"Flying Lessons" by Bob Leone

The Aeronca Champ first flew in 1944, and entered production in 1945. As an economical postwar rival to the Piper Cub. The Aeronca Model 7 Champion was commonly known as the "Champ", or "Airknocker". The Champ was popular with training schools who were training veterans returning from World War II, by the thousands. The years after World War II also brought down many barriers for women. These newly emancipated women also choose the easy to fly Champ as their first flying vehicle.

The original model 7AC Champion initially sold by the thousands, peaking in 1946, as Aeronca Aircraft Corporation developed the highest-volume production line in general aviation. Between 1946 and 1947, Aeronca was producing an average 30 light aircraft per day (peaking at 50 per day at one point). By the time production ended in 1951, the company had sold more than 8,000 Champions.


Original artwork displayed in
The Wings of History Air Museum
12777 Murphy Ave.
San Martin, CA 95046

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Print and framing same size as original hanging in museum. Overall size approximately 46" x 25. Price includes: one Fine Art Giclée Canvass print in metal frame with matting, metal nameplate, non-glare glass and all shipping and handling to anywhere in the United States! Signed by artist. Colors may not be exactly as seen on computer screen.

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