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ame:
jim tucker
Email:
jtucker@kyol.net
Date:
12/29/99

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first time to log on, i will make a comment later after i explore the site a litte more. so far so good.

thank you:

Name:
Don Shearer
Email:
dshearer@pionet.net
Date:
12/25/99

Comments

I have a 1946 7DC 85511 and its the only way to fly!

Name:
Joe Smokovitz
Email:
dnsmoke@yahoo.com
Date:
12/25/99

Comments

Looks great- keep up the good work. We are the proud owners of NC82881 featured on the last fly-in photo album!

Name:
Paul Brent - EAA Chapter 457 Pres.
Email:
flya7ac@webbernet.net
Date:
12/24/99

Comments

EXCELLENT SITE! I let my membership lapse (shame on me!) so I just printed out the form and will re-up right away! Looking forward to the Convention! Have a 7AC and just love slow and low! Take a look at my EAA's Chapter website....some Aeronca pic's there. Blue Skies!!! www.geocities.com/skylane4080

Name:
Joe Hughes
Email:
hughesj@alltel.net
Date:
12/20/99

Comments

Nice site. Have Aeronca Sedan 1387H flying out of Milledgeville,GA. (MLJ)

Name:
Joe Hughes
Email:
hughesj@alltel.net
Date:
12/20/99

Comments

Nice site. Have Aeronca Sedan 1387H flying out of Milledgeville,GA. (MLJ)

Name:
Dianne Wieman
Email:
dischamp@aol.com
Date:
12/18/99

Comments

I have been a member for a few years and love the site! Great way to get some good looking pictures of other Aeronca's. Thanks

Name:
Tim Mitchell
Email:
TMASFLYS@aol.com
Date:
12/16/99

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I just recently purchased a 1946 7AC/DC with a C85-12 engine, the starter has been removed but all the electrical system is in place, I looking for information on what starter to re-install. I'd like a push buttom starter or key start system and I'm trying to get my information isn all the wrong places apparently. The old bird has been in storage for the last ten years here in Arizona, recovered in 1985 complete with ceconite and is in very good condition.Federal Registration is N82680, Serial number 7AC 1322. I'm putting this lovely machine together for my 14 year old son to learn to fly in,that's why I want the electric starter. He plays the piano. This is a great site and have enjoyed reading all the letters. The log book history of this plane shows that it has lived in Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona for quit some time. Tim Mitchell

Name:
Sherry Thomas
Email:
Northbird1@aol.com
Date:
12/12/99

Comments

Nice site. I'm interested in corresponding with folks who have replaced the fabric on their Aeroncas. I've got a 1946 11-AC a.k.a. "Sparky Redwing." She was groundlooped somewhere in her life and now sports a red and white wing on a silver w/green trim body. My daughter gave her the name. :)

I'm currently in Anchorage, but will be moving back down to Juneau in January, so if there's any Aeronca-lovers in southeast Alaska, drop me a line.

Name:
Duane Huff
Email:
duanehuff@ yahoo.com
Date:
12/10/99

Comments

Good looking site. This my first visit but will be back. I have a 1947 11AC. Restoring a 1938 50c owned by Larry Bishop.

Name:
Bill "OLE" Oehlbeck Jr.
Email:
ole@telerama.com
Date:
12/10/99

Comments

My sincere thanks to Tom Trainer for taking the initiative to make this great tool for all of us Aeronca lovers to get together and share our interests, when we arn't at the convention. I've owned my 7AC serial #1427 N82780 since 1980. Wouldn't part with it for all the J3's in the whole world. I'm looking for all Aeronca owners around my area Mercer,Pa. ( just E. of Youngstown, Oh.) to form a contingent to fly to the convention together. Give me a call 1-724-662-5898 or e-mail.

Name:
Bill "OLE" Oehlbeck Jr.
Email:
ole@telerama.com
Date:
12/10/99

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Name:
Steven P. McNicoll
Email:
roncachamp@writeme.com
Date:
12/9/99

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Name:
Fletch Newland
Email:
fnewland@compuserve.com
Date:
12/7/99

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Anyone have a spare copy of Charley Lasher's book on Aeronca's. Pls email with $ and condition.

Name:
Bob Swan
Email:
webmaster@aeroncauk.flyer.co.uk
Date:
12/7/99

Comments

Inspiring! I was going to tell you about the Aeronca Club of Great Britain's new site but I see Pete White has beaten me to it! It's a simple beginning but you have to start somewhere. Anyway, good weather to you all!

Name:
Karl Wettlaufer
Email:
Mtjtransport@interhop.net
Date:
12/4/99

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Name:
Steve Knoepke
Email:
sknoepke@rconnect.com
Date:
12/3/99

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Enjoyed your site. Am currently rebuilding a 46 11AC. First project. My Dad owns and flies a 1940 Chief with factory stick control. Would really appreciate any info about stick Chiefs. We have never seen another one. Would like to know how many were built, and how many are still flying. He has owned that old airplane for forty years. One would think in all that time we would have run across another one. Thanks!

Name:
Pete White
Email:
white@euphony.net
Date:
12/3/99

Comments

Visit our new site at www.aeroncauk.flyer.co.uk Early days but it will develop! I'm looking for a photo of my 11AC when it wore the marks N9397E (c/n 1035).I've really enjoyed 9 years of flying this great aircraft.

Name:
Bart T Anatra
Email:
anatra3@compulinx-net.net
Date:
12/2/99

Comments

I just got a Champ. Lots of fun.

Name:
Fletch Newland
Email:
fnewland@compuserve.com
Date:
12/2/99

Comments

Terrific site. Loads of info. Looking for another Champ in the future (have to sell the 96 Corvette first). Live on an airpark with nothing to fly...painful. Anyone interested in a swap?

Name:
Pat Smith
Email:
flying36@pacbell.net
Date:
12/1/99

Comments

I didn't know there was such a nice Aeronca site available. Hope to make the convention in 2000 if we haven't sold this pristine restored 1946 7 AC. Unfortunately, more power and space mandates we sell this beautiful aircarft. If anyone knows of someone wanting to own a TROPHY winner, email me or give me a call. We would definately like to see her go to someone who appreciates quality work and a thing ao beauty...What a Christmas present. Keep up the good work on your site..Blue Skies and Tailwinds to All...Pat Smith 408-229-2386

Name:
Pat Smith
Email:
flying36@pacbell.net
Date:
12/1/99

Comments

I didn't know there was such a nice Aeronca Site Available. Hope to make the convention in 2000 if we haven't so sold our restored 7 AC. Unfortunately, more power and space mandates we sell this beautiful aircarft. If anyone knows of someone wanting to own a TROPHY winner, email me or give me a call. We would definately like to see her go to someone who appreciates quality work and a thing ao beauty...What a Chritmas present. Keep up the good work on your site..Blue Skies and Tailwinds to All...Pat Smith 408-229-2386

Name:
Michael E. Frazier
Email:
mfrazier@southwind.net
Date:
11/30/99

Comments

I am the proud owner of Aeronca Champ N81782, 7AC-405 Converted to 7CCM (C90-8F). The old Airplane has 7,640 hours on the Airframe since new. Having spent a fair portion of it's life as a crop duster at different times. The fuselage is covered in Razorback, with the wings covered in ceconite. The stabilizers are covered in Stits, along with the elevators and rudder. I hope to do a complete ground up restoration in the next year or two, (kids will be off to college) that will free up some more time... This web site is really a nice one my hat is off to Mr. Turner for the fime job of createing and maintaining the Web Site... I just completed the Membership Application, and looking forward to renewed intrest in the National Aeronca Club. I was a charter Member in 1988 when the Regional Fly-in was held in Augusta, Kansas. What a Fly-In. I hope to make it to Middleton some day for the GrandDaddy of all Aeronca Fly-Ins... Thanks for the Great Web Site...

