Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1976 Piper Navajo For Sale: “Has Air Conditioning, Wing Lockers”

A 1976 Piper Navajo PA-31-325CR has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

We are selling our Piper Navajo PA-31-325CR, The Piper Navajo is an 8 seat twin engine aircraft. Cruise speed 200kts or 230 MPH, Has 25,000 service ceiling and oxygen on board. Two 325 HP Lycomings both overhauled to new limits back in the 90s L/h engine has 1524hrs since overhaul and the R/H engine has 1398hrs since overhaul. The 3 blade props both have 983 hours on them. the RH engine is counter rotating which means there is no critical engine. The Navajo has approximately 2500 lb useful load and a range 640 miles which can be extended by powering back. This plane has Air conditioning, and wing lockers for extra baggage. The panel is dated but has an HSI and all electric instruments on the right hand side. Garmin GNS430 and a strike finder. It would be a nice plane for someone who had the money to put into it. Unfortunately it has not had an annual inspection since 2014 and has been sitting on the ramp for quite a few years. It would need a thorough inspection prior to flying it away and we are selling it as is where is.

The aircraft is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and is currently available for US $100,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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New Renders Detail MikroMir’s “Significantly Improved” 1/48 Northrop M2-F3

MikroMir has announced the development of a new tool Northrop M2-F3 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The M2-F3 was a rocket-powered, wingless NASA lifting-body research aircraft flown at Edwards from 1970 to 1972. It was intended to prove that a spacecraft could generate lift with its fuselage shape and make a controlled, runway-style landing after atmospheric reentry. It was the rebuilt version of the M2-F2— which was damaged in a 1967 crash. The new incarnation gained a central third vertical fin that markedly improved its lateral stability and handling. Air-launched from a B-52, it completed 27 missions, reaching Mach 1.6 (1,064 mph) and 71,500 feet while also testing reaction controls and a side-arm controller. Its test data helped establish the aerodynamic and operational foundations later applied to the Space Shuttle, and the surviving vehicle is displayed at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center.

MikroMir’s new project reportedly features “significantly improved detailing and geometry compared to the 72nd scale.” it is currently in the mold making stage. A release date has not yet been announced. Check out additional renders below.

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1968 Mooney M20C Project For Sale: “Upgraded, In Annual, Easy Project”

A 1968 Mooney M20C has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has 7,378 total airframe hours and a Lycoming O-360 180-hp engine with 511 hours since a 2019 new-limits overhaul. It features newer paint, modern gray leather interior, O&N fuel bladders, upgraded tinted windows and one-piece windshield, and a recently installed BendixKing AeroCruze 100 digital altitude-hold/wing-leveler autopilot with Level mode.

The aircraft sustained a minor runway excursion after a broken rudder-pedal/nosewheel steering rod; the propeller tips contacted the ground, but the seller reports no airframe, firewall, cowling, gear, or visible engine damage. It requires replacement of the steering rod, propeller repair or replacement, and engine/propeller inspection before flight.

Radios have been removed and are not included, though wiring and trays remain intact. It includes complete airframe, engine, and Hartzell propeller logs, FAA bill of sale, airworthiness certificate, keys, and 30 days of paid hangar rent.

The aircraft is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and is currently available for US $29,950 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Revell Releases New “Highly Detailed” 1/32 Hawker Hunter T.7/T.7A

Revell has released their new Hawker Hunter T.7/T.7A model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the T.7 was the RAF’s two-seat trainer version of the classic Hunter jet, built with side-by-side seating for a student and instructor, and first flew in 1955 before entering service in 1958. It was powered by a single Avon engine, could reach about 690 mph, and later six airframes were upgraded to T.7A standard for Buccaneer conversion training with updated cockpit instrumentation.

The new kit (03786) was developed using state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology and includes a completely new front fuselage section with authentic two-seater configuration; highly detailed dual cockpit with precise instrument panels and realistic seats; crystal clear cockpit glazing for optimal visibility of the interior details and true-to-original surface structures. Marking options are included for three aircraft: 208 Squadron, RAF (1990); RAF Blue Diamonds Display Team (1961) and Royal Netherlands Air Force (1968).

