New Aeronca Owner

[jimknuck]

N85152
I have about 15 hours on it now and we are starting to get to know each other. Since I started in a tricycle gear aircraft, I have found the difference to be quite interesting. It is like pushing a piece of pull behind luggage and trying to keep it straight. I even caught myself pushing a grocery cart through the store backwards so the castering wheels are in the back just to practice. My wife looked at me like I had lost my mind.....

I think every pilot should learn on a tailwheel and then play with a tricycle. When I prop the engine , it has that unmistakable sound of a long stroke just like an antique Harley. It was warm enough last weekend to ride my 39 harley to the airport and park it next to the 46 Chief,I should have taken a picture but forgot to. I have also noticed that I can park it next to 500K aircraft and people will come over to see the Aeronca and not even give the high dollar aircraft a second look, has anybody else had this happen?

I think I stumbled on a very fine airplane and have the luck to be able to fly the way we were meant to, low and slow............ If I wanted to fly a computer, I would have stayed home.

[joea]

Jim,

I fly a Challenger 605 for a living, one of the most complicated airplanes around these days.

Like you, the last thing I want to do is have to fuss with a computer in the air when I am in the mood for fun.

I have a photo of my old R100RS in front of a medivac Learjet I used to fly for a living but your post reminds me that I need to do the same with the Sedan. I grow up and get older and older airplanes, and older and older motorcycles as well! This time a 1972 R75/5 Bimmer!

Welcome to the group!

Joe A