Name:
STU. HESSE
Email:
shesse@idirect.com
Date:
11/28/99

Comments

JUST FOUND WEB SITE ITS GREAT.I OWN A 1947 SUPER CHIEF 11BC S/N 153 CF-AZH A GREAT AIRPLANE.

Name:
Gordon L. Cronin Jr
Email:
gcronin1@home.com
Date:
11/28/99

Comments

I thoughly enjoyed your web site!!! Lots of really great information and pictures.Should some one have the spare time,could you please tell me what if any Aeronca's had a tandum seating arrangement. ThanX much Gordo

Name:
John G. Jones
Email:
jonnycap@myna.com
Date:
11/27/99

Comments

So far so good. It's refreshing to find others with like interests.

Name:
Ray Matthews
Email:
smathews@monumental.com
Date:
11/25/99

Comments

I got an Aeronca Chief (1946) in May of 1999! I'm enjoying flying from a grass strip on the farm! All of my previous flying experience was with a Cessna... Taildragging is a new experience, but I'm enjoying every minute of it! Happy flying!!

Name:
Barry Bibler
Email:
bbibler@cam-walnet.com
Date:
11/22/99

Comments

Just wanted you to know I recieved my NAA card today, thank you, however it has the name of Barry Miller on it instead of Barry Bibler. Its no big deal to me but if the card number belongs to some one else, you might like to know.Thanks and I'm looking forward to the news letter.

Name:
Bill Todd
Email:
bill.todd@gra.org
Date:
11/22/99

Comments

Learned to fly in an Aeronca 7AC Champ, N82280 in 1967at a grass field near Atlanta while a student at Georgia Tech. Cannot not get it off my mind.

Name:
Ken Lessard
Email:
ercoupe47@aol.com
Date:
11/18/99

Comments

Just arrived at this site for the first time. My friend Bob and I are restoring a 1943 L3-C and are always searching for advice and input... Ken Lessard

Name:
Bill Ryan
Email:
warmail@jetbn.net
Date:
11/18/99

Comments

Got my student ticket on a 7AC back in 1958; will never forgot the experience. Got Citabria on the brain now. Will check in from time to time. Good Luck.

Name:
Bob Buck
Email:
buckb@iowaconnect.com
Date:
11/15/99

Comments

Great site! I just purchased a '46 Chief N3190E as a project "basket case". Am looking forward to the upcoming work, as this will be my first restoration project.

Name:
Jack Demyan
Email:
stormycat@erols.com
Date:
11/14/99

Comments

Just bought my own 7EC. The first taildragger I have ever owned. Already have 35 plus hours in it. What fun! Jim Thompson is a real nice guy and has offered me a lot of encouragement. The Association and its membership have been great. Thanks.

Name:
Jerry Buzzell
Email:
Draggerj@webtv.net
Date:
11/13/99

Comments

Good Job! Keep up the good work.

Name:
john davidson
Email:
davidson@acc global.net
Date:
11/13/99

Comments

Sedan 15 AC #54 Two door. Just flying the Sedan for fun and trying to keep the Sedan original.CF-GMC was flowen from St.louis via Winnipeg to Edmonton in the spring of 1951 by Rev,William a Leising now retired .Sedan was sold to buy a Norseman. I have owned the Sedan for the past 8 years great fun.The Sedan is mentioned in two different books about the early years of artic flying.

Name:
Jim Gardner
Email:
jmnd@ghg.net
Date:
11/11/99

Comments

Great looking @allthosegreat taildragers! I had the misfortune in 1984 of severely damaging 7AC #85625. It was subsequently sold to someone in NH. I've checked N-search on the NEt & the # is no longer registered with FAA. Does this 65hp question ring anyone's bell from NH, buying this brown & tan a/c in Texas?

Name:
LARRY PRATER  JACKSON ,MICH
Email:
LPRATER@HOTMAIL.COM
Date:
11/10/99

Comments

GREAT SITE !!!! i HAVE BEEN SAYING i'M GOING TO THE MIDDLE-TOWN FLY IN AND NOT MADE IT....BUT THE 2000 IS SOMETHING i WON'T MISS----- LETS KEEP--EM FLYING I HAVE A 7AC AND LOVE IT

Name:
Tom and Elaine Egbert
Email:
love2fly@bankrcb.net
Date:
11/10/99

Comments

Glad to see a format for the Aeronca Pilots. Looking for basket case L-3 or 7AC. Keep the Aeroncas Flying.

Name:
Barry Bibler
Email:
bbibler@cam-walnet.com
Date:
11/6/99

Comments

Very nice sight, I will monitor it often,Thank you.

Name:
Carl White
Email:
whiteca@msn.com
Date:
11/6/99

Comments

Champ fan for life. Restored 81469 in '95, working right now on 85182 and have SN5482(no N#- exNC1916E) waiting in hangar.

Name:
mitch katz
Email:
mitch_katz@hotmail.com
Date:
11/5/99

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Name:
Stephen Biegel
Email:
SEBEC01@aol.com
Date:
11/4/99

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Name:
Bob Holliday
Email:
FlyChamps@aol.com
Date:
11/3/99

Comments

Let's just keep em flying & get to the convention in 2000.

Name:
Jack Demyan
Email:
stormycat@erols.com
Date:
11/3/99

Comments

Great site. I just got my Champ and love flying it.

Name:
Gilles Dessureault
Email:
gdca@videotron.ca
Date:
11/2/99

Comments

First flew Aeronca 7DC for my pilot licence. Always loved them.

I have a Top of Fuselage fuel tank for L-3 to dispose of. Price is more than right.

Gilles

Name:
Clive Isbell
Email:
c.isbell@lineone.net
Date:
11/2/99

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Name:
Michael Pettit
Email:
mpettit@dmaia.com
Date:
11/2/99

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I am pleased to come across this site. My father and mother worked for the company in the 40's and 50's and I am researching information about it. Good work. Thanks

Name:
Greggy T. Davis
Email:
bdmachining@carol.net
Date:
11/1/99

Comments

Looks Great! Ya' know, it's about time someone did this!

Name:
Eric Barnhill
Email:
ericjump@aol.com
Date:
11/1/99

Comments

What a GREAT Web Site! Thanks for putting a picture of my bird in here! Can't Wait for the convention! Thanks for all the great work Eric

Name:
Merrell McMasters
Email:
cranesurveyor@juno.com
Date:
10/31/99

Comments

Great!

Name:
Gerry Chancey  (past Member)
Email:
gmc1@alltel.net
Date:
10/30/99

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Name:
Marshall Field
Email:
mfield@syspac.com
Date:
10/28/99

Comments

Am sure glad to see that the club is still in existance and growing stronger. I was one of the original members of NAA and attended several Middleton fly-ins in the early and mid '80's I instructed a couple of thousand hours in Champs in the 40's and 50's and always felt that the Champ was a superior airplane to learn to fly in. The Cub had nostalgia, but the Champ was a better flying airplane. Alas, my 7AC converted to 7DC project (N83891) I can't fly in anymore, but is being sold to a former student who will love and care for the airplane as I would have.

