AERONCA HEAT MUFF ALUMINUM - COMPLETE SET FOR ONE STACK $246.95 This panel was not the correct size, it was dented and creased overall a very poor part. Leather Interior. Most Champs were built with wooden spars. Share on Twitter 270-319-0110 , If you are looking at this add and wondering what a super champ is well its this one It has the O200 engine conversion that gives you a HIGHER gross weight and much improved preformance. New Windshield. Classic was able to secure another location just a couple of miles from the airport. Specs as I find them (not necessarily those published) 1946 Champ Interior 4. Posted March 27, 2023. 419-268-2582 It has a radio but NO transponder. Considered highly reliable, it was the most powerful two-cylinder engine of its time. 1946 aeronca champ 7ac 3529 total time airframe, 5 gal wing tanks, 286hr.smoh, icon radio & entrcom, 105.9 hr.stoh 8-14-04 #1 cyl replaced, new interior, 9-. Note: parked outside new hangers on local fly-in, built 1946 has Continental C85-8F engine, Were staunch supporters of Aeronca restoration efforts, and were dedicated to preserving popular models such as the Champ, Chief, and plenty of others. A more refined aircraft with an improved undercarriage and steel tube wing bracing struts in place of wires, was developed in 1937 as the Aeronca K, powered by a 42 hp (31 kW) Aeronca E-113 engine, beginning the long line of Aeronca high wing . Advertised empty weight is 890lb (400kg). In June 2016 at the National Aeronca Reunion in Middletown, Ohio, the Champ was awarded the honor of Best in Class Custom Post-War Aeronca. No electrical system, LSA-eligible. Telephone: Air Training Department, The Artillery School, U.S. Army, ". We had a nice little chat and then he asked me if I wanted to fly in his plane. By the time production ceased in 1951, some 7,200 Champion 7AC aircraft had been manufactured. [6] Conventional-gear Champs feature a steerable tailwheel and most have steel tube main gear which use an oleo strut for shock absorption. In the air, theyre studies in adverse yaw. Apr 7, 2022 - Aeronca 7AC Champion Aircraft. The Champ offers far better visibility than the Cub, allowing 300 degrees of visibility to a front-seated pilot, and has a wider cabin than the Cub. Tulip Time is fast approaching, drop your favorite part of TT in the comments. 12 VDC belly-mount turbine generator. 2023 Univair Aircraft Corporation. Fax: 662-843-0811 Currently partially disassembled. While a test version was flown, this combination was not put into production. production floor space by nearly roo per cent and enabled the company Super cheap to fly and maintain. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aeronca Chief 11AC LH Door Assy P/N 7-551L at the best online prices at eBay! Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. 8656033934 Wingspan: 35 ft 2 in 10 Gallon Wing Tanks . Posted March 21, 2023. of Sun 'n Fun. Will include the external antena, radio, and intercom. Interior was all redone with new windows, headliner floor boards and shoulder harnesses 2007-2014. Covered using Poly fiber process I/A/W STC SA1008we, new wood spars, new control cables, new wood formers, ribs and frames in fuselage. The 7DC (Continental C85 engine) and, yes, the 7EC with the Continental C90 engine were the last Champs produced by Aeronca before it ended production in 1951. cantilever spring steel main landing gear and modernised interior. Federal skis included with sale. New impulse mags. Dude, is that a trick question? Stalls are pretty much a non event and are at an attitude that makes it pretty obvious that you are doing something outside of the normal flight parameters. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. O-200 100HP engine with STC, compression 74 74 72 73. Gross weight and fuel capacity are unchanged from the 7AC. [22], Built by Aeronca Aircraft Corporation, the Champ first flew in 1944, and entered production in 1945. Telephone: This sweet little 11-AC was completely restored in 2018. 2023/02/19. [15], Standard-production 7AC, 7BCM (L-16A), 7CCM (L-16B), 7DC, and 7ACA models qualify as U.S. Light Sport Aircraft. The RM 2CW4JGY - Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, UK. Make sure your engine can take a starter or one is already installed. I would not recommend it on any aircraft. Aeronca Aircraft Company, Middletown, O., was the new N1418E, Aeronca Champ $106.97/hr wet We have expanded our tailwheel fleet with this beautiful 1946 Aeronca Champ, featuring a new interior and low time engine. You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. A popular tandem-seat 2-place personal plane Add to Compare . Interior. :). 