I learned to fly in a 1946 7AC Champ. My instructor was a WWII Army Air Force Pilot who taught in BT-13 aircraft. We flew out of a dirt field with no radio, and I loved it. At that time, he was a corporate pilot and flew Lear's, but loved the Champ. The good old days of 1970, flying was $8 an hour wet and $15 an hour with instructor. Long live the Champs !
That's the first light aircraft I ever flew in. I took a $25 demo ride on a small strip in Huntington Beach, CA. to see if I liked flying or not. Never forget that ride. Fell in love with flying that day.
My God I've seen a lot of Champs that plane is absolutely gorgeous I love the modifications to the motor that you described awesome and I love the idea of the accelerator pump I think I would do just about anything to own that champ
If my nomenclature is right, I flew a Champ 7AC or EC back in the early 60's out of Nacogdoches, Texas. Simple, wonderful flying in and out of grass strips around the area. Great little planes. I'm pretty sure the one I flew also had the 85hp engine.
My dad was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK after WWII and there were a lot of light aircraft there at the time. There were L4s, L5s, L17s (Navion) and, of course, L16s. I use to ride my bicycle to the airport to watch them fly. Sometimes there would be several in the pattern shooting touch and goes and I was always excited watching them.
Very nice airplane! I also like these simple airplanes, focus on flying and not a bunch of screens - we can do that at home on the computer for free! You should do a video on the spitfire as well, I talked to him years ago but would like to hear more about it and I'm sure others would too. As I recall he built the whole thing from scratch.
OOH, I want one! I have watched two of your videos, the first being the genteman with the pietenpol. Thank you, I really enjoy your cadence and the men you interview. The aircraft is perfect and I really do want one.
Bob was too brief about that beautiful restoration. I love his stories about his career in the airlines, and I feel the same about my farm. Let us know when he wants to find another caretaker for this jewel.
The Unions mint a lot of disgruntled pilots. Airline pilots went from: "I can't believe I get paid for doing this" to "They OWE ME BIG TIME TO FLY THIS PLANE!" 🥸🧐
Smiled through that entire video.
I’d love to own one of those…what a sweet little dream !
@@giuseppe4909 It definitely is sweet little airplane. 👍
A true lucky guy that has the 'Right Attitude'
What a great video ... thanks
I learned to fly in a 1946 7AC Champ. My instructor was a WWII Army Air Force Pilot who taught in BT-13 aircraft. We flew out of a dirt field with no radio, and I loved it. At that time, he was a corporate pilot and flew Lear's, but loved the Champ. The good old days of 1970, flying was $8 an hour wet and $15 an hour with instructor. Long live the Champs !
@@RLHauk Those were the good old days for sure. 👍
That's the first light aircraft I ever flew in. I took a $25 demo ride on a small strip in Huntington Beach, CA. to see if I liked flying or not. Never forget that ride. Fell in love with flying that day.
Was that airport you flew your demo flight in called “Medowlark?” 😉
@@Kervalen1 Yes it was! I hear it's not there any longer.
First one I have seen with an aluminum prop.Looks good.
@@keje45 👍
What a cool aircraft. I bet that would be an amazing light bush plane.
@@kevinmurphy3464Yes it is. 👍
I bought and flew an L-3 several years ago and flew it for 4 years. Loved the little plane.
My God I've seen a lot of Champs that plane is absolutely gorgeous I love the modifications to the motor that you described awesome and I love the idea of the accelerator pump I think I would do just about anything to own that champ
@@madmarkstoys It has to be the coolest Champ I’ve seen. 😎
What a beautiful plane and fascinating man.
@@EchoKilo It is a beautiful airplane and he is an amazing man!!! 👍
LOVE THIS, A VERY COOL GUY
OMG! What a beautiful airplane and what a great pilot!
@@thedolt9215 Yes. 👍
If my nomenclature is right, I flew a Champ 7AC or EC back in the early 60's out of Nacogdoches, Texas. Simple, wonderful flying in and out of grass strips around the area. Great little planes. I'm pretty sure the one I flew also had the 85hp engine.
Great airplanes!
Am so happy for this gentleman. Lucky enough to be a professional pilot myself, can only hope to still be enjoying flying at 86.
@@Oldtimerider Yes. He’s my hero!!!
My dad was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK after WWII and there were a lot of light aircraft there at the time. There were L4s, L5s, L17s (Navion) and, of course, L16s. I use to ride my bicycle to the airport to watch them fly. Sometimes there would be several in the pattern shooting touch and goes and I was always excited watching them.
@@dlkline27 That’s fun!!!
Very nice airplane! I also like these simple airplanes, focus on flying and not a bunch of screens - we can do that at home on the computer for free!
You should do a video on the spitfire as well, I talked to him years ago but would like to hear more about it and I'm sure others would too. As I recall he built the whole thing from scratch.
@@AD7ZJ I’ll talk to Bob about a Spitfire video. Thanks!
I adore that WWII themed hangar! I'd love to hear about that Spitfire!
@@wyanddubs I will see if I can make that happen. 👍
What a beauty.
@@johncurcio3621 Yes it is! 👍
@@AviationAZRancherI neglected to mention that the hanger is also impressive. Thank you both for the enjoyable video.
@@johncurcio3621 Thanks. I really like the hangar also!
Very cool aircraft.
Love that pickum up truck too.
@@mkshffr4936 Cool airplane and Cool pickup!
That is a beautiful Champ! Thanks!
It truly is. ❤
OOH, I want one! I have watched two of your videos, the first being the genteman with the pietenpol. Thank you, I really enjoy your cadence and the men you interview. The aircraft is perfect and I really do want one.
It’s making me want one too! 😊
Very nice. All the best.
@@sailor5026 Thanks.
Great interview! Beautiful aircraft and that IS a very cool hangar.
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful!!!!!!
@@kd5ozy It really is!!!
What a Gem. I love it.
@@adriaanboogaard8571 Yes. So do I.
This plane is why I chose a 1995 Loehle Sport Parasol to be the testbed plane for the vg23air engine I am developing for ultralights.
@@vg23air Sounds interesting. I’d love to make a video on it. 👍
@@AviationAZRancher when i get it up ill let you know
@@vg23air Thanks
Bob was too brief about that beautiful restoration. I love his stories about his career in the airlines, and I feel the same about my farm. Let us know when he wants to find another caretaker for this jewel.
It’s beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice!!!
Great channel buddy!
@@WAVEGURU Thanks
What is the elusive aircraft this one matches? 😮 Please tell me that is your next video!!
Spitfire
I think I saw the hanger, if not the plane, if the other plane is a British WWII fighter..
@@rjlittle53 It is. The other airplane is a Spitfire. A beautiful airplane. A lot of people think the Spitfire is the prettiest airplane ever made.
Thank you for sharing. Very good story line. Jeff Davison. N666QD.
I get alot of ribbing on my N#😅
I've learned to embrace it over the year's.
The Unions mint a lot of disgruntled pilots. Airline pilots went from: "I can't believe I get paid for doing this" to "They OWE ME BIG TIME TO FLY THIS PLANE!" 🥸🧐
@@jamesburns2232 WOW!!! I never looked at it that way but…I believe you are correct.