See more ideas about aircraft, general aviation, aviation. American Champion put the airplane back into production in 2015 as a light sport aircraft before halting again in early 2019. Biggest plus: Pilot flies solo from the front instead of the rear. Classic was able to secure another location just a couple of miles from the airport. Skis not included. USD 1946 Aeronca Chief, Floats, Wheels, Skis. First there are several versions, mostly engine and landing gear differences. Telephone: Beautiful airplane, 130 hrs since completely restored in Aug 2019. Capacity: 1 passenger Then Champion Aircraft was acquired in 1970 by Bellanca Aircraft which continued production oftheir Champ-derived Citabria and Decathlon designs. Get extra lift from AOPA. Total restoration and engine overhaul in 1992 by Casper Air Service. 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. Many models a. Posted March 23, 2023. Aeronca 7AC Champion - G-BPFM - (7AC-4751), Location & Date . Roomy cabin fo. [6], In late 2007, American Champion introduced a revised version of the 7EC, featuring the Continental O-200-A engine of 100 horsepower (75kW). 2022/08/27. aileron sensitivity down well below stall speed. Price: Trade-A-Plane.com lists several for sale ranging in price from $20,000 to $40,000. Join me for a look at the Aeronca Champ. Not so. The derivative Citabria designs models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7KCAB are discussed in a separate article, as is the twin-engined 402 Lancer. Apr 7, 2022 - Aeronca 7AC Champion Aircraft. Mark just stores the door in his hangar all summer long. Service ceiling: 12,400 ft Once in the cockpit is very comfortable. The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, commonly known as the "Champ", or "Airknocker", is a single-engine, two-seat, light airplane, with a high wing and . The new production aircraft are type certified, but also qualify to be flown by sport pilots in the United States. More hp also means more gas. [21] Standard gross weight is 1,450lb (660kg), or 1,300lb (590kg) with "Lower End Landing Gear Oleo Strut Assembly. 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. Transportation to local hotels available. LSA. Between 1945 and 1950, Aeronca was producing 50 light aircraft per day and by the time production ended in 1951, the company had sold more than 10,000 Champions. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. The Aeronca Champion was a highly popular light aircraft in the USA in the intermediate postwar period, with over 10,000 built. taxi. 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. Hanlon Wilson mufflers. Telephone: Free shipping. Located Close To 15J . "[36] Standard fuel capacity is unchanged from the 7DC;[36] an optional 26USgal (98l; 22impgal) system was offered, increasing the manufacturer's empty weight by 30lb (14kg). Aerodynamic Stall/Spin: Aeronca 7AC Champ, N84396; fatal accident occurred May 05, 2018 near Randall Airport (06N), Middletown, Orange County, New York Airplane - View of Top . The Aeronca 7 Champion linedeveloped in the mid-1940s as a post- World War II response to the popular Piper J-3 Cub uses similar design features (already featured in Aeronca's wartime designs, the Aeronca Model T, Aeronca Defender, and Aeronca L-3 ), but also incorporates aspects of traditional Aeronca designs, including the internal main Aeronca ceased all production of light aircraft in 1951, and the Champ design was sold in 1954 to Champion Aircraft. The Cub is painfully slow, so the Champ is less so. Approximately 7,200 were built between 1945 and 1948far outnumbering all other subsequent variants combined, and far outnumbering most rival designs of the period. The Champ is a very forgiving airplane. No tire kickers! The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. Share by Email. Crew: 1, pilot . Telephone: In 1971, Bellanca introduced the 7ACA version of the Champ as a more basic complement to their other designs, as the least expensive, and lowest-performance, commercially produced light plane on the market at the time. 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. [15], The Aeronca 7 Champion linedeveloped in the mid-1940s as a post-World War II response to the popular Piper J-3 Cubuses similar design features (already featured in Aeronca's wartime designs, the Aeronca Model T, Aeronca Defender, and Aeronca L-3), but also incorporates aspects of traditional Aeronca designs, including the internal main trusswork of the fuselage frame. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Originally the Champ included Aeronca's 7AC, 7BC (military L-16), and 7CC (Continental 90-horsepower C90 engine) and was built from 1945 to 1949. Flown regularly. [12][13] Although the fuselage and cowling contours are similar to the original-production models, the new aircraft used the windows, interior, door, and windscreen of the modern Citabria. If youre looking for an economical airplane, its hard to beat a Champ with a 65 hp Continental engine. Add to Wishlist . It is important to note that the only light sport versions of this plane are the 7AC-DC, early 7EC and the new 7EC LSA. Posted April 11, 2023, 3501 TT 210 SMOH. Posted April 6, 2023, Champ parts, 8.75"x1.5"x 16'2", 2"x10.25"x17'11" sitka spruce, a65 oil tank, cam and gear YT'd, Telephone: This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Aeronca Champ was originally designed to fix all of the problems . Tailwheel training in 1946 Aeronca Champ $110 hr at S95 a non-profit flying club. of Sun 'n Fun. 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion landing at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. 4025870824 Door off STC makes summer flying a treat. Posted March 23, 2023, Aronica Chief 65hp fresh inspection compressions 70 72 68 75 flown 2 or 3 weeks ago before weather got ugly notice wheel pants just not installed flies good hangered in Melbourne AR 870-291-0247 or home 870-368-7350, Telephone: instructors, the airplane soon found its way to the top of the Powered by four-cylinder opposed Continental engines ranging in horsepower from 65 to 90, the Champ is simple to maintain and exhibits admirable flying characteristics. Empty weight: 740 lb Many of the airplanes have been converted to some type of electrical system that allows for a starter. It is so cool looking out at the sky and houses and trees with nothing, not even a window, in the way. 715 296 4018 As an economical postwar rival to the Piper Cub (which it largely improved upon), the Champ was popular with training schools who were training veterans returning from World War II, by the thousands, with government funding through the G.I. U2-715 AERONCA THROTTLE CONTROL ARM $127.56. All rights reserved. Champion Aircraft was acquired in 1970 by Bellanca Aircraft which continued production of their Champ-derived Citabria and Decathlon designs. Fuselage recovered in 84, looks great. It's also a good spin trainer and offers excellent visibility from the cockpit. Don't take the advice of an "expert". 8639844000 2023 Univair Aircraft Corporation. Located at KCHK - Chickasha, OK, Telephone: Wings and Wheels, Henstridge Airfield, EGHS, Somerset, UK. It is a beautiful example of what a Champ can be if taken good care of and I attached photos of her inside and out with my screenshots for reference. Between 1946 and 1947, Aeronca was producing an average 30 light aircraft per day (peaking at 50 per day at one point). It just has to be looked at every year. Metal wing spars are better but wood is good. [5][7][23], The original model 7AC Champion initially sold by the thousands, peaking in 1946, as Aeronca developed the highest-volume production line in general aviation. 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-. We have to start the engine. 64 years later and its still a very sought after aircraft. [35] Gross weight increases to 1,400lb (640kg) when configured as an S7CCM floatplane. [1][2][3][4][24], Some of these Champ variants were acquired by the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) and its successor, the U.S. Air Force (USAF), particularly for use by the U.S. Army Ground Forces and the National Guard, as replacements for the Piper L-4 variant of the Piper Cub, used as an observation and liaison aircraft. Great for building time, or just putting around on a Sunday evening. So entry and exit to the Champ was improved. Aeronca 7CCM Champion Aircraft was converted from a 7AC to a 7CCM in 1965 by modification and compliance with Champion Service Letter 15. [20] 39 were produced. And at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, the Champ was awarded the honor of Outstanding Aeronca Champ. Share on Facebook Call or email with any questions. The airplane has a wide cabin for a tandem One other issue that has come up on Aeronca Champs is the wing spar. Posted March 29, 2023, 21st National Aeronca Convention June 15-16-17-18 2023 AERONCAPILOTS HAS THE DETAILS, Telephone: Sensenich Propeller W72GK-48, with Propeller Log, TT ~175 hours. As you add horsepower the fuel consumption will also go up. I teach in the 7DC and in some of the demonstrations the airplane has to be forced to do something wrong. It has a radio but NO transponder. with a 65/85 h.p. With its Edo floats, and a strong following of flight manufacturers of Aeronca planes. Landings are easy at about 55 on final. SPONSORED. Air Training Department, The Artillery School, U.S. Army, ". 