Flying 1500 Miles in an Aeronca Champ!
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- Опубликовано: 9 авг 2023
- *1500 statute miles because that sounds more impressive. In actuality, this was 1300+ nautical miles. The entire trip took 2 days and 15 hours of flying. Of course a lot gets cut out such as preflight, runups, etc. Flying safely is always my first priority; videoing comes second, so there are a few missed shots I would have liked to have gotten. Compared to the C150, the Champ seems a lot less comfortable and a lot more tiring over long distances. On the leg between Mineral County and Ephrata I got no handheld footage because it was so rough going, and by the very last leg? Ya girl was TIRED! Haha. I sure would love to have a Champ of my own! I think it will always be my favorite "fun" airplane to fly. I hope you enjoy this video!
Wonderful video!!! We fly a 1947 Champ over @low_lead and know exactly what you mean about no-bounce gear. We joke that you get to land twice on them. They can feel really squishy wheel landing in gusts. Mashing them on to load them up quickly seems best in stiff winds.
Yep! There is the touch down, then the second settle. 😂 They are wonderful to land even still.
@@amywhite375 They are just so fun. Ours is an L-16A with the original military no bounce oleos - those have a crazy amount of travel. I'm so tempted to replace them with bungee gear but committed to keeping this original. Have you ever seen the original no bounce test video? 😂ruclips.net/video/xfmjtlvK9_s/видео.html
Good as they are, I removed the no bounce for ski use. They caused the skis to sit at bad angles, nose in and on a angle unless you use limiter straps to basically prevent the oleo from hitting full length. Conventional gear is better if you use skis and wheels. But the no bounce are good for that drop onto wheels.
@@SyphenHouse Agreed for ski use. Also they are hard on soft tires as the track width changes under load. Fun video of loading them up on grass in ours: ruclips.net/video/PZ_1jmpElfM/видео.html
I'm an older pilot that watches a million flying videos. This is the first video I've seen of yours and it kind of got to me. There is something so unpretentious about your attitude. The video is very well put together - it tells a complete story. And I didn't even hate the music. This whole video is just so refreshing and impressive. You've really got a knack for this. Subscribing and looking forward to more! Going to check out your other videos.
I’m an older non-pilot but a 70 year old Air Force brat I agree with @gawebm great video. 👍
Glad you like it!! I have several similar ones on my channel you may enjoy if you like this sort of thing. Thank you! :)
I agree with those nerds Amy, hahaha, because I am one too. Great job, thanks for bringing us along ❤
@gawebm I highly recommend going back and watching all her videos in order. We have a true artisan pilot here, and that (pardon the reverse pun) down-to-earth quality permeates all her work.
Great work here! Thanks for sharing! New subscriber and can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
"somebody put the nosewheel on the wrong end" - sir, this an aircraft, not a shopping cart.
Nose wheels are for grannies. 😂
I wasn't even sure how to reply. 🤣
simple reply is " real pilots have the 3rd wheel in the back". Welcome back to the PNW.@@amywhite375
Awesome cross country! My dad owned a '56 Champ, wheels, skis, floats when I was growing up. Many unbeatable memories, fly-in fishing and hunting, etc., although the weekend to switch from floats to skis in the fall and vice versa in the spring was not looked fondly upon by a kid/teenager. 🙂
Oh my, now that's what adventure's are made of. Wishing you fair winds and blue skies.♥️♥️🛩️
Thank you!
Always loved the Aeronca Champ. My Dad owned one in the early/mid 60's. N3651E. 1947 Champion he bought from the Pendleton Flying Club near San Diego, CA. We did a lot of flying in that plane. He kept it at Cable Airport. Good memories just like you'll look back on this flight some day. Wishing you a happy flight and gentle skies.
I love hearing all the Champ memories! They are really something special.
My father in law restores old birds like this
I loved your trek across the country in your 152. I wish more people did adventure videos like yours. It shows the fun and excitement of the unknown and what GA aviation should be. Another great video!!!
Thank you very much!
Those Champs are such a beautiful airplane no matter what other airplane is on the ramp my eyes just focus in on the Champ.
OMG, Amy, you posted a nostalgia bomb! In the late-80's, just after college graduation, I barnstormed my Champ all around North America for a long summer. I met great folks, learned a ton about flying, and had a blast sleeping under the wing in some fantastic places. At one point, pushing against a headwind in Wyoming at full throttle, I recall cruising at 50 feet beside the highway, sharing a laugh with a trucker as he passed me. I've flown a lot of airplanes since then, but the Champ was in many ways the most fun! Thanks for posting.
Hi Amy,
I have been following you for 3 years now. I'm a huge fan of your video's. You're a great stick and rudder pilot. I remember several video's ago that you said you did not like being on camera. Hang in there, you have a great speaking voice and are good on camera. I like the tunes and the editing. Please don't wait so long between postings.
