Vol 13.3 - 3rd Qtr 2014 - National Aeronca Association

National
Association
Magazine
3rd Quarter 2014
Volume 13, No 3
Volume 13, Issue 3
Third Quarter 2014
President’s Message
Special points of interest:
All Weather Convention!
x Post NAA Convention
coverage of Middletown
2014.
Stormy Weather was the theme for Middletown 2014. It will always be remembered as
the year that had storm fronts in all directions.
Yet, there were a few dedicated soles that made
it through nature’s maze.
x Aeronca on Display—
Lunken’s C-3 Master Record Setter.
x Bob Frost’s Low Wing
Model LB
NAA Newsletter
x Newsletters will be
posted Quarterly on the
NAA Website at aeroncapilots.com
x Future issues will highlight historical photos,
advertisements and restoration projects by our
members.
x The desire is to create a
format where information, stories and pictures
can be shared that can
compliment the NAA
Discussion Group.
x Articles, photos, suggestions, questions and comments are welcomed.
x Technical/Drawing requests can be made at
anytime through the
“Discussion Groups” on
the NAA Website.
Drawings e-mailed at no
charge.
Cover Photo
x Jeff Womack on one of his many
flights at Middletown. His meticulously restored C-3 was absolutely
perfect.
Despite the weather, Middletown was a resounding success! The airplane count was Low,
but the mix of aircraft on hand was phenomenal.
To start with there were two C-3s flying about,
And a incredibly rare Low Wing, fresh out of
the restoration shop. The Pre-Wars were well
represented, to include a beautiful Stick Chief.
The Tandems included both Civilian and Military
models. There were also the award winning
Champs and Chiefs. To cap off the list of aircraft, there was even a flock of Sedans. No
where else can you see the mix of Aeronca
aircraft like you see at Middletown. That’s what
sets this event apart from all other gatherings.
The aircraft count may have been down, but
the attendance was one of the highest. There
was a large number of folks that came from the
West Coast, We had people drive in from as
far away as southern Florida. Many who gave up
on their flight plans, decided to make the trek
even if their airplane had to stay home.
As a special treat, The Air Force Museum
Tour of the restoration shop, was conducted by
our own Duane Jones, Long time Board Member.
Just before the Saturday night banquet, we
learned of the loss of one of the greats in the
world of Aeronca. Bob Hollenbaugh passed
away. Bob was a long time employee at
MIDDLETOWN
2014
Right
x Bob Frost rolled out his beautiful
Low Wing. This is a Model LB with
a 85 HP LeBlond.
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Aeronca and the
author of many
books and magazine articles.
While at the
factory, he
worked on several aircraft projects to include the Arrow and
the 12-AC Chum. When the NAA acquired
some of the original paperwork for the prototype 12-AC, it was signed by Bob. In the years
since he left the factory, he was involved in many
projects to preserve Aeronca’s past. He
worked to restore the First production 11-AC
Chief. He was a source of knowledge and practical experience that will be sorely missed.
Thank you to all who helped make Middletown a Success! So many people work behind
the scenes There goal is to make sure this is a
weekend to remember. I also want to thank
those who make their way to the convention.
When you bring a plane, you share it with the
rest of us. And all who attend, plane or not,
take part in a great many discussions that leave
us all inspired.
I particularly want to thank all of the leadership at Magellan Aerospace. The NAA is the
only Vintage group that still has close ties and
the support of the original manufacturer. The
pride shown by the workforce is exemplified by
how pristine the Plant is and how welcoming
they are to our attendees.
It really was a weekend to remember. I’ve
said it before, when you bring great airplanes
and great people together at a great place, it’s
magical.
Hope to see you in 2016!!!
Middletown 2014 - 17th National Aeronca Association Convention
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Middletown 2014 was great!!!
Once again this proved to be an
event like no other. Even though the
weather limited the number of planes in
attendance, the mix represented all the
major models except the Aeronca K.
The event was well attended by people
from all over North America and some
that came from Europe and Australia.
This event is really about the people.
We come to find inspiration and information to push start a project that may
have hit a speed-bump. Maybe it’s find-
ing that one part. Or maybe it’s learning how
to open and fix that thing that you have been
“over thinking” for the last couple of years.
It’s also about meeting friends that you’ve
known for years on-line. It is so good to be
able to put a face to a name. You get to
meet people that have the same model
Aeronca. Or maybe you meet people that
are a hop or two away from home.
