Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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2013 KR 2 For Sale: “Well-Progressed Project, Includes Trailer”

A 2013 KR 2 experimental aircraft has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…currently in Phase 1 and presents a great opportunity for an aviation enthusiast looking to finish and personalize a well-progressed project. Powered by an 1835 VW engine featuring a dynamically balanced crank, flywheel, hub, and alternator stator assembly, this aircraft has been carefully assembled with performance in mind. It includes a forward tilt canopy sourced from an RV12 donor, modified Cheetah gear legs, and an increased rudder area by 26% for improved handling. During flight testing, all gauges remain in the green, and it exhibits the typical pitch sensitivity associated with KR aircraft along with expected Phase 1 adjustments. The seller notes a change in interests toward slower backcountry flying, making this a great opportunity for someone seeking a responsive and engaging “pilot’s aircraft.” The sale includes numerous extras as well as the trailer it is currently sitting on, making transport and storage convenient.

The aircraft is located in Woodburn, OR with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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Evektor SportStar Project For Sale: “Minimal Damage, Cheap”

A 2005 Evektor SportStar has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has 3,432 total airframe hours. It is powered by a Rotax 912ULS engine (28 hours since overhaul about one year ago) paired with a 3-blade ground-adjustable Warp Drive prop. The aircraft is well-equipped with basic flight instruments, King digital com, Mode C transponder, intercom, and an all-metal, pop-riveted airframe with a bubble canopy.

The aircraft sustained limited damage to the outboard section of the left wing during an off-field landing, with no damage to the engine, prop, fuselage, landing gear, tail, or right wing. It was in annual at the time (now expired May 2026) and comes with complete logs and documentation, making it a repairable, low-cost time-builder project.

The project is located in Ottawa, Canada and is currently available for although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Kinetic Model Developing Model of Experimental F-104G CCV Testbed

Kinetic Models has announced the development of a F-104G Starfighter Control Configured Vehicle (CCV) in 1/48 scale.

This interesting looking aircraft was an experimental F-104G modified to test advanced flight-control ideas, including an early digital fly-by-wire system used to artificially stabilize an intentionally unstable aircraft. It flew without relying on natural stability, and the program became an important stepping stone toward later control-system designs, including technology that influenced the Eurofighter.

The upcoming release (48182) is touted as a new member on the Kinetic Gold F-104 Family (eBay product link) and will include 3D parts. As of this writing, it appears that no release date has been announced. Click below to check out additional renders.

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Cessna 172P For Sale: “Full Glass Panel, Recent Annual”

A 1983 Cessna 172P has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1983 Cessna 172P (TAA)(Full Glass Panel)(Autopilot) Full Glass Panel (Installed April 2023) -DYNON SKYVIEW HDX PFD and MFD -DYNON SKYVIEW FULL AXIS AUTOPILOT -GTN 750XI -GSB 15 Charging Ports Extended Range Tanks 784.2 Useful Load Plush Leather Inteiror Recent FULL IFR Pitot Static Inspection (Due March 2028) Recent Annual (Due April 1rst 2027) Long History of Oil Anaysis Beuatiful Polished Prop Engine (O-320-D2J) -TSMOH 1,755.1 -TT 9,739.1 -Sep 2012 Engine MOH Long History of 100 Hour Inspections and 50 Hour Oil Changes

The aircraft is located in Jacksonville, Florida and is currently available for US $195,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Skystar Kitfox 4-1200 Project For Sale: “Major Components Constructed”

A Skystar Kitfox 4-1200 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The Skystar Kitfox 4-1200 is a homebuilt aircraft designed for private aviation enthusiasts. This aircraft offers a unique and rewarding experience for those looking to build their own plane from a kit. This one is well on its way to final construction. Purchased in 1992. Project suspended for health reasons. The builder has an MS in Technology. Fuselage -factory built and powder coated. Build log and complete instructions. Major components constructed (Wings & tail). Rotax 912 engine mount ( no engine). 6 gal. & 13 gal wing tanks. Speedster wing tip upgrade. Stored in heated shop.

