Fearless
Aeronca Aviators - a mailing list for Aeronca enthusiasts. Kind
of chatty, kind of technical.
Mark
Peterson's Aeronca Pages - Mark Peterson restored a pretty little Chief
and has put together an amazing collection of information on Aeroncas with
focus on the 11AC Chief.
Ohio
Aeronca Aviators Fly-In - an annual event held at Barber Field, Alliance
Ohio. Sponsored by the Ohio Chief Association.
Vintage
Aircraft Association - The division of the Experimental Aircraft Association
devoted to antique and classic aircraft.
Parts and
Services:
Aircraft Spruce and Specialty - has brake pucks
that fit the mechanical Goodyear disc
brakes on many Aeroncas. You'll need two 1.25" diameter pucks, one thick and one thin for each
wheel. Part number is
06-00155 for the thick, 06-00156 for the thin.
(Tip: search the online catalog using the word
"pucks.") Aircraft Spruce is also a
source for other Aeronca materials.
Phone number is
1-877-4-SPRUCE.
Noel Allard can
provide Aeronca plates and placards. His email is
nallard@unitelc.com. He's located in Park Rapids, MN.
Added 6/20/08.
American
Champion Aircraft - manufacturer of the Citabria line of aircraft.
Has replacement metal spar wings for the 7AC Champ.
Bedrock Aero Restorations - Paul Workman does vintage aircraft restorations,
fabric covering and interior work in Zanesville, Ohio. His projects have
included several award winning Aeronca restorations.
Added 1/23/07.
Robert
E. Carr - Bob has original spinners and backplates for the 11 series
Chiefs and backplates for tapered and flanged crankshafts. Give Bob
a call or write or Fax him for more information. He supplies spinners
for wood and metal propellers. 506 Heavitree Garth, Severna Park,
MD 21146, (410)987-4310, (410)761-1273 FAX. e-mail RC11ACPilot@aol.com.
Updated
1/2/03.
David
Jackson - has original style fuel filler neck grommets for sale. These
grommets are molded vulcanized black rubber with a groove around the base
to fit the boot cowling. The
grommets also fit Cubs, Taylorcrafts, Luscombes, etc.
The
grommets are $30.50 each (i.e., $29.50 + $1.00 shipping for each in the 48
states, actual shipping charges elsewhere). Payment may be made by either
personal check, money order, or bank cashier's check payable to: David Jackson,
5808 Terra Drive, Arlington, TX 76017,
Telephone:
817-465-7253.
Richard
"Dick" H. Love. Another source for Aeronca fuel tank grommets.
Also has original Aeronca prop decals. No website but contact information
is: P.O. Box 448, Dillsburg, Pa 17019, phone 1-717-432-4079. Added
10/9/02.
Milman Engineering - offers
STC'd metal spar conversions for Champs and Citabrias. Approval for for 11
series Chiefs is in progress. Phone
1-800-782-7737; e-mail:
Milman1@quik.com. Added 5/23/03.
Bob Norman of
Y-City Flying Service - Continental engine guru who works on our small
engines; recommended by Tony Markl. Located at
Parr Airport, 1200 Fairview Road,
Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.
Phone 740 454-1615.
Added 8/5/05
David
Rude - Dave is a A&P/AI who can rebuild Aeronca oleo struts and case
frames, including installation of the bronze bushings. Phone number for Dave is
845-473-0713; e-mail is: dlrude@excite.com.
Updated 4/30/06.
Steves Aircraft
- offers STC'd gascolators for most Aeroncas. Added
2/10/05
Brian
Safran - has the Aeronca 7AC fuselage jig built by Bill Pancake. Brian
intends to offer it free of charge for use by anyone rebuilding a Champ who
wants to check it for accuracy prior to covering. Brian is in the
Cleveland, Ohio area.
His phone
number is 330-483-3278 and the email address is
safran1983@gmail.com. Added 6/15/07.
Univair
Aircraft - supplier of FAA-PMA approved parts for many classic
aircraft.
Wag-Aero
- PMA'd Aeronca parts. For technical info the contact is Mike Utley,
1-800-558-6868 (ext. 142), email
mutley@wagaero.com. Address: 1216 North Road, Lyons, Wisconsin
53148.
Woodgrain Restorations by
Grain-It Technologies. Can refinish the instrument panel as used on the 11AC
Chief. Added 10/3/06.
Woodwing Specialty - Pete Plumb of Woodwing Specialty can make new wood
spars for your Aeronca. Wooding Specialty,
330 Aviation Street, Shafter, CA 93263.
E-mail:
woodwingdoc@yahoo.com. Phone
661-391-9464 Added
12/20/05