67. One other issue that has come up on Aeronca Champs is the wing spar. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. I fly a 7DC with 85hp and it performs very well. 615-406-1055 [15], In 1957, Champion brought out the 7FC, which is similar to the 7EC but with tricycle landing gear instead of conventional (tailwheel) gear, oleo struts on all 3 wheels, and extra frame bracing for the nosewheel. Don't take the advice of an "expert". [5][7][8][10][11], To take advantage of the new light-sport aircraft (LSA) category, the Champion was returned to production in 2007,[12][13][14] but was discontinued by mid-2019. Wooden spars. Although it only manufacturers of Aeronca planes. Start your free trial today! But 1946 was a momentary explosion in lightplane production, industry-wide. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 1 and p. 23. Located in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. If you learn to do slips, you can put it on the runway almost from any altitude. 812-480-1028 As you add horsepower the fuel consumption will also go up. The landing gear of most Champs is in a conventional arrangement, though a model with tricycle gear was produced, and a model with reversed tricycle gear was tried. [43][44] Gross weight is 1,650lb (750kg) in standard configuration, 1,732lb (786kg) in seaplane configuration. Compton Abbas Airfield, EGHA, Dorset, UK. The company produced up to 50 Champs a day at its 1946 production peak, but the market never fully materialized. 1946 Aeronca Champ. 20,500 OBO,11.5 hours, total restoration, 2682.5 TTAF & engine, everything new. Cabin Height: 3 ft 11 In; Cabin Width: 2 ft 6 In; Cabin Length: 8 ft 10 In; Internal Baggage: 10 cu ft; Occupancy. [6][34], An improved version of the L-16, the L-16B/7CCM featured a 90hp (67kW) Continental C90-8 engine, an enlarged vertical tail, hydraulic brakes, and a gross weight increase to 1,300lb (590kg); an additional gross weight increase to 1,350lb (610kg) is allowed when "Long Stroke Oleo Landing Gear" is installed and placard, "Intentional spinning prohibited when baggage carried", is installed on the instrument panel. In September, 1940, When the tail comes up put a little back pressure on the stick and it will fly off very quickly. in its interior as well as in (and on) the floats. The first C-model Aeroncas appeared in the late 1920s with the model Ks and early Chiefs arriving in the 1930s. Posted March 22, 2023, 1946 Aeronca 7AC converted to 7BCM. The attachment point for the removable glider nose is clearly visable. Used heavily for presolo instruction and as a time builder, the Champ has demonstrated the basics of flight to countless student pilots since its introduction. the same management. No electrics. A pre-war Chief of a different coloralso at Sun 'n Fun, A pair of L-16s in the Warbirds area The space has been coined the restoration shop and has allowed Classic to complete several restorations including the recovering of a Meyers OTW wings and the current project an Aeronca Champ. owners, as they are ideally suited for flying somewhere on a weekend Aeronca reported more than 1,100 orders for [28] Only those specific original-production 7EC airplanes certificated at a 1,300lb (590kg) gross weight qualify for the LSA category;[28] a standard original-production 7EC is certificated at a gross weight of 1,450lb (660kg) and does not qualify. Once in the cockpit is very comfortable. So old and unconventional. The outer shape of the fuselage is created by a combination of wooden formers and longerons, covered with fabric. Call or email with any questions. Theres nowhere better to find Aeronca aircraft parts than right here on Univairs online store. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. 651-414-6825 Posted April 11, 2023. The space has been coined "the restoration Take a flight and see for yourself. The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. So entry and exit to the Champ was improved. Cruise speed: 85 mph 5 Gallon aux fuel tanks. Telephone: TTAF 2779.1, C-85-8F (76,74, 74, 70 Nov 2022) SMOH 1091.1, 100LL/MOGAS. Aeronca was noted for producing light side-by-side two-seat touring aircraft since the introduction of the Aeronca C-2 in 1929. 