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. The American Champion Scout (8GCBC) is an awesome plane to fly. This week, the company received certification for Smart Rudder Bias and VNAV functionality for the Beechcraft Baron B55 and B55A aircraft that are equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot. It's pretty rare that anyone gets to fly a brand-new airplane today. 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. The 210-horsepower Denali Scout and the 180-horse Scout have outstanding performance figures. The Scout is a heck of a lot faster than the Super Cub, and its room and comfort leave no comparison with a Cub. It has spin on filter, quick drain adaptor, sky-tec starter. Long-time readers know that I don't count a new type unle. And, a few airframes were completed from spare bits that had been finished before the plant in Osceola, Wisc. 180HP Super Decathlon. Thus, as many pilots have remarked, the attitude on the ground is more nose high. Welcome Aboard new Aeronca, American Champion owners and all other of the like.!! American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). Model. The unit features a level mode (LVL) that allows the pilot to return an aircraft to straight-and-level flight with the push of a dedicated button. 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. Citabria Series . RealAir's latest offering three distinct variants from the famous American Champion series tandem-seat, tail dragger, suite: The Citabria (the basic semi-aerobatic trainer with flaps), the Decathlon (the fully aerobatic, flapless, trainer and sport plane) and three variants of the Scout: the Sport and Utility (with powerful flaps for short take In that period, only one Scout was built, in 1984. The flaps are moderately effective, and can be supplemented by slips to increase drag, although these are limited by rudder travel. 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. Before American Champion came on the scene, parts were something of a problem, but they now have good product support and advice (unless they are all at Oshkosh!). Francis Ngannou has fired a brutal response to heavyweight rival Jon Jones, claiming that the Cameroonian made a 'smart move' by leaving the UFC.. Jones is preparing to make his highly-anticipated . closed. Again, preflight the tailspring carefully and keep the U-bolt snug. We have a large supply of salvage and surplus parts for these aircraft. or via https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/scout. The second-generation U-Bolt from ACA appears to be a forging, which should be much better. American Champion 8GCBC Scout; VH-VPW photos; Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; Airline: Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; However, for off-airport, bush-type operations, tail draggers still are the airplanes of choice (again, including the Cessna 180 and 185 and such relatively esoteric airplanes as the Lockheed/LASA 60 and the Helio Courier). Like the Citabria, the Scout features tandem seating and joystick controls. new Aeronca, American Champion owners and all other of the like..!! 210HP Xtreme Decathlon. These individuals have made a major impact in their communities and careers, while supporting the university and embodying Maryland Pride. ESP functions independently of the autopilot, working in the background while the pilot hand-flies the aircraft. The failures occurred during high-stress portions of the flights, but under stresses that the design should have withstood. Typically, investigations found that these failures during normal operation had been preceded by undetected overstressing conditions from flight outside the aircraft's limitations (such as aerobatics) or accidents where the wings contacted the ground (including ground loops and nose-overs in which the airplane ended up on its back). The ultimate two-place . American Champion has been using aluminum spars in the aircraft it has produced and has, as well, made the aluminum-spar wings available for retrofit installation on older aircraft. Compared to the Citabrias gear, the Scouts gear legs are considerably taller and the tires larger, again contributing to its capabilities as a utility aircraft. The spring steel main gear is itself quite robust-quite stiff in fact, even at full gross weight. The factory figures are in conflict. 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. 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. While the Scout shares many similarities with the Citabria, including tandem seating and joystick controls, the high-wing, single-engine Scout was designed with utility in mind rather than aerobatic flying. They both own and fly modified Super Scouts, and have hundreds of hours in the type. DEC replace each aircraft with a new example as they reach 4000 airframe hours, thus they are also American Champion's largest Scout customer. For additional information about Smart Rudder Bias visit: www.Garmin.com/SmartRudderBias. Bristol Scout D Of The Royal Flying Corps 6.3 MB 800 2. The model 7ECA Citabria entered production at Champion in 1964. Northwest Back. AMERICAN CHAMPION. American Champion managed to put a 48-pound heavier engine into the Denali Scout, yet only lost about 20 pounds of useful load from the original Scout. Lycoming came out with the IO-390 engine, with 210 horsepower-and American Champion made it optional on the Scout. Aircraft: American Champion 8GCBC Scout Serial #: 619-2021 Photo date: 2023-01-12 Uploaded: 2023-01-29 Likes: 1 0 Views: 106 Location: Manjimup Airport - YMJM, Australia By: Jarrod Swanwick Photos | Profile | Contact Album Like Share Note: VH-SYB rolling on runway 12 as Fire Spotter 647 Airline: Private Reg: N22SX photos On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The solution to this is to install Rainbow Flying Service's top Inspection Kit that can be installed without fabric replacement or any time that a spar is replaced or wing recovered. 