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I will definitely check it out!!

I read some on that earlier... thought that might be the case. I'll pull the cowl this weekend and take a look.

THANKS!!!!!!!!

I LOVE MY COUPE!!!! I got it delivered, and have 3.1 hours dual time in it. Instructor hasn't touched it the last 1.7 hours. Feels so good!! So.. when is the fly in at Lock Haven?? I'm ready to be turned loose in this!!

Mark

I just purchased a 1946 Ercoupe with the C85 engine. When I try to shut it down, the mixture knob will slow it down, but rarely shuts the engine completely down. I've tried it at different RPMs, but it still only shuts it down occasionally. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm very mechanical,...

I just purchased a 1946 Ercoupe with the C85 engine. When I try to shut it down, the mixture knob will slow it down, but rarely shuts the engine completely down. I've tried it at different RPMs, but it still only shuts it down occasionally. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm very mechanical,...

THANKS!! Waiting on this to be delivered is like waiting on Christmas!!

I appreciate all the input from the group. I am now the owner of a 1946 Ercoupe 415 CD. It qualifies as Light Sport. I found it on Barnstormers.com, and made a trip to TN and bought it. Delivery was in on the deal, so I'm waiting for it to land at I18 in WV. Yea.... you might say I'm a bit excited!!...

Welcome Ron, I'm new here myself, and the group has been great. You will enjoy!!

Mark

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I appreciate the offer. I'll be spending alot of time in logs tomorrow. I have a list of al STCs. Most recent being 2012. Only 4 since 1967. Knowing the actual weight won't make much difference really. It is what it is. I'm always kinda conservative when it comes to safety. Thanks!!!

I understand. I do alot of custom work on cars. Typically, engines are rated much less than actual horsepower, but weights are usually accurate. I know a few coupe owners and I'll try to get input from them. One friend has built more planes than he's bought. He would give a very accurate assessment....

The actual wording of the STC for gross increase to 1320#: STC SA02450CH will increase the allowable gross weight of Univair (ERCO) 415-C and -CD aircraft from their present 1260 pounds to a 1320 pound maximum weight. This 60-pound increase in gross weight will provide the operator with a greater ma...

According to the owner: this one has an STC for metalized wings which brings the empty weight recalculated to 789#. It also has an STC for a gross weight increase to 1320#. That's a useful load of 531#. It had to be weighed and calculated for the STCs. It also has a C-85. At a useful load of 531# an...

Just outside of Knoxville... If it's as good as it sounds and looks in the pics, I'll buy. I'll check it out myself and do some flying. I'm hopeful. I bought my last one near there.

I appreciate the information. I know where Hedgesville is. I'm going to TN tomorrow to look at an Ercoupe. If it doesn't pan out, I'll make a call on this one.

Thanks!