National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

Well guys and gals, after about 18 months, my Champ has been restored (?) and is now flying. I will try to post some pics of it on the first flight. Thanks to all who have listened to my simple questions during the process. A special thanks to Bill Pancake, who's ear I have bent on several occasions...

Richard, thanks for the fantastic pics of the Flabob event. Too bad we weren't able to hook up. I left a week ago Monday and went to Austin, Tx to fly a Carbon Cub back to Oregon. Came across Southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and thru California, just north of Flabob. Very interesting trip, and w...

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PB Schafer

Welcome aboard, Stan. Good site for support information. Great bunch of guys and gals who love flying "airknockers". I am finishing up a Champ project.

Thanks to you both for your offer of help. It is frustrating sometimes starting with a basket case, and not knowing how things go back together. A picture is worth a 1000 words.

Hey Richard, let me know if you will have time to drop by RBG. I can steer you onto some 4.25 fuel. Maybe less. PM me if I didn't give you my cell #.

I have the cable thru the firewall, but does someone have a picture of how it routes to the airbox? Where does the cable anchor? Also need to know the arm position on the airbox. I have a new shaft (non-adjustable) that needs to be drilled to the flap inside. Thanks.

Maybe I can get some pics of my progress so far. Wings are now on, engine is hung, and I am trying to get all the finish work done. Paint striping and scheme have not been determined yet. Thinking maybe a big red bullseye.............. . http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/Paul_Schafer/newgrayj...

Thanks Dick. I will work something out.

Aha! Thank you so much. I may have to fab something like it, as someone has drilled four holes in the jamb, and I am not sure if that one with two holes will fit. Is this a stock part, and where can it be found?

Is there such a thing as a striker plate on the 7AC door? My door post has 4 holes around the cutout where the door latch goes, but I haven't found anything that looks like it should go there. Is there a drawing for it on the DVD? Thanks.

Well, I guess that any aircraft control item is no substitute for good judgement. (or poor)
Point well taken about the D/A. We fly out of a 500' elevation, and spend most of our time below 3000. In the summer sometimes we see 3K D/A at our field. Appreciate your input.

Hey, I really appreciate all the good info on the Stromberg. One other thing. I have a NAS3A1, but it does not have the mixture control installed. Would this be worthwhile to do, even though I understand it does not give you an idle cut-off?

As a newcomer to the Aeronca community, I have received lots of advice and comments on the rebuild of a 7AC. I am now seeking input on the best (and naturally the least inexpensive) path to solving the carburetor issue. I have an A-65 with a Stromberg. I have been told it is not the best, and it is ...

Got one. thanks all for your replies. Anyone got a line on a M/S carb for the A-65? Core might work. thanks. PB