Looking for a Champ....

CptKelly · Post by **CptKelly** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 21:49

I'm in the market for a really nice Champ. Must be at least 85 hp, and also must qualify for a LSA. If anyone has one that fits, let me know.

Mike

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 01:56

off Barnstormers....

1946 AERONCA CHAMP7BCM • $32,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • 523 smoh. new tires, wing spars, tail wheel, seats, harnesses, battery. C-85 with electric. • Contact B.A. Ballard - located Charlotte, MI USA • Telephone: 517-543-2888 • Posted July 6, 2007 •

nkh

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 08:46

Just thinking here, but what does the useful load fall into on these 85 horse Champs with electrical, mufflers, extra fuel tanks, etc? Seems with the 1320# Light Sport it can't leave a lot for extra weight.

Nathan: what's the status on your Champ?

Mike Berg

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 09:30

I've seen some that are 950 empty, while others are a little more respectable at 850. It certainly does cut down the legal useful load.

I'm ashamed to say the rebuild is a bit stagnant. Pulled the motor and installed it on my dad’s cub so it wouldn't sit around rusting, and have tracked down several parts, but that’s about it. Luckily the Georgia Mountain Boy's are on my hide about once a week to 'get with it.' Still shooting for Middletown '08.

nkh

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 13:03

If you need to keep your engine from rusting, we can install it on my Champ

, too (in case Pop doesn't get enough hours). Never flew a Champ with a 85 so that would be a good test.

Are the plans to replace spars, etc. Don't remember particulars.

Mike Berg

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 15:22

All 4 spars will be replaced, and will install wing tanks (the little 5.5gal ones) at the same time. Haven't decided yet, but may swap over to a set of Clevelands.

I'll keep you offer in mind Mike.

nkh