Enjoy. A number of Scouts were involved in accidentsmany fatalthat involved wing spar failures. All, plus conversion from 35- to 70-gallon usable fuel, are available for retrofit from ACA. We have a large supply of salvage and surplus parts for these aircraft. The 7GCAA and 7GCBC variants, added in 1965, were joined by the 7KCAB in 1968. Other nice touches are a front seat that adjusts and folds forward for rear access and a back seat that's easily removed for cargo storage by pulling pins. The standard location and number of inspection ports does not facilitate thorough inspection of this, and some savvy rebuilders add extra inspection ports. Bristol Scout D Of The Royal Flying Corps 6.3 MB 800 2. Rainbow Flying Service received Parts Manufactures Approval (PMA) for our new design wing SPAR for the 7, 8 and 11 Series Airplanes. at Two-seat, high-wing, single-engined airplane, Specifications (2003 8GCBC Scout - constant speed propeller), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=American_Champion_Scout&oldid=1119996971, 1970s United States civil utility aircraft, Short description is different from Wikidata, Aircraft specs templates using more performance parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 14:53. The GFC 500 has traditional autopilot capabilities, such as altitude hold, vertical speed, and heading modes. Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. The wings of Bellanca Scouts were built with wooden spars. The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. These values represent standard day conditions - no wind, stock 8.50x6 tires, and average piloting technique. However, this wasnt the end for the Scout. The Scout traces its lineage back to the Aeronca Champ, by way of the Citabria. Click here to view charts for Resale Values, Payload Compared and Prices Compared, Click here to view the American Champion 8GCBC Scout features guide, Mid-Continent Flex: Versatile and Vibrant, PPL Training Courses: Sportys, MzeroA Top. 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. In that period, only one Scout was built, in 1984. The brakes/tires (8.50 x 6.00 on double-puck Clevelands, similar to a Cessna 185s) are extremely effective, and can put the prop in the dirt very easily. 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. The Scout allows us to tow gliders with gross weights from 600 to 1,400 pounds, and get off the ground in 1,200 to 1,500 feet most of the time, even with density altitudes over 9,000 feet. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit the Northwest Backcountry Aircraft website and check out Lindsay and Hannahs video explaining why they love to own, fly, and sell the American Champion Scout. This week Garmin announced the American Champion. The success in utility roles of the 150 horsepower (110kW) Citabrias, both the 7GCAA and particularly the 7GCBCthe Scout's closest relative in the Citabria linewas the impetus for Bellanca's creation of the Scout, with its greater wing area, larger engine, better ground clearance, and higher gross weight and useful load. 12 Aircraft Already On Order for 2021! Transitions to takeoff and to landing require close attention and prompt application of controls to keep things straight. The Scout sits quite tall on a stiff gear, and tends to weathervane a bit more than some taildraggers. If the seat-back AD needs compliance (it should have been taken care of by now), consider the adjustable front seat: The mechanism is quite awkward, but will accommodate a wider range of pilot sizes. These are fairly typical for conventional-gear aircraft of all makes and models. In 1988, American Champion Aircraft (ACA) was founded after acquiring designs for the Model 7 and Model 8 Champion Line, which includes the Scout, Champ, Citabria, and Decathlon designs. Capacity Baggage Compartment with Firewall Mounted Battery, Propeller, Constant Speed:MT Composite MTV-15-B/203-58. One of these planes was an American Champion Scout. +3 Images. Besides, the Scout is brand-new. This beauty has a Lycoming -320-A2B! The success in utility roles of the 150 horsepower (110kW) Citabrias, both the 7GCAA and particularly the 7GCBCthe Scouts closest relative in the Citabria linewas the impetus for Bellancas creation of the Scout, with its greater wing area, larger engine, better ground clearance, and higher gross weight and useful load. In the hands of some pilots, even too light: there have been a number of instances/incidents/accidents caused by pilot-induced oscillations (PIOs) a/k/a porpoising. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). The American Champion Scout (8GCBC) is an awesome plane to fly. 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. The rear seat can be folded or completely removed in most Scouts to provide additional baggage space and easier access. Copyright 2022 Rainbow Flying Service - All Rights Reserved. 