Flying a Cessna 172 from Israel to Maryland
Cessna 172 from Israel to Maryland
Haifa, Israel (LLHA)
Rhodes, Greece (LGRP)
Corfu, Greece (LGKR)
Naples, Italy (LIRN)
Corsica, France (LFKB)
Avignon, France (LFMV)
Paris, France (LFOB)
Norwich, UK (EGSH)
Wick, Scotland (EGPC)
Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK)
Narsarsuaq, Greenland (BGBW)
Goose Bay, Canada (CYYR)
Sept Iles, Canada (CYZV)
Bangor, Maine (KBGR)
Gaithersburg, Maryland (KGAI)
A fuel tank (30 gallon ferry tank) was installed in Scotland in order to cross the Atlantic
The Atlantic crossing (over water) was three legs and took three days. This was about 20 hours.
The entire journey was 5600NM and 55 hours.
Flymall End of Summer Newsletter 2015
Welcome to the Flymall.org/Kraemer Aviation end of summer newsletter.
For the team at Flymall.org it has been a busy summer. We sold a million dollar aircraft to one of our long time clients. And our own Pat Kraemer earned her flight instructor certificate.
Our wheels and wings business continues to grow along with our web site. On the wheels side we continue to show our collection of rare three wheel vehicles. Our 1912 AC Delivery is always a big hit at the shows usually bringing home a first place award. For more information on this vehicle and other vehicles in the collection visit our car show page.
Summer is ending and fall is just around the corner. There are still lots of outdoor activities to do before it gets too cold. Visit our events calendar to find fun for the entire family.
If you are in the market for a used aircraft we have just under 1 million dollars in inventory ranging from a bi-wing aircraft for under $10,000 up to a high performance Mooney for under $300,000. Visit our used aircraft inventory page for all of our listings.
If you have a collector car or motorcycle to sell, give us a try. We have sold numerous collector vehicles for our clients on our wheels and wings site Flymall.org. We can also provide you with an appraisal on your vehicle before you sell or purchase. Visit our appraisal page for more info.
Hope to see you around the airport or at a local car/motorcycle show. To see where the Flymall team will be you can visit our appearance schedule here.
Until our October newsletter you can get daily updates and follow us on our FaceBook page here.
Aircraft Appraisal N 5 6 2 7 7
Aircraft Identification
Make: PIPER
Model: PA-32-260
Serial No: 32-73XXXXX
Reg. No.: NXXXXX
Yr. Mfg.: 1973
Type of Aircraft: Single Engine Piston
Airframe Total Time: 4193.65 Hrs.
No. Landings: N/A
Cycles: N/A
Airframe Condition: Above average
Log Books in Aircraft Appear: Original and complete
Comments: The aircraft is stored in a locked hangar at the Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) in Frederick, Maryland. The current hobbs reading was 1117.2 and the current tac reading was 4193.65
Maintenance Status
Maintenance Annual Date: 11-07-2014
On Progressive Inspection: No
Comments: The aircraft log books are original, legible and organized. There are 2 airframe log books, one engine log book, and a prop log book. They are clear and fairly easy to read. There are many yellow tags that indicate repairs to installed components. The aircraft has both a Tachometer and a Hobbs Meter. The Tachometer is used to track maintenance items and the Hobbs is used to track pilot’s flight time. Aircraft total TACH time at time of inspection was 4193.65 hours. The tac and hobbs readings at the November 2014 annual were: tac 4189.45 and the hobbs was 1111.8. At the November 2014 annual the engine had 649.54 SMOH.
Time Life Limited Systems: No
Cycle Life Limited Systems: No
Comments: The Airworthiness certificate and Registration are located in a vinyl folder in pocket on the right side of the cockpit. Based on the November 2014 annual all ADs were complied with at that time.
Service Bulletin Status: Appear complied with
ADs Complied With: Yes
Estimated Cost for ADs Compliance: N/A
Tires Condition: Good
Type Brakes: Disk Anti-Skid: No
Exterior Paint Condition: Above average
Repaint Date: March 1999
Repainted By: Alphin of Hagerstown MD
Comments: The aircraft has been stored inside since it has been painted. The exterior paint is in very good condition. No hail damage was visible at the time of the appraisal.
