A 1946 Stinson 108-1 has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Classic 1946 Stinson 108-1. Log books and hour meter indicate 1750 hrs. Aircraft was disassembled for paint then sold to me in Ohio. I towed it to Virginia and my hanger arrangement fell through. It’s complete except for the windshield including nuts and bolts. It’s really a great airplane and I wish I had the skill set to assemble it in my yard but without the mechanics and hanger (and airport) the project is beyond me. I can potentially deliver. Good luck. PS, I PAID 7200$ IN A hotly contested “GovDeals” auction so it definitely has some value

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

A 1942 Aeronca L3E Defender projecy has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

For Sale, N39366; 1942 Aeronca L3E Defender 65TAF Project. This was a beautiful flying example of a war bird. Manufactured in 1942, the first round of Aeronca’s impressed during the war, few remain. Sadly, it suffered a ground loop. It damaged one wing, the wing tip and easily repairable with my jig that goes to the purchaser. A few fuselage tubes have slight bends to something more. One landing gear case frame was damaged and one strut. The engine mount is good, the wheels undamaged, the tail feathers all good. The entire airframe is solid, no rust or areas of pitting. In fact, the green epoxy primer is in very nice shape throughout this project. It includes log book, the data plates, an airworthiness and chain of bills of sale and other paperwork. It appears to have all the small and hard to find items. I have an extensive photo collection. I had planned to restore it but I need to buy a new truck. Stored high and dry, as it has been from its restoration, its a great undertaking and a rare and inexpensive warbird. There are some extras. You wont be disappointed.

The project is located in Easton, Pennsylvania and is currently available for US $5,300. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 27th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #27 Contents:

40 pages – Leo Opdycke 1929-2023; Bristol Fighter at Old Rhinebeck; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Original Curtiss Jenny; News Briefs: DX Modelworks’ Scratch-Built Sopwith Camel (1/16 Scale), A New Rotary Engine Launched in New Zealand, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Sopwith Dolphin Update, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Blériot XI Update; Products

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A 1951 Piper PA-20 Pacer airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1951 Piper PA-20 Pacer airframe, damaged, for parts, paperwork, project or ? cheap!… Total aircraft time is 4,689. We have the original, consecutive logbooks from the test flight 4 1951 to the last entry 12/31/2020, when the airplane suffered damage as a result of the throttle cable breaking, leading to a hard landing and loss of control. The engine was damaged, and is not included in this sale. All 3 landing gear are gone… use it for parts to repair/convert your pacer/tripacer. Use the fuselage as the basis for a flight simulator or other demenstration purposes for kids. Or as a display, or set dressing, or what have you.

The airframe is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $1,495, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.

A “one of a kind” 1994 Staudacher 985 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1994 Staudacher 985 is perfect for any true aircraft enthusiast! This one of a kind Staudacher will capture the attention of anyone who sees it with its red, white and blue exterior complimented by a very clean interior. Powered by a P/W 985 engine that offers an impressive 450 horsepower. This is one of the cleanest one-of-a-kind aircrafts you will find. It comes fully loaded with tons of amazing options and features. Highlights Include: 1 of 1, Built By John Staudacher, Beautiful Construction, Built In 41994, TTAC 508, SMOH 512, SPOH 508, Fresh Annual Inspection, Will Listen To Reasonable Trades, And So Much More!!

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

A 1978 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TT 2600. ENG 548. PROP 93 (since OH – LPIP Sep-20); 1978 Series 2 Great Lakes, factory built aircraft, operated on LAA permit to fly. A beautiful and unique fully aerobatic aircraft, the only series 2 operating on a LAA permit. An absolute joy to own and fly. Lycoming AEIO-360 with constant speed prop, Christen inverted oil system and inverted fuel system. 4 ailerons. To be sold with new permit. Always hangared. This is fullsize factory built Great Lakes NOT a baby Great Lakes or plans built.

The aircraft is located in Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £96,000. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

A 1953 Cessna 195B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1953 C-195B Jacobs IR755A2 (fuel injected 300hp); Total Time 4,269 Hours; SMOH 122 Hours; New Panel and Avionics March 2022; GTN750xi; 2x GI275s; GTX-345 w/ ADSB-In & Out; STEC-30 Autopilot w/ GPSS Steering; JPI 700 CHT/EGT/FF; PSA8000BT Audio Panel; 5-Place Intercom; Cleveland Wheels And Brakes; Tail Pull Handles; Clean Kit; Shoulder Harness; Extended Baggage; AeroLEDs PAR46 Landing; Taxi; 3-position strobe; All Logs, Complete Since New.

The aircraft is located in Sisters, Oregon and is currently available for US $170,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

A 1947 Stearman A75 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a 1947 Stearman A75 famously owned by Walt Pierce it has Pratt & Whitney 985 engine with a little over 300 hours, airframe time is a bit over 8k the propeller having a 2023 overhaul. This Stearman has had both bottom wings redone in 2022 aircraft need to be finished theres a lot of extra parts that will go with the airplane everything is there to complete the build all records and logs are complete unfortunately I don’t have the time to finish the aircraft rather it goes to a good home.

The aircraft is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

The latest video from YouTuber DX Modelworks is up and it focuses on a scratch build of a 1/16 scale Sopwith Camel.

This particular build was previously offered as a kit by Aero Graphics and is intended as a conversion from CO2 to RC. Like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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