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Aeroplane Heaven’s Full PBR Hawker Hurricane Nearing Completion

Aeroplane Heaven has announced that their Hawker Hurricane Mk 1 for P3D (V4.4+ dedicated) and FSX is nearing completion.

The model will reportedly feature full PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials and textures to provide a new level of realism, making it what the developer believes will be the first warbird made completely with PBR technology both inside and out. The detail level is described as “exceptionally high” and there are many unique animations.

A selection of screenshots have been released showing the aircraft in P3DV4.5, although tech specs note that it will also be compatible with V2, V3 and V4.3. The model will reportedly be coming to FSX SP2/Accel Pack/Steam as well. A final release date has not yet been announced.

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For Sale: “Excellent Condition” WW1 Wilhelm Morell Aircraft Anemometer

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An “extremely rare” Wilhelm Morell German aircraft airspeed anemometer has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Original German airspeed instrument (anemometer) by Wilhelm Morell, Leipzig in original box! Circa – 1917 / 18. Number: 113981. This type of airspeed instrument was usually fitted to a wing strut within sight of the pilot. The brass ‘cups’ rotated to display the aircraft speed in Km/h. In excellent untouched original condition, retaining almost all of its German military black paint. The brass cups are spinning easily, I think it’s working.

The instrument is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1947 Fairchild 24W For Sale: “Always Hangared, Complete Logs”

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1947 Fairchild 24W N77659 (S/N: W46359) has hit the market.

The listing states that the “always hangared” machine has no damage history and complete logs, with its last annual taking place in March 2019. The aircraft is reportedly equipped with a 245 hp Jacobs engine with 1289 TT spinning a Hamilton Standard prop. Additional features are said to include micro air com and xponder.

The Fairchild is located in Shelton, WA and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: Used Custom Fokker D.VII, 1/3 Morane-Saulnier A-1 RC Models

“Custom BALSA USA” Fokker D.VII and 1/3 Morane-Saulnier A-1 RC models have been spotted for sale.

According to the listings, the D.VII has an an 86″ span, sectional wing for easy storage and a 50cc gas r/c engine. Additional features include bungee gear and fabric covering. It is described as great flying and handling.

The 1/3 Morane reportedly offers a 103″ span, 68″ fuselage and 12″ spun aluminum cowl. It is described as an easy flying and landing airplane offering scale aluminum front covering, silver fabric and new G62 gas engine power.

Both models are located in Canton, Michigan. The D.VII is currently being offered for US $1,550, while the Morane carries a price of US $2,600. Offers are also being accepted on each.

Listing Page (Fokker D.VII / Morane-Saulnier A-1)

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P-40 Offered For Sale: “Restored, Flown Regularly”

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P40N-5 F-AZKU has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Recovered in Paouasie New Guinee in 1974, Restauration started in New Zealand and finished in Australia by Precision Aerospace, flown in European airshows and the Lucas film Red Tails. Trigg 8:33 com, KT76A xponder encoder. nice flying aircraft.

The airframe reportedly has 425 hrs since restoration, while the Allison V1710-111 engine has aprox. 215 hrs SMOH, although the listing points out that “times change it’s flown regularly.” The machine is located in France and is currently being offered for $1,900,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Pietenpol Air Camper For Sale: “Flies Great, Good Fabric and Paint”

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An example of the legendary Pietenpol Air Camper has hit the market. The listing states:

Pietenpol Air Camper Airplane motor is 0-145 Lycoming 65 Horse 3rd one built by Kyle Bradford FLy’s Great Good Fabric and Good Paint Fly’s from either seat No Electric Hand Prop

The aircraft is located in Independence, Kansas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Eduard to Release Royal Class Dual Combo P-51D Mustang Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a Royal Class edition P-51D/K Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The Dual Combo style offering (R0020) will reportedly contain sprues for two complete models and a marking options for 14 aircraft, including D-5, D-10, D-15, D-20 and D-25 production blocks as well as the Mustang Mk.IV. Additional features include Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask, resin parts (undercarriage wheels (2 sets), 2 types of exhaust stacks), and 1/48 scale PSP display.

The kit is currently slated for release in December. Click below to check out additional images.

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“Mostly Complete” Jurca P-51 Restoration Project Offered For Sale

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An 80% Jurca P-51 restoration project has hit the market.

According to the listing, the aircraft was started in the late 1970s and began flying in the 1980s, making several trips to Oshkosh and other airshows over the years. It reportedly incorporates a steel tube fuselage was featured in a 1991 edition of Sport Pilot magazine.

This aircraft is mostly complete. To my knowledge all that is missing is a prop, spinner, lower cowling, and the wing-root fillets. All landing gear is complete. Cooling system is complete, inner and outter gear doors are there and in very nice condition. Doghouse scoop is there, upper cowling with coolant header tank is accounted for. Cockpit is complete and it has toe brakes. This plane was built as a two seater and still has the rear seat mounts with seat belts. The engine is a 400 Ford and it is assumed that it is a core needing rebuilt. The reduction unit is a Geschweinder geared unit that turns very smooth and is tight.

The listing also states: “The aircraft and all its parts will move easily on a 20′ car trailer… There are roughly 150 hours on the airframe. All build papers and plans are included.”

The project is located in Paola, Kansas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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New Gameplay Trailer Released For Upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator

A new gameplay trailer has been released for Microsoft’s upcoming Flight Simulator featuring aircraft such as the 747-8, Airbus A320 neo and Icon A5.

As previously reported, the new incarnation 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.”

The developer has reportedly gone “far beyond what was done for previous titles” by forging a breadth of partnerships with manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, CubCrafters, Daher, Diamond Aircraft Industries, ICON Aircraft, Robin Aircraft and Textron Aviation to make the new Microsoft Flight Simulator “the most realistic flight simulation yet.”

The release will reportedly be available for “Windows 10 with Xbox Game Pass in 2020, and coming to Xbox One at a later date.” Click below to check out the new trailer.

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L-39C Albatros Airframe With “Full Logs” Offered For Sale

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A 1984 Aero L-39C Albatros airframe has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1800 Total time since new; Engine not included (hot started junk); Avionics stack in picture has been removed; Aircraft is on shipping fixtures ready to truck these are custom made for the L-39. Also included will be HP Aircraft elliptical tips, ditch the tip tanks go faster and same range with less drag. This will be a great candidate for the Honeywell TFE 731-3 engine conversion: look up Scott Farnsworth on You tube. Full Logs since day one.

The aircraft is located in El Cajon, California and is currently available for US $145,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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