1936 Aeronca LW NX14558 sn 1000, prototype for the "L"
70 hp LeBlond
Photo from the collection of Ralph Kenyon, of Newtonville Massachusetts
According to Aerofiles this aircraft first flew with a 42hp Aeronca engine:
LA, LW 1935 (ATC 596) = 2pClwM; 70hp LeBlond 5DE; span: 36'0" length: 22'6" load: 644# v: 115/100/48 range: 500; ff: 11/x/35 (p: Fred Fluck). Giles Barton, Roger Schlemmer (L-series). About $2,750; POP: 13, includes prototype LW with 42hp Aeronca L-113 that was so underpowered it only made one short flight [NX14558].
Juptner's book list this aircraft as the only model LW, which was powered by a 60hp LeBlond. The other models are:
LA, powered by a 70hp LeBlond
LB, powered by a 85hp LeBlond
LC, powered by a 90hp Warner
Following photos of this aircraft with the "one flight" Aeronca engine.