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion landing at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. Bellanca ceased all production in the early 1980s. After Aeronca, the design went to Champion Aircraft, Bellanca, and American Champion. Posted April 2, 2023, Prop 125 TTSN. Wings. Located Close To 15J . It's also a good spin trainer and offers excellent visibility from the cockpit. [39], The last Champ produced at Aeronca was a 7EC, and when Champion reintroduced the Champ in 1955, it was with their version of the 7EC, very little changed from Aeronca's. January annual. There is plenty of room for the tallest or shortest of pilots. The reference to the name of the original manufacturer is for identification purposes only and not to represent the original manufacturer is associated in any way with the Univair product. and what a special joy it is to see one with the original color The Cub must be flown solo from the rear, so the Champ pilot sits up front. The company remained under Add to Wishlist . A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. [6], Prototype, 1 produced, serial number 7-BX-1, FAA aircraft registration number was N4084E but registration was canceled on 4 October 1951, no other details known. Complete 2008 Restoration! Large Dorsal Fin. However, the Champ is both faster and more comfortable than the J-3. The 7FC is 3mph (4.8km/h) slower and 90lb (41kg) heavier than an equivalent 7EC,[21] with a standard useful load of 540lb (245kg), compared with 630lb (286kg) for the 7EC; both use the 90hp (67kW) Continental C90-12F engine. Metal wing spars are better but wood is good. I couldn't believe it when he told me to put my feet on the rudder pedals and grab the stick. Engine upgrades in 1948 and 1949 resulted in the Models 7DC and 7EC. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. $295.00 + $22.97 shipping. [6], 7GCA with smaller wings, redesigned empennage, other aerodynamic refinements, deletion of rear-seat flight controls, and minor detail changes. Wheel Pants With Airplane 3350 TTAF . [38] The optional S7EC floatplane configuration has a gross weight of 1,474lb (669kg). [20] 39 were produced. Total restoration and engine overhaul in 1992 by Casper Air Service. Will deliver anywhere in the continental US for expenses. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. Posted March 29, 2023, 21st National Aeronca Convention June 15-16-17-18 2023 AERONCAPILOTS HAS THE DETAILS, Telephone: Sold after only 4 days on market! Add To Cart-4-265-1 AERONCA VINYL SEAT COVER $85.54. aileron sensitivity down well below stall speed. All engine compressions 70+/80, always hangared. Aeronca 7AC Champion - G-BPFM - (7AC-4751), Location & Date . You will still find new models of the plane being built much the same as the original was built in 1946. Fuel burn rate: 4.0-4.5 gph. While the Cub is a great airplane, it had its issues as a trainer. Yeah, I am a pilot, but I've never flown anything like this before. Aeronca Champ Construction: Fresh annual July 2022. The Cub is painfully slow, so the Champ is less so. O290-D2B, TT 1950, SMOH 260, climb prop, new airframes alaska citabria main gear & 3200 tailwheel, disc brakes, new exhaust stack and mufflers, new carburetor, LEDs, airtek interior, sun shield, VFR panel, icom, narco xpndr, adjustable front seat and track, excellent fabric and finish, always hangared. 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ with 3,973.9 Hrs TT, 315.8 Hrs SMOH Continental A-65 engine. Floats: PK1500 with roadworthy trailer-new spreader bars 2021. [32] 509 were built. Metal prop, new spark plugs, mags gone through. Crew: 1; Passengers: 2; Operating Weights. The airplane has a wide cabin for a tandem Quantity. [20] 396 were made. CHAMP 7EC LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT", "SP/LSA Movement At The Crossroads: Assessing The Impact of The EAA/AOPA Joint Petition For 3rd Class Medical Certificate Exemption", "N Number Inquiry Inquiry Results, N4084E", Aircraft Specification No. Most pilots can see over the dash although, I have had some students that sit on a cushion to get just a little more height. 