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I can do better than that, FEDEX employee, bought a Aeronca Champ to restore, The Champ was in a sea land container, Claimed it was all their. I visited the project in Memphis, and made a deal. Fed Ex gave me the CD FAA records of the aircraft.thats when I realized the Champ had not been...

I spent my school years in the PNW built and flew UC, joined CAP and attended Votech joined Army 1966, CP UH1A one tour SEA flew first 7AC Aeronca Champ Kadena Aero Club, retired Airguard OKC 1989 PFE/RII 727/DC-8 retired 2008, LSA 7AC Aeronca Champ. Been a great 72 years really started at 9...

I’ve only used it in my fuel, 8oz to 10 gal of 100/130, not only will it clean and keep you valve upper cylinder lubed, but it also keeps that fuel selector and carb from corrosion I run small Continentals, 75-12 never used it in my oil, always run non detergent oil, even tho I have a filter...

Of all the years I’ve been wrenching I check mine every 25 hours, yep I know overkill. Usually not an issue it’s clean,but I have cleaned corrosion, If you catch it early and keep it clean it’s not an issue. Not mentioned,I call it the last chance filter on the Carb, I am talking about small...

If it were my aircraft I would log both times, granted the Hobbs is more accurate, compared to a tach. If you use the Hobbs now, compared to your tach you will come up with more time than you have indicated on your tach. What I am saying don’t add Hobbs time to your tach time. The times you log...

I reciently purchased a project, 7AC Champ it came with several small boxes of hard ware, unfortunately none of it fit the Aeronca Champ, My guess was a 108 series Stinson. Buying hardware for an aircraft can turn into a very expensive part of the restoration but a 72 year old aircraft. Really...

Your on a very old post, but your fuel drain has an Oring of rubber on it, On that aircraft unless the drains have been changed. they are a flat O-ring, you should have a number on that valve, usually on the wrenching flats. Univair carry’s them a lot cheaper than a new valve, they might be sold...

I don’t use the battery tender like you guys are using it. I know guys that use the terminals on their aircraft battery. If your IA is querky about that remove it, for the annual, then reinstall it. Always use the covers when not in use. Don’t plug it in and leave it. Use a light power timer and...

Back in the old 80/87 red days their was enough lube in the fuel to effectively lube the hottest part of the engine the exhaust valve, and guides, the newer fuels green, Blue just don’t carry that lubrication offered in the 80/87. I do run the smaller Continentals, over 70 years old, run non...

I am rebuilding a Champ right now, and used 3 coats of rustolem almond it coats well resists scratches and Polyfibre will not affect it, I’ve used it on motor mounts and it really does well. Usually gray. Powercoating is a remarkable product, but it hides defects, and welds, you use cromate, or...

All these posts are great, AP license, just like all FAA certifications, It’s a license to” learn! The price you quoted is fairly standard, nation wide, they need mechanics, period, welcome to the snap on experience, okay Mapco, Craftsman, Walmart, they all carry tools,that investment will amaze...

Good topic; most of us that fly really can’t afford it, so getting back to home base where you can repair and clean is a must. Lots of tools out their are multipull use units, all good posts, but I have found if you carry it you will never need it. I carry and all of you have seen them,a canvas...

Old post,but I use Touline, open the doors and use a box fan usually medium speed works best. Touline also works when installing rubber seals and headliners. Apply a coat of adhesive like Plyobond get the quart can or pint can,you can also thin the plyobond with Touline. I usually use an acid...