National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

Well, got some bad news last week when I found out my Lycoming O-235-C has lost compression.... (40/80psi) Time for either an overhaul or a replacement. (Of course this happens when I decide to sell the thing....) I guess it had a good run since the last rebuild was in 1964! I have the Wagner STC fo...

Get whatever flavor of grip you like, mount the switch in it, and run the wires down inside the stick. The bottom of it is open, and there is enough room to run them through the "yoke" that the stick fits into. Then just snake the wires under the floorboards wherever you like, and get them...

1. At what age did you get the desire to fly? As long as I can remember... 2. At what age did you solo? 28 3. Type of plane you soloed in? 1946 Aeronca 7AC/EC Conv 8) 4. Hours to solo? 10 - Insurance minimum... 5. Favorite flying movie? Top Gun 6. Favorite flying book? Fate is the Hunter, F.E. Potts...

I was taught that slips with the nose level or down are safer because if you stall in a slip (cross-controlled), things get real hairy, real fast. But that being said, you slow down a lot more with the nose slightly high, so as long as you don't slip it all the way into a stall... The hard part abou...

Thanks for the replies! This jug has been soft for at least 3 years now, starting out around 64, then 62, and now 60. The engine was run before all of the compression tests, and was up to temp, etc... The other 3 aren't nearly as bad, with the second worst being somewhere around 69, I believe. The e...

My last annual came with the news that I will probably be needing a new jug for my 0-235 in the next year... (60/80) I see where A.E.R.O. has them for about $1500 ea. but wanted to know if anyone had any other suggestions? http://www.aeroinstock.com/products/Lycoming-Cylinder-Kit/5839/12785/product_...

I like your style Paul!

In a word, BUSHWHEELS!

Nice work!

Yeah, being "Aeronca Savvy" people, WE know that... I'm just wondering how well the freshly-badged FAA person will recognize the fact that a 1946 Champ is a different animal than a 1971 Cessna 172 when it comes to paperwork, etc... Maybe it wont be an issue, I just wanted to see if anyone ...

Has anyone here ever been ramped in their Champ/Chief? Getting ready for a trip where the FAA-types have been known to pop out of the woods and ramp people, and just wanted to know what peoples experiences have been in Champs/Chiefs. (i.e. No Pilots Operating Handbook, etc...) Mostly just wondering ...

Charles, I don't know much about the internals of an oleo, but from what Ive read it sounds like the large spring absorbs the initial touchdown, assisted by the oil passing through orifices, etc... Once the plane finally settles down, the whole thing is riding on a smaller set of springs inside the ...

My biggest question would be how would it affect slow-speed/taxi maneuvers? Touching-down isn't much of an issue for me, as the current oleos suck-up quite a bit initially. The sketchy part is rolling out. Bushwheels helped immensely on wheels, but skis are a different story... Bob K. Anchorage, AK

What kind of tie-down anchors are people using when permanently tying down on lakes/ice? Ive been using these: http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/product_images/10075_Auger_Anchor_pic_only.JPG They work pretty good... The ones I use are about 28" long, with the "auger" portion being a...

Dusty is right on, as usual. A buddy has a Honda i2000 generator that runs a sump pad and mini heater for easy pre-heating his cub. The problems start when it dips under 15 below... The crankcase breather on the Honda starts freezing, and if you don't catch it, the crank seal blows every time. :cry:...

Ski flying is some of the most fun Ive had in my Champ. Opens up VAST areas of country for landing up here that is unusable to wheels or floats in the summertime. Yes, be careful when landing as the gear/tubing wont take a lot of pounding like a bungee-type arrangement would, but it will still take ...