Make your own custom pocket notebooks with scout books. Flying the aeronca paperback january 1, 1987 by robert e. Aeroncas early birds, model lc and scout, model k aircraft market. Id be most thankful for help with the seaplane documentation and motor options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The chief was a side by side seating plane, so has a wider fuselage than the champ. After world war ii, the chief was introduced as the model ii ac.
The aeronca k series, aeronca chief, aeronca super chief, aeronca tandem, aeronca scout, aeronca sea scout, aeronca champion and aeronca defender were a family of american highwinged light touring aircraft, designed and built from the late 1930s. Dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and history of the aeronca. Paul matt individual 3view drawings wind canyon books. Scale the aeronca c1 scout plans is supposed to be scaled correctly, a good way to be sure about this it to open it with adobe pdfreader and measure the parts checking if they fit together. But one learns to take things as they come, and most of all, to keep a sense of humor.
Sep 29, 2014 the relationship with my 1946 aeronca chief often segues into a world of strangeness. Searchable online parts and documents library available to the public and members. Founders of our association felt that rest of the scout movement was abandoning the traditions and intentions set out by bp. Buy in packs of 10, or shop our diy and custom options to make notebooks just for you. Eliminating the aeroncas traditional bathtub appearance, the scout featured a strutbraced high wing with a fully enclosed cockpit seating two sidebyside. The 1930 singleplace c2 was aeroncas first production airplane. Aeronca c2 deluxe improved version, with a wider fuselage and a number of design improvements. Made in the usa with 100% recycled papers and vegetable based inks, our notebooks come in 3.
The c2n is a development of the c2 using a slightly more powerful engine. You explore the wondrous dutch countryside with young tom, his amazing dog scout, and his friends carl and bert. Holes predrilled, exhaust holes predone and ready to fit. The badenpowell scouts association was formed in 1970, following moves by the scout association in the mid 1960s to modernise their image. The aeronca k was last with 2 cylinder engine before the defender. Keep the troop memories burning bright with the perfect lifelong reminders of the friendships made, moments shared and all of those important milestones along the way. To make a purchase just click here or the button at the bottom of the page, and you will be taken to an online secure order form. Aeronca cf scout 1936 precursor to the kc scout, powered by a 40 hp 30 kw franklin 4ac. We have made the scout an expert in lifecraft as well as woodcraft, for he is trained in the things of the heart as well as head and hand.
Powered by a dualignition aeronca e1c engine, the model k scout brought the aeronca design up to modern aviation standards. Custom notebooks by scout books low minimums, 100%. Based on the aeronca chief this plane is an ultra light flyer for both indoor and outdoor use, similar to the popular umx champ planes. Kits are available in half sheet and full sheet sizes. It was a variation of the model 7 champion and differed primarily by having increased fuselage width to permit sidebyside seating and a lowered cowling line to permit better visibility. I also have a couple of other books on aeronca and one of them has a couple of shots of the model 12 chum which would make a great looking model. Scout books 100% recycled notebooks for your big ideas. The aeronca store home books, posters and more welcome to our store.
Become a member or login if you are already a member to enjoy membership discounts. Aeronca model k scout specifications technical data. Champ conversion to grove hydraulic brakes, have been compiled in a new book including jim. Subscribe to aeronca by filling out the following form. Every day thousands of modelers visit us and download free model airplane and boat plans, plans shared by other modelers. Blue ridge sport flight 7ac aeronca champ sport pilot training in hendersonville, nc duration. Style your event, grow your brand, or promote your business, scout books are customizable to be exactly what you need. Introduced in 1931, it featured room for a passenger seated next to the pilot. In the scout series, the reader leaps into an era early in the 20th century in the netherlands in all its beauty. 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. Comet aeronca k documentation brand x models rc groups. 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. Scouting we have made to cover riding, swimming, tramping, trailing, photography, first aid, camping, handicraft, loyalty, obedience, courtesy, thrift, courage, and kindness. Comparison of the 1911 and modern handbooks and merit badges.
