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A Loehle 5151 Mustang airframe and engine have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Up for auction one Loehle P5151 airframe built by master craftsman. Kit was donated to a local EAA chapter still in the crates. A member of the chapter assembled the kit to exacting standard’s. He is a 50 year woodworker and contractor. He had previously built a Falco. I purchased the kit from him. I also purchased a complete parts plane with a 2011 582 blue head “0” time with E gear box and electric start and with engine install kit. Second airframe is for parts only, as it is unairworthy. Have assembled the complete kit minus prop and covering materials. Extra fuel tanks and prop spinners. Have all plans and engine install manual and cd for optional fiberglass glass nose kit. Was a $2500.00 dollar option. the engine will need to be resealed due to age, engine is stall factory pickled never has been ran, have all parts to install, carb’s, manifolds, and exhaust all new.
The project is located in Valley Springs, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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A 1940 Piper J3 Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Airframe has 3451 hours, engine has 422 hours since major overhaul. In excellent running condition… Fresh annual, oil has been changed and is ready to go. Also have C85 engine to go with this plane that has been bumped up with more horsepower and has 99.6 hours since major overhaul. Comes with reconditioned carburetor. Also comes with a brand new box of complete install kit for C85. Also has large new tail wheel recently installed and has large balloon tires for on and off airport landings… Also have smaller tires that comes with it if you want to swap out. Comes with nice handheld radio, colored GPS, 2 place intercom, multi batteries, plugs and accessories for cross country flying. Has skylight, very clean, no corrasion, large breaks, new stainless steel exhaust, chrome valve covers and metal prop.
The aircraft is located in Pell City, Alabama and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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Kovozávody Prostĕjov (KP) is planning the release of three separate Supermarine Seafire Mk.Ib model kits in 1/72 scale.
The kit reportedly uses the basic moldings of the company’s Spitfire Mk.I / V model with the addition of “a completely new frame made of metal mold with different parts.” The offerings will include two Supermarine Seafire Mk.Ib boxings (KPM0238 / KPM023) and Supermarine Seafire Mk.Ib, USAAF (KPM0241).
The models are currently slated for release at the end of March. Click below to check out additional images.
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A Bf 109 G6 project with “original identity, battle history over Germany” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Great once a lifetime opportunity – start your Bf 109 rebuilding project now by having most of the significant parts all in one package! If you need to have the wings built as well, please ask for pricing. We can do them. No pop rivets used! fuselage rebuilt after factory drawings. Shipping worldwide!
The project is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and is available for US $138,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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A 1946 Bellanca Cruisair project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
NO RESERVE – TOP BIDDER WINS. Includes Airfame, wings, gas tanks, landing gear, cowling, lots of wood and lots of other parts. Airframe stripped and painted, some woodwork completed. No logbooks, no instruments. No FWF. Airframe times unknown.
The project is located in Snellville, Georgia and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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As a new year surprise for our readers, Aerodynamic Media. LLC offers TIME FLIES: a special edition journal focused on aircraft connected to the golden age of aviation (1920s and 30s). The newly released issue offers history, aircraft reproduction and restoration project reports, as well as new / upcoming product releases. TIME FLIES is the sister publication of Aerodynamic Media’s quarterly journal THE FLYING MACHINE, which focuses on pre-1920 aircraft.
Contents: Special Edition (2021): 40 Pages – The Curious History of the Chanute Sailplane; Craftlab’s Klemm 20 B Project; Saving the Potomac Pacemaker (DC-3); News Briefs: Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Tail Surfaces Undergoing Restoration for Display, Ryan ST Reborn in Kit Form, The Definitive Reproduction NYP: The Spirit of St. Louis by JNE; Products
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A 1972 Pitts S-2A described as “always hangared, logs complete, no damage history since rebuilt” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Fresh Annual! Engines: Lycoming AEIO360 TT: 1,823 Engine 1 SMOH: 152 Prop 1 SMOH: 255 Exterior Colors: Red/White N#: N1GE Serial#: 2033 Year Painted: 2014 Interior Year: 2014 Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: ADS-B Out Stratus ESG Transponder, 2 Parachutes, 2 Headsets Priced to sell!
The aircraft is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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A Rolls Royce Griffon engine described as “complete, must see” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
This engine is complete and in excellent running order with all parts to complete a ground running engine. 2 full propeller sets with 6 brand new blades – Still sealed in their protective bags in the original RAF packing cases from 1989, (the propellers have every part needed to fit them to the engine which includes a very rare propeller fitting kit. This is probably one of the only complete Griffon engines with propellers for sale in this condition within the whole of the UK if not further.
The engine is located in Market Weighton, United Kingdom and is being offered for £30,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and information.
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An “always hangared, no damage history, logs complete” 1946 Aeronca 11AC Chief has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
Engines: 65HP Cont Motor TT: 1,481 SMOH: 757 Exterior Colors: White/Red N#: N9271E Serial#: 11AC906 Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: New Tires, New Fabric in 2008 Priced to sell!
The aircraft is located in Santa Cruz, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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Kermit Weeks has released part 2 of his new video series documenting the progress on his Lockheed Vega project.
This particular aircraft was purchased from Dave Jameson after Hurricane Andrew devastated Weeks’ Polk City, Florida collection in 1992. In arrived at Fantasy of Flight in 1995 and, having not flown in over a decade, was placed on static display. In 2012, restoration was begun by Kevin Kimball, but Weeks eventually had to postpone the project “due to various distractions.” The project commenced once again in September 2019.
Part 1 of the series deals with the fuselage frame work and can be seen here. Part 2 covers the making of the fuselage skin and can be seen below.
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