Interior Condition: Above average
Cabin Configuration: Passenger
Cockpit Condition: Above average
Panel Layout: Good
Pressurized Cabin: No
Window Condition: Good
Comments: The cabin is in above average condition. The interior was redone at about the time it was repainted. There is little or no fading of the interior. The front and side windows are in very good condition.
Airframe Modifications
Date of Modification: Unknown
Modification: Upgraded instrument panel.
Damage History
Current Damage: There is NO accidents listed in the NTSB database for NXXXXX.
Historical Damage: None listed or noted in the airframe logs.
Engine & Props
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-540 series
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Fire Detection: No
Engine Fire Bottles: No
Prop Reversers: No
Prop Type: Controllable
Propeller TBO: N/A Hrs.
Time Since Major Overhaul: 654 Hrs.
Engine Overhauled By: Alphin of Hagerstown, MD in November 1996. Recommended TBO: 2000 hrs
Comments: Compression check at last Annual was 72, 73, 72, 72, 76, 72.
Propeller Make: Hartzell
Number of Blades: 2
Overhaul Date: May 15 2008
Engine Modifications
None known or reported.
Known Maintenance Problems with Engine(s): None known
Estimated Cost to Repair:
General Engine Comments: Engine and propeller appear to be in good working condition.
Instrumentation
Full Panel: Yes
Dual Panel: No
Panel Configurations: Above average
Panel Condition: Above average
IFR Equipped: Yes
Comments: The cockpit has a Garmin 696 with a custom mount. The 696 is equipped with a XM receiver.
Avionics
King KX 155 NAV/COM
Narco COM 120/120
Terra TMA 340D audio panel
Piper Auto Control III auto pilot
Sigtronics SPA-600 intercom
Narco self contained VOR/OBS
Garmin 696
Narco AT150 transponder
Avionics master
The panel has an ADF indicator however no ADF receiver is installed
Additional Equipment
Dual Controls: Yes
Type: Wheel
Stall Warning System: Yes
Stick Shaker: No
Rotating Beacon: Yes
Strobe Light: Yes
Taxi Lights: Yes
Navigation Lights: Yes
Long Range Fuel: No
Fuel Qty: 25 gal main tanks & 17 gal aux tanks
Single Point Refuel: No
Toilet: No
Lavatory: No
Galley: No
Cabinetry: No
Other Equipment: The cabin layout is typical of a single engine aircraft with all forward facing seats. There are no brakes on the copilot side. The aircraft has a Midland AM FM cassette player mounted in the instrument panel.
Comments: The cabin was clean and appeared to be properly cared for.
De-Icing Systems
Known Ice System: No
Ice Lights: No
Prop De-Ice: No
De-Ice Type: None
Wing Tail Boots: No
Boots Condition: N/A
Windshield De-Ice: No
Windshield Wipers: None
Jet Intake De-Ice: No
Pitot Heat: Yes
Comments: This type of aircraft is not typically equipped for icing conditions.
Aircraft Appraiser’s Comments
This 1973 Piper Cherokee Six is in overall above average condition and appears to have been hangared for most of the time in recent years. It has 4193 total time on the airframe and 654 since major overhaul on the engine.
I conducted a NTSB Accident/ Incident Info and nothing was found for NXXXXX.
The only known item or equipment that is not functioning was the electric trim.
The last annual was in November 2014 and the last 91.411 & 91.413 certs were done in October 2013 by Landmark of Frederick.
This aircraft, NXXXXX, was personally inspected on 07-23-2015 by Harry Kraemer, at the Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick Maryland.
Appraisal Computation
Many resources were used to calculate a fair market value for NXXXXX. All comparables, references, and other values (actual sale prices, etc.) are referenced in the Flymall Market Watch found at Flymall.org – click on the Market Watch tab on the left side. Under model select Cherokee Six and click on Search.
