No Cotter Pin

Here's another reason to restore instead of buying someone else's work. The aileron bell crank bolt is not only installed with the nut "up", it has never had the cotter pin put in. The nut had backed off several threads. 

Quick and Dirty " restoration

Here's why it's worth the time and money to do it yourself, and do it right. Parts painted in place. Look at the over spray on the spar. 

The Wing has been opened up

The fabric is off the wing. It all looks like a "quick and dirty" restoration. We will take care of that.

Gordon Clement and I got her loaded up on the trailer. The tires hang over the edge of the trailer about 1/2 inch on both sides. We made it home where Brian Karli and my wife Sarah helped with the unloading.

My Latest Aeronca

Well, the Champ looks good from a distance, but the fabric is shot. Hail damage caused extensive damage on the wings and on the tail. Let's take her home for a complete restoration.