Rcm 1/3 scale aeronca champ restoration begins
10-02-2016, 07:38 AM
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Rcm 1/3 scale aeronca champ restoration begins
ON TOP OF THE 1/4 SCALE bud nosen aeronca champ I'm having scaled out, I just bought the RCM 1/3 SCALE AERONCA CHAMP that was owened and flown by AL AYLERS and will be installing a new g-62 on electronic ignition and will be checking her over to get into the air soon, shes HUGE loving aeronca champs shes the HOLY GRAIL stand by for pics... of when al had her and where she is now.
far as I can tell there only two of these in the us built and flying and I have ONE
far as I can tell there only two of these in the us built and flying and I have ONE
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10-02-2016, 11:45 AM
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its huge, was some damage during shipment IE: cracked windshield, already have a scale vac formed bubble one comin as well as new glass scale cowl as a spare. also found servo mounts cracked so id REALLY like to repair and get it in the air as is once new g62 is mounted just replace servos with up to date overpowered giant scale ones and check wiring out WITHOUT STRIPING IT TO RE STITTS and paint stay tuned.
10-03-2016, 04:34 AM
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Sorry. No pics. The flying season is nearly over around here, but if I see the big Champ, I'll get some pics for you.
10-04-2016, 01:47 AM
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its huge, was some damage during shipment IE: cracked windshield, already have a scale vac formed bubble one comin as well as new glass scale cowl as a spare. also found servo mounts cracked so id REALLY like to repair and get it in the air as is once new g62 is mounted just replace servos with up to date overpowered giant scale ones and check wiring out WITHOUT STRIPING IT TO RE STITTS and paint stay tuned.
10-11-2016, 05:30 AM
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windshield was cracked during shipment too me, removed it as well as the scale gas tank incl functioning tank float, discovered why it was leaking, there was a hole drilled into it from firewall, scale tank will be repaired and re installed new windshield coming stay tuned shell be airborn soon, still need g-62 with electronic ignition new giant hd servos and repair one servo mount.
04-28-2017, 08:00 PM
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PS68.
I also just picked up 1/3 scale Champ. Its from RCM plans. The late John Marquette plans. This champ was on RCU. In Peru Indiana. Drove there, rented a U-haul trailer to bring it back to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ever since i bought the plans for the champ, in 1991, i always wanted one. Now i have one. Its about 80% complete. Wings, and stab are all covered. Bottom of the fuse is covered. All Hy-tech servos installed. Pull/Pull cables for all flying surfaces. The engine is a CRRC 55CC twin. The Gentleman that built it Did a master job on it. Over 1400, ooo screws hold the fabric down With all rib stitching complete. Unfortunately, the landing gear broke in transit to NM. Removed it will send it to the Gentleman that built the Gear in CA. Fully function Oleo struts.
I also just picked up 1/3 scale Champ. Its from RCM plans. The late John Marquette plans. This champ was on RCU. In Peru Indiana. Drove there, rented a U-haul trailer to bring it back to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ever since i bought the plans for the champ, in 1991, i always wanted one. Now i have one. Its about 80% complete. Wings, and stab are all covered. Bottom of the fuse is covered. All Hy-tech servos installed. Pull/Pull cables for all flying surfaces. The engine is a CRRC 55CC twin. The Gentleman that built it Did a master job on it. Over 1400, ooo screws hold the fabric down With all rib stitching complete. Unfortunately, the landing gear broke in transit to NM. Removed it will send it to the Gentleman that built the Gear in CA. Fully function Oleo struts.
11-20-2017, 06:25 AM
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Hi
I am finishing one Aeronca Champ (the RCM plans) and I am looking for information about the thrust angles for the engine Zenoah 62.
Anyone have an idea about the recommended right and down thrust angles?
Thanks in advance
Pedro
I am finishing one Aeronca Champ (the RCM plans) and I am looking for information about the thrust angles for the engine Zenoah 62.
Anyone have an idea about the recommended right and down thrust angles?
Thanks in advance
Pedro
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12-16-2017, 06:24 AM
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12-17-2017, 07:56 AM
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Rcaiir.com contact page. Email me at [email protected] and I can send you a list of kits we make. The Champ is $695.00 Plus S&H, the Gear is sold separately. We are building new shops after recently moving to Colorado and Gear are sold out temperately until we finish our construction unfortunately.
12-19-2017, 05:47 AM
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I had back surgery last Wednesday and plan to retire early next year. I have the plans and the 1/4 x 1/8 spruce stock in hand, once I feel better I may start knocking out some ribs. Anyone out there have a photo of the jig they used to make the ribs? I have a few ideas but would rather not re-invert the wheel here.
12-19-2017, 06:40 AM
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Our kit of this plane has all laser cut parts and an option to have all 1/4" balsa ribs. Saves a lot of time building and you can't tell the difference once you cover the plane.
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01-09-2018, 05:40 AM
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I'm feeling a little better. The surgery was a success! Photo of the jig I will using to make the ribs. 3/4" plywood base, 1/4" steel pins, 1/16" aluminum angle. After drilling holes for the 1/4" pins, the plan was treated with package tape to prevent sticking. There are a lot of parts to make one rib but what the heck. Place the top and bottom pieces in, then add the verticals, diagonal are added after the verticals dry and I can remove the clamps holding the verticals in place. Then add the plywood reinforcements. I'm using Titebond II glue. One down, 29 to go. Having trouble uploading the photos, will try later.
Still can't upload photos.
Still can't upload photos.
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