Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1959 Piper Comanche 250 For Sale: “Nicest on the Market”

A 1959 Piper Comanche 250 described as “the nicest on the market” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Total Time (TT): approximately 3400. Engine: Lycoming O-360/O-540 with approximately 1150 hours since major overhaul. Equipped with a three-bladed propeller. Avionics include a Garmin GNS 430 WAAS Nav/Comm/GPS, PMA 8000 audio panel, Narco comm radio, Garmin GTX335 ADS-B transponder, and is pre-wired for a Garmin GTX 345 transponder; the original Piper Autocontrol autopilot is functional… Maintenance history shows the aircraft has always been hangared and meticulously maintained, with detailed logbooks available from the early 1990s. The last annual was completed in April 2026, with all ADs reset to zero including the tail horn and landing gear, and new bungees installed.

The aircraft is located in Long Beach, California and is currently available for US $88,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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W.A.R. Fw 190 Project For Sale: “Comes With Continental 200-A Engine”

A project with paperwork identifying it as a War Aircraft Replicas Fw 190 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Vintage Aircraft —in its build stage. I believe this is a Focke-Wulf FW-190 replica but that is my best guess and I know very little about this plane overall. Comes with Continental 200-A engine.

The W.A.R. Fw 190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter. The project is located in Seattle, Washington and is currently available for US $12,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1968 Piper Cherokee 235 For Sale: “Well Maintained, Extensively Upgraded”

A 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…has a total time airframe of 4,740 hours and is powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine with 1,028 hours since major overhaul, paired with a three-blade constant speed propeller with 469 hours since new… This aircraft has been extensively upgraded with modern avionics and systems, including dual AV30Cs eliminating the need for a vacuum system, a PSA8000G audio panel with Bluetooth capability, and a GNS430W prewired for AeroCruz autopilot. It also includes a GNC XL250 GPS/Comm and a JPI830 engine monitor with fuel flow and carb temperature monitoring, giving pilots full visibility and control in flight. All fuses have been upgraded to Klixon breakers, and the left magneto has been replaced with a SureFly electronic ignition system, enhancing reliability and performance. Additional features include a reusable Challenger oil filter, ADS-B Out via TailBeacon, ADS-B In via Stratux, full LED lighting, and upgraded safety features such as front seat 3-point harnesses. Further enhancements include Bogart cable upgrades, an improved battery box, and a recent annual completed on 11/25. The aircraft also comes with a Bruce’s custom airplane cover for protection when not in use. This is a well-maintained, thoughtfully upgraded aircraft that is truly ready for its next owner.

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

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Maule M-7 For Sale: “Meticulously Maintained, Always Hangared”

A Maule M-7 260C Super Rocket has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Maule M-7 260C Super Rocket — N240SC; This Maule M-7 260C Super Rocket has been meticulously maintained, always hangared, and comes with complete logbooks and service manuals. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-V4A5 with 420 hours since recall compliance, it is equipped with Wipaire 3000 amphibious floats (never in salt water) with full corrosion protection and vertical wheel sensors. The sale includes conventional landing gear with tailwheel, as well as a custom tug and tow bar. Avionics include ADS-B In/Out, Garmin, and Bendix/King systems, along with safety and situational awareness instruments. The interior is tan leather, and the exterior is red and white. Cruises at about 128 mph on floats, seats five, and has a gross weight of 2,750 lbs. Annual inspection completed November of 2025.

The aircraft is located in The Villages, Florida and is currently available for US $350,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1982 Piper Saratoga For Sale: “Well Maintained, Fully Equipped, Ready to Fly”

A 1982 Piper Saratoga has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

his 1982 Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32R-301T is a well-maintained and fully equipped aircraft offering excellent performance, comfort, and range, making it ideal for both personal and business travel. With 5,372 total airframe hours, this aircraft is powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD engine with 1,576 hours since major overhaul and 424 hours remaining until TBO, delivering reliable turbocharged performance. The Hartzell HC-E3YR-1RF three-blade propeller, overhauled in 2016, has only 40 hours since inspection and contributes to smooth and efficient flight characteristics. The avionics suite is well-appointed and designed for modern navigation and communication needs, including a Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin SL30 Nav/Com, Garmin Aera 796, Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B In and Out, and a Garmin GTX 327 transponder. A JPI EDM 700 engine monitor provides accurate engine data, while the Bendix/King KFC 275 autopilot system enhances flight control and reduces pilot workload. The aircraft also features factory-installed air conditioning for added comfort. With a range of approximately 900 nautical miles, a maximum takeoff weight of 3,600 lbs, and a useful load of 1,200 lbs, this Saratoga is built for efficiency and practicality. It includes complete logs, a well-maintained airframe, and a recently completed 100-hour inspection, confirming its airworthy condition. This aircraft is ready to fly and offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a dependable and capable platform.

