Great Pages. Enjoyed having a look. Fly Safe - Have Fun Harry Francis Blacksburg, VA s/n 853 N-93530
Great web page Artie. Especially enjoyed the part about the babe magnet, the coupe is such a great plane, but you already know that. Thanks again for such a great coupe page Nick Striglia N99154
What a great sight!!! Very much enjoyed it!! Thanks!! Phil"Sunny"Cataldo www.tigerflight.homestead.com
A great site. Also a great plane.. No telling its wherebouts,but I owned 99643 several years ago..Someone said it was somewhere in Fla. Keep up the good work I enjoy the entire site.THE RED BARON
BEATIFUL PHOTOS, CONGRTULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK.RAUL STEIN. PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE.(SUDAMERICA) ADRESS:CROACIA 519,PTA. ARENAS CHILE.
I am an owner of a 415C - tied down at the Springbank airport in Calgary Alberta Canada - to-day the coupe is covered with snow and the weather is too cold to start it up - I have changed the aircraft over to the "owner Maintenance" and have changed the engine to an 0-200 - what a difference - much better take off cruises about 8 mph faster than with the C85 - I have a new paint job but no photos on the computer so cannot send an attachment - will send a photo later - I have an old radioand vor for navigation - can you recommend a good GPS/COM pannel mount that I could buy - iansmith@incentre.net - I have a hand held radio for a backup
I am an owner of a 415C - tied down at the Springbank airport in Calgary Alberta Canada - to-day the coupe is covered with snow and the weather is too cold to start it up - I have changed the aircraft over to the "owner Maintenance" and have changed the engine to an 0-200 - what a difference - much better take off cruises about 8 mph faster than with the C85 - I have a new paint job but no photos on the computer so cannot send an attachment - will send a photo later - I have an old radioand vor for navigation - can you recommend a good GPS/COM pannel mount that I could buy - iansmith@incentre.net - I have a hand held radio for a backup
enjoyed your articles and pictures very much. The oil paintings are beautiful Fletch
Enjoyed having a look at your pages. Bill Johnson Sikeston, Mo. I have a 1946 415-C and love it. When the weather is too bad to fly I still have to to the airport just to pet.
Hi: I own a 1946 415c Ercoupe, N94027, love to fly it. I'm a professional pilot on a Citation V, and a Kingair. The coupe is great fun, no pressure, and my wife always asks? (when are we going to fly the coupe again?), can't beat that! Terry Strickland Alva, Ok. email: tlstrickland01@hotmail. com
Always been in love with the ercoupe. Got my license in sailplanes when I was a teen ager. Plan to get my power soon. Thanks for the web site. Allen Goddard
I enjoyed your web site very much, it helps to remember the days when i had a coupe N94435. the only flying i do now is simulator FS2002,and i would like to locate an ercoupe i could use on my simulator. thank you. ken stewart mandp@citlink.net
I'm an ex-owner of a 415-c (N2427H)and am still nuts about the Ercoupe. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here.
Artie, I really enjoyed visiting your website. I will have to forward you a picture of Rob and I with the Cheetah. Bob Mears
I have just purchase a 415-d 1946 and am in the process of rehab to fly in summer 2002. Nice pics and fun info and history. I will stop by again. John Thalmann Hennig Mn jwthalm@arvig.net
great site ,n3619h ser#4424,ron
Very informative site, and loved all the pix, including the shots while aviating.....always have loved the coupe, hope to own one some day...Al Mohlman...no N# yet.
Very informative site, and loved all the pix, including the shots while aviating.....always have loved the coupe, hope to own one some day...Al Mohlman...no N# yet.
Artie As of yet i'm not an owner. Though i hope to be. Just now could any one send me pictures on the coupe. (RLS802@webtv.net) Robert PS Im still looking over your site.
great web site, I don't own a coupe, but wish I did!
Artie I like your site. I lost the will to fly quite a few years ago. Now its all comeing back. With my wish for a coupe. I dont want to shop on here, but if you can help me find one. You know what i mean. Robert (W.Va.)
Nice!! Site is pretty good to. Danny N94306
A great Ercoupe website...I'm a PP-ASEL and going for my first Ercoupe flight tomorrow...if I like it I'm going to try to buy one!
Hey Art, This is Jack Shafer, Attendant, Clinton Memorial. Love the page. Now that I've read more about the airplane I'm going to go out and take a closer look at yours. Thanks. Jack
I have been a fan of the 'coupe since I graduated from high school in 1949. A stroke placed me in a position that made it necessary to divest myself of my 180 Cherokee. Time and work have brought me to a time & place where I am considering a coupe to get me back in the air. The web sight was fun and I did like the pictures. Don
Enjoyed the pic's...Like the looks of your coupe, very much. Don Gallion St. George, UT
Nice Job Frank N93306
Super! My father owned 2 ercoupes. The one i remember 3654H bubble windshield, forney rear windows. He put the "alon" control wheeles,double fork landing gear, and bucket seats from a wrecked alon coupe. At that time (late 60s and early 70's everybody laughed at these aircraft and did not want to own them. They are a great aircraft and i have flown 150's 172's and rode in about every general aviation aircraft and the "coupe" is still the all time favorite!!!
N6EP says hi,like to see others,had great fun at ur side
LIKED IT ALOT THANKS I JUST BOUGHT A COUPE AND KEEP FINDING MORE THINGS LIKE YOUR SITE THAT MAKE ME HAPPY I DID JERRY MERROW SPRINGDALE AR.
