Aeronca C3 Take-Off Performance

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2023
  • I was intending to fly to Popham for the LAA rally in August 2023. The weather was pants and I stayed at home; the Aeronca was already fuelled up so the next flyable day presented an opportunity to look at take-off performance.
    Music: 'Honeysuckle' by Honeyroot
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  • @tennesseered586
    @tennesseered586 9 місяців тому +8

    Just enough horsepower, but no more than that. Flying as it was originally conceived, off of a grass field. Thanks, Nick.

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  9 місяців тому +5

      There's something very satisfying about flying low powered aircraft. I like skill / knowledge based activities.

    • @tennesseered586
      @tennesseered586 9 місяців тому +2

      Compared to a glider, a C-3 has gobs of power. I understand the fun. @@FlyingForFunTrecanair

  • @SimonAmazingClarke
    @SimonAmazingClarke 7 днів тому +1

    An old Lancaster crewman was watching the BBMF lancaster land, he commented on the three point landing, and that only tge best pilots did that. BBMF changed to wheeled landings. I was at RAF Finningley, my last posting,cand I watched this DC3 doing curcuits and wheeled landings. The BBMF pilots were practicing.

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  6 днів тому +1

      @@SimonAmazingClarke I used to three point the DC3 now and then; easiest with a load in the back and no crosswind 👍

  • @wesleycardinal8869
    @wesleycardinal8869 9 місяців тому +3

    Nice footage, beautiful scenery. Messing about in planes 👍🇦🇺

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke 9 місяців тому +2

    That was a nice reminder of how the Grand Old Lady performs! Sedate and polite!
    There was a point in the video I was thinking I should adjust the vertical hold on my TV - then I remembered I wasn't
    watching a TV. LOL!
    The ultralight airfield very near me was just closed to make way for a new highway, dashing any hopes I may have had
    of building (or acquiring) my own bird and venturing skyward again. Oh, well. I have too many other hobbies and
    responsibilities that keep me occupied, anyway! Thanks for sharing, Nick!

  • @1944Devon
    @1944Devon 9 місяців тому +2

    Yet another very instructive and thoroughly enjoyable video. Thankyou again Trecanair!
    😉

  • @Volksplane1
    @Volksplane1 9 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done Sir! Keep us old flyers fed with staple diet of 'Trecanair toasties '(Hey! another side line!..Snacks)

  • @bobblangland9031
    @bobblangland9031 9 місяців тому +2

    Good to see your gentle flyer up where it belongs again.

  • @garyhooper1820
    @garyhooper1820 7 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed, Thanks

  • @user-bg4uc1et1p
    @user-bg4uc1et1p 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent.......as always

  • @justincase1575
    @justincase1575 8 місяців тому +1

    That is one pretty bird!

  • @williamellis3961
    @williamellis3961 9 місяців тому

    Charming ng guppy. I love it.

  • @carlyleporter5388
    @carlyleporter5388 7 місяців тому +1

    C3, second prettiest aircraft design ever !!

  • @mothmagic1
    @mothmagic1 9 місяців тому +1

    Less a climb rate than a curvature of the earth departure. I imagine it's a fun flyer though and enough adverse yaw to remind you to use the feet.

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  8 місяців тому +1

      It climbs well for 36 horsepower. Yes, there's a lot of adverse yaw. This is a good characteristic as it encourages co-ordination. As an instructor I often find that those who've learned on snowflake aeroplanes (generally characterized by tricycle undercarriage and a Rotax 912/914) have poor co-ordination and lack crosswind skills. Who would want to fly such an insipid device?

  • @Aeroclub-Borschiv
    @Aeroclub-Borschiv Місяць тому +1

    Ok

  • @user-ig7yy2ls5p
    @user-ig7yy2ls5p 8 місяців тому +1

    Самолёты фовеля. 15:06

  • @dcmflydude6320
    @dcmflydude6320 9 місяців тому +1

    I like how the prop sounds right after you take off….I guess it is unloading/loading

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  9 місяців тому

      Yes, it seems to unload around 45 kts indicated. Happiest speed range is 45-65 kts. It was quite turbulent when I filmed the second two take-offs; not a days I'd have particularly chosen to fly on but the wind was good for the test. However, in spite of the bumps, the aircraft handles turbulence well.

  • @terryboehler5752
    @terryboehler5752 6 місяців тому +1

    What speed are you coming unstuck?

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  6 місяців тому

      About 42 knots indicated, although I’m not sure of the accuracy of the pitot / static system.

  • @petercyr3508
    @petercyr3508 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm thinking this thing was designed with a 150 lb man in mind. Not 200. 200 lb man was not common in the 1930s. Sorry I dont know how many stone that is.

    • @FlyingForFunTrecanair
      @FlyingForFunTrecanair  5 місяців тому

      Absolutely. 150 pounds in 10 1/2 stone. 200 pounds is lots of good lunches.