Jul 2011 Kalin Kellie (Alaska)
Kalin Kellie is based at AK28, Chena Marina Airport, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Kalin Kellie & her ’46 Champ
I fly a 1946 7AC Aeronca Champ that was converted to a 7CCM. It has a Lycoming O-235 engine (115 hrse). It was my first airplane and my 3rd!
A couple of happy Champ flyers!
I’m just starting to use the big tires the way God intended and am constantly going broke to pay for avgas. I live in Fairbanks Alaska, work as a wildlife biologist and knit whenever it’s IFR. I’m hoping to reach my first 1,000 hrs by the end of the winter.
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My Champ is parked at Chena Marina (AK28) near Amal’s PA-11. I had a Taylorcraft before this one and although I liked how the T-cart flew, the Champ is WAY more comfortable and has these GREAT BIG WINDOWS.
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Amal and I just got back from a tour of South central Alaska strips. Looking forward to visiting the site often. Great group of gals!
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Kalin
C A McDonald
Posted at 21:30h, 21 SeptemberMy first airplane was a 1946 Champ 7AC back in 1973. I can see by the picture you are having as much fun as I did. Life is short, everyone should fly a Champ sometime in their life.
Good Luck
Judy Birchler
Posted at 21:43h, 18 JulyKalin, we’re so happy to have you join the group! I love Champs (just sold mine 3 months ago) and big tires and am so envious of your Alaskan back-country flying. What a wonderful trip for the two of you gals and so cool you each flew your own birds. Heck with that back seat flying thing!! Welcome!