1937 aeronca scout book

Nov 05, 2014 the aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the true successor to the popular c2c3 line. Mar 04, 2009 1946 aeronca 7ac classic airplane for saledelivered with new annualoriginal conditonready to fly duration. It is almost identical to the us built aeronca c3 but employs a j. Aeronca k scout unlike its predecessor the c3 flying bathtub, this looked like a real airplane. Aeronca champ, chief, sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al. Louis air show, the aeronca c2 was the first lightweight aircraft to be type certificated for production. Street and smiths aeronca model k scout powered by a dualignition aeronca e1c engine, the model k scout brought the aeronca design up to modern aviation standards. The original aeronca factory was located at the cincinnati lunken airport, ohio.

Flying the aeronca paperback january 1, 1981 by robert e livingston author 5. Aeronca citabria all aeronca tandem all aeronca chief all 11 series aeronca champion all 7 series aeronca grasshopper 058 series. The nameplate must be restamped with the proper model designation and the. Like the 65 hp aeronca, they are underpowered which is why, over the years, owners have upgraded both the taylorcraft and the aeronca models to higher horsepower. Aeronca cf scout 1936 precursor to the kc scout, powered by a 40 hp 30 kw franklin 4ac. The aeronca c3 was a light plane built by the aeronautical corporation of america in the united states during the 1930s. Heres your chance for sale for sale 1937 aeronca k scout. Roache introduction 1937 status still in service primary user private pilot owners number built.

Fully restored october 2014 aeronca 11cc with a 100hp continental. The aeronca c3 was a light plane built by the aeronautical corporation of america in the united states during the 1930s its design was derived from the aeronca c2. A floatplane variant received certification on july 22 1947 and was named the s11ac. Handbook for boys boy scouts of america 1937 national council on. Flying the aeronca paperback january 1, 1987 by robert e. The passenger was seated next to the pilot which made it convenient for teaching others how to fly. Aeronca c2 singleseat light sporting aircraft, powered by a 26hp 19kw aeronca e107a piston engine. Aeronca chief final take off at bohunk airport duration. Powered by a dualignition aeronca e1c engine, the model k scout brought the aeronca design up to modern aviation standards.

Handbook for boys boy scouts of america 1937 skip to main content. The aeronca k series, aeronca chief, aeronca super chief, aeronca tandem, aeronca scout. Aeronca c2 aeronca k the aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the true successor to the popular c2 c3 line. The aeronca c3 evolved into the aeronca k scout in 1937. It was issued a type certificate on september 28, 1945.

They include a 1930 pietenol sky scout, 1930 henderson longster, 1931 curtiss wright junior, 1931 curtiss wright travel airw, 1931 american eagle, 1931 buhl pup, 1931 spartan c260, 1931 aeronca c3, 1931 waco rnf, 1932 fairchild 22c7b, 1932 aeronca c3, 1933 franklin sport 90, 1937 aeronca lc, 1937 dart g and 1938 aeronca kca. The aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the true successor to the popular c2c3 line. The aeronca model 11 chief is a singleengine twoseat light touring aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer aeronca aircraft corporation. The latter was propelled by 50hp franklin or lycoming engine options.

With room for two adults the c3 proved itself as being a low cost reliable airplane. This aeronca c3 was originally owned and flown by the hughes flying service. Compared to the increasing standard of the times, the little 40 hp aeronca k was under powered. Eliminating the aeroncas traditional bathtub appearance, the scout featured a strutbraced high wing with a fully enclosed pit seating two sidebyside. Aeronca k scout, an american light airplane first marketed in 1937 aeryon scout, a small reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle uav designed and built in canada american champion scout, a twoseat, highwing, singleengined airplane that entered production in the u. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft. It was inexpensive to own and operate using only 3 gallons of fuel per hour and became popular with sportsman pilots in its era.

The c2n is a development of the c2 using a slightly more powerful engine. Aeronca, contracted from aeron autical c orporation of a merica, located in middletown, ohio, is a usmanufacturer of engine components and airframe structures for commercial aviation and the defense industry. May 23, 2014 20th anniversary scottish parliament escort to the crown scots guards, royal mile 2019 4kuhd duration. Powered by a new 36horsepower aeronca e1 engine, the seating configuration made flight training much easier and many aeronca.

Aeronca model tc65 observation pearl harbor museum. Only four c2ns were built and our example, nc89, is one of just two remaining. Aeronca 11bc chief gbutf, 11ac1578, ex n3231e, at north weald 305. The goal of the aeronca museum is to preserve the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft in the public trust and keep this information available for future generations. In 1937, the great flood of the ohio river drowned the roofs of all aeronca buildings beneath several feet of water and caused major damage. Aeronca chief auxiliary fuel tank, aeronca part no. After world war ii, the chief was introduced as the model ii ac. Searchable online parts and documents library available to. Aeronca model k scout specifications technical data. The 65series is currently the most abundant version.

The aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the true successor to. Next, squadrons of scout planes v,rill patrol the air. The apm aeronca k has been restored to flying status. The aeronca c3 evolved into the aeronca k scout in 1937, the prototype being x17440. The aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the. Taylorcrafts are fun to fly, tough to get into but once learned, easier. Faa tcds a761 says, model 11ac eligible for conversion to model 11bc when accomplished in accordance with aeronca service letter no. If you feel like you have a particular interest in this model of aircraft you are welcome to submit a brief history and descriptionpoints of interest that make this model unique. At a scale masters qualifier in oregon, a spectator who happened to be an active full scale pilot and antiqueclassic restorer alerted me to the existence of a large collection of antique and classic airplanes in another part of the state that he understood included a complete aeronca k. In the 1930s and 1940s, the company was a major producer of general aviation aircraft, and also produced the engines for some of their early. The aeronca c3s, nicknamed the flying bathtub, were manufactured from 1931 to 1937. Aeronca 11 chief, pictures, technical data, history. Prestwick, ltd, a british version of the aeronca e1c engine. The 1937 aeronca k was the last of the aeronca airplanes to use the 40 hp aeronca e1 twocylinder engine.

We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their history. Aeronca c3 the aeronca c3 was an outgrowth of an earlier aeronca model, the c2 scout. Aeronca k 1937 a drastic redesign of the aeronca c using steel tube braced wings in place of kingposts and wire bracing, new undercarriage, enclosed cabin, more powerful engine and many other detail refinements. The 1937 aircraft year book aerospace industry association. C2, c3, model k, model l, aeronca 7ac champ and aeronca 11ac chief.

The aeronca museum is a nonprofit 501 c3 organization. Searchable online parts and documents library available to the public and members. The aeronca 65c was a long standing favorite in the light airplane field and was noted for stamina,economy and safety. In the 1930s and 1940s, the company was a major producer of general aviation aircraft, and also produced the engines for. Luckily, most aircraft could be flown or hauled to safety, in time, but many airframes still fell victim to the water. Although not very popular as a seaplane, the aeronca ks was immortalized by two events. Aeroncas early birds, model lc and scout, model k aircraft. In january, 1937, the ohio river which surrounded the aeronca factory and half of. The aeronca model 11 chief is a development of the prewar aeronca model k scout and was developed together with the aeronca model 7 champion.

World war ii ushered in a new era for aeronca aircraft. The aeronca c3 was an outgrowth of an earlier aeronca model, the c2 scout. New archive document image gallery 1935 aeronca c3, nc14564, owned by roger andersons father, probably in the 1970s in california. It is a 1937 aeronca 100, one of 24 built by the under license by the aeronautical corporation of great britain, ltd at peterbrough. We strive to be the premier research library for all things aeronca. Aeronca 11cc 1145tt, 15 smoh on continental c85 done in 2016, 2016 recover in superflite process, complete logs, june annual. Introduced in 1931, it featured room for a passenger seated next to the pilot. Aeronca cf scout1936 precursor to the kc scout, powered by a 40 hp 30 kw franklin 4ac. Preserving the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft. Coming as it did during a time of economic distress that affected everyone in aviation, the lowcost, lowupkeep aeronca c2 put flying within the reach of many.

Aeronca developed a lowwing aircraft in 1935, the model l produced with two different engines with sidebyside seating and a completely enclosed cabin, but the true successor to the popular c2c3 line was the aeronca model k scout, first introduced in 1937. Online archive document 2000177 posted 12262015 by todd trainor. Aeronautical corporation of america formally changed its name to aeronca aircraft corporation in 1941, and the onset of world war ii ushered in a new era for aeronca aircraft. Aeronca chief airplane pictures, aircraft photos and. There were around 100 built so it is a rare aircraft that still has full product support. Aeroncas golden age is a book which progressively details the events leading to.

Kenn mann, usaf photo fairchild republic a10a thunderbolt ii formation flight, 111th fighter wing, willow grove air reserve station, pennsylvania, 2005. Jun 21, 2019 the 1937 aeronca k was the last of the aeronca airplanes to use the 40 hp aeronca e1 twocylinder engine. New item of need 20x30 furnace filters our custommade paint booth uses four 20x30 furnace filters to catch the overspray from getting into the blower motors. Roger schlemmer, now aeroncas chief engineer, faced the challenge of. The aeronca tc65 defender was an american highwing light plane of the 1940s. Aeronca model 11 chief specifications technical data. The ks sea scout was immortalized as a seaplane aboard the ship wyatt.