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1958 Cessna 172 Project For Sale: “Can Be Fixed and Ready to Fly for Cheap”

A 1958 Cessna 172 “straight-tail” project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the four-seat classic has 6,800 hours total time and a Continental O-300A engine with 1,672 hours since its 2012 Jewell Aviation overhaul. It features cream, teal, and polished-aluminum classic styling; complete logs since new; and a functional King/Apollo avionics suite. The aircraft has light, widespread cosmetic hail dents on the wing and tail upper surfaces, plus repairable recent ground-damage limited mainly to the left outboard wingtip section, two small top-skin tears near the wing attach points, and a minor right-tailcone scrape. The prop, engine, cowling, exhaust, landing gear, firewall, mount, spars, and tail were reportedly unaffected.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $18,950m although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing which includes additional photos and details.

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1983 Cessna 172P Skyhawk For Sale: “Numerous Upgrades”

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

Take flight with this 1983 Cessna 172P Skyhawk, a dependable and well-equipped aircraft that’s been consistently maintained through flight school use. Powered by a 160 HP Lycoming O-320-D2J engine, this Skyhawk features updated Garmin avionics, a 3-axis autopilot, ADS-B Out capability, and numerous cockpit upgrades, making it an excellent choice for personal flying, flight instruction, or cross-country travel.

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

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Revell Releases New Renderings, Video Update Detailing Progress on New Tool 1/32 Harrier

Revell has posted the latest update for their upcoming, new tool Hawker Siddeley Harrier model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the company recently announced the development of a new tool “state-of-the-art” Harrier model. As part of the process, they launched “Project Harrier,” which brings modelers along on the development journey with a behind-the-scenes look at the process via blog posts, monthly YouTube updates, etc.

The latest update reports that the airframe is now finalized, while the cockpit, Martin-Baker seat and undercarriage bays are gaining impressive detail. Work also continues on the Pegasus engine, with accuracy and buildability always in focus. Panel lines and rivets are next on the list.

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Taylor Titch Project For Sale: “Has All Landing Gear, Brakes, Wheels, Controls, Etc.”

A Taylor Titch restoration project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…I have done a fair bit of stripping work on it, it has never flown since a landing incident many years ago although it was repaired and had a permit to test but that appears never to have happened… I have also removed the old fabric which was getting tired and needed replacement… there is some small repairs to carry out which have been approved by the LAA… it has all the landing gear, brakes, wheels controls etc with it, there is definitely some work to do but essentially it’s just a few small repairs, engine replacement and new fabric, I will be sad to see it go but I deserves to be finished.

The project is located in the UK and is currently available for £1,850, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1966 Cessna 172H For Sale: “3/26 Annual, Flies Great”

A 1966 Cessna 172H has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1966 Cessna 172H N2461L. As about 5400 airframe total hours and 615 hrs on the engine since last overhaul in 2003. Times will change as this is flown regularly. It had an annual inspection completed in March 2026. Starts, runs, and flys great! Based in Pacoima, CA at KWHP. Equipment: Continental O300D, King KX155 nav/com, Stratus transponder w/ ADSB out, Portable iFly GPS, IFR capable, buoy last pitot-static check was for VFR

The aircraft is currently available for US $72,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Mooney M20K 305 Rocket Conversion For Sale: “STC S/N 001, Cheap”

A Mooney M20K 305 Rocket conversion has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, N305PF is the first production 1981 Mooney M20K 305 Rocket conversion (STC serial 0001), a historically significant 305-hp TSIO-520NB-powered speed machine with long-range fuel, speed brakes, upswept wingtips, leather interior, and King KFC 200 autopilot; it previously won the Production Modified class in the 1997 Great Cross Country Air Race. The aircraft has 7,640 hours total time, 969 SMOH, and 439 hours since prop overhaul, but suffered a fuel-starvation, gear-up field landing after suspected fuel-tank sealant contamination; damage is reportedly limited to a bent three-blade McCauley prop, two broken fin antennas, and slight deformation of two belly formers, with no reported wing, gear, control-surface, cowling, tail, or major structural damage.

The aircraft is located in Howell, Michigan and is currently available for US $49,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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