Thanks it is amazing these days to be able to ride along on TH-cam in aircraft like this. It used to be just magazine photos and artcles on what it is like. Laurie. NZ ❤❤
Yes, spectacularly good. When the crankshaft broke and the propeller detached (in 2015, there will be a video about in due course) it took some minutes to get down from 2500 feet and I had to spiral to loose the excess height. Watch the Jack Parham video for more Aeronca glider action.
@@stanleybest8833 A small Continental with Bendix Scintilla mags is a lovely thing, they run like clockwork indeed. I'm always amused when I see comments about Bendix Scintillas being out of date and cheerfully being replaced by modern (inferior) magnetos.
It looks close but there's no sense in pulling the nose up any higher than absolutely necessary; the speed will quickly decay leaving little margin for error. 'A miss is as good as a mile' is the best way, with a bit of excess speed rather than unnecessary clearance.
Pity the donglers didn't find you a nice temporary hanger space. Epic trip in the C3 and she seemed to cope very well with the famed billiard table smooth surface at White Waltham we all love so much!
Great video although I've got a bit of catching up to do. Is it mandatory to have ADSB for entering controlled airspace in the UK or can you phone ahead for clearance without?
@@chriskiwi2601 To I avoided controlled airspace completely on that trip and generally do; the only regulated airspace at all was at White Waltham and Compton Abbas on the way home. I believe ADSB requirements are different for the various classes of airspace.
What's the empty weight? It seems to perform adequately well although the first takeoff was a bit hair-raising. I heard the rpm increase toward the end of the TO roll. Carb heat left on? Looks like a lot of fun.
The carb heat is always on, there is no provision for cold air. Prop unloads as airspeed increases, thus increasing RPM, which is normal for any fixed pitch propeller. That take-off was on a hot day with no headwind and lots of kit on board. Magnetos are working perfectly too.
@@FlyingForFunTrecanair I don't know where you interpret "gun" from my comment! PTT = press to talk/transmit, so a fair guess on my part. Thank you. What a fascinating little aircraft.
Ya, goober, you almost got nubs. I watched your other video where you keep wrapping your fingers around the prop and here you did the same thing. need to get rid of that habit bud. weird looking plane.
Thanks so much for taking me along. Very enjoyable trip.
My pleasure! I hope to go on another adventure by Aeronca this year 👍🏻
Thanks it is amazing these days to be able to ride along on TH-cam in aircraft like this. It used to be just magazine photos and artcles on what it is like. Laurie. NZ ❤❤
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I just imitated your flight with the Aeronca in Flight simulator X 😁
Adorable Aeronca. It must have a spectacular glide ratio.
Yes, spectacularly good. When the crankshaft broke and the propeller detached (in 2015, there will be a video about in due course) it took some minutes to get down from 2500 feet and I had to spiral to loose the excess height. Watch the Jack Parham video for more Aeronca glider action.
@@FlyingForFunTrecanair I feel for you. I have a perfect O-200A
@@stanleybest8833 Perfect until it fails!
A pampered Continental with Bendix S4's? You can set your watch by it.
@@stanleybest8833 A small Continental with Bendix Scintilla mags is a lovely thing, they run like clockwork indeed. I'm always amused when I see comments about Bendix Scintillas being out of date and cheerfully being replaced by modern (inferior) magnetos.
Those trees looked a little close for comfort on take off!
It looks close but there's no sense in pulling the nose up any higher than absolutely necessary; the speed will quickly decay leaving little margin for error. 'A miss is as good as a mile' is the best way, with a bit of excess speed rather than unnecessary clearance.
Pity the donglers didn't find you a nice temporary hanger space. Epic trip in the C3 and she seemed to cope very well with the famed billiard table smooth surface at White Waltham we all love so much!
I didn't so much take off as get pinged off the ground when I left WW on the Saturday!
I thoroughly enjoyed (vicariously) sharing that flight! Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed the ride 😊
Great video although I've got a bit of catching up to do. Is it mandatory to have ADSB for entering controlled airspace in the UK or can you phone ahead for clearance without?
@@chriskiwi2601 To
I avoided controlled airspace completely on that trip and generally do; the only regulated airspace at all was at White Waltham and Compton Abbas on the way home. I believe ADSB requirements are different for the various classes of airspace.
@@FlyingForFunTrecanairok, cheers for that. Interesting videos.😊
Takes going for CRM a whole new meaning, excellent
Will probably do similar this year if the weather forecast is reasonable. Home via the Isle Of Wight for a couple of days exploring 🙂
Can you show us how your hangar doors work?
Yes of course. I’ll make a film about the hangar. Thanks for the idea, subscriber question are a great source of content 👍
What engine is on the C3? How many horses?
It’s a two cylinder, 1860cc, Aeronca-designed flat twin, 36 horsepower at 2400 rpm.
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What's the empty weight? It seems to perform adequately well although the first takeoff was a bit hair-raising. I heard the rpm increase toward the end of the TO roll. Carb heat left on? Looks like a lot of fun.
The carb heat is always on, there is no provision for cold air. Prop unloads as airspeed increases, thus increasing RPM, which is normal for any fixed pitch propeller. That take-off was on a hot day with no headwind and lots of kit on board. Magnetos are working perfectly too.
Noticeable that you weren't using a microphone?
Yes, early days. Now I have a more up to date iPad and use a lavaliere microphone.
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That control with the red button above you? Mixture? Timing? Radio PTT?
Gun button?! no, it's to transmit on the wireless.
@@FlyingForFunTrecanair I don't know where you interpret "gun" from my comment! PTT = press to talk/transmit, so a fair guess on my part. Thank you. What a fascinating little aircraft.
@@johnjones4825 I have a vivid imagination 🤣
10 minutes of power off slope soaring ?? Fantastic, go back when the wind is right and have your son film that !!
Ya, goober, you almost got nubs. I watched your other video where you keep wrapping your fingers around the prop and here you did the same thing. need to get rid of that habit bud. weird looking plane.
Like some comments, the thing is so retarded that it won't kick back.
Has an impulse magneto so it doesn't kick back, goober.