Great web page! I am thinking about buying a coupe and I really like the info in your page. hey, where did you get that little graphic(the flying pig) I would like to incorporate that to my yet to be constructed page as I am both a flyer and a ham radio operator. Thanks jim Mockley, jmockley@mindspring.com
Hi Artie. My name is Charles Northway. I met you at the jeffersonCity memorial Airport the afternoon of May 5th. If you recall I had the Sony Mavica digital camera. I can't tell you what a pleasure it was talking to youi and learning about the ercoupe. I have to tell you...after you told me your name I said to myself...I know who this guy is...but I never put it all together until I opend you web page. It probably is a good thing I didn't put it all together or else I would have made a pest of myself. Jazz is my one passion in life...anything from Kenton to Maria Schneider and all in between. I noticed you played with the great J. J. Johnson...my favorite all time jazz trombone player. I have all the CD's with he and Kai Winding. You might be interested to know I have another AOL Screen name...it's Jazzman0226. I would love to sit down and talk jazz with you some time. I came back to the airport after I left...but could not find you. Thanks again for your time. Charles Northway Cnorth6311@aol.com 573-634-2317
Really enjoyed the article by Howard Fried. I bought an ercoupe (2361H) last year when I retired.Have been working on it as finances allow. Don`t have a pilots license yet,but it`s my lifes` dream.Was hoping an ercoupe would be the ticket to affordable flying. Have about 60 hours in a 150 in the last 10 years. Need to find someone that can get me started and off the ground. The ercoupe is all metal and has an 85hp engine. Would apreciate any info and/or input. Joe Vichich Quincy,Fl brakejake62@aol.com
Really enjoyed the article by Howard Fried. I bought an ercoupe (2361H) last year when I retired.Have been working on it as finances allow. Don`t have a pilots license yet,but it`s my lifes` dream.Was hoping an ercoupe would be the ticket to affordable flying. Have about 60 hours in a 150 in the last 10 years. Need to find someone that can get me started and off the ground. The ercoupe is all metal and has an 85hp engine. Would apreciate any info and/or input. Joe Vichich Quincy,Fl brakejake62@aol.com
Your collection of photos and your writings represent a true love affair with a real fun aircraft. Keep `em flying Bob Keiser- nookbob@webtv.net
I've an ercoupe taildragger fuselage in Az for $1000. Jim 928-567-5511
GREAT SITE, FLYING IN TEXAS 3494H FORREST HASKELL
Liked the article on the taildraggin'Ercoupe. Wouldn't mind having one myself. I currently fly a biplane. It's a two holer tandem with an 0-300D. The rear is enclosed but the front where the wife sits is open. She would prefer to be in out of the weather. I used to have an Ercoupe and I really enjoyed it. If someone were to have a real clean 10/10 corrosion free Ercoupe with an 0-200 with low time I could be sweet talked into trading my biplane. If someone had converted it to a tail dragger all the better, but he'd shure as hell have to show me the little beast could be handled on the ground in the air and most of all on landing! Thanks Walt
Hey Your one of th lucky people in this big wide world , I am 71 years old in April , and I have loved the coupe since I was knee high to a grass-hopper . I have only really ever seen a real ercoupe once in my life - I have missed so much I know it , I will receive a nice commission on a building project that I am just finishing here in teh Philippines in about one month . I have been going through the for sale classified , and I am really looking to buy a plane soon . I am not even a pilot - so you may think I am a little crazy thinking of learning to fly this late in life , but it's been my drem since I was small kid and seen my first ercoupe close up back in 1948 ... I fell in love wiht it back then , and now that I have 20 K to buy one , I have to start looking around the country ... If you can give me any leads or advise - I would appreciare hearing from any one who could encourage me into doing this thing ... your picture of you in the sky looking out into teh vast blue yonder just thrills me ... its something I have nevr experienced in my life except in a commercial airliner ...Hey guys keep up the spirit of flying and may you always find a landing spot that is long and smooth .... Cheers from the pearl of the Orient ( Philippines ) newkirkb@mozcom.com
Thanks for the informative pages Artie. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed Paul Williams N99576 serial # 2119 Based at Tara Field ,Hampton Ga. Check out my coupe at www.paulwilliams.fws1.com
I have spent the entire afternoon attempting to find a 415 D in the Arkansas-Missouri area and I've come up with a goose egg! Any suggestions? Regards, Clark Campbell AOPA 436081 Melbourne, Arkansas 870-368-5282
HI: GREAT SITE. I WOULD LIKE A FULL SIZE PICTURE FOR MY WALLPAPER AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW JUST MUCH IT COST TO BUY ONE. I WILL BE RETIRING IN A FEW YEARS. BUYING AIRCOUPE AND GETTING MY PILOTS LICENSE IS RIGHT AT THE TOP MY LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO.
Informative! Yours was the first Ercoupe page I visited, and I found what I wanted here. I didn't even start out thinking Ercoupe--I went looking for the first production year of the C-130 (which someone recently referred to as a WWII aircraft! following the recent crash in S.Calif) and just went on from there. Thanks for the memories-- Former owner of a '46 (but fully-forneycated) 'coupe, Ruth Cross
Thanks for having the web site. We sold our Skylane and are considering an Ercoupe now that we no longer fly for business. Your site has the specifications I was seeking. Wes Sherman b.sherman2@verizon.net
Thanks for the web page! I am thinking of getting an Ercoupe. I stopped by this morning and took a quick look at N2666H. If you are aware of an Ercoupe for sale in the area, I would appreciate hearing of it. Thanks! 7-06-02 Wes Sherman b.sherman2@verizon.net Columbia, MO 573-875-1170
Hi Artie, I happen to love flying but I haven't flown in a Ercoupe. I have noticed a few of them at the local airport, maybe it's time to approach an owner and buy a little time. Keep up the Airspeed Jared Jbyrdhpus13@aol.com
Hi Artie ,Great page ,The pictures are great too. Some place in the past, that I want and hope to be agine.Just caught a thing when I was a kid I ain't got over I guess.All ways fly safe and land well .
Firs day I've been looking at Ercoupe info on internet... great information location maybe some day I too can own one of these wonderful little fellows...