1947 Aeronca Super Chief 11BC C85 Engine. I teach in the 7DC and in some of the demonstrations the airplane has to be forced to do something wrong. [37] 100 7DC aircraft were produced. Hundreds of Champs went to flight schools and clubs, and they became popular trainers in the 1950s and 1960s. Great for building time, or just putting around on a Sunday evening. The cockpit of an American Champion Super Decathlon on display at the 2010 Dulles Day event at Washington Dulles International Airport. Production History Posted April 11, 2023, 3501 TT 210 SMOH. Rechargeable power supply, headphone jacks and antenna all neatly tucked away out of sight. The Cubs main landing gear is held together by springy, failure-prone bungee cords, so the Champ uses oleo struts that act as shock absorbers. AERONCA CHAMP 7AC $27,500 FLY CHEAP 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC. TTAF=4687, TTE=1936, SMOH=164. No tire kickers! airplane, and if you are flying solo a good load of cargo can be carried One word of warning, when I was looking for my plane I was told by several sellers, Aeronca Champ "experts", that all I had to do was put a different accessory case on the engine and a starter could be installed. It used the Continental A-65-8 engine of 65 horsepower (48kW). American Champion Aircraft Corporation acquired the Champ and related designs in1989. You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. We also sell tires, propellers, windshields, navigation lights and so much more from well known and trusted brand names. Per Ardua Ad Astra, It must be lovely to have a lakeside home with an Aeronca Champ as an accessory, Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines. A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Fabric Great . Aeronca Champ: Posted April 12, 2023, TT 2450 hrs, SMOH 125 hrs 85 hp No starter/electrical system. Aircraft Type - Registration - (c/n) . Ok, so how is it to fly? 8639844000 Door off STC makes summer flying a treat. Just like 1946E, it offers a simple stick and rudder teaching platform to lay a foundation in flying at the lowest cost in the fleet. 64 years later and its still a very sought after aircraft. Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. Landings are easy at about 55 on final. The Cub is also not the easiest aircraft to get into. Aeronca Champion 7AC Cowl Plugs w/ RBF Streamer (Color: Marine Blue) $139.95. Price: Trade-A-Plane.com lists several for sale ranging in price from $20,000 to $40,000. training airplane. Super fun plane to fly!!! ELT. After Aeronca, the design went to Champion Aircraft, Bellanca, and American Champion. 207-225-3490 The Aeronca Aviators Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft. Approximately 700 machines were sold for that purpose. [3][4][25], By the time production ended in 1951, the company had sold more than 8,000 Champions, mostly 7AC Champs (approx. As you add more you add a little more weight. After completing the CAPTCHA below, you will immediately regain access to the site again. The Champ has incredible short field characteristics, and 8/22/2020, G-ADYS Aeronca C-3 @ LAA Rally 2017, Sywell Airfield 02/09/2017, Aircraft Type - Registration - (c/n) . All Rights Reserved. Service ceiling: 12,400 ft Add To Cart. 7,200). 1946 Champ Interior 2. Performance American Champion has been using aluminum spars in the aircraft it has produced, and has also made the aluminum-spar wings available for retrofit installation on older aircraft. We have to start the engine. American Champion has used aluminum spars in the aircraft it has produced and has, as well, made the aluminum-spar wings available for retrofit installation on older aircraft. 512-304-8969 . Aeronca Champion Seaplane Oh yeah, this plane can be flown with the door removed. Posted March 22, 2023. instructors, the airplane soon found its way to the top of the In January 2015, one of Shanes dreams for the Classic shop became a reality. Telephone: Dave flies vintage, historical, and Experimental airplanes and specializes in tailwheel and aerobatic instruction. The Aeronca Champ was originally designed to fix all of the problems with the favorite trainer of the day, the Piper Cub. float flying. Two new models were introduced. Aeronca Brief History Reason for selling: December 2022 annual inspection revealed corrosion found in 3 locations in cockpit area and wood spars did not pass inspection for AD 2000-25-02R1. 1946 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION AC $26,000 Reg# N467KC TT: 3973 Performance Specs Fun, affordable flying at its best! Work together with our team of passionate professionals to keep your Aeronca airplane flying the friendly skiespick up Aeronca aircraft parts from Univair today! Introduced in 1945, the 7AC Champion ("Champ") was the first (and, by far, the most popular) version of the design. Posted March 28, 2023, She Flies STOL ALL New FACTORY wings W/metal spars cost $30K+++ ONLY 1776 TT 165 SMOH call text Pics, Telephone: [1][23], Engine upgrades in 1947, 1948 and 1949 resulted in the Models 7BCM, 7DC and the electric-system-equipped 7EC, all distinguished from the 7AC by a larger vertical tail than predecessors, to compensate for the greater torque and p-factor of the larger engines. She is owned by one of my regular customers at the store where I work. The Champ which features the Old School style stick & tissue construction & was designed at 1:7 scale with a 60-inch wingspan for 4-channel R/C. 651-209-7190 AirTech two tone paint 2021. "[42], Generally similar to 7EC but with a 140hp (104kW) Lycoming O-290-D2B engine and modified fuselage structure for increased gross weight. New Windshield . 