Name:
John Benton
Email:
benton508@aol.com
Date:
10/27/99

Comments

Restoring a hail damaged 7EC. Hope to be ready for June 2000 at Middletown. I am a NAA member and appreciate all articles on restoration. Thanks for this site!

Name:
Tom Pederson
Email:
TPederson@aol.com
Date:
10/23/99

Comments

Very nice!

Name:
steve budd
Email:
budds@auracom.com
Date:
10/17/99

Comments

great place for a Champ driver

Name:
Tom Lloyd
Email:
lloyd@vermontel.net
Date:
10/17/99

Comments

great, Keep it up.

Name:
John Baker
Email:
sstarkey@erols.com
Date:
10/16/99

Comments

Oops - I just posted an address for my web site with photos of my Aeronca and forgot that the address is case sensitive. The correct address is http://www.erols.com/sstarkey/11ACmain.html

Name:
John Baker
Email:
sstarkey@erols.com
Date:
10/16/99

Comments

Very nice site and getting better all the time. Glad to see the addition of the membership page - I'm sure NAA membership will grow as a result. I'm looking forward to more info on the NAA convention at Middletown and hope to attend in June.

I'm the new owner of N86176, an 11AC Chief restored last year by Tom Miller of Vine Grove, Kentucky. You can see photos of the Chief on my web site at: http://www.erols.com/sstarkey/11acmain.html

I just got my checkout in the Chief last week and am having a great time with it.

John Baker Damascus, Maryland Stinson NC6197M Aeronca N86176

Name:
Jack Hereford
Email:
jack1@fidnet.com
Date:
10/13/99

Comments

Nice site. I'll be checking in from time to time as I just bought N3292E (11AC).

Name:
Louie Holt
Email:
lholt1962@aol.com
Date:
10/12/99

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I'm looking for a Champ rebuild project, one that is complete and needs recovering, etc. Prefer 85hp or 7EC with 90hp. I am located in central Florida. Thanks.

Name:
tony buttacavoli
Email:
aeronca747@yahoo.com
Date:
10/12/99

Comments

great site!I am a frequent renter of N83559,a1946 7ac,based at Somerset,NJ,through this airplane i havr rediscovered the joy of grass field,tailwheel nordo ops all this in the shadow of NY's CLASS B airspace,I love the Champ!

Name:
Ray Bahma
Email:
bahma@gateway.net
Date:
10/11/99

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I have a champ N2759A here in Alaska that is in a state of overhaul! I liked to see the Aeronca site, it was great!

Name:
Rob McDonald
Email:
rob.mcdonald@forth.org
Date:
10/11/99

Comments

Nice web site. I'll be joining the NAA, now that I know about it.

I have just purchased a 1946 Champ, 7AC-3388. It was NC84677 until imported to Canada in 1964, when it became CF-RWQ. It was restored in 1981, but it has not flown since 1985. It was properly stored since then and I hope to have it in the air before the end of 1999.

Name:
Phil Bernhardt
Email:
flynphil@earthlink.net
Date:
10/11/99

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7AC N1418E Uner restoration w/A-65

Name:
David & Susan Lehman
Email:
SedanPilot@hotmail.com
Date:
10/10/99

Comments

We have 15AC-543, N446 (xN1473H)... We fly slow, but with a big smile on our faces!!...

Name:
Doug Gibbs
Email:
dgibbs@ix.netcom.com
Date:
10/10/99

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I was a member of NAA and was looking in the last issue of the magazine that I have, which is Vol. 11, No. 2, to try to find renewal information, and I found mention of the Web Site. I think my membership has expired. That was the last issue of the magazine that I have received. I own a 7FC converted to a 7EC with a C-90 engine, N7679E. I bought it to learn to fly two years ago and got my license on August 7, 1999.

Name:
Dianne Wieman
Email:
dischamp@aol.com
Date:
10/10/99

Comments

Great group of pictures! I am painting mine at present and need ideas for the stripes!

Name:
Dick and Joan Ortlieb
Email:
dnjortlieb@jps.net
Date:
10/10/99

Comments

Wonderfull source for Airnoccer info. Keep it going. We have N4725E "The Anxious Airnoccer" since 1984.It's a 7EC Traveler with 6000+ hours and in pretty nice shape. On Sundays we head out to a distant airport for breakest and come back for an afternoon of other leisures. Maybe once a year we leave Alta Sierra,No. Ca. {Q62} at 9:00 am, head due south to 99 and I5 to Delano for some joy juice. After Bakersfield a left turn past Palmdale to Cajun Pass right past Lake Elsinore to Fallbrook {about 60 mi. NE of San Diego} all in the breathtaking time of 6 hrs. Guess what? All we see of the Freeway traffic is some p### ants crawling along below. Wonderfull way to see the country.Hope all of you enjoy the same. Dick and Joan

Name:
Doug Conciatu
Email:
champ59e@aol.com
Date:
10/10/99

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Jim,

Good talking to you the other day. Can't wait to see the next issue. Hope to fly and see you soon...if you ever stop working.

Doug

Name:
Rafael Gomez
Email:
botijo@aol
Date:
10/10/99

Comments

Have two Chief '38 and '46 currently restoring both

Name:
Jeff Grant
Email:
jeffidaho@aol.com
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

Great Site. I have a 1941 Aeronca Chief, model 65LB. I converted from an O-145-B2 Lycoming to an A-65-8 Continental after the Lyc inhaled an exhaust valve over the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Since then I have had a hot rockin', flame throwin', hair moussin' time flying this little piece of Aeronca history. I think there are only 50 of them left. Ten, including mine, have been converted to Continentals. Love to hear from anyone else out there with either a 65CA or 65LB.

Jeff

Name:
Roy M. Johnsen
Email:
FlyAeronca
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

I've been flying to Middletown since 1988 and have enjoyed it more each time. Really pleased to see this site. Also pleased to see the thoughtful responses to the recent AD proposal. Roy

Name:
Dion Carr
Email:
djcarr@essex1.com
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

I attended the 1998 middletown Fly in - Great job - came in as part of the fAA Gaggle. Champ N84746

Name:
Del Buckman
Email:
dbuckman@nemonet.com
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

Good site, I can't get enough info about airplanes, I own a 1977 7GCBC citabria, Based at K52 Monroe City Mo

Name:
Steve Rumel
Email:
BTSteve@ev1.net
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

Fly a 7ECA N8570E Crew Chief for a CAF BT-13A N27003 Always looking forward to meeting a Champ, L-3, or L-16 owner

Name:
Bill Conn---7AC -84783
Email:
connwl@muohio.edu
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

I am menber of the club, and have made the last three aeronca fly-ins at Middletown. Will be there in 2000. Keep up the good work.

Name:
Ray L. Johnson
Email:
rayjohnson@bpsinet.com
Date:
10/9/99

Comments

We are Charter members of the National Aeronca Association and have been fortunate enough to attend every National Aeronca Association Fly/In at Middletown, Ohio. Looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work Jim Thompson.

