Aeronca C3 Take-Off Performance

I was intending to fly to Popham for the LAA rally in August 2023. The weather was pants and I stayed at home; the Aeronca was already fuelled up so the next flyable day presented an opportunity to look at take-off performance.
Music: 'Honeysuckle' by Honeyroot
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[@tennesseered586]

Just enough horsepower, but no more than that. Flying as it was originally conceived, off of a grass field. Thanks, Nick.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

There's something very satisfying about flying low powered aircraft. I like skill / knowledge based activities.

[@tennesseered586]

Compared to a glider, a C-3 has gobs of power. I understand the fun. @@FlyingForFunTrecanair

[@kbjerke]

That was a nice reminder of how the Grand Old Lady performs! Sedate and polite! There was a point in the video I was thinking I should adjust the vertical hold on my TV - then I remembered I wasn't watching a TV. LOL! The ultralight airfield very near me was just closed to make way for a new highway, dashing any hopes I may have had of building (or acquiring) my own bird and venturing skyward again. Oh, well. I have too many other hobbies and responsibilities that keep me occupied, anyway! Thanks for sharing, Nick!

[@wesleycardinal8869]

Nice footage, beautiful scenery. Messing about in planes 👍🇦🇺

[@1944Devon]

Yet another very instructive and thoroughly enjoyable video. Thankyou again Trecanair! 😉

[@bobblangland9031]

Good to see your gentle flyer up where it belongs again.

[@Volksplane1]

Nicely done Sir! Keep us old flyers fed with staple diet of 'Trecanair toasties '(Hey! another side line!..Snacks)

[@garyhooper1820]

Enjoyed, Thanks

[@user-bg4uc1et1p]

Excellent.......as always

[@justincase1575]

That is one pretty bird!

[@williamellis3961]

Charming ng guppy. I love it.

[@carlyleporter5388]

C3, second prettiest aircraft design ever !!

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

What’s the first?

[@carlyleporter5388]

ME 262@@FlyingForFunTrecanair

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

@@carlyleporter5388 Taste is a very personal thing!

[@mothmagic1]

Less a climb rate than a curvature of the earth departure. I imagine it's a fun flyer though and enough adverse yaw to remind you to use the feet.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

It climbs well for 36 horsepower. Yes, there's a lot of adverse yaw. This is a good characteristic as it encourages co-ordination. As an instructor I often find that those who've learned on snowflake aeroplanes (generally characterized by tricycle undercarriage and a Rotax 912/914) have poor co-ordination and lack crosswind skills. Who would want to fly such an insipid device?

[@dcmflydude6320]

I like how the prop sounds right after you take off….I guess it is unloading/loading

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

Yes, it seems to unload around 45 kts indicated. Happiest speed range is 45-65 kts. It was quite turbulent when I filmed the second two take-offs; not a days I'd have particularly chosen to fly on but the wind was good for the test. However, in spite of the bumps, the aircraft handles turbulence well.

[@Aeroclub-Borschiv]

Ok

[@user-ig7yy2ls5p]

Самолёты фовеля. 15:06

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

Oh absolutely, with knobs on!

[@terryboehler5752]

What speed are you coming unstuck?

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

About 42 knots indicated, although I’m not sure of the accuracy of the pitot / static system.

[@petercyr3508]

I'm thinking this thing was designed with a 150 lb man in mind. Not 200. 200 lb man was not common in the 1930s. Sorry I dont know how many stone that is.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

Absolutely. 150 pounds in 10 1/2 stone. 200 pounds is lots of good lunches.