CHAMPION Tri-Traveler (N4008A)

N4008A - is reg to a 1947? AERONCA 7BCM

I stand corrected Jesse K. Still a Pink plane.

Who remembers Mary Kay pink cars?
Unusual colour but nice.

John: Mary Kay was big in cosmetics in the 1960's so your looking for some vintage members who remember her and probably could use a visit by her. TKS for the comment.

Very interesting. Yes, I remember the Mary Kay pink Cadillacs.

Steven H. : I goggled Images for Mary Kay Cadillac to see what you mentioned. There is a photo of her by the car from 55 years ago. Appears she has had upgrades through the years. She should of had a Tri-Traveler. TKS for the comment!

After the pumpkin drop will this lovely bird be participating in the annual WKRP turkey drop?

Karl: Thanks for the comment. I remember that funny show that you were referencing and that they wanted to get live Turkey's for the drop. One of many late 70's comedy shows. Sure this Aeronca would luv to make an appearance. Now back to Les Nessman and the news! TSK!

Just turned 65 and of course I remember Mary Kay Ash and her pink Cadillacs. The insignia on the pink plane fooled me. So it's privately owned, NOT a trainer currently in the Pentagon's fleet.... Cool.

Sara:
No, the day I was there it was flown by a male pilot. Possibly painted pink for a reason. Certainly stands out among the vintage planes and on this photo generated a generous amount of viewers. TKS!

It belonged to Elaine Huf. She died with her husband Tom Huf on Labor Day, 2013, when their 1944 Cessna T-50 Bobcat went down in a thunderstorm near PS50, their home strip in Harford Township. She painted it pink. Google her name.

Piplishen:

I do not always look at the site's weekly newsletter but today I did and seen the "pink" plane I posted at 8N1 in October 2024. Had no idea about Elaine and Tom and did look up there obit. Clearly they luv'd flying.
Nice to see it again and as it turns out it appeared at the same fall event in Bethel Pa. this past October and I photographed it along with many other vintage aircraft that I should be posting by the end of the year. Appreciate all the views/votes from all the sites members. Received it's 10,000th view today. TKS!

Hmm…always thought the Tri-champ had a nose wheel? (I must be mistaken)

M Meek:
Prop, two wheels, and a tail-dragger with a little Pink. TKS!

@ Karl Jackson:

"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!"

Darrell:
Wild Turkeys are a lot slimmer and can go airborn for about 50 feet. Domestic (fat) turkeys have too much bulk so lots of wind resistence. TKS for the comment..........Now on to the dressings.....