11AC Chief NC3469E S/N 1764 (1947) 1996 Grand Champion Classic at Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Name:
Harry Bochter
Email:
bochters@sgi.net
Date:
10/8/99

Comments

Great site. I hope that you folks can help me find a decent Champ in the Pittsburgh or north east area.

Name:
Harry Bochter
Email:
bochters@sgi.net
Date:
10/8/99

Comments

Great site. I hope that you folks can help me find a decent Champ in the Pittsburgh or north east area.

Name:
David Richardson
Email:
dewitt33@bellsouth.net
Date:
10/8/99

Comments

Great site,I've owned my 7AC for fifteen years now(2001E)and will never consider selling it.Have flown it about 700 hrs.Will be starting a ground up restoration soon glad to see so many others restoring theirs as well.Would love to hear from others with parts.Trying to keep it as original as I can.Again great site keep it up. David

Name:
Brad Berntsen
Email:
bdmk@gateway.net
Date:
10/7/99

Comments

I'm the owner of a 46 Champ (N1771E). It was just completly restored and returned to flight status this past spring. All the mods were removed so as to return it as it was when it left the factory.

I'm glad to see that we (the NAA) are organized to keep this great Aeronca history alive!

Jim - Keep up the Great Work!

Name:
BILL REDDITT
Email:
WLRFLYER@aol.com
Date:
10/7/99

Comments

I Am the owner of a 7AC Champ, N85077, based in Erie, PA Good web site!

Name:
BILL REDDITT
Email:
WLRFLYER@aol.com
Date:
10/7/99

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Name:
Kenneth E. Smith
Email:
kensmith@hiline.net
Date:
10/6/99

Comments

I just took a shot at looking to see if there was a web site for aeroncas. I have owned a ca-65 with a 65 contential, what a nice aircraft. You have a very good site. Ken

Name:
Pete Bergman
Email:
berg5169@skypoint.com
Date:
10/3/99

Comments

My name is Pete, I own a 7ac champ N2239E. I really love this little taildragger. It has an O-200 cont. In it, I would like to here from anybody that may have flown or owned this plane in the past. Good job on the web site.

Name:
James E Little
Email:
jlittle@shentel.net
Date:
10/3/99

Comments

Just found the site. I owned Defender N26397 in 1973-1975. I replaced the 50 hp Franklin with a 65 hp Continental. I flew 100 hours before it was time for a cover job and sold it. Was a great plane a wish I would have kept it. If anyone knows the whereabouts the plane let me know.

Name:
tom hoagland
Email:
tom_hoagland@hotmail.com
Date:
9/28/99

Comments

I am overseas on a trip and with plenty of time to spare I discovered this site; excellent! Looking forward to seeing it expand! I have a 11BC Chief that I am restoring, it has 347 hours total time on the engine and airframe! Best of luck.

Name:
Reed Lindberg
Email:
reed@indra.com
Date:
9/26/99

Comments

I would like to locate N2577E a 7AC last know to be in South Alabama. It was one of the mainstays of McAllister Flying Serice in Yakima, Washington. I learned to fly in it, from Charlie McAllister in the 60's. 77E seems to be out of license. I understand McAllister Flying Service is to become a museum. Charlie died recently in his 90's. If anyone has a clue please e-mail me. I'm also curious about my old Aeronca N81792. Probably in the NW somewhere.

Name:
Doug Moler
Email:
dougmoler@earthlink.net
Date:
9/25/99

Comments

Nice web sight. I own a 1947 7-ac and am about to begin a ground up restoration on it. I can use all the help I can find.

Name:
Bill Murray
Email:
murraywh@telusplanet.net
Date:
9/25/99

Comments

I have just found your site and I'm glad to find some information & pictures on the aeronca's. I have owned an 1948 aeronca sedan 15ac (CF-NJO) for the past 30 years.

Name:
John Sbandi
Email:
donnaj@visuallink.com
Date:
9/23/99

Comments

I am restoring a 41 CA65 chief that has been in storage for 40 years.Would like any parts manual info anyone can help me with.

Name:
John Sbandi
Email:
donnaj@visuallink.com
Date:
9/23/99

Comments

I am restoring a 41 CA65 chief that has been in storage for 40 years.Would like any parts manual info anyone can help me with.

Name:
Richard Dorman
Email:
dorman@televar.com
Date:
9/23/99

Comments

I'm working on getting a 1941 Chief 65CA into the air again. I'm looking a right hand elevator. Does anyone know of any sources for parts for the pre-war chiefs? Thanks.

Name:
Bobby Woodson
Email:
sbwoodson@hotmail.com
Date:
9/22/99

Comments

Please send me any info. you have on a good manual or guide book for restoring a Champ. We've had one in the basement for 8 years and I'm ready to hear the airknocker fly. Thanks!

Name:
John Kupka
Email:
C177N34684@aol.com
Date:
9/21/99

Comments

Just bought an Aeronca 7AC with an O-200 coversion and am looking forward to many hours of flying fun in it. I am happy to have found this website and will be using it to learn more about maintaining and flying my new bird. Would like info on joining NAA

Name:
David Young
Email:
aviatorL16@aol.com
Date:
9/18/99

Comments

Thanks for all the help from Jim Thompson and John Houser on our L16. Great flying airplane. Serial number 47-826.

Name:
David Young
Email:
aviatorL16@aol.com
Date:
9/18/99

Comments

Thanks for all the help from Jim Thompson and John Houser on our L16. Great flying airplane.

Name:
David Young
Email:
aviatorL16@aol.com
Date:
9/18/99

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Name:
David Young
Email:
aviatorL16@aol.com
Date:
9/18/99

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Name:
Bruce Maxwell
Email:
bruce.maxwell@lsi.metcor.com
Date:
9/17/99

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Name:
Glenn E Miller
Email:
cgmiller@lemoorenet.comI
Date:
9/17/99

Comments

I am at the taping stage of Poly-Fiber recovering my Aeronca 7AC N81595 and hope to be back in the air by Christmas.

Name:
Scott  C  Sanders
Email:
LBIRDPILOT@aol.com
Date:
9/16/99

Comments

Great site!! would like to have dates of next convention so that i can come. I have an 1943 L-3, great flying airplane , keep it on a grass strip , would like to talk to other L-3 owners

Name:
e.e"buck" hilbert
Email:
buck7AC@mc.net
Date:
9/16/99

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Name:
Michael Frazier
Email:
mfrazier@southwind.net
Date:
9/16/99

Comments

I am the proud owner of Aeronca 7AC (CCM) N81782, it is fitted with the Continental C-90. I have owned the Champ since Feruary 1988. Putting about 300 hours on it in the first 2 years, and an additional 200 hours since. I am a firm believer that the Aeronca Champ is the premier of all the tandem seat taildraggers. With its wide fuselage, upfront solo, and large windows it is the best of all the little tail wheel airplanes... I am desperatly searching for the means of renewing my membership to the National Aeronca Association. My Charter Membership number is 641-0789. I thought the National organization had fizzled out, I am glad to see it booming and a website available... Regarding the propsed AD, as an IA, I was asked to send a letter to the central regional FAA district office explaining my feelings on the necessity of the AD on the spars. In brief, I felt the focus should target the higher horse power airplanes, those that are used for higher G manuvers, I feel that the 135 HP and above could be more suseptable to the spars failing... That is not to say that the spars on all of our Champs and Chiefs should not be watched carefully during inspections. It is my contention that the spars that have failed, resulting in catastrophic failure, are on the higher performance/higher horse power aircraft. In closing, I wanted to add this is a terrific Web, and I plan on checking it quite often...