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

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Piper Cherokee For Sale: “Current Annual, All ADs in Compliance, All Logs”

A 1968 Piper PA-28-140/150 Cherokee has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1968 PA-28-140/150 for sale — N5764F, S/N 28-25067. Total time airframe (TTAF): 4454 hours. Since major overhaul (SMOH): 1855 hours. Equipped with a Lycoming O-320-E2A engine producing 150 HP at 2700 RPM. Engine compression readings are 72/80, 72/80, 74/80, and 72/80. The annual inspection was completed in July 2025. The aircraft features a fresh interior with shoulder harnesses (STC), new tinted windows, and a new glareshield. All Airworthiness Directives (ADs) have been complied with, and all logbooks are available.

The aircraft is located in Lake Worth, Florida and is currently available for US $52,500 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Avro Vulcan AEO Sets Out to Answer Common Cold War Question in New Book

Coming soon from Air World and author Julian Grenfell is The Vulcan B2 in the Cold War: Could the V-Force Have Helped Defeat the Soviets. Written by an Air Electronics Officer with some 4,500 flying hours in Avro Vulcans, the new title sets out to answer the commonly asked question about Cold War V-force nuclear deterrent: “If the balloon had gone up, would it have got through?”

The Vulcan B2 in the Cold War analyses the state of air power in the early years of the Cold War, examining the hot wars of Korea and Vietnam, as well as the early versions of Soviet and Chinese air defence systems and how effective they might be at countering the RAF’s nuclear bomber fleet. The UK’s deterrent had to be survivable of a Soviet pre-emptive ballistic missile strike, or had to be airborne before such a strike took place. The early warning system provided Bomber Command’s headquarters with some 3½ minutes to 4½ minutes warning to get the V-force airborne. The average time to get these aircraft airborne was an astonishing 1 minute 53 seconds.

The author explains the ‘combat environment’ the Vulcan would have to fly into to be able to release its weapon. It would have to be capable of outpacing enemy fighters and avoid detection from the radars of surface-to-air missiles. Such factors were considered in what was called the ‘Probability of Kill’. The effectiveness of the Vulcan in evading Soviet defences was put to the test during several critical moments of the Cold War. One such instance was the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

Another supremely important element of the Vulcan’s role was the nature of the weapon the Vulcan carried and its method of delivery. All of this is discussed in this intriguing investigation into how the Vulcan, and more specifically the B2 variant, would have fared should the Cold War have turned ‘hot’.

The 256 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 31.

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Kitfox Speedster Project For Sale: “Partially Assembled, With Avionics”

A partially assembled 1996 Kitfox Speedster kit has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Empennage- rudder, tail, vertical stab, horizontal stab and elevator are ready to cover… The wings will need the laker leading edges installed, the pitot probe installed and some sanding before they are ready to cover… It is sold with an FAA bill of sale. Highlights list of what is included: Delta Pop Experimental antenna (top Mount); Garmin Gap-26 unheated pitot probe and mounting plate; 2-Garmin generic Servo kits; Gtr-200 radio (used) Removed working; GDU-370 non-touch (used) purchased removed working; GTX-327 (Used) purchased removed working; 2-GSA-28 Autopilot servos; Garmin Can bus termination kit; Garmin GNC-507 control panel; GEA-24 Engine interface unit; WAT Microburst III position and strobe lights; G3X LRU standard kit GSU-25C, GTP-59, GMU-11, and configuration module. Complete wiring harness including firewall forward wiring for O-200 by Stark Avionics, Columbus, GA; 3D printed flaperon ends and flaperon clamping fixture; Grove spring gear (gun-drilled); Cleveland 6.00 wheels and brakes; Carbon fiber wing rib inserts (installed); Firewall forward kit for O-200; Laker leading edge kit; Other items included but too long to list.

The aircraft is located in Cornelia, Georgia and is currently available for US $35,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Aero L-29 For Sale: “Complete Logs, Pristine Cockpits”

An Aero L-29 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The Aero L-29 Soviet Block Trainer is a single engine airplane manufactured by Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic. This aircraft is known for its simple design and reliability, making it ideal for training purposes. This aircraft was one of 25 L-29s imported from Romania in the 90’s. FAA registered. Complete logs since new. Pristine cockpits with all fire control equipment (panels, sights, etc).

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

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U-2 Dragon Lady’s History and Unparalleled Pilot Training Explored in New Pictorial

Coming soon from Air World and author Ken Neubeck is The Lockheed U-2: A Photographic History of the Famous Cold War Spy Plane, which examines the unique history of the aircraft as well as the extensive pilot training and requirements to fly it, which is unparalleled with any other military aircraft training.

The Lockheed U-2 ‘Dragon Lady’ has long been associated as a symbol of the Cold War due to several news events of that era. Much of this was the result of the news surrounding well-known incident when Gary Powers’ U-2 was brought down by Soviet missiles over Russia in 1960 and his subsequent capture. There was also the events in 1962, when Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. was also shot down, this time over Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Though it is commonly characterized as a spy plane, as the author reveals here there is so much more to the U-2 than that. Since the Cold War, and even with the advent of satellite and drone technology, many may not be aware that the U-2 is still flying today, and still performing vital surveillance missions in many of the world’s hot spots of military or political turmoil. These can often be demanding missions, flights which take place at high altitude and lasting for many hours, taxing the endurance of even the very best pilots. There is a demanding and robust selection process for potential U-2 pilots, all of which is detailed in Ken Neubeck’s absorbing commentary.

The 256 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for May 31.

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