National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

I am a non pilot and I have just made an offer on a chief 11cc 0-200 and I have heard that there are several tailwheels that can be put on to improve ground handling. First of all can someone explain the difference between having tension springs vs compression springs (which I heard are better) on t...

Hi Jason, I posted a similar question under the heading WINTER FLYING. Take a look at the responses there.

Hi again, thanks for all your advice on Champ vs Chief. I am now wondering what most of you are doing for winter flying if you do not have indoor storage. What type of covers are required and what is the cost. How long does it take to uncover and cover the plane? What are you doing to pre-heat the e...

Thanks for your opinions. Just to clarify, the way I undestand it, the left wing fabric was peeled back to replace the wood spar and the fabric was then re-attached. Does this sound right. I am going to look at this plane on Saturday. I did not know it has only 1 door. But at least it has dual brake...

Hello everyone, Mark here from Toronto Canada. I am a non-pilot and I am looking at purchasing either a Champ or Chief and then learning to fly. I currently have a choice of the following two planes and I am not sure which one is a better choice. I have been doing about 3 months research so far. You...