Name:
Daryl Bortel
Email:
dbortel1@tampabay.rr.com
Date:
9/14/99

Comments

Great site. Some day, some day. I've flown a Champ, great little plane. Some day I'll have one. Soon I hope!!

Name:
Mike Audo
Email:
razz83@hotmail.com
Date:
9/13/99

Comments

Currently own Cessna 172 and basket case 1946 7AC S/N 700. I am about to begin restoration of the Champ. In anticipation of the restoration, I purchased a set of 7EC wings, with aux tanks built in (one in each wing). I am considering keeping the aux tanks, but like the rounded AC wing tips better than the "clipped" EC tips, so I will probably convert them back. I would be interested in hearing from others concerning the wisdom of keeping the aux tanks, as I am keeping the original 65 hp engine. I am also interested in hearing from anyone with a serial number close to mine. Looking forward to Middletown 2000.

Name:
Steve Korta
Email:
skorta@bradleyairport.com
Date:
9/13/99

Comments

Hi. Nice to see the NAA web-site. Have owned Defender N36833 for about 14 yrs. Came from the factory as a TAF but had a Continental A-75 installed around 1951 then a Cont. A-80 in the early 1980's. When the engine swap was first done, a J-3 nose bowl & cowling were installed and it's flow like that ever since. Painted "Cub Yellow" with black trim, most people first think it IS a Cub. We just tell them it's the world's only Aeron-Cub.

Name:
Gregg Horrell
Email:
hook51@psn.net
Date:
9/10/99

Comments

Super, friendly site. I own a '48 7DC, N4484E....which is in the slow project stage. Cont. O-200A, Cleveland wheels& brakes, electrical system, L-16B Config. Should be a wonderful bird.

Name:
Gary W. Falck
Email:
garyfalck@aol.com
Date:
9/10/99

Comments

Proud Owner of a 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC N2115E Live in Brick, New Jersey, Hangered at Lakewood Airport.

Name:
Paul Clary
Email:
padecl3@aol.com
Date:
9/8/99

Comments

Great Site! I have owned 7AC-1797,N83136 since 1995. 65hp. Painted this year original color. Based at Novato, Ca.

Name:
Ed Cromp
Email:
edcromp@kodak.com
Date:
9/8/99

Comments

Nice to have a site for the Association.

Name:
Alan Damkoehler
Email:
ajent@alaska.net
Date:
9/8/99

Comments

Great site. I own a 46 11AC converted to 11 BC. N9804E presently idle due to compression crack in spar & will get new fabric overall before flying again.

Name:
Jeff H. Judy
Email:
jeff.judy@gte.net
Date:
9/7/99

Comments

Glad to see a website for the association. Jim does a great job for us; a true Aeronca lover. I own a Super Chief (11CC Ser. # 151). It is great fun to fly low and slow! I keep it in Georgetown,Ky. at 27K airport. Hope to see everyone next year in Middletown, Ohio. Happy Aeroncavorting!

Name:
Air Chiefs, LLP    (Steve Lesher, Agent)
Email:
legistix@earthlink.net
Date:
9/3/99

Comments

8 partners just finished restoration of 11AC Chief,N9454E. She is painted Lemon Yellow with Maroon stripe. We have a standard panel with an ICOM handheld, intercom, and headsets. She handles very nicely and looks very smart. She had her first public showing at the Goshen,IN Airshow, "Skyfest '99".

Name:
Air Chiefs, LLP    (Steve Lesher, Agent)
Email:
le
Date:
9/3/99

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Name:
Douglas Warnock
Email:
warnock@planetcable.net
Date:
9/2/99

Comments

Great site!! Perhaps someone can help me. I am searching for a 1947 Aeronca Scout, which my (deceased) father owned. His name is Elwood L. Warnock from Chambersburg, PA. He won the new Scout at an air show raffle sponsored by the Chambersburg Flying Service on Labor Day, 1947. The Chambersburg Flying Service was a small airport and the local Aeronca dealer. My father flew the Scout for a couple of years, then sold it to a Mr. Jay Sollenberger, who at the time, managed another local airport – Sunset Airport. Mr. Sollenberger used the Scout as a trainer, but does not recall to whom he sold it nor does he have any records or photos of the plane. I searched through my father’s records and photographs, but came up with nothing. I spoke to the remaining ‘old timer’ pilots who flew with my father – many of them recall the plane, but have no photos of it. I have searched the FAA database and found that 100 Scouts were built and around 50 or so are still registered. I would like to see if the plane is still around and if it is available for sale. I have just starting flying lessons and to find this plane would be of great sentimental value. I would appreciate any ideas of who to contact or where to go to continue this research. Thank you.

Name:
Bob Simmons
Email:
Simmons613@aol.com
Date:
9/1/99

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Name:
K. R  CATT
Email:
KRCATT@AOL.COM
Date:
9/1/99

Comments

Happy to see the association on the web. I'm a one time member of the NAA, think I'll jion up again. My 7AC has been in a two year coma due to cracked cylinders. Working on other peoples airplanes all day it's hard to get to mine. But I'm really missing it bad and will get back to it soon. It or "she" has been the most fun in the air I've ever had. Thanks for all the work on the spar issue. I'll add my two cents in as well. Happy flying.

Name:
Lee Waller
Email:
Leewaller@webtv.net
Date:
9/1/99

Comments

Love the site, my first stick time was in a champ back in 1950. What a thrill it was, I was only 12 years old and had to wash the plane to get the ride.

Name:
W. Joe Springer
Email:
wiljo@bellatlantic.net
Date:
8/31/99

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Name:
Craig Lovell
Email:
bdla@mailbag.com
Date:
8/31/99

Comments

What a great Site! A place for Aeronca flyers to call Home! I own 45' 7AC 81542. I love the Champ and the only plane I'd trade her in for is another Aeronca. Alway on the look-out for a 65TC or 65TAC, so if you have or know of one that needs a new home, let me know. If you've never been to the Middletown Fly-in, by all means try to get there... I've been to the last two... Great fun, Great people, Great Airplanes! A good excuse for a cross-country. See you there in 2000.

Name:
Joe Garland
Email:
75040.1463@compuserve.com
Date:
8/30/99

Comments

Hi All, Glad I ran into your web site. Just finished a ground up restoration of a Aeronca 7DC, then turned around and sold it so that I can get on with the restoration of my Aeronca LC. Couldn't afford both at once. I'll be back on line from time to time as I find myself in need of help, parts, etc. Cheers to All, Joe Garland

Name:
Tom Egbert
Email:
Rcb721@bankrcb.net
Date:
8/29/99

Comments

Glad to see a sight for the Aeronca fleet. We have a 1942 l-3C in U.S. Army colors. Would like to find a basket case L-3 to restore. Also write a local news letter for central U.S. states. Home add. is POB 452, Claremore, Ok.

