Options were few. Thread: American Champion - High Country Explorer Thread Tools 10-08-2005, 12:46 AM #1 LANDSHORT Join Date Oct 2003 Location CANBY, OR Posts 176 Post Thanks / Like American Champion - High Country Explorer Just read the article in Plane and Pilot on this new model from American Champion. We operate a low serial number 74 Scout at Owl Canyon Gliderport, north of Fort Collins, at 5,500 msl. 12 Aircraft Already On Order for 2021! The failures occurred during high-stress portions of the flights, but under stresses that the design should have withstood. or via https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/scout. Here in Denver, Univair has developed quite a bit of expertise on the Scout, and offers a fairly large line of PMAd parts of very good quality. Though the Scout went out of production within less than a decade of its introduction, this was not due to any fault in the design but rather to the slump in general aviation in the United States at the end of the 1970s and the beginning of the 1980s. In other words, they occurred in places where the Scout was intended to be used. All factory baffling and set hoses replaced New Lord mounts. The metal spar wings are quite expensive, however. Over-the-nose visibility is fairly good for a tall taildragger, but pilots transitioning from Citabrias have to work at getting the nose up for three-point landings. The 8GCBC Scout is a two-seat, high-wing, single-engined fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane that entered production in the United States in 1974. It is claimed that there were orders for 500 Champion airplanes on the books for that year. See More Details The first 7AC Champs were powered by the same 65 horsepower Continental as the Piper Cub. Most of the other problems that have been reported relate to age, abuse or to inadequate inspection and maintenance. Hartzell Propeller Inc. One Propeller Place Piqua, Ohio 45356, Toll-free for North America: 1-800-942-7767. One of the nicest Super D's on the market! Though I've never seen the third missing example except in a magazine advertisement, they did show a bigger Champ with 3 businessmen climbing aboard-one in front and two in back, like a Piper Super Cruiser. Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 15 kts. ESP helps avoid inadvertent unusual attitudes and bank angles by nudging the pilot to return the aircraft back to a safe flight attitude. American Champion Aircraft Corp. Threads 9 Messages 36. May 3, 2022; Bartman; Marcus Model Factory. Strut corrosion has been a problem, as has the wooden wing spar. The AD called for immediate and thorough inspections of the wing spars of any Scouts involved in accidents. The main gear legs of most Scouts are made of spring steel, though American Champion began to use aluminum gear legs in 2004. Story Links. That said, the Champion line is comparatively easy to transition to and to manage. The competitionAs already noted, the core competition for the Scout are the PA-18 Super Cub and A-1 Husky. The Champ wins hands-down when it comes to visibility-the large windows extend all the way to the tail, giving nearly "Control-tower" visibility. According to American Champion, the Scouts takeoff distance (ground roll) is between 210 to 417 ft, and its landing distance is 222 to 423 ft. With a fuel capacity of 72 gallons and an impressive maximum range of up to 1079 miles, pilots can expect to go the distance in the Scout. I bought a Citabria and don't fly this one much. I am Chief Tow Pilot for the Colorado Soaring Assn. When the system detects a predetermined power differential between each engine, Smart Rudder Bias activates, dynamically adjusting to assist the pilot by providing enough force to the rudder to help control a sideslip. The 7GCAA and 7GCBC variants, added in 1965, were joined by the 7KCAB in 1968. In the event of an uncommanded loss of engine power, Smart Glide flies the airplane while the pilot troubleshoots the problem. More than a few of these accidents involved aerobatics, maneuvers that the aircraft was neither designed nor approved for. Additional Equipment:Rear Seat Heat 70 Gallons Long Range Fuel Exterior Notes:Custom painted wing sunrays and fuselage side stripes If you are interested in becoming an air cadet, visit www.cadetscanada.ca if your interested! The added wing area and the flaps contribute to the Scouts STOL abilities and its capacity as a utility aircraft. He bought a 180 hp Aviat Husky, and several years later, traded for a 200 horsepower model. Camera Views For RealAir Scout 2007 117.67 KB 49 1. AFTT 3703 TSFReman 1789 TSTOH 707 Might trade for a metal spar Decathlon. Those types include the Cessna 210 and 206, Piper PA-32-series aircraft and, yes, Bonanzas, in his estimation. ** Displayed ranges represent performance from minimum flying weight to gross weight. The Scout also carries wing flaps, a design feature it shares with the 7GCBC variant of the Citabria. Design Speed and attitude control are key. The Bellanca-Champion Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts. 32K views 4 years ago Bob Hannah and Kasey Lindsay discuss The American Champion Scout. We now offer an STC to Change Nails to Screws in the attachment of ribs to spars. Today, the versatile aircraft is used by commercial operators and government agencies for duties such as glider and banner towing, conservation missions and agricultural