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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A 1957 Piper PA-22/20 airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1957 Piper PA-22/20 taildragger airframe, 3,890 TT, one of the nicest in existence!… Brand new custom interior… Hooker harness seatbelts and shoulder harnesses installed! Outside, the original Cub style rounded wingtips were replaced with madras fiberglass super tips! Better lift, and a far more modern look! Sealed lift struts and heavy duty strut forks installed. Steve’s aircraft gascolator installed. Vortex generators on the tail surfaces. Cleveland wheel and brake conversion. Scott 3200 heavy duty tailwheel assembly! Paperwork for this airplane is extensive and includes the complete registration history since brand new to the late 1980’s!… Logbooks start in 1965 at 2076 tt since new, and go to the present, with plenty of details. Last annual inspection was April 25th 2022, at 3874 total time… In July of 2022 this aircraft had a slight mishap, with what i would characterize as a very light ground loop. The left wing tip touched the ground, but the aircraft did not cartwheel or nose over.

The airframe is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $12,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional details and photos.

A 1959 McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II (S/N 145310) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

F4H-1F s/n 145310 was delivered to the Navy in 1959 and was the 11th pre-production aircraft built. 1961 was a memorable year for the jet. On 22nd April 1961, it carried a very impressive 22 Mk83 500lb bombs on various hardpoints under the aircraft and dropped them on a range at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This demonstration was the deciding factor for the United States Air Force to also order the aircraft… Never demilled, BuNu 145310 has been under restoration to airworthy condition for the past 10 years by Aircraft Restoration Services LLC at the French Valley Airport, CA. It is being offered for sale As Is, Where Is. Major items left to complete are the two engine overhauls, two ejection seats, and avionics.

The aircraft is located in Redondo Beach, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos and details.

A 1961 Cessna 185 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Highlights Include:Engine overhaul 1987; 25 hours per year since then; All cylinders tested really good at last annual (July 2022); 908 SMOH at last annual; 4089 hours on aircraft at last annual; All AD’s complied with except tail cone; There is a crack in one of the gear box brackets ‘angle landing gear support- outboard Part # 0713495-5. This stunning 1961 Cessna 185 runs and looks great. It really is a dream come true for any true appreciator of classic aircrafts! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity because this aircraft is priced to sell.

The aircraft is located in Beach, North Dakota and currently being offered for US $170,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

A Beech Model 18 / C-45H Expeditor airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

I need to move this plane in two weeks !! you will need tires and a trailer. The Plane can be trailer mounted on an angle of 45 Degrees to haul. Moving assistance may be available. I am not sure of the year. twin engine Pratt and Wittney. I am looking for the engines and I have a number for the person who may have the wing tips. This plane has most gauges and most of the radios and equipment inside.

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

A 1944 Aeronca L-3B restoration project has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Complete disassembled aircraft restoration project. 1944 Aeronca L-3B USAAF WWII artillery spotter/Liaison aircraft. Very complete including new old stock fuel tank, exhaust system, lift struts, horizontal stabilizer, photographic fold out window. All original instruments, RCA radio and transmitter, original and reproduction instrument panel placards. Very extensive collection of factory drawings, photos, technical manuals. Interior seat slings and fabric baggage compartment. Includes complete, running Continental A-65-8 engine with log books, metal propeller, tapered crankshaft prop hub. Complete cowling including brand new lower cowl half. Complete Cleveland drum brakes, 3 landing gear oleos disassembled for rebuild, A-frames with new bushings. All CAA/FAA documents paperwork, clean title, airworthiness certificate.

The project is located in Wainscott, New York and is currently available for US $16,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.