Hello Artie, Great site! I would never have looked for an Ercoupe to purchase however, having a hangar without an aircraft in it I was asked contiuously when I was going to get a bird. As things happen, (for the good) a neighbor was leaving the area and mentioned that I needed this little airplane, he had two, a beauitful Stearman and this poor little coupe sitting in the corner of his hangar collecting dust. As I am an A&P and IA I had annualed it for my neighbor last year, and as a result I knew the airplane pretty well, however never flew it. He made me a good deal on it, however I said I would have to think it over. I am a high wing Cessna, 4 place, taildragger pilot and really wasn't too enamored with this little 2 place, low wing, nose dragger,...... at first. After a night of sleeping on the purchase of it, I thought what the heck, I really don't have an airplane and the Cessnas' that I want are way too expensive, so I bought N-99215, a 1946 415. I checked myself out in it, and have flown it for the last 6 months. Each time I fly it I gain more respect for the little bird, the ease of flight and landing have won me over, I love most of all the feeling I get with the cockpit full open, it's like flying a Harley Davidson. The longing for more seats, power and a high wing are fading and the Ercoupe may well become a perminate resident in our hangar. Best to all Coupers, keep the shiney side up. Sincerely, Marc Minnis, Palm City, Fl
Thank you for it. Marty C in Collierville, TN--flying out of Wolf River, TN and Olive Branch, TN
I really enjoyed your website!! I first flew in an Ercoupe that a cousin owned back in 1952! I tried to get a Pilot's License about 10 years ago but got right up to solo and couldn't pass the physical due to some prescription drugs I was on at the time (TRAZADONE). However, I still love the ERCOUPE and look at the pages often. I was considering trying again since I have no physical or medication problem now but, I am 10 years older!! Cheers! I'll check your page again. Nelson Lewis
I envy you. Unfortunately I can only do hanger flying now due to health problems, but I would love to own and fly a 'Coupe! You have a great page, easy on the eyes and very informational. I remember the arrival of the first ercoupe at my hometown airport around 1947. They were beautiful birds when I saw them as a kid; they continue to be beautiful little birds. Your beautiful craft looks like a work of art. COL Bob Hutcherson US Army (Retired) Copperas Cove, Texas
Very nice web site- If you ever get over to Ohio (AXV) Neil Armstrong airport I'll make room for any coupe,let you use the airport crew car or what ever.???? PS I'am looking for a good coupe and retire. Here for 24yr. time to have some fun --keep em flying Gary Katterheinrich liftoff@nktelco.net
GREAT STUFF...LOOKING FOR A ERCOUPE MYSELF. THOMAS J. PIKE 35 HOOP POLE HILL RD. CHESTER CONN. 06412 PIKE35@WEBTV.NET
Thank you for your webpage. My first airplane was a 1946 CD, purchased in 1955. Had some great times in it. I have a 1976 Aztec, a 1962 Navion Rangemaster, and getting another 1947 Ercoupe tomorrow. I'm more excited about getting this coupe than I was with the other 2. The other 2 get me from point A to point B fast, but I've lost the thrill of "flying". The coupe will give that back. I really appreciate all the pictures and stories about Ercoupes.
ARTIE,GREAT PHOTOS,ENTRIES AND WISH LIST.MY SECOND ERCOUPE.LIFE BEGINS WITH RETIREMENT AND AN ERCOUPE.KEEP UP THE GREAT PAGES. THANKS RAY STIKELEATHER GRANITE FALLS,N.C. STOP BY ANYTIME
I like your page, it gives good info. about the best airplane in the world. I own a 1946 415-C with a 85 engine, metal wings, no rudder petals. N2749H. Plane has been in the family since 1972 but I first flew in this plane when it was new( I was 12 at the time). It spent it's entire life in one county in western NE.(high and dry country so plane has very little corrosion). Thinking about selling it. If anyone interested e-mail me at jdphelps@hamiltion.net
I'm a student pilot and recently stumbled onto the Ercoupe. I'll definitely be looking at a purchase once I get my ticket. Loved the site!
Great website! Ive recently become interested in Ercoupes and have located one for sale a few hundred miles from where I live. Im hoping it is it as nice shape as it sounds! From Norm Stormin@shaw.ca
Nice site. I don't have own my 'coupe anymore ('70 M10 N9512V) but I sure miss flying her with the canopy open. They are great airplanes for the money. Stop by and say hello if you're ever in Graham, TX. Craig Helm cahelm@wf.net
Delightful! From an old retired USAF colonel who's always wanted to own a 'coupe.
I realy lie you webb site. I flew a Ercoupe of which I was was a partner. This was in Michigan Richmond Field Gregory Michigan. I loved to fly . I was Ercoupe NC94706 in l950 . Thanks for all the information. John T. Dancer
I realy like you webb site. I flew a Ercoupe of which I was was a partner. This was in Michigan Richmond Field Gregory Michigan. I loved to fly . I was Ercoupe NC94706 in l950 . Thanks for all the information. I also got to fly an Ercoupe in Eaton Rapind Michigan September 2002 what fun. John T. Dancer Sun City West Arizona
I've got 'coupe fever!
ARTIE I'VE READ ABOUT ALL OF YOUR STORIE'S, AND HOPE TO READ MORE. Has any one been in or around Wheeling Ohio County Airport, W. Va.that you know of? I would like to meet them. Bob
NICE SITE. HAVE A CESSNA 150 AND SELLING TO UPGRADE TO CHEROKEE. LOOKING TO PICK UP ERCOUPE PROJECT TO PUT IN GARAGE AND RESTORE FOR FUN GOOD LUCK - KEEP THY AIRSPEED UP - LES THE EARTH SHALL RISE UP TO SMITE THEE. WRITTEN BY SOME SMART GUY ! PARTY ON!!!!!
I was just looking at the taildragger coupe and would love to meet the owners. Does anyone know how to contact them? I like what they have done to it. it gives me afew ideas for my own project.
