Low and Slow Aeronca Champ

flew up to Madison country airport so I could help out a pilot friend fly his Cessna 140. Perfect day to go fly low and slow so why not go champing for a bit. #flying #pilot #aeronca #deweydavenport

[sherrydoolin]

Thx Man! My dad owned one back in the 70’s, it was Red/ White & us kiss painted it Banana Yellow! Whole Fam Loved it & the all of us Soloed in it, Great Memories!!! 😃💪🏼👍

[lauraradigan]

There is nothing better than flying a Champ. Great times in the sky.

[thomasquinn]

Truly enjoyed coming along. Learned to fly in a Champ 7FC. Magical!!!

[alexbruski]

My dad was an air traffic controller 1950's-80's, did flight instruction in the 70's with 3 Aeronca Champs. I got to go flying often on the weekends. Miss that. Wish I could track down the plane that I flew in back then... I think it is in southern California now. Your video brings back some wonderful memories. Thank you.

[TheRidders]

Just watched this again, what a splendid day Champing. Beautiful !

[kam]

Wow...the memories came flooding back...soloed a 7ac after 7 hrs from a 2200 ft strip back in 1975 at age 16. Thanks for the awesome video w/narration. I could feel the take-off, that seat of the pants feel never left!!

[MalcolmRuthven]

Loved this. I learned to fly a long time ago in (mostly) a Champ 7AC. 85 mph indicated cruising speed (low altitude where we flew) was normal as I recall. Then flying a Cessna 140 was (to me) a big jump, with cruising speed 105 mph indicated.

[GregoryBrown]

I am a student pilot and I have been flying Gliders. I am going to fly a Aeronca Champ the end of March. I m really excited about it and your videos have been adding to my anticipation. Thank you for sharing.

[TheRidders]

What a Splendid flight, thanks for recording that, it was just like I was with you at the final landing as the wheels brushed the grass. I so can not wait to get our little Champ flying again.

[SVSecondChance]

My father had a 7ac champ when I was a kid. I loved flying in it with him. He sold it when I was about 12 or 13 years ago. I kinda miss it. Very nice to see ya flying yours

[abeash]

Great video Dewey, you fly to relax. I watch you fly to relax. Blue skys! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

[ChrisFeasterpilot]

That's what it all about!!! I love all of your videos, but bias for the Champ ones!

[Jwsul]

Great airplane, great pilot, great weather, great photography! That is all. :-)

[BaumannJA]

Happy Birthday Dewey... Your videos always make me Smile. Your attitude and enthusiasm for Flying is so infectious!

[crazydavek]

Keep them coming, I am glad you're better.

[kevincollins]

We used to fly over to Madison county airport from Springfield for thier cheap fuel and of course somewhere to go. Love the videos thanks for bringing me along. Happy Birthday Dewey!

[davidbucklew]

Great flight! Flying one tomorrow. First flight in it so your video familiarized me with the gauges, primer, carb heat, fuel off and on, mags and trim. controls. Flown and owned a lot of planes but not the champ. Will see if I like it tomorrow. I love the acronym of Cigar for a substitute check list.

[peterdisley]

Hi Dewey, it good you are feeling better and hopefully a full recovery soon. Just got onto your videos and very impressed with your easy going comprehensive commentary. It really feels like we are in the cabin flying along with you.

[KTHKUHNKK]

Very nice video Dewey.
The music was great in there Dewey.
Keith Kuhn from Lorain county airport.
KK Motion Pictures
Also on YouTube.

[sailhavasu]

Happy Birthday Dewey!!!! Keep em coming (videos AND the Birthdays!!! ) :-).