Jack
Thanks Jack! The everyday grind makes it hard to do regular videos, but airline life supposedly gets better with seniority. I'm already seeing positive changes, such as being able to make this video! I appreciate you following along.
People make a big deal out of getting a tailwheel endorsement nowadays. When I solo'd a Champ Citabria on my 16th birthday in 1968, I thought tailwheels were the only way to go. Landings and takeoffs felt so natural. I have to thank my instructor for imparting great stick and rudder skills back then. Great video! Thanks for taking us along. Nothing like flying a high-wing Champ! Mandan, SD? ha ha, my mom grew up on a farm near there.
Wow! Fun and so relaxing watching your video, nice music too,,👍
It was my first time trying licensed music from musicbed. Totally not what I'm used to, but hopefully will allow me to make enough money to buy some new GoPro batteries etc. I'm glad you liked it!
@@amywhite375 What can we, as viewers, do to help boost that income?
P51!! My favorite plane!
I tried not to drool on it. 😂
Watched this video with my 5YO granddaughter in prepping her for her first flight in my own Champ 7AC. She was intrigued the entire time. Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Hope she loves her first plane ride!
I own 9097B which, like this one, was originally a 7FC but they converted it back to a tailwheel config around 1964. This is true of most of them because the tricycle gear version was not very popular and there are very few of them left that have not been converted. The "no=bounce" gear takes a while to get used to but it can do some amazing stuff. The Champ can be more comfortable if you get a decent memory foam seat cushion, the original was only good for about an hour. Still, it beats the heck out of a Cub.
Beats a cub all day long. All of the fun with twice the comfort.
@pi.actual "the original was only good for about an hour" ROFL!
The Spokane to Cascades leap is brutal. Never stop betting beat up. And landed at my home airport!! W28!
EVERY. DANG. TIME!!! I have never flown across that stretch of wretched land without being miserable. 🤣
Way back when, My first airplane I purchased was a 7AC champ. Thanks for the Vedic. Brought back many many fond memories. She is a beautiful one. ENJOY. GUY
I’ve been wanting to fly fighters ever since I followed Chuck Yeager’s life. I went into the AF in 1966. Than VN and AF told me @didn’t your recruiter tell you you need 4 years of college”? Nope, told him I want to fly! Bwahahahaha. Thank poop happened and life past me bye. I’m 75, still wanting to fly. I fly through you guys. My wife still tells me, “go fly”! I’ll follow you for a bit Amy! Thanks for the enjoyment. My brother flew for years until he had a ALMOST MID AIR. People should not sleep when flying!!!!!!! It made him dive and roll. He said “thats it!” A fun flight Amy! TY
I owned an old 7DC champ with a sick warn out cont 85 back early 70's. It was a pile of junk, rotten fabric, needed restoration, but we flew that thing all over the place, so low at times we could read the road signs. Your video brought back a lot of fond memories of that airplane. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed! Hard to beat a Champ for having fun.
The first video I watched of yours you were going west in your 150… I grew up literally across the street from KANE… so it was fun to watch the departure scenes “fly” by… great images and thanks for taking us along.
That's cool! Tis a small world for sure. Thanks for following along!
Thanks for the adventure Love your music.
Thanks. This a the first time trying out licensed music instead of pulling copyrighted songs off my personal playlist. I tried to keep it close to the same vibe!
Thanks for the ride, Amy.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Amy, what beautiful photo moments WoW shows the story of long distance flying. Well done!!! I've got a chief that's needing restoration.. makes me want to do things .. but I'm not .. thank you for this video it was very well done !! @73 choices .. thanks Ed in Phoenix writes.
Hope your restoration hangar is air conditioned! Lol, that might help with motivation!
What a beautiful little Champ! Great video Amy.
My gosh, it was gorgeous. I miss it! Thanks for watching.
Sweet! I remember the 150 days……
You are keeping it old school!
And that is cool! 👍🇺🇸
Oh yeah! Nothing better.
Low and slow. I can't imagine a better way to go. Actually see things. I envy you on this trip.
It was so beautiful!
Flew four years counting manatees in Florida in a J-3. Never made a cross country quite like you. Enjoyed the ride!
Man, this makes me miss flying the Champ. :-( What a beautiful journey, up to my neck of the woods, too.
Enjoyed the flying. Thanks!
Thank you!
Amy, you have got this natural authentic no BS attitude, that is so refreshing and different from most others ... and your comments crack me up. Brilliant!
Thank you! I’m really glad you liked the video. :)
@@amywhite375 Loved it - Greetings from Munich, Germany
That's a pretty plane! I'm jealous!
