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For Sale: “Always Hangared” DHC-2 Mk1 Beaver (Originally Military L20/U6A) With Current Annual

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A 1956 DeHavilland DHC-2 Mk1 Beaver (originally constructed as military model L20/U6A) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

EDO 77-4050 amphib floats (big wheels, heavy duty hydraulics) customized by Kenmore (STC SA3680NM). Only 6000 TTAF, 1060 SMOH, 40 SPOH (2017 O/H). Garmin 430, King KX155 COM, audible landing gear alert system and much more (see STC list). Tip tanks (115 Imp Gals total capacity). Never operated commercially. 5730lbs GW increase STC. Always hangared. Excellent maintenance since imported to Canada from USA in 2006. Extensive & comprehensive documentation and all ADs complied with. Basic empty weight 3833 lbs. Gross Weight 5370 lbs. Exterior 9.5/10, Interior 9/10.

The machine (SN869) includes a lengthy STC list and has a Canadian certificate of airworthiness, all ADs complied with and a current annual. It is located in Orleans, Canada and is currently available for C$550,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Dora Wings Releases New Tool P-43 Lancer Model Kit

Dora Wings has released their new tool P-43 Lancer model kit in 1/48 scale.

It appears that the kit (DW48029) contains plastic and photo-etched parts as well as marking options for four machines, including YP-43 (1941), P-43A S/N 40-2920 of 55 Pursuit Group, P-43A S/N 41-31496 and P-43A S/N 41-6721.

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Flight Replicas To Release New Bf-109Z “Zwilling” For FSX, P3D

Flight Replicas has announced the upcoming release of a new Messerschmitt Bf-109Z “Zwilling” (“Twin”) for FSX and all versions of P3D.

An idea by Messerschmitt to create a ‘heavy destroyer’ by using two Bf-109F airframes, the actual aircraft prototype was built but never flown, being destroyed in its hangar by an Allied bombing raid.

The developer states that it has been “a very interesting exercise to try and recreate the concept as realistically as possible, from estimating a cockpit layout, to understanding possible flight dynamics by examining in general terms how the F-82 Twin Mustang differed performance-wise from the standard P-51D.”

A final release date has not yet been announced, although the aircraft is said to be “coming soon.” Click below to check out additional images.

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HK Models To Release 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk.1 Nose Art Kit

HK Models has announced the upcoming release of a new Avro Lancaster B Mk.1 Nose Art Kit in 1/32 scale.

The kit (01E033) reportedly contains 171 parts and measures 218mm in length, 68.2mm wide and 120mm tall. It appears that four marking options are offered representing W4783/AR-G of 460 Squadron, RF128/QB-V of 424 Squadron, and two representations of R5868: OL-Q of 83 Squadron RAF and PO-S 467 Squadron RAAF. HK has previously released full Lancaster Mk.I and Lancaster B Mk.III “Dambuster” kits, both in 1/32 scale.

A release date for the new nose art kit has not yet been announced. Click below to check out livery profiles and additional images.

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Microsoft’s New Flight Simulator Gets Release Date, New Launch Trailer [Video]

Microsoft’s highly anticipated new Flight Simulator will be released on August 18, 2020. A new launch trailer has also been released (which can be seen below) as well as a number of additional details.

The simulator will reportedly be available for Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass for PC and will come in three versions: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Premium Deluxe Edition:

The Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Edition ($59.99 USD) includes 20 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 30 hand-crafted airports. The Standard Edition will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). The Deluxe Edition ($89.99 USD) includes everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator’s standard edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports. The Premium Deluxe Edition ($119.99 USD) includes everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Edition plus 10 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 10 additional handcrafted international airports.

The simulator will also available as a retail disc version at European stores via Aerosoft. As previously reported, the new installment of Flight Simulator is described as offering highly detailed and stunning aircraft ranging from light planes to wide-body jets which operate in “an incredibly realistic world.” Flight plans and flying will reportedly be available anywhere on the planet with a focus on “the authenticity of flying and visually stunning environments.”

Click below to check out the new launch trailer, tables detailing aircraft and airports available for all three versions as well as the product page.

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Special Hobby to Release SB2A-4 Buccaneer Model Kit

Special Hobby has announced the upcoming release of a Brewster SB2A-4 Buccaneer model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (SH72303) will reportedly boast “resin parts and etches” as well as marking options for three aircraft serving with the US Marines representing both the two and three-color schemes. One fictious livery is also included depicting a Buccaneer as it might have appeared had it been acquired by the Dutch.

The kit is currently slated for release “soon.” Click below to check out additional images.

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Restored, Award Winning DH89A Dragon Rapide Offered For Sale

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1944 deHavilland DH89A Dragon Rapide S/N 6801 (ex RAF NR713 / Reg: VH-UXZ) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 2128 TTSN (28.5 since restoration) while the two Gipsy Queen III engines have 28.52 hrs SMOH by Maurice Rolfe. Additional features include an avionics package, electric fuel pumps and X-Feed system, wingtip strobe lights, elect tachometer system and Odyssey 12 V battery. Annual inspection due 2/2021.

Thirty-one years after acquiring what he describes as a “trailer load of junk”, Maurice Rolfe’s DH.89A Dragon Rapide VH-UXZ made its first post-restoration flight – and that same weekend picked up a coveted award. With John Williams at the controls, the Rapide lifted off from Moorabbin Airport on 28 March [2014] for an hour long shakedown flight. That same afternoon the aircraft was flown to the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia’s (AAAA) National Fly-in. It was here that Maurice and Paige Rolfe were rewarded with the Reserve Grand Champion award for the magnificent restoration of this classic British biplane.

The machine is located in Tocumwal, NSW, Australia and is currently being offered for AUD$600,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Bidgee / CC BY-SA 3.0 AU via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Untouched, Complete, Very Rare” Fw 190 Sliding Canopy Offered For Sale

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Vienna-based historic aircraft builders Craftlab have listed for sale a Focke Wulf 190 sliding canopy.

The canopy is described as “untouched, complete” and “a very rare museum piece.” Serious inquiries are being accepted and interested parties can contact the seller at craftlab@craftlab.at.

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Eduard Releases Morane Saulnier Type N Model Kit

Eduard has re-released its 1/48 Morane Saulnier Type N ProfiPACK edition model kit with new decals.

The offering (8095) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts and a painting mask. Six marking options are also included representing MS398, flown by Adj. Jean Marie Dominique Navarre of Escadrille MS 12; MS394, probably from Escadrille MS.12; A.173, flown by 2/Lt. Beauchamp N. Wainwright of 60 Squadron RFC; A.178, flown by Lt. Tone H. P. Bayetto of 24 Squadron RFC; A.122, flown by Lt. Simpson of 60 Squadron RFC and a Type N flown by Sergt. Jean Chaput, Escadrille N 31.

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Restored Beechcraft Super G18 Offered For Sale

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1962 Beechcraft Super G18 S/N BA616 (N50WA) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 4750 TTSN (300 hrs since restoration), while the two Pratt & Whitney R-985 SB Wasp Jr. engines each have 300 hrs SMOH. Additional features include an avionics package, restored interior with 7 pax configuration (all executive chairs) as well as a 3 pax bench to provide an 8 pax configuration.

The aircraft is located in Utah and is currently being offered for US$379,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.