Artie I've injoyed all of your web site. The picture's most of all. Would like to see more of them. Keep up the good work.
Art, I really like the web site. I live in New Bloomfield, MO and have seen your aicraft. My first Hour of instruction was in and erocoup That was in 1961. I was taking pictures of your aircraft so I would have a collection of the Planes I have flown. and I had a chance to talk to you. I have recently been trying to get in touch with you. At the time we talked at Jeffson City Airport you gave me your card and suggested I call you and maybe I could ride along with you on some flights. Well, true to form I lost your card. and have not been able to call you as I am ready to accompany you on some flights. Thanks, William H. Brooks 3728 State Road TT New Bloomfield, MO 65063 E-Mail whb@sprintmail.com Telephone # 573295-4325 or 573619-6799 Telephone 800 Number 866-831-3611 Please Contact me at your earlies convenience.
Hi Artie! Just browsed your site for the 1st time: Wow! I gotta agree that the 'Coupe is the new 'Babe-Magnet'. I just (last August) finished restoring S/N 727, NC93404, and have had a lady CFI and a lady non-pilot aloft in her. The CFI said: "Everything about flying the 'Coupe is backwards to what we are taught about flying....I gotta have one." The non-pilot thinks it's the 'coolest convertible'! Thanks for a great site, hope to see you in the air sometime. WP Marsh NC93404 Nut Tree, CA
Great site! My Dad owned an Ercoupe that was destroyed in a fire at the blimp base in Homestead, FL in 1944. He replaced it with a metal one, that he ended up selling right before my 16th birthday. I'll have to go look for the N # and see if it's still flying. Mike FitzGibbon fgables@msn.com
I am 62 yr. old and all my life have dreamed of owning and flying a coupe. this site is an enjoyable place to come, for pic. and info. thanks Howieandzoe@aol.com
Great, Keep up the good work John Hatfield Cherokee4579r@hotmail.com
GREAT web site! I am VERY interested in flying, and specifically learning to fly the Ercoupe. If you have any information that may help me in this pursuit, I would REALLY appreciate it! I have logged countless hours on Flight Sim, so I'm just a wannabe right now! shaltryt@msu.edu
- Hi Art: Excellent web site. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Enjoyed the pictures and informtion given. Ruth Langley, Springfield, MO
Just wanted you to know the AvWeb link for the Ercoupe article has changed addresses. It is now http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/182225-1.html Enjoyed the site. I just got my private in 2002 and would like to purchase a 'coupe of some kind in the next two years. Thanks! Dan Maxwell AOPA 4433022, EAA 646513 Chapter 419 (The Aero Sports) Murfreesboro TN
If you live in Jefferson City Mo could you give me a call I am a member of eaa 429 in J.C and live in Holts Summit 896-5529 Jason Michael thanks
A wonderful web site with so many interesting photos I haven't seen. I would love to own a coupe, my dad had one when we were little. Mom made him sell it and stay at home. Looking forward to taking a ride in one someday. Again a wonderful site. Bob Satchell OKC
Hi. Nice job,congratulations for your web page and for your spirit of Adventur. I am owner of an Ercoupe 415-C S/N- 00884 NC93561 now XA-ACZ here on La Paz Baja Sur Mexico. and you "Artie" make me feel hapy of own a very singular plane like all Ercupes. goog photos and information. Tanks you very much. Saludos a todos desde Mexico.......Gracias Amigo Artie. jorgewayas@hotmail.com
Hi, I saw your coupe in Jeff City last weekend. As a former coupe owner I had to stop and look. It sure brought back alot of memories. Mike Shipley Moberly, MO mds62681@iwon.com
Great site Artie, just bought my coupe last summer and haven't had much chance to fly it... winters here in Canada are severe. Looking forward to the upcoming summer though. Have a great summer flying yours... Dennis Forster C-GUQP ('57 Forney)
Got to love em i own a 47-D n number 415CD flying with top down its great iwould not have it any other way GREAT SITE love the photos of Fred a you.Gregg from Penna.
HI ARTIE, I ENJOYED YOUR WEB PAGE, AND ALSO I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT WHEEL COVERS PANTS FACTORY, WEB PAGE OR,SOME PLACE FOR PURCHASE IT. IF YOU KNOW JUST LET ME KNOW (FOR ERCUPE 415-C) MAIN LANDING GEAR & NOSE. jorgewayas@hotmail.com LA PAZ BAJA SUR MEXICO GRACIAS.
Sir, I enjoyed your site quite a bit. Offered me some info I wasnt aware of. Wondered if you thought the ercoupe would make it for the sport aviation. Gross looks a little heavy. If you want to reply Wingman1@Frontiernet.net Currently own a pa 28-180 but considering an Ercoupe Thank you John 8014w
Very enjoyable site to view. I especially liked the blurb on the 'Coupe's contribution to NASA research. My dad and I owned and flew a 415-C (N3040H) out of now-closed Chanute AFB after it was converted to a civilian residential community. What fun flying low and slow over the Illinois cornfields with the side windows dropped on a hot summer day! I have a bunch of happy memories of my dad and me flying that plane. He died last year and I'm so thankful we got to share those couple of years of 'Coupe ownership together. One day soon, I hope to have my own.
Nice site! I am Aldrin Montemayor from the Philippines, last December 2002 I bought a non flyable 1946 ercoupe 415C SN 3105, the only one in our country! Need some inspiration/help to rebuild this beautiful aircraft.
Need wheeles for Gee Bee A/C being built aero space museum..
Great Web Page Artie. I live in Mendoza, Argentina. I have an Ercoupe 415 CD. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Miguel Cajal. e-mail: inearmac@aol.com
Hi from Ron Knowles formerly of Windsor Ontario Canada and once proud owner of an Alon 2 (CF-WDZ) Just no other plane like it and so many hours of pleasure flying that absolutely mint 1965 model. I did also own a 415-D (CF-NMU) and sure did enjoy flying it around Ontario and into Michigan. Yes you can be proud of your Plane and truthfuly the finest ever designed. Thanks for supplying a super web site. I certainly do miss my coupe. Cheers from Ron Guemes Island Washington.
