Photo for Aeronca N1491H

[justfly]

I have a scale model for this air plane. I would like to find photos of the real plane and possibly info so that I can start a scale info file for flying in scale events. Thank you
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[Doug Robertson]

Why not settle for photos on this site of other Aeronca 15AC Sedans? Asking for specifically a photo of N1491H is a longer shot unless you request it directly to the owner and are successful in your request. Photo-wise all should have same appearance except some are on floats.

Go to the N1491H page from the A-D Home Page Search Aircraft, then click on All Aircraft made by Aeronca. There are many with the camera symbol denoting photos taken. I have several 15AC Sedan photos in my photos here-all are on floats, and easy to find. Those with original N numbers are grouped because Aeronca used a consecutive N number series with H as the suffix for the 15ACs. I looked at your Forum post and recognized it as an Aeronca 15AC N number.

If you need actual dimensions and performance figures for a 15AC Sedan (145 Hp version) I can supply those.
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[justfly]

It would be great if you can supply the actual dimensions and performance figures for a 15AC Sedan (145 Hp version). Thanks for the tip, I did print off some of the photos I found, but for scale documentation I have to have a photo of the original plane. I know it is a shot in the dark with this post, but it is a start.
Thanks for Your help
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[Ztex]

You might ask over here>>>http://www.aeroncapilots.com/<<<

As far as specs go..
Wiki version...

Specifications (1948 15AC Sedan)

General characteristics

* Crew: one pilot
* Capacity: three passengers
* Length: 25 ft 3 in (7.7 m)
* Wingspan: 37 ft 6 in (11.4 m)
* Height: 10 ft 4 in (3.1 m)
* Wing area: 200 ft² (18.6 m²)
* Airfoil: NACA 4412
* Empty weight: 1,170 lb (531 kg)
* Loaded weight: 2,050 lb (930 kg)
* Useful load: 880 lb (399 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 2,050 lb (930 kg)
* Powerplant: 1× Continental C-145-2, 145 hp (108 kW)

Performance

* Never exceed speed: 139 mph (224 km/h)
* Maximum speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
* Cruise speed: 105 mph (169 km/h)
* Stall speed: 53 mph (85.3 km/h)
* Range: 400 mi (644 km)
* Service ceiling 12,400 ft (3,780 m)
* Rate of climb: 650 ft/min (3.30 m/s)
* Wing loading: 10.3 lb/ft² (50 kg/m²)
* Power/mass: 14.1 lb/hp (8.6 kg/kW)
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[Doug Robertson]

Wikipedia's height data must be for the aircraft overall in level flight-parked on tail wheel would be overall 7 feet, 0 inches high, more important for hangar clearance. Wing chord is 66 inches. Engine choice could also be a 6 cylinder Continental O-300-A of 145 Hp in later years of production. A few also built with 6 cylinder Franklin 6A4-165-B3 165 Hp engine. Wing was single spar, metal skinned.

Seaplane-yes, the factory built a few as seaplanes with gross weight 2,100 lbs.

Some were fit with spray rig for cropdusting, approved 1949-1950 production.

Had 6.00X6 wheels fit with 7.00X6 tires on conventional taildragger with steerable tail wheel.

New paint scheme introduced for 1949-1950 production. Standard colors were choice of Red and Orange or Green and White.

Seaplane- S15AC approved on EDO 89-2000 twin float gear.

First production was serial #2 as N1000H in 1947. Highest serial number was #561 in 1950.
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