Aeronca 11 Chief

Piston • single engine • High Wing • Conventional gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

lbs @ lbs / pax

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Fuel on board

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

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Mission Profile

MOSAIC Eligibile Sport Pilot-flyable

Endorsements & ratings:

Tailwheel

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

360

Max Range

392

lbs

Wet Payload

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About the Aeronca 11 Chief

Introduced in 1946 amid the post-World War II aviation boom, the Aeronca 11 Chief quickly earned a reputation as a gentle, easy-to-fly two-seat high-wing tourer designed for both personal use and flight training. Its fabric-covered fuselage and tail surfaces, supported by tubular metal framing and wooden spars, lent classic charm and simplicity. Over its production run (1946-1950), Aeronca built more than 2,300 Chiefs, including the upgraded 11BC Chief with an 85 hp engine and the Super Chief (11CC) with a longer wing and plush interior. All models could be converted to floatplanes (S11AC, S11BC, S11CC), extending versatility for water operations. Even today, the Chief is celebrated for its responsive rudder, sensitive elevator, and well-appointed cabin, making it a beloved classic among vintage-aircraft enthusiasts. Alternate variant (11CC) has a service ceiling of 14,500 ft.