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
Flymall February Newsletter 2015
Welcome to the Flymall/Kraemer Aviation February 2015 newsletter.
Spring is just around the corner. That means air shows, airport open house events, car shows, and more. If you’re looking for something to do visit our events calendar found on our home page Flymall.org – http://flymall.org/events/. With over 26 categories, there is something for everyone. If you are looking for events that the proceeds benefit your favorite charity you can search our events calendar for key words such as “alzheimer’s” or “cancer”. You can also have our calendar email you a reminder about an event.
Some good news for aircraft owners, aircraft sales are on the upward trend. Piston aircraft are holding their value and some have increased in value. Project aircraft and fixer-uppers are hot right now. Seems that buyers are willing to buy a project and put a little money into it to get it flying. View our used aircraft inventory here http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft.html.
Car show news: We had our 1912 Auto Carrier in the Timonium Motorcycle Show earlier in February. This was our first time showing this vehicle and it won first place in its class and best antique of the show. For more information on the Auto Carrier see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/1912-auto-carrier-delivery-box-van.html.
For the car enthusiasts we have a Classic Car Cruise In page found on our home page http://flymall.org/ – just click on the Classic Car Cruise In icon in the center of the page. Here we have information on local (Montgomery County, Maryland) cruise ins and we also have a link to our events calendar there.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for our March newsletter. Hope to see you at some of the air shows, airport open house events, car shows, etc. To view our appearance schedule to find out where we’ll be see http://flymall.org/flight-training.html#schedule.
1913 Scripps Booth Bi-Autogo
Seating for three and powered by Detroit’s first V8 engine, the Bi-Autogo is a vehicle that has slipped through the cracks of history books. Designed and built by James Scripps Booth, beginning at the age of 20, the Bi-Autogo was intended to be produced as an exclusive sports car for a select clientele. Despite its relative anonymity, the Bi-Autogo introduced many features to the automotive industry; including, the disappearing armrest and push button horn. Two pairs of landing wheels were used to maintain balance when motionless or traveling at less than 25 mph. While the engine and drive mechanism worked perfectly, the steering was problematic, and could not be remedied. Specifications: 45 hp, 332 ci, V-8 engine. Production cost $25,000. Wheelbase: 140 inches, weight:3200 pounds. The starter was pneumatic as in marine engines, see red inlets on cylinders; or hand crank start. The Bi-Autogo won the blue ribbon as the most popular car in the Automotive Golden Jubilee Antique Car Show in 1946, 33 years after production.
Designed and built by Detroit artist & engineer James Scripps Booth, it had the usual two wheels, spooked wooden ones), plus two pairs of smaller, retractable outrigger wheels (an idea that has resurfaced since) in the three-seater body. It had a 45 hp V8 engine, the first of its kind from a Detroit company, with an external copper tube radiator, and a weight of 3,200-lb. Just one was built. It is on display at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, Maine.
Detroit first V8 engine, Detroit’s first V-8 engine, First v8 engine, First V-8 engine
Tags: three wheeler, 3 wheeler
Flymall Newsletter January 2015
The Flymall (http://flymall.org/) has seen a lot of changes and additions over the past few years. If you have not visited the site recently please take a look and let us know what you think. If you have a business and would like to advertise on the Flymall please contact Harry Kraemer to learn more about Flymall.org advertising options.
As we close 2014 and begin 2015 we have seen a steady increase in the used aircraft market. More and more aircraft are being sold and they are bringing more money.
New to the market we have a nice Piper 140 for sale. See http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/used-aircraft/piper-cherokee-140-n41989.html. This aircraft has fresh paint and a January 2015 annual sign off. She is ready to fly home with a new owner.
If you are in need of an appraisal for your collector car or motorcycle, visit our new appraisal page on the Flymall @ http://flymall.org/aircraft/appraisals.html.
Our store has many new categories – see http://flymall.org/ and click on the store link. You can also shop for items via our classified page at http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/tech-tips/flea-market-and-classifieds.html.
Walker Aviation, one of our partners on the Flymall has a new look and logo. They are located on our home page http://flymall.org/. Ira is a talented aircraft builder specializing in fabric aircraft.
Upcoming events:
We will be at the Timonium Motorcycle show with our 1912 Auto Carrier February 6 – 8, 2015. For details on the Auto Carrier see http://flymall.org/magento/index.php/car-shows/1912-auto-carrier-delivery-box-van.html. For details on the show see http://cycleshow.net/.