Great page and coupe pictures! Keep it up. Bill Johnson, Sikeston, Mo. (N94376, 1946 415-C)
Hi Artie, Nice site. I'm working on an Ercoupe project. Had a 7EC Champ that I sold to buy this Ercoupe. My pilot friends around here are all anti-Ercoupe and think I am nuts to have sold my Champ. So I was cruising around the internet to get a few positive stories about coupes. Hope I enjoy mine as much as you've been enjoying yours. I've only had a couple of rides in them(and loved it). Sure looks like fun to fly. My brother has a Cub I fly quite a bit and always enjoyed being able to "open it up" in the warm weather. Love those pictures of people flying it with the windows down. Dave Tuchscherer Oshkosh, WI
Love your site Hope I can make mine look as good as yours,but right now it's apart.
Like your web sight! Where did you grt your wheel pants. mail to,ERCOUPESFOREVER @ wmconnect.com . owner of N93492.
Like your web sight! Where did you grt your wheel pants. mail to,ERCOUPESFOREVER @ wmconnect.com . owner of N93492.
Enjoyed looking at your site. My Father purchased 2 ERCOUPES between 1947 and 1953. My first ride in a small plane was in his first COUPE. N127G. BOught a metalized version later and he loved it.Regrettably he passed away in 1954 from natural causes.We sold his newer N127G to 2 guys from Monroe Michigan. later heard they crashed it and were lost. I went on to a career in flying that has taken me worldwide. I'm 60 and retired but might buy an airplane.Would love a Pa-30 Turbo Twin Comanche but often think of an Ercoupe.Ihad the occasion to know Fred Weick in Vero Beach Fl as he designed the Cherokee line for Piper. Spoke to him often about both 127G'S. GREAT AIRPLANES AND GREAT MEMORIES.Thanks for bringing it back to me. Bill Gardner
ARTIE,GREAT PAGE.LOTS OF WORK. WE APPRECIATE IT . KEEP UP THE GREAT ENJOYMENT OF KNOWING OTHERS OUT THERE ARE IN IT WITH YOU. THANKS RAY F. STIKELEATHER GRANITE FALLS,N.C. N93302 I946 415-C 625
I know a little history behing Aircoupe 3654H. My father owned that airplane from 1967 until 1971. My father bought it from somewhere in Indiana. It was a 1959 Forney with bubble windshield and enlarged rear windows. It had a 600/6 nose wheel as it was flown by the previous owner from a grass strip. I think my father paid $3,000 for it. I dont remember the total airframe time but the engine had 212 hours since major overhaul. About a year after he bought it, the wings were recovered with ceconite and painted blue and white. The gear main gear had the springs vice the donuts. Sometime after the wing recovering and the paint job, my father located a wrecked Alon Aircoupe and took the bucket seats, control wheels and the double fork nose gear and installed it on 3654H. Also new side and top sliding windows and a new interior was installed. As I remember it had a Narco MK2 12 channel radio and venturi driven horizon and gyro. The only AD that I can recall is on the bellcrank for the rudders on the horzontal stabalizer which had to have a hole drilled and a removable rubber plug installed to allow lubrication. It was sold in Carthage Missouri to whom I dont know. 3654H was hangered it's whole time my father owned it. I hope whoever owns this airplane will appreciate a little of it's history. Sure would like to see it again as I spent a lot of time flying with my father in it. My address is BOSN1 GUADALUPE @ smtpgw. MSC. navy. mil
HI THANK'S FOR YOUR SITE, SAVED IT, WILL RETURN, WHEN HAVE MORE TIME,,, JAMB36G@HOTMQIL.COM
Nice Site.
Great Site. I owned a Forney F-1 years ago (3000G).. Now looking for an ALON John Wagner (John370us@Yahoo.com)
Great site, love the 'coupe photos, and especially those of Fred Weick.
Nice site. I just acquired one of these but have never flown one of them. Do you have a good source for parts? I may need another 71" metal prop. Where are you located? laird lake dallas, tx
Loved it all. great guy who designed such an airplane. After 40 years I just got my 2nd 415C85. Going to refurbish it now so I can fly while I am living here in the Philippines. Want my three kids ( 1 girl 2 boys )to experience flying one of the best airplanes ever built. Im sure Fred is watching them everyday with great pride from up there. I've flown everything from J-3 to DC 10 and I can tell you, no airplane in this world would ever match the safety, comfort and pleasure of the "ERCOUPE" Like the picture of you Panel, but couldn't get a copy to work from. Would appreciate if you could send one. Thanks for the enjoyment and God Bless. June 21, 2003 Paul Baron Yamaharley700@hotmail.com
Just purchased 5699f a 1966 alon now to be based in Clemson SC Lots of fun!!!
Hey Art... love the flying pages... I knew you were pilot... but ... wel... WOW! Happy Flying // NZ1M
This site brings back some very fond memories. I taught paraplegics to fly in ercoupes and really developed a fondness for the little bird. It never failed to do what I asked it to do and it is an amazingly rugged aircraft. Great job keep it up.Virgil Yates, presently residing in Baltimore, Maryland
Scott Robison from Mattoon, IL. (KMTO) Looking for a coupe project. robison@mchsi.net
Thank you so much for sharing the history and the detailed facts of the ercoupe. I realy enjoyed and learned a lot. I have taxied in a 1946 but never have been up in one. I now fly a Cessna 172 but long to fly an Ercoupe. David Grant dwgrant48@hotmail.com
HI, I RODE IN AN ERCOUPE ONE TIME AND GOT HOOKED ON THEM. I LOVE ERCOUPES.RICHARD HARRIS,MANTECA,CA
I'm an old "crewchief (fighters) retired from the USAF about 6 years ago and am working on my private (little over 62 hours)Ok I like to do a lot of solo flying! I have fell in love with the aircoupe and am reading and researching everything I can find on this classic little aircraft! I've decided mainly in part of your website and dozens of other great sites to one day own one of these wonderful aircraft! Keep up the good work and thanks! By the way I'm a full time radio announcer and browse the aircoupe websites between songs! great way to pass the time John Swaim,TSgt USAF Ret. Kalispell Montana any advise please e-mail at: jls@montanasky.net
400 hrs in Ercoupe. Just loved the little bug. It is now housed in Maryland. Once lost engine and the non-stall in turn probably added years to my life. Landed safely... this 71 year old do miss the gal. Cliff.