Click here for the Cherokee Six Market Watch data
Click here for the 1973 Cherokee Six Market Watch data
Click here for all pictures taken for the appraisal
At the time of this appraisal there were NO 1973 Cherokee Six 260 aircraft listed for sale online. There were numerous Cherokee Six 260 aircraft for sale. The asking prices ranged from a high of $110,000.00 and the low was $49,900.00 USD. These are “ASKING” prices used for reference only.
NXXXXX is considered a low airframe, low engine time aircraft.
The information herein has been prepared from many sources and believed to be correct.
An inspection and inventory was conducted by a physical examination of the external surfaces of the aircraft, cockpit and passenger cabin. It includes an inventory and assessment of condition of avionics, instrumentation and aircraft systems. No inspection plates were removed for internal inspection. Further, the logbooks and other aircraft records were carefully examined for compliance with FAA regulations relating to Airworthiness Directives, damage and maintenance history, along with other required inspections. All aircraft records were presumed to be authentic, unaltered, and signatures and inspections therein by persons designated and appropriately licensed. AD compliance was attested to by referencing the date of last Annual Inspection or other appropriate Inspection.
The appraiser hereby certifies that he has no personal interest in this aircraft identified in this appraisal or any bias toward any of the parties who may be involved in the resulting transaction coincident to this report. The appraiser fee is not contingent upon a predetermined value being reported or a percentage of the value being reported.
A visual inspection and log book analysis was performed 07-23-2015 and it is the opinion of this appraiser that the fair market value of the above aircraft is: $75,700.00 USD
Harry Kraemer
Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser
Appraiser’s Credentials
Harry Kraemer is an industry trained appraiser for aircraft, vintage/classic automobiles, and motorcycles. Harry has been in the industry since 1978. He is a FAA licensed aircraft dealer (His company Kraemer Aviation Services holds the license). Harry has been involved in the aircraft sales/appraisal business since the 1980s. Harry will usually conduct an average of 100 appraisals each year. Such appraisals have been used in estate settlements, divorce settlements, and insurance claims. As part of continuing his education Harry has also served as a judge for industry related shows judging vehicles, aircraft, and motorcycles. Harry has received appraisal training from such companies as Cessna Aircraft and several worldwide appraisal organizations. Harry is also a member of the Association of Online Appraisers.
Harry is also an active pilot and Master Flight Instructor with over 8000 flight hours in over 130 different type of aircraft including jets, gliders, helicopters, blimps, ultralights, and more. Harry has also flown numerous WWII aircraft including the B17 and the B24. Before starting Kraemer Aviation Services in 2002, Harry held numerous senior management positions in aviation including: Assistant Vice President of a Part 91 and 135 Flight Department, Chief Pilot for a 135 operation, Chief Pilot of a Part 141 Flight School, and Aircraft Sales Manager for Frederick Aviation Inc.
Harry holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor with Instrument Instructor and Multi-engine Instructor ratings. Harry has the distinction of being the only instructor (out of approximately 84,000) to have ever held three Master titles from the National Association of Flight Instructors: Master CFI, Master Ground Instructor, and Master Aerobatic Instructor. Harry has received dozens of aviation industry awards including several from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Harry has published over 90 papers in over a dozen different aviation publications including: FAA Aviation News, Aviation Maintenance, Avionics Magazine, and IFR Refresher. Harry has served as a contributing editor for several aviation publications. Harry is also a research consultant for Gleim Publications. Harry served as an Aviation Safety Counselor for the Baltimore FSDO for over 15 years and currently serves as an EAA Flight Advisor for the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Flymall / Kraemer Aviation June 2015 Newsletter
Welcome to the Flymall/Kraemer Aviation June 2015 newsletter.
Two of our clients that have purchased aircraft from us compete in the all women race the Air Race Classic. This year one finished third and the other nineteenth. Congratulations to both teams. For more information visit our home page and click on the DC3 Air Racing icon.
One of the race teams is in the process of upgrading to a Piper Mirage and I have been working with them to locate a suitable aircraft. Here is what it is like to walk into a Malibu Mirage showroom.
For our clients that plan to purchase an aircraft to leaseback to a flight school, Harry has developed an online leaseback calculator. You can use this to determine your monthly income, what you hourly rate should be, and more. Click here to view the calculator.