8/22/2020 G-ADYS Aeronca C3 Old Warden 30.7.17 Aeronca 7AC Champion ( 7AC-4632 ) 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion landing at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. [1][2], American Champion Aircraft Corporation acquired the Champ and related designs in 1989. Paint and interior in excellent condition. [35] Gross weight increases to 1,400lb (640kg) when configured as an S7CCM floatplane. Telephone: The intention was to simplify production and control costs by building a pair of aircraft with a significant number of parts in common; in fact, the two designs share between 70% and 80% of their parts. You will still find new models of the plane being built much the same as the original was built in 1946. It just has to be looked at every year. It moved from Cincinnati to Middletown Aeronca Aircraft Parts Univair carries hundreds of quality FAA-PMA approved and original factory parts specifically for the Aeronca 7 and 11 series, Bellanca, Champion, Citabria, Decathlon, and Scout aircraft. The manufacturer was considering various further weight-reduction measures including the use of the lightened Continental O-200D engine previously offered in the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Extra: Many manufacturers have built Champs. Flight School hotel rates. radio and cabin, 720 channel radio plus VOR. 27th Sep, 2020. Oakland Aviation Museum (museum web site): my first finsihed Airplane moc - this marks the beginning of the aviation era i have planned for future mocs, since im pretty much done with cars G-BRXF Aeronca 11AC Chief @ LAA Rally 2021, Sywell Airfield 05/09/2021, G-IVOR Aeronca 11AC Chief @ LAA Rally 2021, Sywell Airfield 03/09/2021. Airframe logs missing prior to 1952. Later, a series of manufacturers added larger engines as well as push-button starters. 405-519-5785 The Aeronca Champion was an immediate success as a seaplane Floatplane variants are designated by an "S" prefix and are discussed together with the standard respective land variant. Biggest minus: Tendency to adverse yaw. [21], 773 7EC aircraft were produced during the original production run. U3-460-2 AERONCA FUEL PLACARD PLATE $12.94. Over the years, thousands of students have felt their first control of the sky in its two-place cockpit. Posted March 23, 2023. 715 296 4018 Additionally, the aircraft went thru an extensive rebuild in 1971 and 1972, with additional parts added and changed out including Fiberglass Wingtips and recovering with Eonnex 205 and new interior. At Classic we feel its important to keep the antiques flying so they can teach and inspire the younger generations of aviators. Aeronca Champ, Chief, Sedan, L-3 (O-58), L-16, Defender, C-2, C-3, Models 50, 65, series K et al. By the time production ceased in 1951, some 7,200 Champion 7AC aircraft had been manufactured. Extra: Many manufacturers have built Champs. . Dunkeswell Airfield, EGTU, Honiton, Devon, UK. These features, The Aeronca Champ was originally designed to fix all of the problems . Book today! Cabin width is great and feels very non claustrophobic. [1][4][16], The strut-braced wings of the Champ are, like the fuselage and tail surfaces, fabric-covered, and use aluminum ribs. 2022/08/27. Add to Compare. Join me for a look at the Aeronca Champ. Sadly, Bellanca ceased all production in the early 1980s. The Cub has awful forward visibility, so the Champ has a wrap-around view. Call or text. Sort by: U2-750 AERONCA CONTROL STICK BOOT $33.06. [6], In late 2007, American Champion introduced a revised version of the 7EC, featuring the Continental O-200-A engine of 100 horsepower (75kW). Telephone: Interior Door Panels & Parts for . in June, 1940, a year which surpassed all others in point of production and sales. Share on Linked In [17], Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. hunting or fishing trip. Flown regularly. [1][2][5][7][10][11], In addition to the Champ's large-volume production by Aeronca Aircraft, it was revived in variations by the Champion Aircraft Company in the 1950s and 1960s, and then again in further variants by Bellanca in the 1960s and 1970s, and by American Champion Aircraft in the early 2000s. The originals had Continental 65-horsepower engines and no electrical systems, so they had to be hand started every time. "You're going to fly it", he said, "I'll walk you through it". Univar's descriptive use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective owners. 