I enjoyed going through your information. Though I have a cherokee 140 and had a Cessna 120, I have always had a warm and fuzzy feeling for the smiling ercoupe. Chris Falconar of Edmnonton Alberta Canada (www.falcanaravia.com) has a 415C and has [in Canada at least] approval for a "folding wing kit" for the Ercoupe which is marketed by his company for about $700. Now that I am getting closer to retirement, this concept for an Ercoupe is very interesting. Once again, I have enjoyed your homepage and links - good work and thanks again Bob van Goethem
Very good, I enjoyed it a great deal. I am buying an Alon next week! William Jones, Orlando, Florida. Islinvestor@aol.com
Hello. Could you please remove my name from your guest book. I have been receiving some nasty emails, and I am attempting to remove my email address and name from all sites on the web.
GREAT web site! I am VERY interested in flying, and specifically learning to fly the Ercoupe. If you have any information that may help me in this pursuit, I would REALLY appreciate it! I have logged countless hours on Flight Sim, so I'm just a wannabe right now! shaltryt@msu.edu
- Hi Art: Excellent web site. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Enjoyed the pictures and informtion given. Ruth Langley, Springfield, MO
Just wanted you to know the AvWeb link for the Ercoupe article has changed addresses. It is now http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/182225-1.html Enjoyed the site. I just got my private in 2002 and would like to purchase a 'coupe of some kind in the next two years. Thanks! Dan Maxwell AOPA 4433022, EAA 646513 Chapter 419 (The Aero Sports) Murfreesboro TN
A wonderful web site with so many interesting photos I haven't seen. I would love to own a coupe, my dad had one when we were little. Mom made him sell it and stay at home. Looking forward to taking a ride in one someday. Again a wonderful site. Bob Satchell OKC
Hi. Nice job, congratulations for your web page and for your spirit of Adventure. I am owner of an Ercoupe 415-C S/N- 00884 NC93561 now XA-ACZ here on La Paz Baja Sur Mexico. and you "Artie" make me feel happy of own a very singular plane like all Ercoupes. good photos and information. Tanks you very much. Saludos a todos desde Mexico.......Gracias Amigo Artie.
Hi, I saw your coupe in Jeff City last weekend. As a former coupe owner I had to stop and look. It sure brought back a lot of memories. Mike Shipley Moberly, MO
Great site Artie, just bought my coupe last summer and haven't had much chance to fly it... winters here in Canada are severe. Looking forward to the upcoming summer though. Have a great summer flying yours... Dennis Forster C-GUQP ('57 Forney)
Got to love em i own a 47-D n number 415CD flying with top down its great iwould not have it any other way GREAT SITE love the photos of Fred a you. Gregg from Penna.
HI ARTIE, I ENJOYED YOUR WEB PAGE, AND ALSO I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT WHEEL COVERS PANTS FACTORY, WEB PAGE OR,SOME PLACE FOR PURCHASE IT. IF YOU KNOW JUST LET ME KNOW (FOR ERCUPE 415-C) MAIN LANDING GEAR & NOSE. jorgewayas@hotmail.com LA PAZ BAJA SUR MEXICO GRACIAS.
Sir, I enjoyed your site quite a bit. Offered me some info I wasn't aware of. Wondered if you thought the ercoupe would make it for the sport aviation. Gross looks a little heavy. If you want to reply Wingman1@Frontiernet.net Currently own a pa 28-180 but considering an Ercoupe Thank you John 8014w
Very enjoyable site to view. I especially liked the blurb on the 'Coupe's contribution to NASA research. My dad and I owned and flew a 415-C (N3040H) out of now-closed Chanute AFB after it was converted to a civilian residential community. What fun flying low and slow over the Illinois cornfields with the side windows dropped on a hot summer day! I have a bunch of happy memories of my dad and me flying that plane. He died last year and I'm so thankful we got to share those couple of years of 'Coupe ownership together. One day soon, I hope to have my own.
Nice site! I am Aldrin Montemayor from the Philippines, last December 2002 I bought a non flyable 1946 ercoupe 415C SN 3105, the only one in our country! Need some inspiration/help to rebuild this beautiful aircraft.
Need wheels for Gee Bee A/C being built aero space museum..
Great Web Page Artie. I live in Mendoza, Argentina. I have an Ercoupe 415 CD. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Miguel Cajal.
Hi from Ron Knowles formerly of Windsor Ontario Canada and once proud owner of an Alon 2 (CF-WDZ) Just no other plane like it and so many hours of pleasure flying that absolutely mint 1965 model. I did also own a 415-D (CF-NMU) and sure did enjoy flying it around Ontario and into Michigan. Yes you can be proud of your Plane and truthfuly the finest ever designed. Thanks for supplying a super web site. I certainly do miss my coupe. Cheers from Ron Guemes Island Washington.
