Friarpuk Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi I looking for the names numbers and locations of folk who own Aeronca Champion 7AC aircraft. There don't seem to be all that many in Australia. I would love to go for a fly in one and eventually own one some day. To feed this addiction I need to exhaust avenues in Australia before looking OS and importing, some time in the distant future when my wife has a weak moment and let's me indulge in my lust for a 1946 airborne lady. If you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Call Doug at The Ultimate Thrill Ride | Sports/recreation/activities | Mount Archer he has a 7ACA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Call Doug at The Ultimate Thrill Ride | Sports/recreation/activities | Mount Archer he has a 7ACA. Is it a white 7ACA that was owned by a fellow at Watts Bridge with a Franklin 2 cylinder engine in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 That would be it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi I looking for the names numbers and locations of folk who own Aeronca Champion 7AC aircraft.There don't seem to be all that many in Australia. I would love to go for a fly in one and eventually own one some day. To feed this addiction I need to exhaust avenues in Australia before looking OS and importing, some time in the distant future when my wife has a weak moment and let's me indulge in my lust for a 1946 airborne lady. If you know what I mean. Aircraft register search | Civil Aviation Safety Authority I want a ride in it! Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I want a ride in it!Kaz All 101 of those?? I can help you with a few of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Ahhhrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 All 101 of those?? I can help you with a few of them. Plenty of later models but I suspect that the lighter 7AC Champs have been switched over to the RAA register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I did a bit in a friend’s 7AC many years ago, it is still around on the RAA register. I liked it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 I did a bit in a friend’s 7AC many years ago, it is still around on the RAA register. I liked it. Do you know who owns it and where it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip King Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Adelaide biplanes as one on line ,this plane was owned by a good friend who passed away has been restored buy Nelson aircraft like new with bigger motor one of the best rebuilds I have seen.Harvey at Nelson owns the plane would be for sale . Have a look at Adelaide biplanes web page the have a great story of VH STU.cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave8rr Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 What about a Piper Vagabond PA17? Side by side, midlife Cont C65 engine, metal spar wings & on the RAAus register. Only one in Aus/NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyflyer Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 A quick check n Google shows this RAAus Champ which appears to be on line. ADELAIDE BIPLANES 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundsounds Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Classic Air at Wangaratta have one available for instruction too. Home | Classic Air Adventures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Little leg room, not comfortable for larger terrestrial frames (that is human beans!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 [ATTACH=full]53574[/ATTACH] What about a Piper Vagabond PA17? Side by side, midlife Cont C65 engine, metal spar wings & on the RAAus register. Only one in Aus/NZ. Hi I sent you a PM regarding another thread but you never got back to me so I thought you were not interested. However I would love to have a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Adelaide biplanes as one on line ,this plane was owned by a good friend who passed away has been restored buy Nelson aircraft like new with bigger motor one of the best rebuilds I have seen.Harvey at Nelson owns the plane would be for sale . Have a look at Adelaide biplanes web page the have a great story of VH STU.cheers Beautiful looking machine! Might have to go down to Aldinga for a fly next time I am in Adelaide. When I studied in Adelaide I use to slope soar rc gliders down there with a mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friarpuk Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Classic Air at Wangaratta have one available for instruction too.Home | Classic Air Adventures Thanks I really appreciate you letting me know of this plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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