the only thing puzzling in your SF260 videos is the position of the prop lever (all the way back instead of all the way forward). The quadrant has three levers and the one all the way to the right is prop control. All the way forward is fine pitch, used on t/o and lndg but if you have it back like that is cruise pitch. I would have guessed you want fine pitch just like on take off to do maneuvers where high power is desired at times. What RPM had you set it at?

Wow, memory lane. I flew one of these solo as an RAF cadet from RAF Manston in 1968 You sat on your parachute in the metal bucket seat.

I remember when the RAF sold the last of the chipmunks for 9K each.

I hope it does not conk out!

Good sound .felt like I am right there.i need more.you made it to short.to play patriotic or dramatic tunes would be awesome too😊😊😊😊😊😊

perfect !! can we get more videos?

I thought a chipmunk was inside the plane whole time and would suddenly show up in front of camera wearing helmet. my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. 😔😔😔

Just bought one, and looking for some tips on landing. I have some time in Cubs and a Chief, so I think it won't be too challenging. I bounced it pretty good the first time, but settled it down after that. Looking forward to getting on some grass.

the strings on the wing make the video incredible!!! you can see the exactly moment the air stops flowing on top of the wing and leaves the surface of the airfoil, really cool

Whats incredibly interesting to me is the strings near the leading edge of the wing facing forward as the wing is stalling. Great visualization of airflow!

how is this happening

What the heck is happening!?

The Aeronca Champ. Pretty much a kite with a little engine. If it was a hot summer day, the way to get over the trees off the end of the runway was to point it at the treetops and "pump" the stick to help it over. Slipping to a landing - you could do it 50 times and it was still fun.

Aeronca Champ - my first civilian piloting experience after flying in the U.S. Air Force in the 1950’s and early sixties. The cinder strip was 1750 long on top of a hill. It was the old Spencer, WV airport long since gone and replaced. It was different and took a lot of getting use to.

Years ago a friend took me up in his ‘46 Aeronca. We did spins and a wing-over, and I had a blast.

Nice approach and landing with the usual bumps. The Champ I flew was the military version L-16A in the Civil Air Patrol. Many cadets took their first airplane ride in it. Your video looks VERY familiar. Thanks for posting.

Sweeet !! Got probably 50 hrs in a Champ. Loved to fly it. Landing on those grass strips was especially fun. Back in the mid 60's I was working for the FBO at the Nacogdoches, Tx airport and sometimes I would let the grass grow a little taller than normal (about 4-5 inches high) and would come in and make wheel landings and get the wheels to rolling in that grass before setting it down. so much fun. Great memories from long ago brought back by this video. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful video, greetings from Ballyphehane

Wow, I never had all that electronics. A turn and bank though, as a hedge against sudden fog.

Is this town in Ireland, the birthplace of Cillian fookin’ Murphy?

Lovely

That approach speed is far to hight really.NOt needed and if you lost a wheel; or brake fitting iIt could throw you on your back. KEEP IT SIMPLE THE KEY TO SAFE FLYING !!!!!!!!!!!!

I learned to fly in an Aeronca 7AC Champ a long time ago. No add-on electronics or shoulder harness (those didn't exist then). I much preferred it to the J-3 Cub which I also flew then.

Where is that airport?

Over 65 years ago, my first general aviation flight was in the back seat of a Champ from my father’s farm pasture. Thank you for sharing. Jim

I guess this is Douglas, Cork not Douglas, Isle of Man

Saw this from my house...pretty cool

Nice!

Happy Christmas to all in Farranfee please pray for my brother Joe Nagle from his loving sister Anne thank you x

Fire at the shopping center am I right

What a great video of a beautiful spot Skerries. Very nicely done . Great music too

gavhof, feel free to use...Dronemonkey, I'm sorry I didnt see your msg.

hi. i am putting together a video of a party in joe mays for my cousin. can i use a short clip from this??

you got some balls flying over water love the video & music

nice video

Well done Drone Monkey for the fantastic footage of Balbriggan from the air. Lovely music. I would love to buy you a pint someday.See you further down the road for sure. Martin