Where to find more information on Aeroncas...
Books
There are several books that are required reading for any Aeronca owner/enthusiast.  Unfortunately, some of these are out of print and a bit hard to find.  Contact me (bwmatz11ac@yahoo.com) if you have trouble finding one and I'll try to point you in the right direction.
Aeronca Champs and Chiefs, books 1, 2 and 3 by Charlie Lasher.
This series of books is a compilation of bulletins from the Aeronca Owners Club and contains a wealth of technical information on Champs and Chiefs.  All three books are a must for any Aeronca enthusiast's reading library.  They pop up for sale occasionally on Ebay.
Aeronca, A Photo History, by Bob Hollenbaugh and John Houser. 
A wonderful historical documentation of the Aeronautical Corporation of America, this book covers it all with text and photos, from the beginning to modern day production.  Co-authored by Ohio Chief Association member Bob Hollenbaugh.  Sorry to say that my supply of this outstanding book has run out.  Check Ebay as copies of this book frequently appear there.
Aeronca's Golden Age, by Drina Welch Abel, Alan Abel, and Paul Matt
Progressively details the events leading to the Aeronautical Corporation of America, from the early 1900s, through the Great Depression, the disastrous flood of 1937, World War II and beyond.  Book includes history of early aviation development in and around Cincinnati, and includes biographical information on the founders of Aeronca, and details the people, facilities and manufacturing operations of Aeronca during the Golden Years. BOOK INCLUDES MUCH PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL. Emphasis is given to Aeronca's C-2, C-3, Model K, Model L, 7AC Champ, and 11AC Chief.  ALL Aeronca's models are discussed. Includes factory photos.  Book: softbound, 8.5" x11", 152 pages, detailed with meaty text, 240 photos, many factory photos, 18 pages of beautiful, internationally acclaimed 3-view scale drawings by the late Paul Matt.  Call 1-800-952-7007 to order.
Aeronca, The Best of Paul Matt by Paul Matt.
Another very good book full of historical information, drawings and photographs of Aeroncas...from C-2 to the Champs, Chiefs, Sedans and every model in between.  This book can be ordered here.

 

The Internet

Another excellent place to find information on these 50 year old airplanes is the internet.  There are a number of websites with Aeronca information...here are just a few:

The Fearless Aeronca Aviators Mailing List Website.

 http://aeronca.westmont.edu

This site was created by Westmont College Director of Academic Computing, John Rodkey.  John, who owns a ’46 11AC, has created a forum for Aeronca aficionados that allows e-mails sent to the list to be distributed to the 200 some list members.  Most list members are Aeronca owners, some are A&Ps and IAs and there is a wealth of information available here.  Go to http://aeronca.westmont.edu/aeronca/join.html for instructions on joining the mailing list.  No membership or registration fee is required.

Aeronca.com

http://www.aeronca.com

This site contains general and detailed information for Aeronca pilots, restorers, and enthusiasts.  Growing source of scanned technical documents and drawings and information on Aeronca-related events.

Hangar 9 Aeroworks

http://www.hangar9aeroworks.com

A very nice site put together by John Baker of Fredrick, MD.  John, who is the owner of a very nice 11AC, has some excellent technical information (brake springs, brake cables and oleo strut maintenance)

The Aeronca K and E-113 Web Site  

http://www.aeronca.com/k

This site deals mainly with the Aeronca K and the E-113 engine.  There are a lot of good pictures, lists of K owners, and you can even listen to an E-113 starting and running.  From this site, you can access the National Aeronca Association page at http://www.aeroncapilots.com/  

 Yahoo! Citabria Forum

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CitabriaPilots

This a great site which welcomes Aeronca, Citabria, Decathlon, and Scout owners, as well as renters, wannabe's, or taildragger enthusiasts.  To navigate through the site, you need to become a member, which only requires an e-mail address and a username.  Click the link and sign up!

 Mark Peterson’s Aeronca Chief Web Site

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/3287/

This web site is put together by 11AC owner Mark Peterson of Othello, WA.  It is full of great pictures of Mark’s Chief as well as a lot of scanned in Aeronca flight manuals, blue prints, review articles and magazine advertisements.   

The Aeronca Club of Great Britain

http://www.aeronca.co.uk

See and read about the airplanes and the activities of our Aeronca friends in Great Britain..

Aeroncas in Germany

http://www.aeronca.de

See and read about the airplanes and the activities of our Aeronca friends in Germany.

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