ERCO Ercoupe 415

09 Jun 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

A vintage ERCO Ercoupe 415, registration N96L, lines up on the grass at a small rural fly-in, demonstrating classic light aircraft charm.

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Aircraft

Ercoupe 415 ERCO

Classic light-colored scheme with blue striping

N96L

Registration

Manufacturer

ERCO

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Good focus and clear reg, but cones and signage clutter the shot; aircraft centered nicely for a documentary feel.

Location

By tower

William T. Piper Memorial Airport · LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The ERCO Ercoupe is famous as an early postwar light aircraft marketed as \"the airplane that anyone could fly\" due to its spin-resistant design and simple controls.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare in active flying condition today, though many were built in the 1940s; many survive in the hands of vintage and private operators.

Record Flights

Not notable for record flights, but an early Ercoupe flew a cross-country journey to demonstrate safety and ease of flight.

Safety & Events

Ercoupes have a strong safety record and are known for their spin-resistant design.

Future Outlook

Most Ercoupe aircraft remaining today are operated by enthusiasts and vintage clubs, with several on display in aviation museums.

Specifications

Continental C-85-12

Engine

9.14 m

Wingspan

6.02 m

Length

563 km

Range

148 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

635 kg

MTOW

1.80 m

Height

85 hp (63 kW)

Thrust

No standard ICAO noise figure (typically <70 dB)

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