Name:
Ira L. Billick
Email:
ira-gloria-billick@world net.att.net
Date:
8/29/99

Comments

I would like information on joining the NAA. Thanks for your help. Ira

Name:
Daryl Bortel
Email:
dbortel1@tampabay.rr.com
Date:
8/29/99

Comments

Very nice site. I've flown a Champ, great little plane. I look forward to Sun N Fun every year to look and see the Champs and other Aeroncas.

Name:
Ralph C. Hoover
Email:
hooverr@erols.com  or ralphh@vidar.com
Date:
8/25/99

Comments

Jim: Thanks for your work on the NPRM. I will forward a copy of my letter as well. Thanks also to Tom and Todd for the Web Site. I'm in the final stages of restoration of 11AC NC3245E. It's now at the airport (W66 Warrenton, VA) with the wings on for the first time in 19 years.

http://users.erols.com/hooverr/EAAChapter1031.htm This website has a few pictures of my project and others hope to update it soon. A lot has been done since the last picture.

Name:
jack bradigan
Email:
flyboy90y@aol.com
Date:
8/25/99

Comments

great web site, with so many aeronca's out there we need to keep in touch via internet. have aeronca l-16a mfg for united states army airfoce in 1947 nc2390y located in buffalo,n.y.

Name:
Roy Maneely
Email:
r.maneely@worldnet.att.net
Date:
8/25/99

Comments

GREAT SITE GUYS! I have an L-3 parked in the hangar at home here at Sky Park in Wadsworth OH. She has 22 years on olive drab colored cotton and the Plexiglas is crazed. I’ve done a lot of tailwheel transition training with it and she’s looking quite ratty lately. I’ve had this Aeronca for 19 years and we have put over 2000 hours on it. She has a full(?) panel with all five dials plus the whiskey compass. The navigation system (sectional chart and a pencil) is Y2K compliant. The A-65 is on it’s second O/H and recent chrome top and is running very well. The wood (US propeller Inc.) prop still looks good too. But, the airframe will have to be recovered this winter (rats!). At least I won’t have to explain why I carry two rolls of duct tape along on trips. In anticipation of the restoration, a basket case L-3 (no eng or prop) was found, and will be used for parts which will be restored and ready to keep the "down time" to a minimum. I have completed one wing with all new wood including new spars and aux tank. (I’ve had this thing all over the US on that 10 gal tank and have paid my dues!!!) I’m now building ribs for the other wing. Did you know each wing has over 450 little pieces of wood?!! Whew! I’ll have to dust off my old hot rod 260hp three tailed Bellanca just to do my fun flying. My avgas account sure is gunna to suffer. Enough rambling. See ya at Middletown in 2k.

Name:
Jeff Wright
Email:
73004.223@compuserve.com
Date:
8/25/99

Comments

Good work Jim on the spar info...The citabria cite has some good online pictures of the cracks and how to inspect the spar. You might set up a link to it...Also wish someone would put Service Letters on line under a Tech Section. Owned 7AC/DC 2411E 30 years will prob own it for 30 more...

Name:
Matt Mikkelborg
Email:
mjmikkel@telebyte.com
Date:
8/25/99

Comments

It's great to find your site and learn about the spar AD situation. I have a 7 EC with an 0-200 in my garage. It flew beautifully when I put it there, but it's been 15 years and I probably will have to sell her. It's wonderful to find information and pictures. Thanks.

Name:
Phil Cook
Email:
jpcookie@hotmail.com
Date:
8/22/99

Comments

It's great to find a website like this! I own 7ac 1864E with the original paint scheme. I am based at Northwest Regional in Roanoke Texas. There are several Champs on our field. Jim, Thanks for the work on the spar AD. I'm sending my letters in this week.

Name:
Tom Kennedy
Email:
Tomlinda@concentric.net
Date:
8/22/99

Comments

Great to find your NAA website. I'm in the process of taking delivery of a 1946 11AC (N3592E). Looking forward to sharing ideas etc.

Name:
Brian K. Coulliette
Email:
coulae@ilnk.com
Date:
8/22/99

Comments

Good website, keep up the good work. Looking forward to flying my 1945 7-AC N81693 to Middletown next year. What are the dates ?

Name:
Willi Reif
Email:
willi@hitter.net
Date:
8/20/99

Comments

Great to have a web site! Jim many thanks for all your efforts. I have owned 7AC 84999 for about 25 years. It is now apart for a complete restoration. Wouldn't part with this baby for anything, but did take in a partner ( I'm practicle and want to fly this bird in this lifetime.) Am located in Fla. . editor of EAA chapter 812 Ocala. It seems from the guest book comments that many Aeronca owners are not members of NAA. Join up guys! Jim does a great job with a quarterly newsletter. The best part of fun is sharing it with others.

Name:
Jim Truxel
Email:
sjtrux@erols.com
Date:
8/20/99

Comments

Thanks to a very good friend I am flying the same Champ I soloed in 1952 at Greensburg, Pa. NC 1834E.

You have a great group. I found out about the NAA while at Sun N Fun this year. Keep up the great work.

How about getting some XXL Golf Shirts for the " big" guys.

Name:
Ed "EdLa" Lachendro
Email:
EDLA@centuryinter.net
Date:
8/19/99

Comments

Great site. Just finished my letter to FAA and mailed a copy to Jim hope all are doing same. I would be willing to forward a copy to any readers who wish to read it. Blue Skies to all! EdLa

Name:
Gary Mainegra
Email:
GMainegra@aol.com
Date:
8/18/99

Comments

Been restoring an '46 11ac for about three years now. Have take everything down to bare metal and painted all tubing with epoxy primer then epoxy top coat.Could not find a firewall for chief so had to modify one for champ(Be carfull if you have to add the recessed bracket for the yoke. Make sure you allow enough room for mag clearence).IF ANY ONE COULD ADVISE WHERE TO LOCATE ANY DOORS OR SOMEONE TO RESKIN THEM I WOULD BE GREATFULL. This web site is going to be a gerat help if we all spend just a little time corresponding to it.I would like to see a section with used spare parts and everyone take some time and look in the old barn and list them on the web.

Name:
Chris Bobka
Email:
bobka@compuserve.com
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

I own NC22345 which is a Model 50-C built in April 1939. It is being restored from basket case condition after the fuselage was nearly entirely consumed in a hangar fire. Fortunately, the fuselage was removed from the hangar just weeks prior and suffered damage to woodwork and castings with some minor tube distortion on the left landing gear. I need help!! I need a landing gear oleo, oleo case, and axle assembly for the left side. Tapered axle was used on this ship. I also need a left side Firestone/Shinn brake assembly. The cast control yokes also melted in the fire and they need to be replaced and the trim mechanism in the cabin cieling has melted parts in it. A local Minneapolis/St. Paul 65-C owner has graciously donated all the parts he replaced in his resoration so I am good on most other fuselage items. Fortunately, the wings, struts, most of the engine, cowling, and tailfeathers were all stored in another building offsite and are okay. Help me get this 1500 TT ship in the air again. Its records show it flying CAP patrol at the entrance to Tampa Bay out of Albert Whittted Field in St. Pete in 1942 after it was upgraded to a 65-C. Up exhaust engine parts that are missing include the ignition wiring routing tubes, intake elbows peculiar to the up exhaust cylinders (round not square port), oil sump, and real early style intake spider. I still am unsure what the carb airbox looked like on an A-50-5 of early 1939 vintage. My original case has hard mounts for the motor mount. A propeller appropriate for a 50-C is also needed. It apears that L-3 axle assembly, oleo, and oleo case will fit or be otherwise modified so if you have these and are willing to part let me know.

