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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1947 ERCO 415-D Ercoupe

Plane and Pilot

As the price for typical entry-level airplanes climbs ever higher and the supply of affordable types dwindles with time, its becoming increasingly difficult to find examples priced below $30,000. In most cases, airplanes in this range require some attention to be brought up to snuff, both mechanically and visually.

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Used Aircraft Guide: Beechcraft Bonanza 36 Ranks at Top of Six-Place Piston Singles

Flying Magazine

Subscribe Now While still in production in limited numbers by Textron as the G36, refurbished A- and B36-series models with new avionics, aesthetic and creature improvements, and low airframe and engine time are good alternatives to high-dollar, later-model G36 airplanes. With an annual inspection due in a month, it was priced at $220,000.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

How did any given airplane sell? In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. But successful? Not at all. Was it profitable for the company?

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“Stearman Mike” A Midwest Warbird Pilot’s Dedication to Keeping a Famous Trainer Flying

Vintage Aviation News

Copyright 2012 koepnickphotography.com Growing up, Andy Porter always had some sort of airplane. Mike began doing “minor” restorations on Stearmans, such as aileron recovery, wingtip repairs, and ground loop damage remediation. Here are six airplanes. The airplane had been totally rebuilt from the ground up.

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This Boldly Styled 1957 Cessna 172 Skyhawk With STOL Prowess Is an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. An annual inspection is underway and pitot-static and transponder inspections are current. Today’s Top Pick is a 1957 Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

How did any given airplane sell? In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. But successful? Not at all. Was it profitable for the company?