The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light airplane certified by
the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Aeronautics and produced
in substantial numbers in the United States. Safe, economical,
and easy to fly, this delightful but unassuming monoplane
changed the face of aviation by tapping a new market, that of
private aircraft ownership. This Aeronca is the production
prototype; it first flew on October 20, 1929. The single-seat
Aeronca C-2 and the two-seat C-3 capitalized on the enthusiasm
of the post-Lindbergh flight era by offering small and
affordable designs to the general public. During the depression,
while many larger aircraft proved to be too expensive to
operate, the Aeronca C-2 sold for under $1,300 and could be
rented for only $4.00 an hour. This Aeronca flew for 10 years
with several owners. Gift of Aeronca, Inc. Country of Origin:
United States of America Wingspan: 10.9 m (36 ft) Length: 6.1 m
(20 ft) Height: 2.1 m (7 ft 6 in) Weight, empty: 184 kg (406 kg)
Weight, gross: 318 kg (700 lb) Top Speed