Thanks.

Name:
Michael Hatton
Email:
mjhatton@hotmail.com
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

I own C-FYKL. It was imported to Canada in 1969, or thereabouts, and has flown on wheels and skis most years since. Fully recovered and re-built just a couple of years ago, it is in pristine condition.

Name:
Richard & Judy Willoughby
Email:
richrw1@acronet.net
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

We have a 41 TAC 65 flying out of Camp Lake WI near Kenosha. This site is a good idea

Name:
Joe Lesmeister
Email:
jdl@best1.net
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

Hello form Santa Maria Ca., I bought a "46" Chief in March "99" (N86166), my wife calls it "The Other Woman In My Life". I was going to tear it all apart and turn it into a cream-puff, but instead decided to just get it airworthy and just learn how to fly it, maybe next year I'll do the cream-puff thing. Well last week I finished 6.5 hours of dual and got my sign-off, "WHAT - A - BLAST", sure flies great, even with the "Built in Headwind". Anyway, this looks like a great site to learn alot about my plane and just plain flying, looks like lots of good fellowship w/like-minded pilots. This combined with the "Aeronca Aviators Mailing List".

Name:
Nial McCabe
Email:
nmccabe@ccm.edu
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

Hi from northwest NJ (believe it or not we have some great rural grass strips in this part of NJ)...great web site!....thanks Jim, for your efforts on the spar AD....my addiction is a '41 65 TL (Lycoming 65 engine) with "warbug" paint style (flies great and is pathetically slow...but isn't that half the fun?) info on my plane at: www.angelfire.com/nj/ccmdotedu/index.html

Name:
Bill Barr   VP Flt Ops USAirways (Ret)
Email:
bone@simflex.com
Date:
8/17/99

Comments

Soloed 1952 in "Champ" NC84110. After 33 year career with USAirways, and predecessor Companies, retired and aquired NC84690, a totally restored 1946 7AC. The "Champ" and I are based at KEDE.

Name:
JERRY  POCKRUS
Email:
1jdp@gte.net
Date:
8/16/99

Comments

Great site!! Will be a great help to a lot of people. A classified section would be nice,parts and aircraft. I presently am flying a 47 7AC with a 85 Cont. on it. I have a 48 7DC basket case to rebuild. I live on CLARK AIRPORT at JUSTIN,TEXAS if in the area stop in.

Name:
Carl E Cain
Email:
lilypad@ptialaska.net
Date:
8/16/99

Comments

very nice web site. should be a big help for air knocker owners. will check back often thats for sure. recent owner of N9300E 11-AC w/rolls royce 100 hp eng.

Name:
John W. White
Email:
flywfarm@atlantic.net
Date:
8/16/99

Comments

I am restoring an L-3B for the second time after making a poor landing in top of trees. very lucky, thanks to a very tough airplane. I hope to finish and fly to the 2000 at Middletown. John W. White Brooksville, FL.

Name:
Lonnie Roth
Email:
lroth4@juno.com
Date:
8/16/99

Comments

I own an 11AC N86158 Glad to see this site. Should be a good way to exchange information with other owners. Would like to buy a low to mid time A-65-8 for my Chief.

Name:
George Higgins
Email:
ghiggins@mfx.net
Date:
8/14/99

Comments

Have restored 7BCM-N2051E-My pride and joy

Name:
Mike Seine
Email:
mseine@micronet.net
Date:
8/14/99

Comments

Great! Looking forward to this site becoming a goldmine of info & reference for the Aeronca Aviator. 7AC in Palmer Alaska

Name:
Paul A. Sirks
Email:
Psirks@aol.com
Date:
8/14/99

Comments

Sure glad we have finally got a site. I'm looking to restore a '46 7AC, need a fuselage. A couple of mechnical wheels would be a good thing too. Also looking for papers for a L-16, willing to trade for papers on a 7AC as a starting point.

Name:
Don Nowakowski
Email:
AERO7AC@AOL.COM
Date:
8/14/99

Comments

Just found this site. Haven't had a chance to look at it much yet. Love my 1946, 65 HP Champ!!

Name:
Steve Ehlers
Email:
sehlers@netzero.net
Date:
8/14/99

Comments

Individual seeks Flyable Cheif or Champ located in or near Texas .Planes with cosmetics in need of TLC are preferred ,if reasonably priced .Fixer-uppers and high time engines are OK . Complete restorations or projects not desired but would be considered .If you have a plane or know of one please let me know .

Name:
john feehan
Email:
johnfeehan@hotmail.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

great have 11ac n9588e ser. 1229

Name:
Geoff Weck
Email:
hydras@msn.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

Great site. I have an 11AC serial# 332 N85920. Sure helps with spar AD

Name:
Andy Durbin
Email:
a.durbin@ix.netcom.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

Partner in A-11BC serial 15. NC3933E. Thanks for your work on the spar NPRM.

Name:
Jon Johnson
Email:
JJOHN80012@aol.com
Date:
8/13/99

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Name:
Mike Hartman
Email:
mikeh@tir.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

Please pass along to Jim Thompson that I appreciate his efforts and have just sent in my letters (3) to the FAA on 98-ce-121-ad. I replied on the first nprm on this issue also and sent a letter to Antique Classic of the EAA urging them to do so also. Jim and Co., please keep up the good work, Thanks again Mike Hartman NC 3035E.

Name:
Robert J. Newell
Email:
jnewell@sault.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

I like your site, I'll sure use it as I'm restoring 7AC- 85286. Keep up the good work.

Name:
Robert J. Newell
Email:
Just checking, keep up the good work
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

Name:
Roy E. Stoner Jr.
Email:
restonerjr@webtv.net
Date:
8/13/99

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Name:
Roger Matthew
Email:
rogerm73@hotmail.com
Date:
8/13/99

Comments

I fly a 7bcm out of lamar co. Look me up if you are ever flying over this way. I would enjoy the visit. It's good to see this website up and running!

Name:
Frank Vitellaro
Email:
fvitellaro@webtv.net
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

I own a 7AC for 3 years, and have about 4,ooo hrs in many different aircraft. I have the most fun with the old air knocker. Best wishes from NJ. Frank Vitellaro JR

Name:
Nathan K. Hammond
Email:
nato@mis.net
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

7AC, N2120E. I'm based in Danville, Ky, if your ever in the area stop in. There is also an 11AC here that a friend just bought.

Name:
Nathan K. Hammond
Email:
nato@mis.net
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

7AC, N2120E. I'm based in Danville, Ky, if your ever in the area stop in. There is also an 11AC here that a friend just bought.

Name:
Peter Farmer
Email:
farmer@ultranet.com
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

7AC N8300 ready to fly after 1 1/2 year complete rebuild. She is better than new but I am 1 1/2 yrs older.

Name:
Donald Skala
Email:
louie@hhs.net
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

I own a 1947 11AC chief 800 hrs nearly orignal I would like to restore it in the near future. I am looking for a rear fuel cap stamped 8 gal. I would also like to join the NAA.

Name:
Ken Hanks
Email:
brlazyr@gpcom.net
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

We are located in central Nebraska - own 1949 7CCM - N4572E - glad to find an Aeronca site - will check in often.