870 368-7350 Like all tailwheel airplanes, theyre directionally unstable on the ground and require deft footwork on the rudder pedals in a crosswind. Certificated in April 1931, the Aeronca E-113 was an outgrowth of the Wright-Morehouse engine and was designed again for light aircraft. Leave message. How many left in the fleet? The Cub is also not the easiest aircraft to get into. $546.00. The outer shape of the fuselage is created by a combination of wooden formers and longerons, covered with fabric. Compton Abbas Airfield, EGHA, Dorset, UK. Easy To Prop Start . You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. [8][11][26], Only a handful of 7ACAs were built between 1971 and 1972. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. Airframe logs missing prior to 1952. My Champ has a starter. [21], Models 7AC, 7CCM, 7DC, and 7EC were approved as floatplanes, with the addition of floats and vertical stabilizer fins; the floatplane versions were designated the S7AC, S7CCM, S7DC, and S7EC, respectively. No electrical system, LSA-eligible. [46] 4 were built. its light plane models during the year. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 9 and p. 35. and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular Piper Cub. Approximately 700 machines were sold for that purpose. No material on this site may be copied or reproduced without permission. This sweet little 11-AC was completely restored in 2018. Cabin Height: 3 ft 11 In; Cabin Width: 2 ft 6 In; Cabin Length: 8 ft 10 In; Internal Baggage: 10 cu ft; Occupancy. 6055153881 [30] (Other 65-hp engines by Lycoming and Franklin were also fitted. [45] 25 were built. name of the old established Aeronautical Corporation of America, . $35.00. Skis: Federal 1500s with tail ski and lifting bars to move by hand. Control incorporates 4, sub-micro-servos, with power provided by a . Introduced in 1945, the 7AC Champion ("Champ") was the first (and, by far, the most popular) version of the design. I couldn't believe it when he told me to put my feet on the rudder pedals and grab the stick. Posted April 11, 2023. A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Biggest plus: Pilot flies solo from the front instead of the rear. Complete 2008 Restoration! Wingspan: 35 ft 2 in Posted April 6, 2023. Height: 7 ft 1946 Champ Interior 1. 207-225-3490 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. July 2022 annual. 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. Leather Interior. You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. 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. I went all out on this one including; custom painted . Posted March 21, 2023. production floor space by nearly roo per cent and enabled the company There are many still flying Telephone: Easy start hand-propping or with McDowell hand-crank starter (1-2 pulls!). Telephone: 67. Logs 1955-present. The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. More Info Wipaire, Inc. South St Paul, MN USA Compare SAVE Last Update: 01/06/2023 1946 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION AC $27,500 Some were acquired by the U.S. military and designated L-16not to be confused with the L-16A and L-16B derived from later Champ variants. Metal prop, new spark plugs, mags gone through. 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. [30][32], 1971 reintroduction by Bellanca, a modernized version of the design which made it a variant of the Citabria line. The space has been coined "the restoration primarily for use in the Civilian Pilot Training Program. The originals had Continental 65-horsepower engines and no electrical systems, so they had to be hand started every time. New Windshield . AERONCA (AMERICAN CHAMPION) (BELLANCA) CITABRIA 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, SCOUT 8GCBC. 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