Aeronca 11AC Chief

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: Aeronca Model: 11AC Nickname: Chief
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Airplane SE Piston
> FAA Category and Class: Airplane Single Engine Land
> Engine Description: single piston

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 6/25/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 8
> Number of Times Flown: 9
> Other Aircraft Models Associated: Champ

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 38
> Date First Flown: 11/27/1987
> Location First Flown: Galt, CA (Wilton private airstrip)
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: John Stoney, owner

Recollections: This was my brother’s airplane.  At the time of flying it, I was NOT a high-time tailwheel pilot (by this time, I’d flown the Beaver at USNTPS as an instructor, but never in this small of an airplane).  The logbook shows two dual flights with brother John and then solo.  I distinctly remember that most of my time was spent in the landing pattern and that the airplane, somewhat surprisingly, was a real glider…pulling the power off at the 180 was not enough…I had to extend a bit, slip, etc.  The other thing I remember is John’s stories later that he was really worried I’d screw it up.  Brotherly love at work!