Name:
Paul
Email:
fuelpb@noble.cioe.com
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

Your time and efforts will be enjoyed by wany.

Name:
Bernie Harrigan
Email:
skifly@genevaonline.com
Date:
8/12/99

Comments

Back for another visit! Would like to have the ability to renew my membership online. Also could the site show any items that could be purchased from NAA, especially back issues of the magazine. I know the site is new but these are just some thoughts.

Name:
John Greaney
Email:
jgrea@kynd.com
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

I,m the owner of N1001E. a 1946 7AC, and a NAA member. Glad to see the site, keep up the good work.

Name:
James Richard
Email:
crichard@uplogon.com
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Name:
Terry  Strenge
Email:
aviator7@hotmail.com
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Am restoring an 11BC N3900E This is the first time for this and will be asking a lot of questions. Great Site!!

Name:
Glenn W. Dobson
Email:
gwdmjd@gte.net
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Have owned a Champ for 10 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. My son received his Private and Commercial in it. Only been on the computer since December of 98. This site is GREAT! Glad I found it.

Name:
Bobby G. Lewis
Email:
docwest@in-touch.net
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Look's Good

Name:
Scott Benger
Email:
sbenger@tri-lakesonline.net
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

I recently acquired 1946 7AC N84318 and really enjoy it. Its presently based in Scottsbluff, NE and frequently flown by my Dad.

Name:
Bernie Harrigan
Email:
skifly@genevaonline.com
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Thanks for your efforts, the site looks great! I am restoring a 7ac NC81986 and live in lake Geneva Wi.

Name:
ROGER WOOTEN
Email:
rfwooten@tva.gov
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

I have a 7BCM-L16 i am based at DECATUR AL. I love AERONCA i like to talk about them and learn more about them

Name:
Wilbur Hostetler
Email:
wjhostet@comteck.com
Date:
8/11/99

Comments

Glad to see you on the www - I'm still looking at the site. My wife Joyce & I own a 1946 Chief, N9659E. We have lots of fun with it just tooling around the country side.

Name:
Ed Winter
Email:
EWi2340993
Date:
8/10/99

Comments

I have a 7FC converted to tail wheel. Be happy to discuss with any one who wants to make this conversion.Web site a good idea.

Name:
Harold Prior
Email:
spiritof66@worldnet.att.net
Date:
8/7/99

Comments

Hi Jim, Nice to see the NAA on the web. Was looking at Tom Trainor's site and dicovered it, Even though we have sold our Aeronca 50-L can't seem to get them Aeroncas out of my mind, If there is going to be a Middletown fly-in gathering next year I am considering attending, I shall check the site out on a regular basics. Keep up the good work, "Love Those Aeronca's" Harold

Name:
Peter and Penny Thompson
Email:
peter@intranet.ca
Date:
8/6/99

Comments

Nice site. just found it today while searching for information on Middletown and the fly-in. Is it next year? When? We have a 46 Chief 11ac. 65 continental, no electrics. It is a real blast. We fly it an average of 125 hrs per year (we are both pilots). Cheers!

Name:
Irving Botton
Email:
botton@capital.net
Date:
8/5/99

Comments

Still looking it over, any centralized source of Aeronca information is welcomed.

Name:
Christian Teuber
Email:
Christian.Teuber@t-online.de
Date:
8/5/99

Comments

Good to see this page online. We have restorated D-EHYD a 1946 Champ 7AC and since 1989 its airborne again in Germany and giving us a pleasent time. In 1994 D-EHYD was used to carry out a thesis work about practical flight performance research, with best results.

Name:
Brian Downing
Email:
topfloor@twol
Date:
8/5/99

Comments

I'am glade I found you. I own and fly a 1947 11ac. Its got to be the funnest plane I have ever owned!

Name:
Frank Castronovo
Email:
facastro@cc.ysu.edu
Date:
8/4/99

Comments

Very happy to see an Aeronca type-club website--keep up the good work! I own and fly a 1944 65TAC Aeronca Defender (N39565) with an 85 hp Continental engine. It's a great flyer and the source of much pleasure in my life.

Name:
Tim Balogh
Email:
sales@timco.on.ca
Date:
7/26/99

Comments

I own a 1946 aeronca champ CF-IVT s/n#7AC-1090..can you direct me to a good colour photo collection of these airplanes I am restoring mine and am interested in the interior and engine bay..any ideas...

thanks Tim..

Name:
Richard A. Hetz
Email:
RAH43PT26
Date:
7/25/99

Comments

Just bought N9655H, 47 L16. Nice little airplane! Doesn't need a thing.

Name:
Bruce Hatch
Email:
Bruce_Hatch@ATK.com
Date:
7/24/99

Comments

I'm excited to see NAA now has a web site. I commend you folks. Keep up the good work. I'm starting the restoration of a 7AC Champ, NC2916E. I plan to install an O-200 in place of the original A65. The A65 has some 450 hrs since a top overhaul and is for sale if anyone is interested. I must make a decision as to what type of covering process to use, Stits or Randolph/Ceconite. Any advice one way or the other would be welcome. I may also install a hydraulic brake/Cleveland wheel conversion STC from Safe Air Repair. Any comments on this STC would be of great interest. I joined NAA some two months ago. I am looking forward to receiving my first issue of your quarterly magazine. Thank you.

Name:
Raymond Adcock
Email:
RAdcock207@aol.com
Date:
7/24/99

Comments

First time visitor / looking for nfo on 11AC scout

Name:
Rick Rorie
Email:
rickr@designassistance.com
Date:
7/23/99

Comments

Nice Site...

I am considering buying a '41 65ca Chief which needs work - New skin, etc. Solid plane, all there. What price range should this thing be in?

Thanks...

Name:
Bill Barbee
Email:
bbarbee@watervalley.net
Date:
7/22/99

Comments

Nice to find this site. I own N3016E 1946 7AC

Name:
Don Marks
Email:
demarks@northstate.net
Date:
7/18/99

Comments

Looking for an Aeronca to restore.

Name:
ERIC O'HARA
Email:
100520.3415@COMPUSERVE.COM
Date:
7/15/99

Comments

Looking forward to seeing some more C2/C3 bits. V. good.

Name:
Mica Doane
Email:
micadoane@pldi.net
Date:
7/14/99

Comments

Looking for an outside door handle for a friend's 7AC (fell off while I was flying). Anybody got one?

Name:
J.A. Lockbaum
Email:
lockbaum@aol.com
Date:
7/13/99

Comments

I find this site very informative.

Name:
George & Roberta Smith
Email:
mtsmiths@ptinet.net
Date:
7/5/99

Comments

Glad the NAA has a site. regretfully Roberta & I must sell our beloved 'Buddy', N2973E ( see June 1997 'Aerona of the Month'. $20,500.00, delivered, fresh annual anywhere in the lower 48. 580hrs since rebuild airframe, engine. Non-electric ... Starter, we don' need no steenkeen starter! 720 Terra comm, intercom/headsets, leather seats, custom classic. Was in the Aeronca fly-in at AirVenture '98. This is a great ship, only reason we're selling is we've got a free Grumman Yankee for three years (I know I will live to regret this) mtsmiths@ptinet.net, or kfcairport@aloha.net 9'til 07/14/99) Pics, more info, last annual logs on request