New 'soon to be' Champ 7ac owner

[Autogateman]

Hey folks I'm Rod from gonzales la, currently a student in training for my PPL, I fly out of KREG. In the process of purchasing a 1946 7AC and I can't wait! It has a 0-200 in it. It goes for annual in a couple weeks and in the meantime I'll be getting someone lined up for my tailwheel endorsement. Looking forward to learning from here. Cheers!

 

[Bob Turner]

I flew one with an O-200. A Screamer! Honorary Cub!

 

[Sully]

Don't forget the spar Airworthiness Directive 2000-25-02 since you are now over 90 HP.

 

[Rattler 1]

I have a 1946 7AC with a A65. I'm sure the O-200 will be a blast. It's a great plane to fly.

 

[JackC]

7ACs are one of the top aircraft I’ve ever flown and i got a few lol

Be interested in a PIREP on the 200, I have a A65 which is ample for my ops, be interested in the power vs weight/range

Also yeah, you got spar inspections now

 

[Sully]

7ACs are one of the top aircraft I’ve ever flown and i got a few lol

Be interested in a PIREP on the 200, I have a A65 which is ample for my ops, be interested in the power vs weight/range

Also yeah, you got spar inspections now

Biggest problem is no increase in max gross.
Heavy engine and note the right fuel tank.

BUT IT WILL BE FUN!!

 

[Autogateman]

Biggest problem is no increase in max gross.
Heavy engine and note the right fuel tank.

BUT IT WILL BE FUN!!

I don't recall exactly what it was, but it certainly did increase. I was reading through the logs with him when I went look at it. Has the extra tank in wing also.

 

[Bob Turner]

I wish I could remember the prop - wood, Sensenich, fiberglas tips (or plastic?) - straight up! I swear it would out-climb a 160 Super Cub. It was covered with lightweight Stitts, but had two wing tanks.
Cruise? Lucky to get 80 - all the way from Denver. But a great trip.