974. Laurie, after 10 years, finished the restoration in 1984 and was awarded the 1984 EAA Grand Champion Antique trophy at Oshkosh against one of the most formidable fields ever assembled at an EEA Convention… The San Diego Air & Space Museum acquired the Reliant in 1997 following Laurie’s death… The Reliant has been periodically flown, in a hangar all the time and an Annual each year. New Annual in November 2018. New tires. FAA Registry Record. All Maintenance Manuals. Registration good until August 31, 2020.

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

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Kermit Weeks Shares New, Two Part Video Update on Messerschmitt Bf 108 Restoration

For the latest installment of Fantasy of Flight’s Mechanic’s Corner, owner Kermit Weeks has shared a two part video update on the restoration of his 1936 Messerschmitt Bf 108.

Part 1 features restoration specialist Paul Stecewycz talking about the restoration of tail and wing components and demonstrating the operation of the mechanical trim wheel. In part 2 Stecewycz visits the large paint stripping booth to explain, then demonstrate, the process of plastic blasting the paint layers and filler materials off of the 108 wings.

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“Completely Original” 1934 Aeronca C-3 Offered For Sale

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A 1934 Aeronca C-3 has hit the market. The listing states:

1934 Aeronca C-3 with Aeronca 2 cylinder engine. Older restoration 1998. Wings completely rebuilt during the restoration, cotton covering. This is a completely original aircraft that has been in the back of a hangar for 10+ years. You could call it a barn find! This should be considered a project airplane. It is being sold “as is where is with no warranty expressed or implied”. The airplane is located in Northern California.

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

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“In Annual” DC-3/C-47 Offered For Sale

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An “in annual” DC-3/C-47 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

“Released from military service 1958 and transferred to the FAA; Transferred from FAA to the USDA in 1966; Transferred from the USDA to the County of Monroe, FL (Date unknown); Released from Government service and transferred to Howe Enterprises 1998; Transferred from Howe Enterprises to Heartland Air Museum 2012; Transferred from Heartland Air Museum to current owner California Machinery Services, Inc. 2016”

The machine is located in Pasadena, California and is being offered for US $198,500. A great deal of additional information is available along with the listing, which can be found here.

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