Thanks for taking us along . . I soloed in a Champ 60 years ago . . Flew my J3 from Indiana to Reno 54 years ago . . You're living a dream . . cute Family . . Bob
Sweet Bird! I might be mistaken, I believe a 'Super' Chief is a 11CC and it has the larger dorsal. Would also come with C85. Definitely a Chief, cheers!
I'm not certain in the models I think the 11BC would also be a Super. Aside from model numbers a Super would have the noticeably larger dorsal, the larger elevators, toe brakes and come with C85. If it came with 65, definitely a Chief 😊
I think in postwar model 11 Chiefs you are correct, but pre-war Aeroncas are a whole different ball of wax. I think the pre-war Chiefs got the "Super" when they went from the a-50 to the a-65. This plane however has an c-85 which was put on much later. Perhaps making it an Extra Super Chief? haha.
Ahh, it looks like the pre-ware 65C was still a regular chief, but the 65CA and 65LB were "Supers" and could be had with an optional aux tank and some other deluxe appointments! (according to wikipedia)
What a beautiful Airplane. I love the colors and the decathlon style paint scheme! We need more of this type of aircraft in the valley. I have a 46’ champ @ clarksburg. Where are you based out of?
Ahh I'm out of Grass Valley (kgoo). I'd love to come down there sometime. We are ironing out a few minor squawks at the moment and then I plan to be taking her all up and down the valley! :)
My Dad had almost 1200 hours in Champs and Chiefs...watching you fly that and hearing your comments make it seem like your mindset is more like you're "along for the ride" rather than "pilot in command", makes me cringe....I'll watch out for the upcoming "ground loop" video. Good luck with her. I hope you have many safe and fun hrs!
Haha! I appreciate your comment. Watching the videos myself I was cringing a bit! It really likes to bounce, more so than I feel like it should. I've been flying it the last few days in perfectly calm conditions and it's very hard to land it without some bouncing. I don't have a ton tailwheel hours, so I'm sure a part of it is lack of skill, but I don't think the oleos have been serviced in years probably 30 years, so I've grounded it until I can at least check the fluid level in them.
It looks like you've a real gem there take good care. I'll look for you if I ever flyin somewhere up North. I'm located at L00 All the Best ! Ron@@trustyaeronaut
Full back, no. The Chief does quite well in wheel landings. I was very fortunate to have an 11 AC while in college. A great old plane, many fond memories.
Seems he’s landing way too fast for that bird. My Funk B85 and Tcart BC12 liked 65 on short final. Flaring at stall around 38 yields 3 points and no bounce. Stick forward at those higher landing speeds keeps wheels plated. Much above stall these aircraft just want keep flying.
Thanks for taking us along . . I soloed in a Champ 60 years ago . . Flew my J3 from Indiana to Reno 54 years ago . . You're living a dream . . cute Family . . Bob
You really can’t beat the old taildraggers surveying the tree tops!
Oh, how I miss the tree tops my friend . . .@@trustyaeronaut
Great video! Thank you! I've flown Champs but haven't flown the Chief yet.
It’s pretty easy to fly. Kinda like flying a dump truck. Hard to wheel land 😆 it likes to bounce you down the runway…🥹
I used to have one of those. I sure miss it. Squirrely as heck. But gee what fun.
Beautiful aircraft... It has a postwar nose cowl on it, though... That is a signature look on the prewar's
Thanks! Yeah, I do like the look of those older cowls. But the newer one gets the job done 😆
@@trustyaeronaut Absolutely 😂
Sweet Bird! I might be mistaken, I believe a 'Super' Chief is a 11CC and it has the larger dorsal. Would also come with C85. Definitely a Chief, cheers!
I think both models are “Super Chiefs” 👍🏻
I'm not certain in the models I think the 11BC would also be a Super. Aside from model numbers a Super would have the noticeably larger dorsal, the larger elevators, toe brakes and come with C85. If it came with 65, definitely a Chief 😊
I think in postwar model 11 Chiefs you are correct, but pre-war Aeroncas are a whole different ball of wax. I think the pre-war Chiefs got the "Super" when they went from the a-50 to the a-65. This plane however has an c-85 which was put on much later. Perhaps making it an Extra Super Chief? haha.
Ahh, it looks like the pre-ware 65C was still a regular chief, but the 65CA and 65LB were "Supers" and could be had with an optional aux tank and some other deluxe appointments! (according to wikipedia)
@gvpjared I could tell on the last climbout it had the C-85. The 65 doesn't climb like that.
Very enjoyable video. Thanks.
lucy is a great addition to the fleet
A couple of ounces of MMO wouldn't have hurt....
Congrats! You and Jesse have got a collection going. 😂 Great editing!
hARD TO FAULT A c-65...GREAT ENGINE AND PLANE...HAVE FUN !!!
Gorgeous little plane. I will admit to a bit of jealousy.
What a beautiful Airplane. I love the colors and the decathlon style paint scheme! We need more of this type of aircraft in the valley. I have a 46’ champ @ clarksburg. Where are you based out of?
Ahh I'm out of Grass Valley (kgoo). I'd love to come down there sometime. We are ironing out a few minor squawks at the moment and then I plan to be taking her all up and down the valley! :)
I thought you would have to get the plane inspected for an annual before you were able to fly a plane that's been sitting
It had a fresh annual a few months ago, but was not flown.
These planes have wooden spars. How do you verify the airworthiness?
Carful inspection! :)
Are you from Sacramento?
Ahh, Grass Valley. (KGOO)
You don’t have to yell clear when hand propping since you are standing at the prop
Yeah. 😂 TBH I get some amusement when I yell out a clear before propping her over!
@@trustyaeronaut lmao I get it
What's the story with the Lugnuts hat?
Ahh my daughter’s T-ball team was the Lugnuts, so I ordered up a decent hat from the minor league team! 😂👍🏻
My Dad had almost 1200 hours in Champs and Chiefs...watching you fly that and hearing your comments make it seem like your mindset is more like you're "along for the ride" rather than "pilot in command", makes me cringe....I'll watch out for the upcoming "ground loop" video. Good luck with her. I hope you have many safe and fun hrs!
Haha! I appreciate your comment. Watching the videos myself I was cringing a bit! It really likes to bounce, more so than I feel like it should. I've been flying it the last few days in perfectly calm conditions and it's very hard to land it without some bouncing. I don't have a ton tailwheel hours, so I'm sure a part of it is lack of skill, but I don't think the oleos have been serviced in years probably 30 years, so I've grounded it until I can at least check the fluid level in them.
We all still learning to land tail wheelers
u need to coordinate your leg/foot with your hand :)
Brookings was better
Stop dragging the plane in and pull the yoke full back when you land... there are very few of these Aeronca's left... be responsible !!!
Haha! Thanks. I’m working on it. The landings have been getting better since I first picked her up…
It looks like you've a real gem there take good care. I'll look for you if I ever flyin somewhere up North. I'm located at L00 All the Best !
Ron@@trustyaeronaut
Full back, no. The Chief does quite well in wheel landings. I was very fortunate to have an 11 AC while in college. A great old plane, many fond memories.
Seems he’s landing way too fast for that bird. My Funk B85 and Tcart BC12 liked 65 on short final. Flaring at stall around 38 yields 3 points and no bounce. Stick forward at those higher landing speeds keeps wheels plated. Much above stall these aircraft just want keep flying.
Don’t tell people how to fly their plane especially when he’s doing just fine