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“Full Scale, Ultimate” Spitfire Mk.IX Simulator For Sale

A “Full Scale Flight Simulator Cockpit” based on the Spitfire Mk.IX has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

After almost one whole year of construction, this 1:1 scale Spitfire cockpit simulator is now complete (further improvements currently being added regarding flaps lever, screen stand framework extension bars and integrated screen ceiling for even greater immersion)… Laser-cut metal instrument panel with functioning six-pack analogue gauge displays, which communicate with DCS software to give real-time flight system information. Unique rudder pedal and spade grip system designed to emulate the real workings of a Spitfire. 2.1 Speaker and subwoofer surround sound for replicating the authentic roar of the beautiful Merlin engine. Fully working switch/lever interfaces… External visual system using 3 x 65” screens with integrated pod ceiling for the ultimate in immersion… All powered by a state-of-the-art high performance gaming PC with an RTX 3080 graphics card, 32gb of ram and an i7 12700k CPU for beautifully rendered graphics and high framerates. Designed to be plug and play and user friendly.

The simulator is located in Littlehampton, UK and is currently available for £39,995, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes many additional photos and details.

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1948 Cessna 140 For Sale: “Show Quality, Needs Isolated Repair, Cheap”

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A 1948 Cessna 140 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1948 Cessna 140, the nicest one you will see, left wingtip and elevator damage only, cheap!… Modified as you might expect, with Cleveland disc brakes, 150 exhaust, Hooker shoulder harnesses, bas tail pull handles, Bracket air filter, and auto fuel STC… This show quality plane suffered the indignity of an almost groundloop on landing, where it leaned hard to the left, before coming back onto all 3 gear… no prop strike, or propeller or engine damage at all!… The C-85-12F engine has 1,51 SMOH, 722 since a bottom end overhaul and case replacement, and only 20 hours on the 4 brand new superior cylinders… This s not a dirty messy “project”, this is an easy repair to a fantastic airplane, with a fantastic engine!

he aircraft is located in Sacramento, CA and is currently being offered for US $19,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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P-51 Reproduction For Sale: “Complete Flying Aircraft”

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An experimental P-51 reproduction that “helped inspire one of the very popular Mustang kits available today” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a complete flying aircraft that has the following: All Aluminum 4.0L V8 Engine… 4-Blade Ground Adjustable Prop driven by a 1.6 to 1 Prop Speed Reduction Unit, Dual control, fly from either front or rear seat or both, Long 27 foot wing (Many Mustang replicas have short/clipped wings. This aircraft has great appearance and a greater wing area. Light overall weight of 1135 lbs dry/unloaded. Max takeoff weight is 1800 lbs. No leaks, does not leak anything/anywhere.

The aircraft is located in Paragould, Arkansas and is currently available for US $35,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1963 CASA Saeta For Sale: “Can Taxi, Could Be Made Airworthy Again”

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An aircraft described as a “1963 CASA Jet” (Saeta) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1963 PRE MORATORIUM CASA Jet. Last flown 2011. Twin turbo jet. This would make a great static display, parts airplane or pull the engines and put them in a project. The airplane could be made airworthy again but it’s been sitting outside for the last 10 years. I maintained this for many years until the owner passed away. Batteries are charged and it will start and run. You can taxi it. This is a pre-moratorium airplane

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

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Beech H35 Bonanza For Sale: “Gear Half Up Landing, Minimal Damage”

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A Beech H35 Bonanza project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

H35 S/N D5003 Manufactured 1957; Logs sincenew in Wichita; AFTT/ETT:4948.1; IO-470-N –260 Horsepower; SFRM: 398.2; Last annual1-18-2019; Tip Tanks – 20Gallons! Gross Weight Increased to 3050 Lbs; Total Useful Load 1027 LB; Delivery Available… Engine: IO-470-N; Last annual 1-18-19… Landedwith gear stuck in half-down position. Main and nose Gear doors needreplaced (serviceable main gear pair included), prop strike, but no belly skin damage. Crankdial checked.001″ and dye penentrant checked OK. Myers Aviation is not offering to repair and reassemble due to present workload.

