Hi Polar_Lion...
When the first ERCO Ercoupe arrived on the aviation scene they were known as ladies aeroplanes because they had no ruder pedals and it was said they would not SPIN, you would drive them like a car.
We purchased our first ALON Ercoupe with the rudder configuration and it was a great little bugsmasher. What I liked about the aircraft was one could fly it in the open cockpit configuration.
The Alon A-2 and A-2A Aircoupes featured a sliding canopy, a more powerful Continental C90 90 hp (67 kW) engine, separate bucket seats and an improved instrument panel. The A-2 also differs from earlier models in having limited-movement rudder pedals, which also control the nosewheel steering. This was done in order to make it a more acceptable training aircraft and to make it easier to counteract increased P-factor yaw during a climb from the more powerful engine. The airplane had a higher rate of climb, a higher speed for best climb rate, and better engine cooling. Its non-spinning character remained unchanged.
Like any aircraft they could be painted or left bare metal.
There were quite a few around here in the 60s and 70s but today I would think they would be worth their weight in gold.
Used For:
Ercoupes were flown during the war by the Civilian Pilot Training Program for flight instruction, and the Civil Air Patrol used them to patrol for German submarines.[9]
Matt posted an excellent link which you should read...
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