Burt's 1/3 Scale RC Aeronca Champ Airplane Maiden Flt

On 19 October 2009, Bob Burt completed the maiden flight of his radio controlled Aeronca Champ. Weighing 35 pounds and a wingspan of 12 feet, it had three successful flights that day at Mead Field west of Omaha, Nebraska.

In Bob's Words: The Aeronca was built from RCM plans. It is 141 inch wing span (1/3 rd) scale. Covering is Sig Koverall. Paint is Nelson paint. Radio- Futaba 2.4. Engine-Turnigy 52cc Gas turning a 22x8 prop. All metal parts were made by hand. Ribs are built from 1/8x1/4 spruce and 1/32 ply gussets. Like I stated all metal parts were hand made including the main gear which are spring loaded and the tail wheel gear. We flew it the first time with the top cowl removed to make sure the engine did not over heat. The next time I will put the cowl on and see how well it cools.

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[HeRacesTheSun]

@gordonbw Yes tail heavy because the pilot was not on board, he had the flu that day...

[gordonbw]

Looks a little tail heavy to me

[MrYeayeayeayeayeayea]

@godisgayy what is the differnt with a champ and a piper? one more thing what is a 3D plane?

[godisgayy]

wonderful plane my friend,, my father and I had a 1947 Aeronca chief.. And I have been wanting to build a champ or a chief ever since. Thanks for pulling up some good memories.

[kaiapoi55]

very nice ,I hope mine goes just as well ,mines only 82inch w/s hope to maiden it shortly does yours have flaps etc and what size motor are you running in it also how much dihedrail do you have