Aeronca cf scout1936 precursor to the kc scout, powered by a 40 hp 30 kw franklin 4ac. Aeronca k scout unlike its predecessor the c3 flying bathtub, this looked like a real airplane. Nov 20, 2007 blue ridge sport flight 7ac aeronca champ sport pilot training in hendersonville, nc duration. Fabric covered and built with a welded steel tube fuselage and spruce wings, the c2, also. Preserving the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft. Aeronca model k scout plans aerofred download free. With its edo floats, and a strong following of flight instructors, the airplane soon found its way to the top of the instructional favorite list among seaplane operators. When i was a about 11 or 12 years old i built dime and quarter models from. Select all unselect all no aeronca model associated. It is based at charlottemonroe executive airport, monroe nc. Enjoy browsing andor shopping and let us know if you have any questions. In 1920 the first international scout jamboree was held and bp was named chief scout of the world. Although it only has a door on the right side on a seaplane a door on.
I thought a l6scale version of the c2, c3, or 100 would be too big. The aeronca model k scout is an american light airplane first marketed in 1937, and was the true successor to the popular c2c3 line. 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. Aeronca model k scout specifications technical data description. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. While we do our best to get things right the final word on policy and procedure is found in the resources produced by your scouting organization. Aeronca c2 singleseat light sporting aircraft, powered by a 26hp 19kw aeronca e107a piston engine. Scout books is a certified b corp located in the heart of portland, or. In this sevenbook series by piet prins, tom and his friends help free their village from nazi occupation, even saving lives. Sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al. Unlike other light plane makers, aeronca was not so much the product of a single.
Many thousands of collectables are listed and illustrated. Document everything from the adventures, awards, games, badges, monthly scout themes, challenges, jokes and songs. Dedicated to aeronca champ, chief, l16, l3, c2, c3, champion, and all other aeronca model aircraft. The credits are a way to recognize work done with the plans, may be scanning, tracing, cleaning, restoring, scaling the aeronca c1 scout model airplane plan. You can subscribe to the list, or change your existing subscription, in the sections below. In the next ten years girl guides, wolf cubs and rover scouts started, and scout rallies were held in the major cities of great britain. National aeronca association bulletin board index page. Aeronca c1 scout plans download model airplane news. In 1924, 1n conjunction with john dohse and harold morehouse he designed a small, basic singleseat monoplane powered by a twocylinder wrightmorehouse engine. Many manufacturers with new airplanes and thousands of surplus airplanes flooded the economy. 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. It has been downloaded 186 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Here are some photos of nice aeroncas from around the world.
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. It was a dark and stormy night when i took my old aeronca. Brand new aeronca champ nose bowl, aluminium, not aftermarket. Powered by a new 36horsepower aeronca e1 engine, the seating configuration made flight training much easier and many aeronca owners often took to. The relationship with my 1946 aeronca chief often segues into a world of strangeness. Custom notebooks by scout books low minimums, 100% recycled. Wind canyon books, aviation books, aviation books, books. Cometbrand x models, aeronca k span 25 area 60inch square weight 87 grams power. Brand new aeronca champ bottom cowl, aeronca genuine not aftermarket, still in bare aluminium. This is the possibly the original 1947 one left worldwide. Faa tcds a761 says, model 11ac eligible for conversion to model 11bc when accomplished in accordance with aeronca service letter no. The resulting c2 scout arrived on the scene in 1929 just as the stock market. Aeronca 11bc chief gbutf, 11ac1578, ex n3231e, at north weald 305. A perfect first scale project thats easy to build and fly.
A successful series of twoseater aircraft didnt distinguish it in the slumping postworld war ii aircraft market. Aeronca model k scout is a singleengine twoseat light sports plane produced by the american manufacturer aeronautical corporation of america aeronca. I also have that book and it has some great shots of aeronca planes. Aeronca c1 scout plans download model airplane news by. The resulting model k was a far more attractive, easyflying and comfortable. We do like the model 11 chief as well as the champ. If you are a collector i strongly recommend that you take a look at delcampe. Aeronca chief airplane pictures, aircraft photos and. Aeroncas early birds, model lc and scout, model k aircraft. Aeronca champion seaplane the aeronca champion was an immediate success as a seaplane training airplane. 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. Aeronca aircraft corp c2 pc2 scout jean roche, an air service engineer at dayton, ohio saw a need for an affordable and reliable light aircraft. You will be sent email requesting confirmation, to prevent others from.