12 Aircraft Already On Order for 2021! Strut corrosion has been a problem, as has the wooden wing spar. These can be inhospitable places full of traps for wind spurts or for momentary mental lapses. The cross-section of the metal fuselage truss is triangular, a design feature traceable to the earliest Aeronca C-2 design of the late 1920s. Note the external baggage door. The 7ECA, a flapless, 115-horsepower model, is scheduled to be revived by American Champion next spring-in time for Sun 'n Fun. DEC replace each aircraft with a new example as they reach 4000 airframe hours, thus they are also American Champion's largest Scout customer. This light, rugged aircraft was first developed by the Bellanca Aircraft Corporation in 1974. Engine 1 Make/Model. The Scout carries the model designation 8GCBC, which makes it both a sibling of the 8KCAB Decathlon and descendent of the 7GCBC Citabria. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski. Other changes include ailerons extended to the ends of the wings, longer flaps, and a jazzed up interior. Started by bvmbandit , 04-12-2018 07:58 AM Replies: 5 This beautiful American Champion 8-GCBC Scout has been well cared for, always hangared, has no damage history, & has complete log books. It also was offered with a 180-hp powerplant. Imagine flying into a pristine snow-covered destination for a weekend of ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter camping. The 7GCAA was basically the same as the 7ECA, but with a 150-hp engine. ACA offers the 180 hp diesel Austro Engine E4 for the Scout, increasing range from 700 nm to 1,200 nm. The Scout, with its longer wing, is even more taxing. The Scout was designed and initially produced by Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, and is a derivative of the 7-series Citabrias and 8KCAB Decathlon; Bellanca had been building these designs since receiving them in the acquisition of Champion Aircraft Corporation in 1970. Compared to the Citabria's wingspan of 33.5 feet (10.2m), the Scout's wingspan is significantly wider, at over 36 feet (11m). AOPA Members DO more LEARN more SAVE more - Get MORE out of being a pilot -, 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aircraft valuation for older models and your trade in, https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/scout. American Champion expects to begin building the 7GCAA in a year, but with a 160-hp engine. The plane has a n. More Info Melanie Brandon Craig, MO USA Compare SAVE Last Update: 02/24/2023 1979 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC $82,500 Reg# N5068L TT: 896 Performance Specs Or is it 15 pounds? Two inspection holes are created in the top of each wing with caps that are flush secure and sealable. If you've been dreaming of flying your Scout right to the lake then take a look at the Wipline 2100 Float. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Enjoy! With 4 wing mounted and one cowl-mounted landing lights, the Scout is assured of good illumination at night--and for spotting it during the day, the lights "wig-wag" on and off alternately. A variable-pitch Hartzell prop is optional, and is definitely faster, although not as efficient in acceleration and climb. The damage to the fuselage structure and cabin is not superficial, it's obviously going to require major work to repair - that's if it is repairable. Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 20032004[2], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era. new Aeronca, American Champion owners and all other of the like..!! More than 350 Scouts were produced until 1981 when the Bellanca Aircraft Company ceased all production due to the general aviation slump in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and up to date on American Champion Aircraft and the people who fly them. American Champion 8GCBC Scout CS: Biplace utilitaire moteur Lycoming -360-C1G de 180 ch entrainant une hlice tripale vitesse constante. All factory baffling and set hoses replaced New Lord mounts. RebirthUntil, that is, it was reborn in 1993 as the third product offered by American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACA) of Rochester, Wisconsin, (414) 534-6315. Best of all, the aircraft is sleek, stylish, and surprisingly affordable. 2002 AMERICAN CHAMPION SUPER D $179,900 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2002 AC Super Decathlon 8KAB. 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. American Champion Aircraft Corporation acquired the Scout design, along with the Decathlon and the group of Citabria and Champ variants, in 1990 and brought the Scout back into production in 1993. The Bellanca-Champion Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts. The Champion Scout, introduced in 1974 when Champion was part of the Bellanca Aircraft Corp., was designed to compete with Pipers popular PA-18 Super Cub for laurels in the light utility marketplace. 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