For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not provided. This manual aids owners, operators, and repairmen in protecting and maintaining the quality, construction and performance of the 1946 aeronca chief. The chief was known as a basic gentle flyer with good manners, intended as a step up from the 7ac champion which was designed for flight training. The aeronca model 7ac champion was the first of the 7 series, which were subsequently developed into a wide range of models with bigger engines and aerobatic capability. Select all unselect all no aeronca model associated. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered production in the united states in 1945. These include the tail dragger with wheel pants, tail dragger, tail dragger with tundra tires, tail dragger ski version, tricycle version, float version and. View and download eflite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual online. Manual is the only applicable publication, plus service letters for the aeronca series.
Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ. I got this from my champ paperwork, nc81761, 21 dec 1945. With the release of the beech 18 you came to us and you told us what you were looking for in a fsx only add on. Dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and history of the aeronca champ, chief, l16, l3, c2, c3, champion, and all other aeronca model aircraft.
Aeronca 7ac champion this is a free flight semiscale civil airplane meant to be flown indoors. While it shared the name chief with the prewar models, the design was not a derivative. The aeronca c3 was a light plane built by the aeronautical corporation of america in the united states during the 1930s. Keywords keywords can be a word, drawing number, or any text. Now less than a year after the hobbyzone champ rtf, eflite has released the aeronca champ 15e arf as part of its platinum series line of kits. Designed for flight training and personal use, the chief was produced in the united states between 1946 and 1950. Study guide, beechcraft t34b mentor flight training instructions fti t34b. The vc has animated controls and working instruments. The faa approved aircraft flight manual is required, if there was one provided by the aircraft manufacturer. I personally prefer two 2 window seats, and understand that is personal taste, but that is why i never researched the chief.
The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with. It has been compiled from information in the service manual. The aeronca champion, simulator, which was adapted for microsoft flight simulator x, is very similar to the original in terms of design and scope. This file presents features of the product and tips for operating the aircraft, including annotated screen shots of the cockpit and instrument panel. Dec 20, 2015 first flight of the aeronca champion 7ac restored by dick funcke and flown by kees struik. The new fsx only aeronca champ is a full max rendition of the real thing. While writing this to comply with gama spec 1 which did not exist when this aircraft was manufactured and extant manuals. Starting the engine no hand propping unless both wings tied down, tail tied down, and chocks under bothwheels. The aeronca champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional gear airplane. Aeronca champ, chief, sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of. Aeronca manuals citabria univair aircraft corporation. Aeronca developed the chief in 1945 as a sidebyside version of the champ. Description introduced in 1945, the 7ac champion champ was the first and, by far, the most popular version of the design.
Eflite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual pdf download. Does the chief have the same flight characteristics as a champ. General description a large baggage compartment is located behind the seat to accommodate. Remote receiver location eflite aeronca champ 15e arf assembly manual. The aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional gear airplane. The aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional landing gear airplane.
There is some question about the need to carry the faa form aca309 titled operation limitations. It includes a copy of the aircraft type certificate as well as specifications and performance data. For most of the aeronca aircraft, flight manuals were not provided, certainly none approved by the faa as it was not in existence at the time of manufacturer. Case ih 7120 combine service manual, literature circle guide frindle, 2017. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft. A geared s280 emotor is shown on the plans, a modern moderate kv 800 outrunner emotor. We listened and we applied your wishes and worked hard to come up with a better product to offer our new friends and community. Champion 7ec operating and service manual pdf download. Some aircraft produced later in life by champion aircraft and.
I havent checked the tailwheel spacing to see if this is the same numbers to use with the 11ac. This manual is provided to the aeronca chief owner for flight and operating procedures. Built by aeronca aircraft corporation, the champ first flew in 1944, having been designed in tandem with the 11ac chiefthe champ with tandem seating and joystick controls, and the chief with sidebyside seating and yoke controls. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Ok one more, since i made the chief i had to give you guys the champ. The model 11 chief was designed and built by aeronca aircraft corporation. Brake cable or leave this blank to find all records for the specified aeronca model. American champion were provided with faa approved flight manuals. Now, aeronca produced several models prior to the champ. Free aircraft checklists to download from cessna 150 to boeing 747. Become a member or login if you are already a member to enjoy membership discounts. Introduced in 1945, the 7ac was the first version of the design and used the continental a658 engine of 65 horsepower 48 kw. Aeronca champ checklist warning maximum endurance with full fuel is 2 hrs.
Aeronca c3 1949 50in full size pdf plans, bitmap, wood 1. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. This manual has been prepared to inform the p ilot of the features and systems incorporated in the bellanca citabria. We took much pride in the construction for the aeronca by using our many years of 3d game design knowledge and the very best in 3d rendering software to create the most detailed and finely crafted aeronca in the flight simulation community. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Aeronca 7 champion 7ac 7bc the aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional gear airplane. Features full moving parts by the long island classics design team. Service manual 6 aeronca servicemaintenancemanualsaircraft. Home full size pdf plans, bitmap, wood 1 aeronca champ man 48in keyword search pick only one from each group and keep in mind that we are in the process of editing all the plans so only the plans already edited will show up.
