The Aeronca Page

This is a great plane that can still be seen at local airports
A design that can still be seen in aircraft today
This airplane first introduced in the 1930's is still a pleasure to fly

What is an Aeronca K?
Aeronca is an acronym for Aeronautical Corporation Of America, and the "K" designation was assigned to their first (strut braced) High Wing model in 1937. 357 Aeronca Ks were build between 1937 and 1941. The K was preceeded by the wire braced high wing C-2 & C-3 models and the low wing L series LA & LB Lablond powered models and the Warner powered LC. The K was succeeded by the 40 HP Continential powered KC, and the 50 HP Continental, Franklin, and Menasco powered models designated as KCA, KF, and KM respectively. Aeronca even designed their own 2 cylinder engine, known as the Aeronca E-113 series of engines AERONCA Model "K" Land Plane These specifications were gathered from an original Aeronca K sales broucher, probably publish around 1937. Each Aeronca K empty weight will vary depending on installed optional equipment.
DIMENSIONS:
Wing Span....................... 36' 0"
Length.......................... 20' 7"
Height........................... 6' 7"
WEIGHTS:
Empty Weight - pounds............. 588
Useful Load - pounds.............. 452
Gas (10 gallons) - pounds.......... 60
Oil (3 quarts) - pounds............. 6
Pilot - pounds.................... 170
Passenger - pounds................ 170
Baggage - pounds................... 46
Gross Weight - pounds............ 1040
Wing Loading - pounds, sq. ft.... 7.79
Power Loading - pounds, per H.P.... 26
PERFORMANCE:
High Speed................ 88-93 m.p.h.
Crusing Speed............. 80-85 m.p.h.
Landing Speed................ 35 m.p.h.
Rate of Climb....... 450 ft. first min.
Glide Angle.................... 10 to 1
Service Ceiling............. 12,000 ft.
Cruising Range............... 250 miles
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Colors: Loening Yellow - Black Trim. Instruments: Tachometer, Alimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Oil Pressure Guage, Oil Temperature Guage, Sight Gasoline Guage, Automatic Spark Control. Engine Tools, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Log Books, Engine Manual.