It was so gorgeous. I miss it already!
Very awesome video Amy, I miss flying with ya! How about a "what I'm doing now video" ? I know you like to be private but your new career path is really inspirational! Take care!
Hope you get back into flying asap!! When you do, keep me updated on your progress; I’d love to hear it. :)
I am really appreciating your videos. I show them to students before ground school class starts to remind them of why we fly!
I just bought a Cessna 140. I am excited to go on some adventures soon! :)
YES!!! Congratulations, that is awesome!
Nice! I just bought a Champion Citabria and I feel the same as you. Just waiting for the weather to improve. Flew 8hrs in January but itching to fly so much more.
Great video Amy. I learned to fly in a 1946 Champ 47 years ago when I was still in high school. My father learned to fly in her, and so did my son. I still own her. 20 years ago, I flew her from Perth to Sydney, a trip of 2,000 miles which took me five days, and some sketchy strips. It was my son's introduction to GA flying and he was just 16.Great little plane.
Wonderful story. Champs are great family airplanes in that sense!
I like your thinking on fuel, better in the tank then looking when in need.
I love me a full gas tank.
@@amywhite375 I remember the one vid where you had to hit three stops to find fuel. Definitely easier to fly on fuel than air!
🔔😎🇺🇸
Ah.
Champ, Chief, Taylorcraft, C140, J3, .... I miss them all. Thank you for the great video.👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Made me think. Ive got at least 1,000 hrs in these then bigger up to R2800. Miss flying every day. 😢🇺🇸😎👍
ENJOY YOUR LIFE 👍👍👍
This gal is a kindred spirit for sure! I'm another older pilot who still enjoys pure simple flying in my 1940 Porterfield. Noticed her GPS was indicating 71 kts, same as my ol bird. Low n slow is the way we go. Wish I was her age again I might have made the 1,850 sm trip to OSH this year instead of succumbing to mountain turbulence and turning back. More power to you Amy, and keep that champ flying, don't ever let go of it, you'll regret it. Happy landings young lady
I’m afraid I was only ferrying it. Would love to have one of my own some day!
Your edits are always such a joy. 😁
We enjoy your videos very much. You’re obviously busy, but we are ready for another video of your adventures.😊
As always your videos make me go pull my plane out and go flying
Please do! Glad I can help.
One of my first planes after i got my ticket. Aronica Sedan 1951 in 1956. What fun...🤠😎👍🛩
I LOVE the Sedan!! I was looking at getting one before I settled on the GlaStar.
I don't fly anymore because of my age (83) Had many years of flying . my last plane was a 06 Piper Saratoga 2 TC . Turned it over to my son. GlaStar is a cool ride. Have fun, take care. @@amywhite375
Champ is the all time cutest little thing ever! I took mt PPL in one. Loved it.
They are the best!
My grandfather was an FBO in western Oklahoma. My grandparents, personal airplane was in a Champ they named Granny. Granny (N85743) was sold a long time ago and now resides in Amarillo Tx.
Thanks for a most interesting flight! Being an old (now 84) guy who learned to fly in a J3 Cub this rekindled many memories! Stay safe!
Bob
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video Amy, thanks!
Amy, that was a great vid. Awesome scenery, great content, good editing, great route planning, awesome piloting, and I just love your little Champ! Great job young lady! I’m impressed! 😎🇺🇸
Great video! Good job, Lil' Lady! Thank you so much for sharing! I love the Champ and have flown at least three of them and a few of its newer cousins. A lot of fun, to be sure!
Good to see you back.
I've watched this video a couple of times now. I sure am glad you posted again, I really like your videos. It's good content & I think they are very well photographed. My favorite is still the flight when you bought Woodstock & flew back to WA. Thanks again for putting up another video.
Great flight.
So great to see another post from you! Great video!🎉
Thank you!
Thank you for bringing us with you. Loved being back up in a Champ. Beautiful little airplane while not the fastest it was a joy to watch you flying and it reminded me of my learning to fly years ago in SoFla. I was enthralled to see your map. In my day we used a folded chart and marked waypoints.
Thanks for another awesome glimpse of your adventures, Amy! Loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just bumped into this video which was absolutely magical! Thank you for doing it Amy
Great riding along on this beautiful flight! Thank you for sharing. Great music choice too
I used to deliver Citabrias, Champs, and even a Jodel BB in the late 60's and early 70's. I was 19 when I did my first. Needless to say that was a very special time for me. Amy, you took me back and it feels soo good.Thank you! What a gorgeous Champ!
Thanks for sharing! I love delivering airplanes. Especially when it takes me somewhere new.
Glad to see you back making videos. You do an awesome job filling my need for aviation when the weather won’t let me fly.
Glad I can help!