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. Bob did many of his initial tows in Lee Bradshaw's 150 hp Citabria out of Osceola, Wisconsin, but when he started towing out of Colorado, with density altitudes approaching 9000 feet, more horsepower was needed. Come Fly With Us And COMPARE To ANY Tandem 2 Seater!! (MS hardware is sometimes in short supply: If ACA doesnt have them in stock, try Univair, and vice versa.). 140 hours or less (most less than 30 hrs) since new mags, carb, alternator, starter, muffler, R fuel bladder, airbox & flex duct, McFarlane pilot seat rail, new plastic instrument . Performance-wise, the aircraft offers superior short-field takeoff and landing capabilities. Screenshot of American Champion Scout preparing for take-off. Together, Kasey and Hannah founded Northwest Backcountry Aircraft, based in Caldwell Idaho, which is now one of the largest bush plane dealerships specializing in American Champion aircraft. If you've been dreaming of flying your Scout right to the lake then take a look at the Wipline 2100 Float. 2021 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. 2002 AMERICAN CHAMPION SUPER D $179,900 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2002 AC Super Decathlon 8KAB. Aerobatic / American Champion Page 1 . The Scout design passed through the hands of a number of companies through the 1980s, including a Champion Aircraft Company, which was unrelated to the Champion Aircraft of the 1960s. Probably the two most important elements of safe Scout operation are good initial training and use of a good restraint system (some Scouts feature a five-point harness-a definite safety plus). Long spells in unstable conditions or flights in which a lot of maneuvering is required can lead to serious fatigue (unless you are a weight training fitness buff). It spawned the Champ of post-World War II fame. 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. On the whole, the record of the Scout is benign. Typically, investigations found that these failures during normal operation had been preceded by undetected overstressing conditions from flight outside the aircrafts limitations (such as aerobatics) or accidents where the wings contacted the ground (including ground loops and nose-overs in which the airplane ended up on its back). 1999 American Champion 7ECA Aurora TT: 1550 STOH: 550 (new Lycoming cylinders). Like the Decathlon, the Scout's main difference from its predecessor is its metal spar, which supplants the spruce used in Bellanca's taildraggers. The American Champion Scout features generous, adjustable wing flaps and a powerful Lycoming O-360-C1G engine producing 180 horsepower. 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. This will make subsequent annual spar inspection easy to do. Note the external baggage door. Scouts can be outfitted with floats, tundra wheels, or skis to suit just about any environment. For instance, the belly pan is a continuous piece that is easily removed to check lower fuselage members for corrosion and to inspect control cables, pulleys and fairleads. 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. After comparing prices vs. a new Husky-there was a substantial difference in price between the two. why they own, fly and sell them. Hartzell Propeller. It also was offered with a 180-hp powerplant. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. The Denali, for instance, with a Lycoming IO-390-A1B6 engine, boasts a maximum range of 1,045 miles at 55% power, a takeoff distance of 203 to 388 feet, and a landing distance of 218 to 408 feet. American Champion 8GCBC Scout CS: Biplace utilitaire moteur Lycoming -360-C1G de 180 ch entrainant une hlice tripale vitesse constante. OLATHE, Kan./Sept. It is 36 feet compared to 32 feet for the Decathlon (the clipped wing version) and 33 feet, five inches for the Citabria. American Champion Aircraft I have heard rumors of cracks on some of these. 0 SNEW . 