05-08179. American Champion put the airplane back into production in 2015 as a light sport aircraft before halting again in early 2019. The 85hp continental burns about 4 gallons per hour. While a test version was flown, this combination was not put into production. [6], Upgraded version introduced in 1947 with an 85 horsepower (63kW) Continental C85[32] and "no-bounce" version of the main landing gear. A must see! The only real difference is climb performance and takeoff run, however, there is very little difference. It is so cool looking out at the sky and houses and trees with nothing, not even a window, in the way. Biggest plus: Pilot flies solo from the front instead of the rear. enthusiasts of these fine aircraft. Continental engine. 1946 Champ Interior 6. Click here for our report from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004. Elixir Aircraft prepares for U.S. arrival. Max takeoff weight: 1,220 lb This is not a NEW model, rather just a change of name.. [6], 1950 brought the introduction of the Aeronca 7EC, which features a Continental C90-12F engine of 90 horsepower (67kW),[36] standard long-throw oleo strut main gear, thicker seat cushions, additional interior insulation for noise reduction, an improved heater and electrical system, the addition of a parking brake, and a change in center of gravity for enhanced speed. Disclaimer: To the extent that the trademarks or registered trademarks of an original equipment manufacturer other than Univair are mentioned on this website, the name of that manufacturer is only for descriptive use and does not imply any affiliation with, manufacture by or endorsement by the respective owners of such trademark. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 10. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 16. Looking for a 7AC or 7FC fuselage in good condition / never wrecked, no rust Telephone: Fresh annual February 2023. 15 gallon main tank, 8 gallon backup tank. Aeronca/Champion History: Beyond the Bathtub Chiefs, Champs & Citabrias, "Comparing the Classics: The Aeronca Champ,", "American Champion Aircraft Corporation: Champ", A Honey of a Champion! 870 2910247 Many products of Univair are replacement products for products of original equipment manufacturer of the aircraft. With its Edo floats, and a strong following of flight Wings complete restoration with new spars and some ribs. Empty weight: 740 lb Overhauled Continental C-85 engine installed at 1085 hours. [12][13] The aircraft was discontinued by mid-2019. the Aeronca Super Chief was introduced to the private flying market. 870 368-7350 1947 Aeronca Chief 11AC. one was the Aeronca Tandem Trainer, which was designed Posted March 31, 2023. C-85 engine 5 SMOH Americas Aircraft Engines with new cylinders. Most, significantly most, are Ok but must be inspected annually. AERONCA (AMERICAN CHAMPION) (BELLANCA) CITABRIA 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, SCOUT 8GCBC. Share by Email. In 1944, designer Ray Hermes considered the iconic Piper J3 Cub and fixed the many things that pilots didnt like about it. So how is the Champ as an aircraft? Champion Aircraft was acquired in 1970 by Bellanca Aircraft which continued production of their Champ-derived Citabria and Decathlon designs. 34. The derivative Citabria designs models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7KCAB are discussed in a separate article, as is the twin-engined 402 Lancer. [30][32], 1971 reintroduction by Bellanca, a modernized version of the design which made it a variant of the Citabria line. Small numbers were built in the early 1970s. The Aeronca Champion was a highly popular light aircraft in the USA in the intermediate postwar period, with over 10,000 built. I went all out on this one including; custom painted . The model has removable plug-in wings for easy transport in small vehicles and features a functional cabin door for easy battery access without the need for an external hatch. Wing tank. There are many still flying 8/22/2020, EI-BKC Aeronca 15AC Sedan (15AC-467) - PFA Rally , Cranfield Airport / EGTC 05-07-1986, 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion, NC2758E, c/n 7AC-6338. 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