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Fright Test of Aeronca Champ

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  1. Bob Parks

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    And to think, the FAA grounded ours because it didn't have a compass correction card?
     
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    Look at the aileron deflection. Lost so much lift on the left wing that it looks like he is in full deflection to try to maintain wings level.
     
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    Holy cow! I bet you landed that puppy in a hurry,,
    glad your safe!
     
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    Is that part of the mummy's shroud that I see trailing from the left wing?
     
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    Thought I told you guys to use Stitts on that thing Bob.
     
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  7. Bob Parks

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    No, not really. The airplane flew okay with one aileron missing. You just didn't put the " bad" wing near the ground because you couldn't lift it. The aileron deflection in this shot was probably the start of a roll. Here's the rest of it.
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    See post, " Special Airplane.
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    So, this is a 65hp 7AC?
    Wow.
     
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    Yes, completely stock, 65 HP, with 22 year old fabric. Flew like " A Champ."
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    Thanks for the clarification. I guess the initiation of a roll would also explain the upward elevator deflection.
     
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