10-16-2010, 01:17 PM. Accident recordThe majority of Scout accidents are, as mentioned above, related to handling on or near the ground. Condition. The landing gear of the Scout is in a conventional arrangement. Most components and systems are fairly easy to get at, too. To view the most up-to-date aircraft STC list and certifications that are expected to begin in the next 12-months, or to express interest in a specific aircraft make/model, visit: www.garmin.com/GFC500 or www.garmin.com/GFC600. Compared to the Citabria's wingspan of 33.5 feet (10.2m), the Scout's wingspan is significantly wider, at over 36 feet (11m). Their phone and counter sales staff are generally knowledgeable on correct parts selection and application. These spars are STC'd and FAA approved. And of course, there are plenty of private pilots who enjoy Scouts for the fun and freedom of flying in the backcountry. The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. At the same time, it reflects a heritage that extends back to the Great Depression year of 1929. Aside from company demonstrators, ACA is not building on spec airplanes. For years, if you were in the market for a new, Part 23 backcountry taildragger, Aviat's Husky was one of a small handful of options a buyer had. There is no pattern that singles out the Scout. 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. Amphibious or Straight models are available for the 8GCBC. American Champion's Scouts feature the Lycoming O-360-C1G and a choice of a two-blade constant speed propeller (standard) or a three-blade constant speed propeller as an option. 37K views 8 years ago Aviation Consumer's Rick Durden teamed with Kasey Lindsay and Bob Hannah of Northwest Backcountry Aircraft to do a flight review of the American Champion 210-hp Denali. SCOUT SERIES; REPAIR STATION. The American Champion Scout features generous, adjustable wing flaps and a powerful Lycoming O-360-C1G engine producing 180 horsepower. 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 should be thoroughly checked and re-nailed if required. 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. Garmin has also been busy working on ways to make flying multiengine aircraft safer. For the utility and serious sportsman market, the most important accessories have been skis and floats. About as bullet proof as airplane pieces go, they are easy to support in relatively remote spots. Seats are not luxurious, but they are adequate for pilots of most sizes for all but the longest-duration missions. This week Garmin announced the American Champion. The American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon and Super Decathlon are two-seat fixed conventional gear light airplanes designed for flight training and personal use and capable of sustaining aerobatic stresses between +6g and 5 g. The Scout seats two, tandem style. Some have told dealers, "I never go to the back country." But don't discount that extra power (same as the Decathlon). The wings were not attached at the time of the damage incident. New Millinium cylinders, new camshaft top notch install. Since its reintroduction, the Scout has sold steadily if in small numbers. Most accidents and incidents occur on or close to the ground, and involve directional control problems from the wind and because of poor judgment or flying ability. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski. The Bellanca Scouts were built with wooden spar wings, but American Champion builds Scouts with all-aluminum frame wings, giving the aircraft a stronger, sturdier platform and better performance. Pilots can also select, couple, and fly various instrument approaches, including GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC, and back-course approaches when paired with a compatible Garmin GPS navigator. 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. To some pilots, the similar appearance suggested similar ability. 130 lb. Demonstrated Crosswind Component: 15 kts. Equipped empty weight varies greatly with installed equipment, too. But there are a few tricks. However, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, we are able to participate in hands on aviation activities, like this one. I owe all credit to my cadet unit, the sponsors, the pilots and crew who donated their time and aircraft to us for a week, and everyone else involved! Threads . 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. And recognizing when wind speed and direction are beyond ones competence is an essential element of safe operation. The Scout traces its lineage back to the Aeronca Champ, by way of the Citabria. lifejogger. REPLACEMENT PARTS; METAL SPAR WINGS; TECHNICAL SUPPORT. All rights reserved. HistoryThe 8GCBC Scout was introduced as the newest member of the Bellanca Champion line in 1974. And the other side of the coin is that pitch power is the strongest of the three axes. Glider towing is severe service, with five to seven landing cycles per hour beating up the airframe, and the same maximum climb/maximum descent cycles working on the powerplant. The 7GCAA and 7GCBC variants, added in 1965, were joined by the 7KCAB in 1968. These include metal flaps, balanced ailerons, aileron spades and newly designed front struts that are fabricated from an extruded metal. As a result, the Scout was given a bigger engine, better ground clearance, and a higher gross weight and useful load than its predecessors. Both have the same, 2150-pound gross weight. Founded in 1988, the company acquired ownership of the type certificate for aircraft stemming from Champion Aircraft, which Robert Brown founded in 1954 to produce the 7AC design that Aeronca had previously introduced. One thing the Scout has in its favor is it holds a whopping 72 gallons of fuel (70 usuable), whereas the Husky holds 52 gallons with 50 usuable. Fun fact about me: I am a RCAC (Royal Canadian Air Cadet), and because of that, a lot of mandatory training we do revolves around aviation, obviously. In addition, the GFC 500 can be equipped to take advantage of Garmins Smart Glide, a safety tool that helps reduce pilot workload by automating certain tasks. 