What ever happened you stoped flying

hi nice video, the plane uses outo gas,,i have an 48 champ 7dc 85hp i would like to use outo to gas

And instead of staring at that damn airspeed indicator like you keep mentioning. Look out at the wing. When it’s level you’ll be perfect.

Quit comparing it to a Cessna dude. It’s not a damn Cessna.

Comparing a champ to a 182 hahaha. Bro. You weren’t ready for a real airplane. 12000 hour CFI here. It’s apples and oranges. The champ is so much better to fly. You drive a 182. You don’t fly it.

When I got my initial training, near 50 years ago, I INSISTED on doing my first 200 hours in Tailwheel aircraft! It was the best decision I'd ever made.

When I started flying back in 1964, I soloed in a tri-Champ 7Fc. At about 30 hours I had the itch to fly the tail dragger 7Ec. I went around the pattern for 3 takeoffs and landings with the instructor. The instructor jumped out and said, " You're doing good. Keep practicing. Come in after you've done at least 10 more takeoffs and landings." I thought he was crazy, but at the same time I'd rather fly solo. It was like somebody throwing a non-swimmer into a swimming pool to teach you how to swim. No such thing as a "Tail dragger Transition course" back then! 🤣 I've also never ground looped any tail dragger in my life. I've flown most tail draggers without problem since then: Champs, luscombe, L-19, T-6, Cessna 180, Maule M-5, C-47, Pawnee, AgCat. I would never trade those experiences for anything! The tri-Champ 7Fc was N9829Y and the tail dragger 7EC was N9837Y at our military Aero club at Toul Rosie's Air Base near Toul, France. Both planes rented for $4.80 per hour wet. The latest radio gear in both was a Narco SuperHomer "coffee grinder" tuning receiver which would drift off frequency as the radio warmed up. The power pack and the radio itself had a total of about 27 vacuum tubes. Guess transistors weren't invented yet when that radio was designed? Our X-Country plane was a 150 hp Pier Tri-Pacer. It had a SuperHomer for communications, and also a low frequency receiver for 4 leg navigation and approaches. There were still a few low frequency stations in use back then. When I got back to the States, I was at McGuire AFB in New Jersey. I usually flew our T-34A N4003A which rented for $8.00 per hour wet. Boy, thouse were the days!

I have 8 hours in a C172 and now the Aeronca is finally available after months of engine checks and repairs, it's the cheaper option so I'm going for it, today is my first flight with the champ, I just want to know where everything is in the cockpit lol

Just a note for you new pilots when something like this happens (artificial horizon not working) if you come to the conclusion it’s not working you must deactivate it and place a NA placard over the broken instrument. This is a requirement by the FAR

For some reason on a plane like the 172 i like the analog avionics more than the various tv screens

My best friend had a 7ECA can't remember what year it was but it was fun to fly in . Good luck

Due to the constant camera movement I was unable to watch this video. What little I did watch seemed informative.

Great video with your commentary. I'm learning to fly in a champ so just about anything helps.

I loved this Video, i wish you had a ex mic that you could have running from the GoPro to inside the headset, just an idea i wish you did, still a very awesome video

Awesome brother nice video!

Steps missed, Clear prop, Did not get the weather, did not contact ground for taxi. Did not contact tower. Maybe the airport does not have a tower. Should of got the ATMIS.

Nice video except for the continual camera movement.

is there ever gonna be a part 2?

Nice job. A Champ will keep you honest.

To fly AERONCA do we need to study Pilot School or training will be okay ?

Camera on head/rapid head movement nauseating..

i am 15 and i went for my introductory flight in a 172R back in august and i must say the 172 Flies beautifully, i've flown on many many planes in my life now but that was first flying a real plane and it was absolutely incredible and that secured my future in aviation and videos like yours inspire me to make content like this once i begin my PPL, Great Video!

I learned to fly in a 1956 7EC N4330C back in 1989. So glad I chose the Champ - over 50 different GA types and several type ratings later I still fall back on the skills and knowledge I acquired in that Aeronca.

That sure brings back some memories, took lessons at Sarasota/Bradenton back in 56 in almost the same plane. Instructor was a great guy by the name of Harry Louden . Still got my log book but have not been in a plane for years !

where was this, Caldwell?

I see that you make more excuses why you can't, how about adjusting your flying to fit that 172..all the 172's fly just about the same you need to adjust your flying to that particular airplane your flying.

How come there was no clear prop?

You certainly didn't have your privates at this time in training right? You couldn't have.

Does anyone know what airport this is and where it's located?

Your commentary on top of the live audio is GOOD!! But if you have a live tidbit, bring it. THANKS!

Thank you for posting this! I had my first solo recently and was wondering what exactly to do for practice and when. I'll definitely use this as a good reference. :)

Love your video! I subscribed and liked your video. I just started my own flying channel I would appreciate your support! See you in the clouds.

Thanks for sharing

Could you post your taxi on your first try? I know it was bad but this might help pilots the most to learn.

Nice job Darin

Interesting video. Good commentary. Just curious what your takeoff weight was and what is the aircraft’s useful load?

Very good job. Thanks for making it. CHEERS

Nice video and narrative. I especially liked the voice over explanations during the maneuvers.