This is a photo of our Aeronca Champ N85411 just after dad bought her for $4,000 back in 1974. It stayed in this configuration until 2003 when I rebuilt her. Dad insisted on a new paint scheme and wanted her yellow, white, and a little red trim - therefore that is what you see today. I did one little thing to remind us of the old paint scheme - I left the trim tab in original paint.
It's Dec 9th, and it's ZERO degrees outside. I am in my shop putting the finishing tapes on the rudder of the Aeronca. I am hoping to have all the flight controls finished by the end of this weekend. I have heard nothing from the engine overhaul shop on their quest to find us some servicable cylinders. Next week I think I'll pull the wheels and repack the wheel bearings and inspect/adjust the brakes. Spring is a long time away :(
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