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. In addition, there is a yellow annunciator for the inoperative engine along with autopilot annunciations on the G500 TXi or G600 TXi flight display, helping the pilot identify which engine is having the issue more quickly. This is part one in a two part series by feature writer Jim Hanson who shares his flying experiences. Imagine flying into a pristine snow-covered destination for a weekend of ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter camping. 7GCBC $76,500 PRICE REDUCED Airplane is Ready to fly! Use known fuel fill against time at a known fuel flow rate. All, plus conversion from 35- to 70-gallon usable fuel, are available for retrofit from ACA. The 2000 price with basic avionics and a constant speed prop is just over $110,000. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and up to date on American Champion Aircraft and the people who fly them. Options were few. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). Other changes include ailerons extended to the ends of the wings, longer flaps, and a jazzed up interior. check out the. Obstacle: 686to 887ft. Additional Equipment:Rear Seat Heat 70 Gallons Long Range Fuel Exterior Notes:Custom painted wing sunrays and fuselage side stripes The cockpit is fairly roomy for a two-seater, and the seats fairly comfortable. This beauty has a Lycoming -320-A2B! I really like the Scout. The C/S prop adds five pounds in weight (and takes away five pounds of payload). ACA now offers them for the Scout, even as kits for retrofit to used airplanes. May 3, 2022; Bartman; Marcus Model Factory. Southern Aviation Bunbury Flying School; Airline: Southern Aviation Bunbury Flying School; Reg: VH-DXL photos; Aircraft: American Champion 8GCBC Scout; Serial #: 516-2009; . He is the long-time FBO at Albert Lea, MN. The wooden-spar wings have a notorious A.D. for cracks in the spars. 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. Stratus Transponder w/ ADSB-In/Out and Bluetooth for Foreflight L. More Info Los Angeles, CA USA Compare SAVE 2005 AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-GCBC EXPLORER $169,500 Reg# N81SM TT: 810 Performance Specs 2005 American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC Explorer. Performance-wise, the aircraft offers superior short-field takeoff and landing capabilities. . All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted. Engine 1 Time. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. Hartzell Propeller Inc. One Propeller Place Piqua, Ohio 45356, Toll-free for North America: 1-800-942-7767. However, the numbers are close enough together to be essentially unmeasurable in the hands of the average pilot, so the big differential becomes payload reduced by the weight of installed options. Best of all, the aircraft is sleek, stylish, and surprisingly affordable. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. 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. Bellanca-Champion Club Dedicated to the Bellanca Cruisair, Cruisemaster, Viking, American Champion Citabria, Decathlon, Scout, Champion and AviaBellanca Skyrocket lines of aircraft, their furtherance, history, preservation and maintenance. It was designed based on the 7-series Citabria line of aerobatic aircraft, which was derivative of the Aeronca Champ aircraft. As for handling, in the air, the Scout is heavy in roll, light in pitch, and medium in rudder pressures. 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. Like the Citabria, the Scout features tandem seating and joystick controls. These values represent standard day conditions - no wind, stock 8.50x6 tires, and average piloting technique. Want more information? In 1993, ACA gave the Scout a new life, bringing it back into production as the modernized American Champion Scout. to have a positive mindset, Flying the american champion scout 8gcbc on floats part 1. Type: Light Aircraft. This American Champion Scout 8GCBC is a 2021 model with only 2.1 hrs test flight time - but it's been damaged by a falling hangar door. The Scout's metal spar was ground tested through 50,000 3-G cycles with no signs of fatigue, so it should prove a tough feature of this tough airplane. Placement of instruments, gauges, controls and switches, including (or especially) electrical accessories may take some getting used to for pilots new to this category of airplane. Come Fly With Us And COMPARE To ANY Tandem 2 Seater!! 2020 Denali Scout GARMIN G3X IS NOW STANDARD ON ALL NEW AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT Any tire option you want, 8:50's to 35" AK Bushwheels Engine/Prop Monster Lycoming fuel injected IO-390 "angle valve" 210 HP (minimum) Most power in a tandem 2 seater! For instance, most problems are the result of neglect, harsh operation or operating environment and wear and tear. Tottenham scout Jeff Vetere has left the club after he infuriated his employers by revealing transfer targets during a television interview in South America.. Sportsmail understands that Spurs . 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