Great page and coupe pictures! Keep it up. Bill Johnson, Sikeston, Mo. (N94376, 1946 415-C)
Hi Artie, Nice site. I'm working on an Ercoupe project. Had a 7EC Champ that I sold to buy this Ercoupe. My pilot friends around here are all anti-Ercoupe and think I am nuts to have sold my Champ. So I was cruising around the internet to get a few positive stories about coupes. Hope I enjoy mine as much as you've been enjoying yours. I've only had a couple of rides in them(and loved it). Sure looks like fun to fly. My brother has a Cub I fly quite a bit and always enjoyed being able to "open it up" in the warm weather. Love those pictures of people flying it with the windows down. Dave Tuchscherer Oshkosh, WI
Love your site Hope I can make mine look as good as yours, but right now it's apart.
Like your web sight! Where did you grt your wheel pants.
Enjoyed looking at your site. My Father purchased 2 ERCOUPES between 1947 and 1953. My first ride in a small plane was in his first COUPE. N127G. BOught a metalized version later and he loved it.Regrettably he passed away in 1954 from natural causes.We sold his newer N127G to 2 guys from Monroe Michigan. later heard they crashed it and were lost. I went on to a career in flying that has taken me worldwide. I'm 60 and retired but might buy an airplane.Would love a Pa-30 Turbo Twin Comanche but often think of an Ercoupe.Ihad the occasion to know Fred Weick in Vero Beach Fl as he designed the Cherokee line for Piper. Spoke to him often about both 127G'S. GREAT AIRPLANES AND GREAT MEMORIES.Thanks for bringing it back to me. Bill Gardner
ARTIE,GREAT PAGE.LOTS OF WORK. WE APPRECIATE IT . KEEP UP THE GREAT ENJOYMENT OF KNOWING OTHERS OUT THERE ARE IN IT WITH YOU. THANKS RAY F. STIKELEATHER GRANITE FALLS,N.C. N93302 I946 415-C 625
I know a little history behing Aircoupe 3654H. My father owned that airplane from 1967 until 1971. My father bought it from somewhere in Indiana. It was a 1959 Forney with bubble windshield and enlarged rear windows. It had a 600/6 nose wheel as it was flown by the previous owner from a grass strip. I think my father paid $3,000 for it. I dont remember the total airframe time but the engine had 212 hours since major overhaul. About a year after he bought it, the wings were recovered with ceconite and painted blue and white. The gear main gear had the springs vice the donuts. Sometime after the wing recovering and the paint job, my father located a wrecked Alon Aircoupe and took the bucket seats, control wheels and the double fork nose gear and installed it on 3654H. Also new side and top sliding windows and a new interior was installed. As I remember it had a Narco MK2 12 channel radio and venturi driven horizon and gyro. The only AD that I can recall is on the bellcrank for the rudders on the horzontal stabalizer which had to have a hole drilled and a removable rubber plug installed to allow lubrication. It was sold in Carthage Missouri to whom I dont know. 3654H was hangered it's whole time my father owned it. I hope whoever owns this airplane will appreciate a little of it's history. Sure would like to see it again as I spent a lot of time flying with my father in it.
HI THANK'S FOR YOUR SITE, SAVED IT, WILL RETURN, WHEN HAVE MORE TIME,,, JAMB36G@HOTMQIL.COM
Nice Site.
Great Site. I owned a Forney F-1 years ago (3000G).. Now looking for an ALON John Wagner
Great site, love the 'coupe photos, and especially those of Fred Weick.
Nice site. I just acquired one of these but have never flown one of them. Do you have a good source for parts? I may need another 71" metal prop. Where are you located? laird lake dallas, tx
Loved it all. great guy who designed such an airplane. After 40 years I just got my 2nd 415C85. Going to refurbish it now so I can fly while I am living here in the Philippines. Want my three kids ( 1 girl 2 boys )to experience flying one of the best airplanes ever built. Im sure Fred is watching them everyday with great pride from up there. I've flown everything from J-3 to DC 10 and I can tell you, no airplane in this world would ever match the safety, comfort and pleasure of the "ERCOUPE" Like the picture of you Panel, but couldn't get a copy to work from. Would appreciate if you could send one. Thanks for the enjoyment and God Bless. June 21, 2003 Paul Baron
Just purchased 5699f a 1966 alon now to be based in Clemson SC Lots of fun!!!
Hey Art... love the flying pages... I knew you were pilot... but ... wel... WOW! Happy Flying // NZ1M
This site brings back some very fond memories. I taught paraplegics to fly in ercoupes and really developed a fondness for the little bird. It never failed to do what I asked it to do and it is an amazingly rugged aircraft. Great job keep it up.Virgil Yates, presently residing in Baltimore, Maryland
Scott Robison from Mattoon, IL. (KMTO) Looking for a coupe project.
Thank you so much for sharing the history and the detailed facts of the ercoupe. I realy enjoyed and learned a lot. I have taxied in a 1946 but never have been up in one. I now fly a Cessna 172 but long to fly an Ercoupe. David Grant
HI, I RODE IN AN ERCOUPE ONE TIME AND GOT HOOKED ON THEM. I LOVE ERCOUPES.RICHARD HARRIS,MANTECA,CA
I'm an old "crewchief (fighters) retired from the USAF about 6 years ago and am working on my private (little over 62 hours)Ok I like to do a lot of solo flying! I have fell in love with the aircoupe and am reading and researching everything I can find on this classic little aircraft! I've decided mainly in part of your website and dozens of other great sites to one day own one of these wonderful aircraft! Keep up the good work and thanks! By the way I'm a full time radio announcer and browse the aircoupe websites between songs! great way to pass the time John Swaim,TSgt USAF Ret. Kalispell Montana
400 hrs in Ercoupe. Just loved the little bug. It is now housed in Maryland. Once lost engine and the non-stall in turn probably added years to my life. Landed safely... this 71 year old do miss the gal. Cliff.
