Keywords, keywords can be a word, drawing number, or any text. The aeronca champ when it comes to picking their favorite postwar trainer, most folks fall into line behind one of two airplanes. Designed for flight training and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular piper cub. Complete aeronca service letter collection 7, 11 and 15series. While writing this to comply with gama spec 1 which did not exist when this aircraft was manufactured and extant manuals. Service manual 6 aeronca servicemaintenancemanualsaircraft. Dauntless software and any authors editors, producers, etc. Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ.
Eflite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual pdf download. This general aviation classic will provide you hours of pure stickandrudder enjoyment. Aeroncas long design evolution stretched from the early flying bathtub. I got this from my champ paperwork, nc81761, 21 dec 1945. The eflite aeronca champ 15e arf continues eflites tradition of producing quality models and delivering the scale details that deserve the platinum series badge. The champion 7fc tritraveller is a variant of the aeronca and latterly. To take advantage of the new lightsport aircraft category, the champion was returned to production in 2007. Dedicated to aeronca champ, chief, l16, l3, c2, c3, champion, and all other.
This manual is provided to the aeronca chief owner for flight and operating procedures. Aeronca champ checklist warning maximum endurance with full fuel is 2 hrs. Propeller keep loose items that can get entangled in the. Searchable online parts and documents library available to the public and members. Aeronca 11ac chief this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the aeronca model 11ac aircraft. Aeronca, airplane flight manual, aeronca chief 11cc flying, dec. General description a large baggage compartment is located behind the seat to accommodate. Rather, the postwar 11ac chief was designed in tandem with the 7ac champion champthe chief with sidebyside seating and yoke controls, and the champ with tandem seating and joystick controls. The model 11 chief was designed and built by aeronca aircraft corporation.
Introduced in 1945, the 7ac was the first version of the design and used the continental a658 engine of 65 horsepower 48 kw. It featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts, 7200 built. Refer to your transmitters manual for more information about transmitter setup. By default, all aeronca models types are searched with your keywords. Aeronca 7ac operators, parts and service manual reproduced in the original easy to read foldout. The american champion 7ec champ certified under the old car 4 rules is reentering the market as a light sport aircraft, and thus has a 1,320pound gross weight limitation. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to.
If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. I havent checked the tailwheel spacing to see if this is the same numbers to use with the 11ac. Some aircraft produced later in life by champion aircraft and. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not. This file contains a checklist that covers preflight, flight, and shutdown. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Transmitter setup non computerized transmitter setup dx5e transmitter safe plus mode switch safe plus flight modes supported throttle, aileron, elevator and rudder in normal position dx5e 2 pos switch ch 5 switch 0 beginner 1. The aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional gear airplane. While it shared the name chief with the prewar models, the design was not a derivative. Starting the engine no hand propping unless both wings tied down, tail tied down, and chocks under bothwheels. Summary of contents for aeronca aeronca 11ac chief page 1 4. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not provided, certainly none approved by the faa as it was not in existence at the time of manufacturer. Flight manuals should be available for most aircraft but should be. With the block positioned on the marks made position until the glue fully cures.
Peel the backing from the tape and place it on the back of the receiver. Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations. Aeronca champ ads right after world war ii appealing to the pilots after wwii and the expected boom of private aviation. Default included with aircraft additional files used. Backed by the financial and political support of the prominent taft family and future ohio senator robert a.
Aeronca, contracted from aeronautical corporation of america, located in middletown, ohio, is a us manufacturer of engine components and airframe structures for commercial aviation and the defense industry, and a former aircraft manufacturer. Home aircraft manuals af aeronca these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. If you are a fan of scale models, youll really appreciate the attention to detail on. Aeronca 7dc champion singleengine light cabin airplane. Aeronca 7ac pilot operating handbook n1946e sn 7ac55. The aeronca aircraft corporation was founded november 11, 1928, in cincinnati, ohio.
This file presents features of the product and tips for operating the aircraft, including annotated screen shots of the cockpit and instrument panel. Use the advanced search options to select specific aeronca model types. See more ideas about aircraft, private pilot and champs. The faa approved aircraft flight manual is required, if there was one provided by the aircraft manufacturer.
Aeronca 7ac operators, parts and service manual reproduced in the original. Select all unselect all no aeronca model associated. Remote receiver location eflite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual. Become a member or login if you are already a member to enjoy membership discounts. Aeronca 7ac pilot operating handbook blue ridge sport flight. See more ideas about champs, aircraft and aviation. A friend of mine once owned an aeronca champ, which she affectionately called the happy champ. It is recommended flying be done at ama academy of model aeronautics approved flying sites. The champ featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts.
Preserving the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft. Fortunately, the champ pilot even tually acknowledged. Aeronca 11ac serial number 11ac1657, 3286echo the flight manual page. The champs single, gallon gas tank is located directly behind the engine compartment. Im not sure whether it earned its nickname because of its appearance or because of the emotions it inspired in her and others. Flying the aeronca by robert livingston member price.
There is some question about the need to carry the faa. Wright winter shutters, installed per wright instln, instructions no. Taft who was one of the firms directors, aeronca became the first company to build a commercially successful general aviation aircraft. Designed for flight training and personal use, the chief was produced in the united states between 1946 and 1950. Remember to log in to receive your merchandise discounts. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a singleengine light airplane with a high wing, generally configured with fixed conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two occupants.
The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with the utmost safety, economy and serviceability. Avionics 504 civilian 1296 aero commander 19 aeronca 9 flight manuals 2. Service manual 6 aeroncaservicemaintenancemanualsaircraft. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered production in the united states in 1945. Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the model 7ec aircraft.
Nov 12, 2017 this is a flight my 1946 aeronca champ duration. It has been compiled from information in the service manual 7a aeronca champion, published by wagaero in 1946 and usaf flight handbook for the usaf series l16a and l16b published in 1948 and revised in 1953. Aeronca manuals citabria univair aircraft corporation. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a singleengine light airplane with a high wing, generally configured with fixed conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two occupants designed for flight training and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular piper cub, entered production in the united states in 1945. The aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional landing gear airplane. The chief was known as a basic gentle flyer with good manners, intended as a step up from the 7ac champion which was designed for flight training. Both have their supporters and detractors, but all will admit that the little aeronca champ is the only classic of the period to give the cub a run for its money in the learningtofly game.
Aircraft qualifies for lsa this ac was completed on nov. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. From 1928 to 1951, the company was a major producer of general aviation aircraft, and also produced the engines for some of their early designs. The new fsxonly cr1software aeronca champ is a full max rendition of the real thing. To take the title of bestselling light sport aircraft, it must compete with 40 light sport aircraft including two cubs that, like the champ, appeal to the same. It includes a copy of the aircraft type certificate as well as specifications and performance data. It has been compiled from information in the service manual. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. Dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and history of the aeronca champ, chief, l16, l3, c2, c3, champion, and all other aeronca model aircraft.
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