And then there are the planes. This is really
a Family Reunion for the aircraft. A chance
for theses spirited machines to be able to get
together at the old Homestead. The factory
Grand Champion—Post War
Grand Champion—Classic
and the staff are the perfect Welcoming
Committee. All the cousins bear a strong
family resemblance. And some have aged
better than others. But, to see them gathered together at Hook Field is an amazing
sight.
The goal is to make those who attended,
happy they went. And to make those who
couldn’t make it, sorry they missed it.
Middletown 2014
Mission Accomplished!
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Celebration of all things AERONCA - Middletown 2014
1936 AERONCA LB with Jim Thompson (NAA President Emeritus), Bob Frost
(Owner), Paul Workman (Bedrock Aero) & Bob’s Wife, Beverly
The
3 Oldest Planes
at the Convention
1932 C-3
1934 C-3 Jeff Womack & his son,
the real owner of the C-3, Cameron
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Jim Hammond
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Middletown 2014
If it weren’t for Bad Weather, we’d have no weather at all
Butler County Air Museum’s Fairchild PT-19
Under contract, Aeronca also made the PT-19/23
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Member Spotlight—Rare Low Wing Reborn
Bob Frost is bringing a 1936 Aeronca LB
back to life. Paul Workman, Bed Rock
Aero, is currently the restoration magician
finishing a job that has taken many years
and been touched by so many others along
the way. This will be one of only 2 Low
Wings currently flying. The other is a LC
(Warner 90 HP) that is owned by the
WAAAM Museum in Hood River, OR.
This is a plane that Bob flew many years
ago. So he is redoing the Low Wing in the
same colors as before. So the wonderful
Grey and Yellow paint job may not be
original from the factory, but they’re the
colors this Gal has worn most of her life.
This is a Model LB, which means it has a
85 HP LeBlond Engine. That makes it very
rare. Most of the LeBlond powered planes
were converted to the Warners. So this
will be very special.
Paul is no stranger to restoring great
Aeroncas. The first Aeronca that Paul
restored was a Sedan, that is still one of
the nicest out there flying.
As part of this restoration, a second LB will
also be returning to the sky over Ohio.
Many of us have been watching the progress of this fine plane for years.
Thank You Bob for Bringing this rare,
fabulous plane to Middletown!!!
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Aeronca On Display
Lunken Airport Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio
A beautiful 1936 C-3 Master is displayed in the Air Terminal at Lunken Airport, Cincinnati, Ohio. This aircraft is a fitting tribute to
a fledgling company called the Aeronautical Corporation of America, which started building planes here in 1929. NC16553, rolled out
of Hanger 4 (Yes hangar 4 is still there) on 15 August 1936. This is one of the nicest displays of a Civilian Aircraft that you will ever
find. Not only is it easy to see from the ground, but you can climb the stairs up to the mezzanine level and get an even closer look.
This beautifully restored aircraft is not just a wonderful example of 1930’s aviation, but it is a historically significant, record setting
AERONCA C-3. From the plaque it reads:
“On December 4, 1936, this particular aircraft left Columbus, Ohio and flew round trip to Miami, Florida. It required 16
hours to cover 3,000 miles (approximately 65 mph). The AERONCA C-3 had a range of 200 miles at cruising speed of 85
mph (the trip to Miami and back, would have required approximately 15 stops for fuel, oil and relief).” It was flights like this
that proved the engineering and practicality of the AERONCA brand.
The C-3 Master has also been called the “Model 500”. That’s because they started the Serial Numbers for the C-3 Model, with Aerodynamic Fairings, at Number 500. There were still a few razorbacks being made, and they could continue to use the original series of
numbers.
Above- A great view of the corrugated skins of the Aileron.
Made from 2017 ST Aluminum that’s only .010 thick.
Right - The Original Wheels and Tires are perfect.
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From the Archives
From Sales Brochure for the Aeronca K
Carl Friedlander, President of Aeronca, with
NC626N at Middletown in the ’40s. That’s C-2,
Serial Number 2 . This is the first aircraft manufactured and is now hanging in the Smithsonian.
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Next Issue: Complete Post
Oshkosh Coverage
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Next Issue:
x Coverage of the EAA
Convention in Oshkosh
x Aeronca Aircraft on
Display
x Member Spotlight
x From the Archives—
Fun Stuff from the Past
Special Thanks to Butler County Air Museum for their
support during the 2014 Middletown Convention