For Sale 1946 Champ - $23K

hook_dupin

hook_dupin

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I finally caved and just put my Champ with a broker.

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Its here:

http://www.trade-a-plane.com/search...HAMPION+AC&listing_id=2180223&s-type=aircraft
 
How does one go about hand-propping an airplane like this when one is alone?
 
ctab5060X said:
I listed my Citabria at the same time on both Trade-a-Plane and Barnstormers (the free listing). Airplane had sold before Trade-a-Plane had approved the listing.
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Ya, and a broker is a waste of money with a small airplane like this.
 
killbilly said:
How does one go about hand-propping an airplane like this when one is alone?
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You park it in the grass strip next to my house and call me whenever you need me to swing the prop for ya!
I used to watch the banner towing fellas stand behind the propeller with a foot as a chock and prop it from behind. Then hop in after start. Not sure if that is the sanctioned method or not. Also not sure if you'd ever be talked into trying that!
 
ctab5060X said:
Have you considered listing it on Barnstormers as well?
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It's here:

http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=1123959

z987k said:
Ya, and a broker is a waste of money with a small airplane like this.
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Generally, yes. I'm a military guy with some unique circumstances. The aircraft and I are not located in the same place, and I'm moving soon. Additionally, it's difficult for me to take outside calls in my work environment. The broker is actually a flight school owner whom I trust.
 
killbilly said:
How does one go about hand-propping an airplane like this when one is alone?
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The airplane isn't going anywhere at idle power. You just want to secure it in case the engine spools up from idle. I've done this numerous ways:

Chock it, pull them as you hop in and take them with you.

Hand prop it from behind at the right main. Then walk around.

Put the tail wheel in a hole or off the edge of the pavement.


Ultimately the FAA would like a pilot at the controls when hand propping but isn't always an option.
 
CFI A&P said:
The airplane isn't going anywhere at idle power. You just want to secure it in case the engine spools up from idle. I've done this numerous ways:

Chock it, pull them as you hop in and take them with you.

Hand prop it from behind at the right main. Then walk around.

Put the tail wheel in a hole or off the edge of the pavement.


Ultimately the FAA would like a pilot at the controls when hand propping but isn't always an option.
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I set the parking break, then chock the right main(side the door is on) with a chock that has a rope on it that I can pull from behind the wheel.
 
Man, wish i was in a place to buy an aircraft now. Will be looking in the next two years, a Champ is top of the list


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