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.