I enjoyed going through your information. Though I have a cherokee 140 and had a Cessna 120, I have always had a warm and fuzzy feeling for the smiling ercoupe. Chris Falconar of Edmnonton Alberta Canada (www.falcanaravia.com) has a 415C and has [in Canada at least] approval for a "folding wing kit" for the Ercoupe which is marketed by his company for about $700. Now that I am getting closer to retirement, this concept for an Ercoupe is very interesting. Once again, I have enjoyed your homepage and links - good work and thanks again Bob van Goethem
Very good, I enjoyed it a great deal. I am buying an Alon next week! William Jones, Orlando, Florida.
Nice site for Ercoupe info. Kinda lookin at one locally, 13 years younger than me.....its a '46 415C. Still searching for sites that indicate takeoff/landing performance, etc. One comment was they fall like a rock. Comment about my recent Tomahawk was the same.
Hi! I'm an old pilot having flown Bonanzas and Skyhawks for thirty years. I'm now interested in lighter aircraft. Been looking at Ercoupes and thinking strongly of buying one. I would hope the FAA raises the weight limits for Light/Sport Aircraft so an Ercoupe could be flown LSA. I live in Minnesota and have noted several 'Cpoupes in the area but have not made contact with any owners as yet. I hope to join the club and make some contacts. Les Drake Deerwood, MN.
Great web site. Never flew an Ercoupe and always wanted to. Flew Cessna, Pipers, and Robinson Helo's, but lost my physical, and I surely miss it. Kevin Reilly
really enjoyed the site. im not a flyer, but i always thought it would be neat to learn in a ercoupe. how much one costs would be interesting to add to site. david pickle austin, texas,,
I have been following the proposal for the Light Sport Aircraft and was wondering whether the Ercoupe fit the description. From what I have seen, it does not because it is too heavy (max gross for the LSA category is 1,232 pounds). Otherwise, it would be ideal. Dan Lane byolahcus@sbcglobal.net
I'm trig to find some one who can help me. I've seen when it first came out, i've alway's wanted to have a ride in one. Now every thing i've dreamd about the coupe, is just that a dream. I live every close to the Wheeling Ohio County Airport in West Virginia. Could anyone close by here give me a ride in a coupe? E-mail me at RLS800@webtv.net Bob
I just have one comment: I want one and it's 2003 and I am 50yrs. young. So there you have it. Please send me information when available. Dan
Great site, and full of interesting Ercoupe info. I'm in the "search mode" now for a decent 'Coupe. Couple of friends of mine own and fly a 415-C all over the country, and love it! Looking forward to joining y'all in some future Ercoupe event. Ted in Illinois.
Hi - just trolling around for Ercoupe stuff - nice site. I've always been intrigued by the design since I first saw a whole flock of them equipping a local (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) flying school in the early '60s. I have also found it to be one of the nicer planes to fly and learn on in the X-Plane flight sim. There's a baker's dozen or so of Coupes hereabouts. Small local field (where my bro' keeps his PA-28-140), had a hangar mural of Ercoupes, with the message "coolest plane in the world." Even though I'm partial to high-wings (used to work for Cessna), Coupe would for sure be on my short list of planes I'd like to own. Cheers, Mark Perry.
Great tribute to your coupe. Maybe I will do something similar this Winter. Tommy Terry N93929
LIKED IT VERY MUCH. I AM THINKING OF BUYING ONE. I HAD A L77 RG YEARS AGO AND SOLD IT TO PAY OFF DEBT TO MY FATHER. I WISH I HAD KEPT IT . I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THESE LITTLE PLANES AND WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ONE. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE THAT WAS MECHANIALLY GOOD BUT NEED APPEARNCES DONE SO I COULD PAINT AND FIX THE INTERIOR LIKE I WANT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GET ONE FIXED FOR IFR. ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW JUST HOW SLOW ONE CAN FLY AT AND ALSO HOW MANY FEET TO TAKE OFF AND LAND. MY E MAIL IS RODBURNS@BELLSOUTH.NET
Wonderful site! Another wannabe that is now starting my training. I love the look of this aircraft as well as the thought behind building it. I feel that it would be a wonderful match for what I intend to fly. Just cant keep my eye off of them and your site takes me to others... Wonderful. Keep up the excelent work. Any helpfull hints please e-mail me at Fireguy98us@yahoo.com
Sat.Nov,8 2003 5:o5 P.M. Enyoued your site ,I owned N3353H from 1979 to1988.Sure do miss her.
Congratulations on a very informative and artistically done site. You'r a lucky man to fly such a plane.Have only been in a "COUPE" once in summer with the windows down, wow, what a feeling of freedom. Thanks again for sharing and many hours of pleasure in your aircraft. Hamilton Pare (Private pilot Canada)
Great page that you put up; good to know there are some other people out there who love this great airplane; I was thrilled when I was checked out on one of 13 planes in germany 4 weeks ago.If only I could get some information on how and where to purchase the book on the Ercoupe by Stanley G. Thomas... Peter Gauer from Germany (peter.gauer@t-online.de)
Great page. I'm a new owner N2353H 1946 C D.EXON OAKLEY,ID
Nice website! Just bought an E-model for restoration. It had low time engine, but in hibernation for some years. I'd like to know best way to treat engine, oil, and does it hurt engine after sitting. Flown mostly C-140 and 170. That t-dragger coupe looks like a pain in the main. (also I ask "Why?")--Jack Haikey, Tulsa. reach me at jackhai7@hotmail.com. Thanks.
Nice work!!!!on your sight!! I am an Alon A-2 Driver and have, like you, enjoyed this aircraft more than words can say:) If you are ever near Rome Goergia look us up(RMG).. Blue skies to ya, Phil"Sunny"Cataldo Tiger Flight formation flight team. www.tigerflightfoundation.org
Absolutely fabulous website! Keep it up. Don Copeland San Antonio
Hello, This is my first look at your site and I am impressed. I'll return sometime very soon to read it more carefully. I'm planning a long cross country in my Ercoupe this Spring. Allen Rothenberg (flying out of Montgomery County Airpark, Gaithersburg, MD)
Long live the aerocoupe!!