OLDIE BUT GOLDIE
PIPER J3C-65
REG. N46779
PIPER J3C-65 (L-4)
This immaculate Piper J3C-65 is our oldest aircraft in our fleet. It is probably one of the best original military L4A Piper Cubs in Europe. After the complete restoration in 1996/97, every part was faithfully restored or replaced.
Not without reason we also call our Piper “Tina’s favorite”.
Today it is one of the finest original examples of the L4A Piper Cub
Our Piper offers an amazing opportunity to experience what flying was like back in the day. The complete set of cream-coloured ‘Cub’ instruments still works perfectly, nothing about it has changed since the year 1943.
This piece of history is truly convincing in all its parts, from the shiny Sensenich propeller to the original Taylor spur wheel without carcass with the original P-control handles in between. Nothing else even comes close to this piece of history.
HISTORY
Our Piper was manufactured in the summer of 1943 and received by the USAAF at Lock Haven PA on 12/07/1943.
She was shipped to Camp Beale, California on 06/08/1943 and was lost in USAAF records during the war.
During her time at Camp Beale, the Piper was used for navigation and reconnaissance training until she was disposed of by the Reconstruction Finance Corp in 1945.
Over the next 40 years, she was slowly transported to America’s east under registration N46779 until she was fully restored to her original condition in 1996.
She was then transported from Michigan to Staffordshire over Christmas 2008 and brought to the UK in 2009.
Today we are the lucky owners of this very special Piper and enjoy every flight with this piece of history.
HISTORY
1943
Our Piper was manufactured in the summer of 1943 and received by the USAAF at Lock Haven PA on 12/07/1943.
She was shipped to Camp Beale, California on 06/08/1943 and was lost in USAAF records during the war.
1945
During her time at Camp Beale, the Piper was used for navigation and reconnaissance training until she was disposed of by the Reconstruction Finance Corp in 1945.
1996
Over the next 40 years, she was slowly transported to America’s east under registration N46779 until she was fully restored to her original condition in 1996.
2008
She was then transported from Michigan to Staffordshire over Christmas 2008 and brought to the UK in 2009.
Today
Today we are the lucky owners of this very special Piper and enjoy every flight with this piece of history.
Technical data
Registration
N46779
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft
Serial number
10573
Year of construction
1943
Location
EDTG (Bremgarten airfield), Germany
Engine
1x Continental A-65-8, serial: 5430568
air-cooled horizontally opposed four cylinder, 65 hp (48 kW) at 2,350 rpm
Propeller
72CK44 Sensenich Propeller, serial: AA6754
Times
- Airframe: 2870h
- Engine: 894h SMOH
- Propeller: 235h SMOH
Interior
10/10
Exterior
10/10
Instrumentation/ Avionics
- handheld
- Airpath Compass
- Icom A6 radio through an inboard aerial
- Intercom
- No Transponder
- No ADF
- No VOR/ DME
- No GPS
Nostalgic design
The Piper J3C-65 remains a fascinating aircraft today, keeping the past alive and capturing people’s hearts with its original paintwork and nostalgic design.
Light and agil
With its light weight and simple controls, it is particularly well suited for stunts and aerobatics. It is also very agile and can easily fly in tight turns, making it a historic aircraft for training purposes.
Reliability
The Piper J3C-65 is a robust and reliable aircraft that is easy to maintain due to its simple design and maintenance. It also a very safe aircraft due to its stability and smooth flight behaviour.