uses. Cof A 2004, American Champion Scout Flies beautifully Inside and outside 7/10 TT Airframe 5206.5 at 14/09/2022 Engine: 1908.8TT OH 23/10/09 Prop: 47.8TT OH 11/12/20 Deliver anywhere in Aust. The fuel is on or off only; some operators prefer to run one tank quite low, then switch to the other as a reserve. Bellanca produced more than 350 Scouts before production ended when the company's assets were liquidated in 1981. American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon: Appareil biplace ayant une capacit acrobatique, moteur Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B de 180 ch alimentation inverse, entrainant une hlice vitesse constante. The 8GCBC Scout is a two-seat, high-wing, single-engined fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane that entered production in the United States in 1974. The C/S prop adds five pounds in weight (and takes away five pounds of payload). Type: Light Aircraft. Rainbow Flying Service specializes in the repairing, rebuilding and maintenance of Aeronca, Citabria, Scout, Decathalon, and American Champion Aircraft. 2021 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. The wings of Bellanca Scouts were built with wooden spars. To some pilots, the similar appearance suggested similar ability. Also With This ArticleClick here to view charts for Resale Values, Payload Compared and Prices Compared.Click here to view the American Champion 8GCBC Scout features guide. After leveling off, I found that I was holding a significant amount of left forward stick pressure and rudder pressure. The problem is with original main gear attaching U bolts. Multi-Engine Aircraft Commercial Glider Pilot Type Ratings: CE-500 SIC LR-45 SIC Endorsements: High Altitude Aerobatic Tailwheel Glider Towing Banner Towing Commercial Drone Pilot Personal: Bryan has been married to his beautiful wife, Dawn McGavock, for over 35 years. The GFC 500 includes Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), which works to assist the pilot in maintaining the aircraft in a stable flight condition. [1] . Another large operator is Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), who operate a fleet of ten aircraft in the fire surveillance and Forward Air Control (FAC) roles. The Scout carries the model designation 8GCBC, which makes it both a sibling of the 8KCAB Decathlon and descendant of the 7GCBC Citabria. The Scout is one of the more popular taildraggers on the market. American Champion Aircraft Scout 8GCBC New Price: $271,000 Seats: Calculate Loan Payments Aircraft valuation for older models and your trade in Overview Like the Decathlon, the Scout's main difference from its predecessor is its metal spar, which supplants the spruce used in Bellanca's taildraggers. ESP functions independently of the autopilot, working in the background while the pilot hand-flies the aircraft. Howeve. A number of Scouts were involved in accidentsmany fatalthat involved wing spar failures. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). ACA now offers them for the Scout, even as kits for retrofit to used airplanes. 130 lb. Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 20 years and a CFI for more than 18 years. The variable pitch prop is subject to more maintenance, as well as an onerous A.D. +3 Images. There is no issue with running out of the front end of the c.g. The Scout was the first long-wing Champion variant. lifejogger. Announcements: Copyright 2023. I have now given about 3000 hours of back country flight instruction, and over 180 professional presentations on mountain, canyon, and backcountry flying for various organizations throughout the United States, including AOPA, FAA, Alaska Airman Association, Idaho Aviation Association, EAA, Washington Pilots Association, Civil Air Patrol, Oregon This website contains many older reviews. Again, preflight the tailspring carefully and keep the U-bolt snug. This week Garmin announced the American Champion. Unlike the Cub, the Champ could be soloed from the front seat-giving far better visibility. Widely used for flight training, touring and personal use. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE MISSING CHAMPS MENTIONED ABOVE, I'D LOVE TO FLY IT! Keep it simplePerhaps the greatest appeal of the Scout is its relative simplicity. Many of us appreciate Univairs long-term commitment to older and out-of-production airplanes. Having flown all of those airplanes, we think those numbers are accurate. The fixed-pitch version can be operated in the restricted category-for instance, for crop dusting-at a 2,600-pound gross weight. For all of the airplanes with the original spars we strongly recommend an Inspection Hole Kit that we designed. new Aeronca, American Champion owners and all other of the like..!! The autopilot mode controller uses large dedicated keys and knobs, along with a control wheel that allows for easy adjustment to aircraft pitch, airspeed, and vertical speed. Stalls are straightforward, with a pronounced break and some tendency to fall off on a wing. In some applications, such as power, pipeline and natural-resource patrol, airplanes such as the Cessna 172 and 182 (and 180 and 185) also are competition. All Rights Reserved. Compared to the Citabria's gear, the Scout's gear legs are considerably taller and the tires larger, again contributing to its capabilities as a utility aircraft. 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