During car show season we continue to show vehicles from our collection of rare European three wheel vehicles. Our 1912 AC has proven to be a show winner every time. For more information on our collection visit our wheels and wings page and click on the car show icon. Our latest addition to the collection is a 1880s tiller tricycle that has been restored to its original condition.
We are always trying to add more features and improve our wheels and wings site Flymall.org. Recently we added a new feature to our market watch section that allows the user to submit their own price quote or price data. Click here for the market watch section.
For all of our pilot friends that have ever used a crew car here is a great story on crew cars.
Thanks for reading and we’ll see you next month.
Crew Cars
Crew Cars
Flymall April / May 2015 Newsletter
Welcome to the Flymall / Kraemer Aviation April/May 2015 newsletter. This weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season and there is a lot going on. Visit our events calendar http://flymall.org/events/ to find local and national events. With over 25 categories there is something for everyone. For the car enthusiasts you can find information on local cruise nights and cruise ins on our classic car cruise in page at http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/day-tripper/cruise-ins.html.
We have a variety of aircraft for sale ranging from under $10,000 USD to just over $200,000 USD. For details see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft.html?p=2.
This is an offer exclusively for our newsletter clients. If you have something to sell such as a classic/collector car or motorcycle, an aircraft, parts, or other transportation related items you can list them for free on one of our classified pages listed here http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/tech-tips/flea-market-and-classifieds.html. Please contact us for details.
Our 1912 Auto Carrier three wheeler won first place in its class at this year’s British & European Motorcycle Day http://classicmotorcycleday.org/. In the three shows that we have entered it in it has one first place in its class at each show and two best of show awards. For information on the Auto Carrier see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/1912-auto-carrier-delivery-box-van.html.
We are currently looking for used aircraft for inventory. We are cash buyers for project aircraft, wrecked aircraft, and out of annual aircraft. We pay finder’s fees for any leads that end up with us making a sale.
We hope to see you at some of the airport open house events and airshows over the summer. You can check our appearance schedule at http://flymall.org/flight-training.html#schedule.
Flymall March 2015 Newsletter
Welcome to the Kraemer Aviation/Flymall March 2015 newsletter.
We have seen an increase in activity in aviation real estate or aviation homes. Basically an increase in demand. We have more and more clients that are looking to move to a residential airport. With that in mind we are looking for someone with real estate experience to help us grow our real estate department. Once we hire someone we plan to expand into marina homes as well.
There are two properties (airport homes) on Maryland’s eastern shore that have contacted us regarding listing their properties for sale. When/if we do get to list these properties they will be posted in the real estate section of the Flymall. – http://flymall.org/.
Spring has sprung in the Mid-Atlantic region. With that means air shows, airport open house events, and car shows. With that in mind here is a newsletter I posted on music videos for gear heads – http://flymall.org/blog/?p=293.
Here is another one of interest for the car guys/gals. Detroit’s first V8 – http://flymall.org/blog/?p=1123.
What are old non airworthy aircraft used for? Here is one that was made into a restaurant – http://flymall.org/blog/?p=1138.
Many of our clients are finding our market watch http://flymall.org/market-watch/ section very useful. This is a searchable database of sale prices, asking prices, etc. You can search the database by any combination of make, model, and year. We also track offer verses sale prices in the data base. See http://flymall.org/market-watch/?filters%5Bmake%5D=Offer+vs+sale+price&filters%5Bmodel%5D=&filters%5Byear%5D=.
Our events calendar has hundreds of events and over 25 categories. Many events support different charities and you can now search our events calendar for your favorite charity like “alzheimer’s” or “friends fur life” to find an event. See http://flymall.org/events/.
Model aircraft news. The guy that flew an RC or model aircraft across the Atlantic died a few years ago. I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago. Maynard Hill, a designer of model airplanes who secured a spot in aviation history in 2003 when one of his creations flew 1,882 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on less than a gallon of fuel, died June 7 of prostate cancer at his home in Silver Spring. He was 85. For the story see http://flymall.org/blog/?p=1144.