This file contains a checklist that covers preflight, flight, and shutdown. The purpose of this ac is to provide information on aircraft flight manuals. In any event, the champ is a popular member of the tailwheel family. Use scissors to cut a piece of hook and loop tape the direction of the antenna for the remote receiver. It featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts, 7200 built. Im not sure whether it earned its nickname because of its appearance or because of the emotions it inspired in her and others. Remember to log in to receive your merchandise discounts. Flight characteristics it takes about ten seconds in a champ s cockpit to decide that all of chief designer hermes anticub design goals were met and then some. Searchable online parts and documents library available to the public and members. Modelhobs aeronca champion the aeronca model 7 champion, more commonly known as the champ, is a singleengine, twoseat, fixed conventional landing gear airplane. This is the aeronca 7ac champion listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images. Originally designed for flight training and personal use, it entered production in the united states in 1945.
Cr1software aeronca champ the aeronca champ is the plane that helped to train many of the the aeronca is a perfect choice for flying in and customer operation and configuration manual. This is a native fsx project compiled with xtomdl sp2. From 1928 to 1951, the company was a major producer of general aviation aircraft, and also produced the engines for some of their early designs. If flight manuals were not created and provided by the aircraft manufacturer, the owner should not carry a substitute aircraft flight manual provided by a third party. All engineering and service data pertinent to the aeronca champion model 7a has been summarized in this manual. It was an immediate success because of its docile flying habits.
Rather, the postwar 11ac chief was designed in tandem with the 7ac champion champ the chief with sidebyside seating and yoke controls, and the champ with tandem seating and joystick controls. There was never a flight manual produced for the 11ac or 7ac series airplanes, as a simple placard system was deemed enough to keep a pilot out of trouble. Summary of contents for aeronca aeronca 11ac chief page 1 4. View and download champion 7ec operating and service manual online. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a singleengine light airplane with a high wing, generally configured with fixed conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two occupants designed for flight training and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular piper cub, entered production in the united states in 1945. Aug 15, 2014 a friend of mine once owned an aeronca champ, which she affectionately called the happy champ. The 11ac chief entered production at aeronca in early 1946, with upgraded versions introduced as the 11bc also called the chief and 11cc super chief, in june 1947 and 1948, respectively. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their history. First flight of the aeronca champion 7ac restored by dick funcke and flown by kees struik. Cr1 aeronca champion for fsx fly away simulation flight. Preserving the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft.
Aircraft flight manuals civil aviation safety authority. Designed for flight training and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular piper cub. Those that have flown a champ know that it is something special, however. Aeronca 7dc champion singleengine light cabin airplane. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with the utmost safety, economy and serviceability. Aeronca 11ac chief this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the aeronca model 11ac aircraft. Aeronca 7ac pilot operating handbook n1946e sn 7ac55. Pilots operating handbook american champion 7ec champ this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the model 7ec aircraft. Like the piper cub with which it competed, the champ features tandem seating. Home aircraft manuals af aeronca these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. View and download hobbylobby pilot1 user manual online. Aeronca champion operating and service manual original. To take advantage of the new lightsport aircraft category, the champion was returned to production in 2007. Sams airparts the aeronca specialists sams airparts quality source for good used aeronca aircraft parts, sam specializes in aeronca champion 7ac.
Champion 7fc tritraveller at the canadian museum of flight. It used the continental a658 engine of 65 horsepower 48 kw other 65hp engines by lycoming and franklin were also fitted. Peel the backing from the tape and place it on the back of the receiver. The aeronca model 7 champion, commonly known as the champ, or airknocker, is a singleengine light airplane with a high wing, generally configured with fixed conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two occupants. Aeronca champion 7a aircraft service manual, for the old champs download aeronca champ service manual scanned by todd trainor, june 2008 aeronca champ service manual 15 mb this is the full manual, include the cover, into, and aeronca 7ac champion. Kit contents the eflite aeronca champ 15e arf comes packaged in a very nicelyillustrated box. Flight simulator downloads microsoft flight simulator x. The new fsxonly cr1software aeronca champ is a full max rendition of the real thing. This general aviation classic will provide you hours of pure stickandrudder enjoyment. Aeronca, contracted from aeronautical corporation of america, located in middletown, ohio, is a us manufacturer of engine components and airframe structures for commercial aviation and the defense industry, and a former aircraft manufacturer. It has been compiled from information in the service manual 7a aeronca champion, published by wagaero in 1946 and usaf flight handbook for the usaf series l16a and l16b published in 1948 and revised in 1953. Default included with aircraft additional files used. Aeronca 7ac pilot operating handbook blue ridge sport flight.
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