The aircraft is located in Northern Illinois and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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New Book Takes Readers on International Exploration of Aircraft Graveyards

Coming later this year from Pen & Sword and author Lorraine Evans is Boneyards of Steel: Exploring the World’s Aircraft Graveyards, which unearths the remains of aircraft in some of the planets most inhospitable regions.

The study of aviation graveyards is a much maligned area of death research. The final resting place of sizeable non-organic beasts is routinely overlooked, yet it is still, in every respect, a graveyard and deserves to be recognised as such. From an extensive desert necropoli to a war-torn underwater mausoleum, very little of the world remains untouched by the boneyard phenomenon, and less has been written about these remarkable cemeteries. With a significant percentage still languishing in ‘Top Secret’ facilities, hidden behind barbed wire-fences and gated perimeters, it is hardly surprising. Nonetheless, advancements in technology has enabled those with an adventurous spirit, armchair or otherwise, to peel back these layers of secrecy and take a sneaky peak at the skeletal remains of once aeronautic marvels, the findings of which are truly astonishing.

The 224 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for September 30.

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1977 Mooney M20J 201 Project For Sale: “Easy, Cheap Project”

A 1977 Mooney M20J 201 has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft features a low 2,078 total airframe hours and 785 hours since a 2005 Lycoming factory overhaul and 3-blade prop installation, along with long-range Monroy tanks (100 gallons usable) and numerous speed mods including a fiberglass belly, gear door upgrades, and LoPresti lighting. It has updated paint (2006) and a well-kept tan leather interior, plus a KFC 200 autopilot and solid avionics suite.

The aircraft sustained a gentle gear-up landing, resulting in a bent prop, worn step, damaged nose gear doors, and primarily fiberglass belly repair needs, with otherwise minimal structural damage—making it a clean, well-equipped, and relatively straightforward project aircraft with strong cross-country capability.

The aircraft is located in Fulton, New York and is currently available for US $42,950 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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T-28B Trojan Airframe Project For Sale: “Straight Fuselage With Refurbed Parts”

A T-28B Trojan project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

T-28B project with legitimate warbird history. Flew in Laos. Military records incuded. Stored at Davis-Monthan. Straight fuselage. Refurbed main landing gear, refurbed oil cooler. Good rear canopy. Some hangar rash on wings. Includes flaps and control surfaces. Mark 8 gunsight included. No FWF, no engine, prop, nose gear or nose gear trunnion box. Comes with wing storage racks and fuselage stand. In dry storage.

The aircraft is located in Kempner, Texas and is currently available for US $5,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1977 Turbo Piper Arrow III For Sale: “Low Time, Loaded and Turnkey”

A 1977 Turbo Piper Arrow III has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Stunning, no-expense-spared Turbo Arrow III with 1,955hrs TT and only 50 SMOH on engine and prop (2024). This aircraft has undergone an extensive cosmetic and mechanical transformation, making it one of the most complete and turnkey Arrows available today. Fresh January 2026 annual, new paint, fully reupholstered interior, all new windows, and a comprehensive list of system overhauls. This is not a typical mid-time Arrow. This is a low time fully sorted aircraft with major items already addressed, ready for serious cross-country flying. Aircraft presents exceptionally well and is dialed in from both a performance and ownership standpoint.

Powered by an intercooled Turbo Plus TSIO-360-FB with Merlyn automatic wastegate, delivering strong, efficient turbocharged performance. Equipped with a modern IFR panel and extensive recent mechanical work, eliminating the typical deferred maintenance found in this class. Fast, efficient, and ready to fly. Full logs available. One of the cleanest and best Turbo Arrows on the market today.

The aircraft is located in San Diego, California and is currently available for US $185,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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2012 Sonex Xenos For Sale: “Well Maintained, Annual Just Completed”

A 2012 Sonex Xenos has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Annual Inspection just completed. A unique and versatile Sonex Xenos with fresh Rotax power, excellent climb, and strong glider performance. Well-maintained, recently flown, and ready for continued Phase I completion or conversion to Light Sport category.

The aircraft is located in Murrieta, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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