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December, 1939
POPULAR AVIATION
61
NEW YORK TO NEW ORLEANS
In the AeA&ttca "Chief*
Here are the Facts:
PILOT?HENRY CHAPMAN. SHIP?AERONCA "Chief" 65 Continental Powered Seaplane. TAKE OFF ? Oct. 12, 6 A. M. E. S. T. NEW YORK CITY. LANDING?6:30 P. M. C. S. T. NEW ORLEANS. DISTANCE?1186 MILES. TIME?133$ HRS. AV. SPEED?88 M.P.H.
Aeronca does it again! First in the air ? land or sea. Holder of the world's land light plane distance record made by Johnny Jones in his sensational coast-to-coast non-stop, non-refueling flight ? and, now, the important seaplane record. Here's proof of Aeronca's engineered stamina and flyability ? proof of superior craftsmanship and performance which has won the favor of so many leading operators and sportsman flying enthusiasts. Aeronca's the choice ? wherever you go.
THE "GUie^" TOPS THEM ALL
By comparison the "Chief" is the "Best Buy"?beauty, craftsmanship, performance, economy ?everything to win your favor. PRICES ARE LOW. Aeroncas deliver as low as $430 DOWN ? Easy pay plans. Send lor free literature today!
Congratulations Henry Chapman on Your Sensational Record Flight
District Manager for Aeronca at New Orleans, Henry Chapman gets the praise and plaudits ol everybody associated with the Aercnca organization and the aviation industry. His great ability and far-sightedness is typical of all Aeronca men ? the willingness to help establish facts by flights that prove the dependability of low-cost flying.
AERONAUTICAL CORP. OF AMERICA ? E-11 Lunken Airport ? CINCINNATI. 0
Cable Addrett AiRONCA U. S. A.
(xluiv* Exporf Agent* AVIATION EQUIPMENT AND EXPORT, INC 33 Beaver St.	New	York	Cltv