Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1970 Cherokee 140 Cruiser For Sale: “Low Time, Fresh Annual Pending”

A 1970 Cherokee 140 Cruiser has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft (140C) is a well-equipped, upgraded example with 520 hours since major overhaul on its Lycoming O-320E2A engine (and prop). It features newer paint, modern Garmin avionics (GMA 345 audio panel, GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM with LPV and touchscreen, GTX 330ES ADS-B Out transponder, plus TKM MX-300 nav/comm), and a refreshed interior with later-style “ram’s horn” yokes and improved seating. The Cruiser package adds rear bucket seats and extended baggage space for practical cross-country use, while the 1969+ panel redesign includes a quadrant throttle and standard six-pack layout. The aircraft has about 3,500 hours total time (logs complete since 1995), a fresh annual pending, minor cosmetic hail pings but no airworthiness issues.

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

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Piper Cherokee 140 For Sale: “Dependable, Well-Maintained”

A 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

If you’re looking for a dependable, well-maintained trainer or personal cross-country aircraft, this 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 is an outstanding opportunity… With approximately 3,100 hours total time, an engine with approximately 1,300 hours since major overhaul, and several valuable upgrades, this aircraft is ready for its next owner. Features: Approximately 3,100 hours total time with approximately 1,300 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), this four-seat aircraft has an approximately 800-pound useful load and is VFR equipped. The annual inspection is due in September, with ELT certification valid through 2027 and transponder certification valid through 2027. It features a SkySensor ADS-B system, LED landing light, and updated seats and carpet installed in 2022, along with a zero-time engine installed during the 1990s. Previously owned by the same owner since the 1980s before current ownership, the aircraft was purchased in 2025 for private pilot training, with approximately 110 hours flown by the current owner. It has reportedly performed reliably with no operational issues and is being sold only due to upgrading to a higher-performance aircraft.

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

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Mooney M20F For Sale: “Refurb Project With Good Engine, Prop and Bones”

A 1975 Mooney M20F project has been spotted for sale.

Acxording to the listing, the aircraft is a 200 HP, fuel-injected, four-seat aircraft with 3,010 total airframe hours, 1,027 hours since major engine overhaul (with a top overhaul 200 hours ago and bottom end teardown 32 hours ago), and a freshly overhauled 3-blade Hartzell propeller with just 2 hours since overhaul. It features electric gear and flaps, a quadrant throttle, 201-style upgraded dash, one-piece windshield, extended fuselage for improved comfort, and 64-gallon fuel capacity for 5+ hour range.

The aircraft has been sitting unused in a hangar and will require a full interior refurbishment and general inspection, but shows no major structural, corrosion, or systems issues, making it a solid, fast (~150-knot cruise) refurbishment candidate with good engine, prop, and airframe fundamentals.

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

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F-14 Tomcat’s Engineering and History Revealed in New “Visual Feast”

Coming soon from Pen & Sword and author Salvador Mafé Huertas is Grumman F-14 Tomcat: A Navy Jet in Service, a study of the aircraft that defined US naval air power through decades of combat, versatility, and enduring cultural iconography.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a cornerstone of US Navy air power from the 1970s through to its retirement in 2006. Designed as a twin-engine, two-seat, supersonic interceptor, the F-14 was engineered to dominate the skies, primarily to counter Soviet aircraft during the Cold War.

The Tomcat’s sleek, angular design and distinctive variable-sweep wings gave it a menacing yet elegant silhouette, embodying both agility and raw power. Capable of adjusting its wing angle mid-flight – sweeping back for high-speed dashes or forward for enhanced manoeuvrability – the Tomcat adapted seamlessly to diverse combat scenarios, achieving speeds exceeding Mach 2.3 and a range of approximately 1,600 nautical miles.

As would be expected with an aircraft that remained in service for a number of decades, the F-14 had an impressive operational career. The type saw combat during the end of the Vietnam War, and was involved in the Lebanon Crisis in the early 1980s, Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War, the Balkans Conflicts of the 1990s, flew strike missions during Operation Desert Fox (1998) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). and even flew over Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in the early 2000s. It was in these conflicts that the Tomcat proved its mettle in reconnaissance, air superiority, and later, precision strike roles with the addition of the LANTIRN targeting system.

Beyond its technical prowess, the F-14 gained cultural fame through its starring role in the 1986 movie blockbuster Top Gun, and its subsequent sequel, cementing its image as a symbol of American military might and pilot bravado.