The aircraft is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is currently being offered for US $28,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1944 Piper J3L Cub For Sale: “Museum Quality Restoration, Fresh Annual”

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A 1944 Piper J3L Cub which has ” undergone a museum quality restoration” is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

This aircraft has undergone a museum quality restoration by Bandon Aviation (Bandon, Oregon). It received new wing spars, new sealed lift struts, complete airframe rebuild, new wing and fuselage covering, new paint, new Bendix Magnetos, freshly overhauled propeller and carburetor… registered as NC-35226 with large numbers painted on top the right wing and under the left wing. Painted in the traditional yellow and black Piper Cub paint scheme. The paint and interior are in excellent condition. The 65 HP Continental runs great, has approximately 1100 hours SMOH and 15 hours STOH. This aircraft is restored to it’s original configuration with no electrics which therefore requires hand propping. Everything on the aircraft was meticulously finished… Updated with disc brakes Aircraft will be sold with a fresh annual inspection.

The aircraft is located in Astoria, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $55,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Jodel D117 Project For Sale: “Substantial Amount of Restoration Work Completed, Loads of New Parts”

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A Jodel D117 G project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Owned by the Whitham family for decades and not flown since 1977; a substantial amount of restoration work has been completed. Log book present. Paperwork for work completed present. Fuselage has been professionally recovered and painted. New firewall fitted. New perspex fitted. Tailplane and wing recovered requiring final paint. No engine available. Engine mounting frame included. Propeller included but requires repair. Loads of new parts included that are now very expensive to buy… Boxes of parts. All petrol tanks, pipes, gascolator, engine frame, control stick, cables etc included.

The project is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £10,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 24th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

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1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair For Sale: “Damaged, All Parts Are There”

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1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair B/N 92106 (C-GVWC) has been offered for sale.

The aircraft was built in 1945 by Goodyear and delivered to the US Navy, but did not see action in WWII. It was flown in the TV show “Black Sheep Squadron” from 1976-78 and later underwent a 13 year “concourse quality restoration” that earned the aircraft the Grand Champion Warbird – WWII trophy at EAA Airventure 2003. The machine is now offered in damaged condition. The listing states (in part):

Corsair 92106 flew regularly from 2003 until 2019 when it was heavily damaged in a landing accident in Canada. The aircraft was recovered and stored pending a decision on its fate. Recently the decision was made to offer the aircraft for sale “As Is, Where Is”.

Whilst the restoration of the Corsair will be a long and expensive proposition, all the parts are there. Many are in useable condition. An original FG-1D Corsair with continuing history is a sought after and highly desirable aircraft. Corsair 92106 presents a unique opportunity. This is the only complete and original FG-1D Corsair project which will be available for restoration in the foreseeable future.

The owner will reportedly consider offers on the project. Click here to check out the listing.

(Photo: Aldo Bidini via Wikimedia Commons)

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Fokker Dr.1 Reproduction For Sale: “Fully Functional, Full-Size”

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A Fokker Dr.1 reproduction described as “fully functional, full-size” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

I started to build this aircraft around 10 years ago, Permit to Fly: October 2022. This aircraft I built according to Ron Sands drawings. Valid Permission to Fly issued by LAA valid to October 2022. In total around 30 hours flight time. This aircraft is a pleasure to fly. It responds amazingly quick to aerobatic maneuvers. Red coloured Oratex cover (accepted by the LAA). MOTW: 685 kg. Tail skid. Equipped with: Altimeter, RPM, CHT, oil pressure, engine oil temperature, ASI, electric fuel level gauge. TRIG radio, TRIG mode S transponder, additional electric fuel pump

The aircraft is located in Melton Constable, United Kingdom and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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