Ace Cycle Car and Morgan Three Wheeler
What do the new Morgan Three Wheeler, ACE Cycle Car or Ace Cycle Car (Liberty Ace), Blackjack Zero and the Triking have in common? Click here to find out.
Just A Dog
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.”
Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.”
So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog.” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”
The New Morgan – How It Got Started
The new Morgan Three Wheeler is not really new, well sort of. The 2012 Morgan Three Wheeler’s roots are from the United States. Click here for full story. It was after Pete started making the ACE Cycle Car that Morgan decided to re-introduce their three wheeler and a lot of Pete’s research and/or ideas are incorporated into the new three wheeler by Morgan.
Here is another story on the ACE Cycle Car.
Motorcycle Graveyard Discovered
In April 2010 pictures popped up on someone’s flickr account showing a bunch of motorcycles abandoned in a warehouse. Internet rumors and guesses as to where the building was located flooded the motorcycle blogs. At some point the location was discovered or someone told. The topic showed up on a local sport bike forum I read and I was hooked. My friends and I talked about riding to New York and looking for the building, getting in somehow and taking pictures. Click here for full story.
Grumman Widgeon down in Hudson River
On Thursday May 2 2013 a Grumman Widgeon crashed in the Hudson River. Click here for the full story.
Plane Lands on Highway May 2 2013
Authorities are investigating after a small plane landed on a Long Island highway Thursday afternoon, Suffolk police said.
The plane landed on Route 231 near John Street, close to the border of Babylon and West Islip.
No injuries were reported.
Southbound lanes of the highway were closed to assist in the investigation.
Lost or Forgotten Maryland Airports / Airfields
Here is an interesting site I found that has some information on forgotten Maryland airfields.
N4692Z Appraisal
N4962Z Online Appraisal Report
1967 BELL UH-1E
Engine -LYCOMING T53-L11D
The aircraft is based at Beaver County Airport (KBVI) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The aircraft is certified in the restricted category and is set up for agriculture, forestry, patrolling, surveying, and sling work. The aircraft has approved 337s for spray gear.
The last annual was completed in September 2012
Time Life Limited Systems Status: Below are some of the life limited parts/components with the hours on those components.
Main Rotor Blades 176 and 324 hours on each
Main Rotor Head 898 hours
Main Servos 297 hours
Swash Plate Assembly 0 hours since new
Tail Rotor Blades 737 hours
Tail Rotor Gear Box 61 hours
Tail Rotor Yoke 1071 hours
Transmission 841 hours
The aircraft is in average condition for an aircraft that is used in the forestry, and surveying industry. The interior is utility configured. It has a basic utility military interior with lightweight pilot and co-pilot seats. No other interior is installed.
Additional Equipment:
Simplex Spray System – Current estimated value $50,000 Cargo Hook – Current estimated value $3,000 Ground handling wheels – Current estimated value $1,500
This appraisal on N4692Z a Bell UH-1E was completed March 29 2013. The appraisal was based on information provided to the appraiser by Mark Klokkenga.
Additional and/or optional equipment that add to the aircraft value are listed below with estimated current market values. This also includes spare parts that are included with the aircraft.
Spray gear system $50,000
Main rotor blade $140,775
Main rotor blade $167,624
Tail rotor blade $4,986
Tail rotor blade $4,986
Tail rotor grip $6,069
Tail rotor grip $6,308
Swashplate/Support $49,006
Cargo hook $500
2 Mil Set ground wheels $1,500
Flymall.org Market Watch – See below for applicable models
Click here for all Bell aircraft. This will allow you to view the 205 A-1, 204 B, UH-1E, UH-1B, and the UH-1H at the same time.
The information herein has been prepared from many sources and believed to be correct. The appraiser cannot warrant the accuracy of the source material. The appraiser referenced numerous websites for data and information to compute a fair market value on 4692Z. At the time of the appraisal there were no comparables listed on the many “aircraft for sale” websites. All aircraft information provided to the appraiser was presumed to be authentic and accurate.
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.
The fair market value for 4692Z is based on the research stated in this report and historical sales data versus appraisal values. The appraiser used several similar aircraft listed for sale as a reference. The appraiser used the current asking price of those aircraft and calculated an estimated actual sale or purchase price based on the current market status. In addition the appraiser used a documented trade in value given to N4692Z in August 2011.
It is the opinion of this appraiser that the fair market value of the above aircraft is:
$383,333.00 USD
N39MK Appraisal
N39MK Online Appraisal report
1980 Bell 206B
Engine – ALLISON 250-C20
Comments: The aircraft is hangared at KHJO – Hanford Municipal Airport in Hanford, California. The aircraft is operated under CFR Part 135 and 133.
Maintenance Annual Date: The last annual was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 hour airframe inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 Hour KAflex Driveshaft inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. The last 100 hour engine inspection was completed July 9 2012 at 15,775 hours. Other hourly and monthly inspections appear to be current and up to date.
Comments: The maintenance/inspection tracking and/or record keeping is in the form of an Excel Spreadsheet and is organized and appears to be kept current. Life limited and/or cycle limited parts are tracked in the Excel Spreadsheet.
Historical Damage: On September 23 2005 the tail boom was cut/severed (Source NTSB website). Click here for NTSB report on accident.
This appraisal on N39MK a Bell 206B was completed March 29 2013. The appraisal was based on information provided to the appraiser by Mark Klokkenga.
Aircraft BlueBook Price Digest Spring 2013 Edition – The average Blue Book value not adjusted for actual times is $327,000.00 as of March 28 2013.
Flymall.org Market Watch – Click here for 206B III data.
National Aircraft Appraisers Association online Estimated Aircraft Value Calculator The NAAA estimated value for N39MK based on actual times is $365,458 as of March 28 2013.
The information herein has been prepared from many sources and believed to be correct. The appraiser cannot warrant the accuracy of the source material. The appraiser referenced numerous websites for data and information to compute a fair market value on N39MK. All aircraft information provided to the appraiser was presumed to be authentic and accurate.
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.
The fair market value for N39MK is based on the research stated in this report and historical sales data versus appraisal values.
It is the opinion of this appraiser that the fair market value of the above aircraft is:
$346,229.00 USD
Frederick Tower May Close
Due to the cut backs the recently opened Frederick Tower may be closed. Click here for story on CNN.