For the motorcycle collectors we will be posting the results from the EJ Cole auction in our market watch. You can search them by make and model or under “make” select E.J. Cole Collection” and click on search to see all of his auction results. See http://flymall.org/market-watch/?filters%5Bmake%5D=E.J.+Cole+Collection&filters%5Bmodel%5D=&filters%5Byear%5D=.
Grace Spitfire
The world’s only female Spitfire pilot.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1365433/One-magnificent-woman-Spitfire-love-affair.html
http://www.ml407.co.uk/
Model Airplane History Maker Dies
Maynard Hill:
Maynard Hill, a designer of model airplanes who secured a spot in aviation history in 2003 when one of his creations flew 1,882 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on less than a gallon of fuel, died June 7 of prostate cancer at his home in Silver Spring. He was 85.
See link below for full story:
Maynard Hill – model aircraft maker, model airplane maker, Atlantic Ocean
Super Constellation Restaurant (Connie)
Here is a place that my dad took me when I was just a young boy back in the 1960’s.
Jim Flannery’s Constellation Lounge on US Route 1 in Penndel, Pennsylvania. Jim bought the Super Connie, N1005C (c/n 4557), from Capitol Airways in August 1967 and had it dismantled and trucked from Wilmington, Delaware to its new home above his restaurant. Its passenger interior was removed and converted into a cocktail lounge, complete with thick pile carpeting on the walls, a parquet wood dance floor and a functioning wet bar. Capitol Airways colors.
This Super Connie was one of a few L1049E’s manufactured and had flown for many airlines prior to becoming a cocktail lounge. She was originally ordered by the Norwegian airline, Braathens SAFE, but never delivered. She was instead delivered to Cubana who operated her for a few years in the mid-1950’s. From 1956 to 1964 she was owned by Seaboard World Airlines who leased her to a number of airlines including BOAC, Eastern Airlines, Irish Airlines and Intercontinental US. She was leased to Capitol Airways in 1965, sold to them in 1966 but by mid-1967 had been withdrawn from service and stored at Newcastle Airport in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Final registration – N1005C
- Originally ordered by Braathens SAFE but ordered cancelled
- Delivered to Cubana Airlines November 1954 as L1049E CU-P573
- To International Aviation who sold it to Seaboard & Western Airlines March 1956 as N1005C “Geneva Airtrader”
- Leased to BOAC April 1 to April 30, 1956
- Leased to Eastern Airlines January to June 1957
- Leased to Aerlinte Eireann (Irish Airlines) May 1958 to December 22, 1960 as “St Brigid/Brighid”
- To Canadair as trade-in for CL-44’s in 1962 and immediately leased back
- Sub-leased to Intercontinental US Inc by June 1962 and reportedly damaged in the Congo December 30, 1962
- Painted in Trans State Airlines color scheme at Idlewild Airport, NY October 1963 for intrastate scheduled service
- Permission for service denied and aircraft stored at Idlewild until returned to Seaboard January 1964
- Leased to Capitol Airways June 1, 1965 and sold to them March 1, 1966
- Retired by Capitol and stored at Wilmington, DE by mid-1967
- To Jim Flannery August 20, 1967 for use as a cocktail lounge at his restaurant in Penndel, PA
- Disassembled and transported by road to Penndel
- Positioned atop “Jim Flannery’s Restaurant” by August 1968 in Capitol color scheme
- “Spirit of 76” insignia added in 1976
- Became “Amelia’s Restaurant” in November 1981 and closed in 1986
- Became “The Airplane Family Restaurant and Diner” in 1992
- Amoco Oil bought the site in 1996 and removed the aircraft from atop the restaurant on July 9, 1997 for storage
- Amoco donated aircraft to the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum at Dover AFB and it was moved by road to Dover AFB on October 25, 1997
- Aircraft stored disassembled at the museum until July 2003 when it was reassembled
- Restoration for display at the museum as a C-121C representation began August 2003
- Cleaning and painting in C-121C colors began April 2007 after which aircraft to be put on display
- Painting completed early July 2007 with false USAF serial “40315”.
- Interior restoration completed by 2008 and aircraft on display
- Long radar nose fabricated by museum volunteers and USAF Reserve personnel and installed summer 2012
http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2007/09/01/hmn_feature18.html