Though retired by the US Navy in favour of the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-14 remains operational in limited numbers with Iran’s air force – a fact which is given due attention in this study. The Tomcat’s legacy endures as a marvel of engineering and a cultural touchstone of aviation history all of which is revealed in this visual feast.

The page book is currently available for pre-order with release set for November 30.

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Piper Cherokee 180 For Sale: “Well Maintained, Low Time, Excellent Condition”

A 1967 Piper Cherokee 180 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1967 Piper Cherokee 180 is a well-maintained, low-time aircraft offering dependable performance and excellent value for private pilots, flight training, or cross-country travel. Features & Highlights: 2,300 total airframe hours, 300 hours since factory remanufactured engine, 2,000-hour engine TBO, Current annual inspections, Excellent overall condition, Registration: N4964L

The aircraft is located in Santee, California with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

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British Commercial Aviation Development Told Through Detailed Accounts, Previously Unseen Photos

Coming soon from Key Publishing and author Roger Staker is Piston, Passengers and Payload, which follows the development of British piston-engine passenger and commercial transport aircraft between the end of the Great War and the early 1950s, when piston engines were superseded by jets and turboprops.

This period saw rapid change at a technological level, in response to an emerging market for transport of all types. It also witnessed the birth, failures and mergers of numerous air transport companies.

Flying was not without risks, Alongside the acknowledged successes that helped to make the world a smaller place, there were tragedies, Lessons learned from these contributed to the safer travel environment that we enjoy today. The pace of commercial aircraft development was given added urgency by World War Two, with many civilian aircraft pressed into military service: not all survived.

Featuring many previously unseen photos, this book is the story of a previously closed chapter in British aviation and offers detailed accounts of 17 manufacturers whose advanced designs paved the way.

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

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“Great Flying” Piper Tri-Pacer Offered For Sale

A Piper PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Great flying PA-22-160. TTAF 3070 TSMO 239, times may change, Annual 10/25, Basic panel, MX170B Nav/COM, Skybeacon ADSB out, lightweight battery, oil filter, Brackett air filter, Air Tech alternator, Niagra Oil cooler, Steve’s Gascolator, Dakota cub fuel selector, sealed struts, Ceconite recover in 1981, fabric is still good, exterior paint is 6/10, interior is 8/10.

The aircraft is located in Minden, Louisiana and is currently available for US $45,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Wag Aero Sportsman Project For Sale: “Lycoming 0-360 and Lots of Parts”

A Wag Aero Sportsman project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

4 Seat Aircraft. Wag Aero Sportsman 2 + 2 SN. 2538. STOL Just like a Piper cub design. Like Alaskan Bush Plane. Lycoming 0-360 180 hp – No logs – No Propeller. Engine mount Aero fabricator’s part # M-525-100 SN.40 FAA-PMA. Lots of parts – wing tanks – extra ribs – windshield (cracked). No wing struts and hardware.

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

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1947 Beech BE35 Bonanza For Sale: “Flown Regularly, 11/25 Annual”

A 1947 Beechcraft BE35 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1947 Beech Bonanza BE35 avail. Recert as a 1955 Bonanza. 3600TTAF, Cont. E-185-11 engine w/ dampened crankshaft-1100SMOH, Hartzell constant speed prop-450TSOH. Nov25 annual. Flown regularly. New generator, A36 panel, King KLN89B GPS, TKX KM 170B & 170C NAV/COM, Stratus ESG xpndr w/ADSB out, STEC40 AP, 3rd LG window, LED lights, dorsal air scoop, long tail cone, speed slope one piece windshield and M-wing tips mods done in 1980s. 152 KTS TAS=10 GPH&2050 RPM. Certified to operate at 2300 RPM. Burns approx 1 qt oil/ 7 hrs. ALL TIMES APPROX.

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

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Pitts S-1X Sunbird For Sale: “Impressive Pedigree, Ready to Fly”

A 1990 Pitts S-1X Sunbird has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

If you’re searching for a competition-caliber aerobatic aircraft with exceptional performance and an impressive pedigree, this 1990 Pitts S-1X Sunbird is an outstanding opportunity. Designed by renowned aircraft designer Dan Rihn to compete in the Unlimited aerobatic category, this highly modified aircraft combines incredible power, precision handling, and meticulous craftsmanship. With only 375 hours total time airframe and engine, outstanding compression, and a fresh July 2026 Condition Inspection, this Pitts is truly ready to fly.

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

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