Love it! That's what aviation is all about. I love my 1948 Champ!
I'm so happy to see another video from you! I've been following you since your cross country in the 150. I really enjoyed this one as I have a few hours in a Champ myself.
So glad you liked it!
Lovely! Great editing and music! Always great little tunes! Thanks!
Thank you too!
Beautiful scenery, great editing! Thanks for sharing 🍁❤️🛩️
I appreciate that!
Very nice. Great camera work and nice music too! I once did a cross country in my Chief from Quebec City to Stephenville, NL. It was a trip of a lifetime and your video helps to bring back these memories! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thanks, I really enjoy your flying and the music. I should have hired you to fly my 172 here..
Anytime! Just let me know!
Thank you for making the effort to share this trip with us. I really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well edited! Music is great too. Thanks for the ride!
Awesome video! And I love adventures like this!!
Thank you. :) Me too!
First ride was in a champ at 4 years old, 73 now and still crazy about airplanes. Love the old Champ. Qwned a Stinson for 20+ years. I had a hangar at ANE and lived about 1 mile from there. Great video Amy. Such a relaxed personality you have.
Love to watch you fly, very smart and professional, and I love the champ , and all tail wheel planes,
I soloed in a Champ! So much fun and freedom! (1964)
Great video Amy! I need to venture out of state with 150 and you are an inspiration for me to get out there and make it happen.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Fly safe!
Thanks, you too!
Awesome! I used to fly a RC quarter scale one of these. Love this plane.
Looked like an epic adventure
A much needed one!
Good job and good for you!
Many years ago when my Dad first got his pilot's license, he flew a Champ. He told me how much better it was than a Piper Cub because of electric start and other features. Brings back old memories. Thanks for sharing.
I’ll always pick Champ over Cub for comfort. :)
some nice landings there, thanks for sharing
Beautiful flight, great video and commentary, got my tail wheel training in a champ and bought a luscombe. Love the champs and old low and slow airplanes. Stay safe
Nice video - Thx! Ahh, the freedom of a cross country in a vintage airplane - the sights, the sounds - it sure beats driving a car...Nice work
It's hard to beat! Thanks for watching!
Wow this video blew up! looks like a awesome trip. Bringing a straight tail 172 back from MI to OR next week :) Your videos are always so well filmed and edited. Safe Skies!
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. Really well done (and awesome planning and flying)! It's the first of your videos that I've watched, and I look forward to watching the rest. I trained and soloed in a Citabria (but didn't earn a license) and both of my instructors owned Champs. It was great fun flying vicariously with you. Thanks again!
I forgot to say: I loved you giving a little boop on her spinner : )
love your Champ. beautiful airplane
Thanks a lot! I wish it was mine!
Well done !! Just love it!! My dream!!
I would do it again in a heartbeat. :)
Thank you for posting this vid. I learned to fly in a '46 Champ. Gotta love that plane. Those 3 point landings were phenomenal.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
Nice video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hello Amy. Another great video and adventure. Thank you for taking us along. I always look forward to your videos.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. :)
I stumbled on your video (because I'am a aviation fan) enjoyed the music and how you showed the scenery along the route , good job !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic scenery and what an adventure! Thanks for videoing and sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great to see you back doing a video. 👍
It was a little overdue I agree!
I Grew up Flying in a 49 Champ with my Grandfather! The Blue Jay. CF-KBQ Awesome Journey and Video 👍
What great memories!
Cool and simple..an unadorned sweetness to the little Aeronca Champion..she's a timeless beauty..what a bird!
I always thought the Champ had timeless lines!
A fantastic adventure, thanks for taking us along and seeing your travels makes me regret not finishing flying lessons 25 years ago!
It's never too late to start back up! Thanks for watching. :)
We owned an 85hp globe swift when I was young 🌱. I think that you would enjoy that bird. Tests your skills.
I got to fly a Swift from the right seat. Always wanted to try landing one!
Really enjoyed the video great adventure
Another great video, Amy! Your views of traveling cross country are inspiring me to get back to work on my experimental project. I want to do trips like that too! Blue skies!
Inspiring more to fly is all I could ever hope for. Good luck with it!
Love your videos Amy. Been following your channel since you left the east coast. Keep them coming. Dave
Thank you!
Loved the guy’s comment about the nose wheel being on the wrong end ! Precious old time small airport kidding 😊
Have to admit, I wasn’t quite sure how to answer him. 😅🤣
@@amywhite375 "No, the wheel is in the right place. The *wings* are backward."
LOL
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed the flight, thanks. Appreciated that you subtitles the airports. Fly safe.
No problem! Sorry about the typo at Glendive. Must have been distracted when typing that one out!
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing Amy.
Thanks for watching!