Download Now 586.82 KB . 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). Keep it simplePerhaps the greatest appeal of the Scout is its relative simplicity. Screenshot of American Champion Scout preparing for take-off. 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 Eventually, the Citabria line expanded to four models. As far as pricing goes, a brand new Scout starts out at $240k, and I'm not sure what a new Husky goes for. 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. Camera Views For RealAir Scout 2007 117.67 KB 49 1. Bristol Scout D Of The Royal Flying Corps 6.3 MB 800 2. 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. Since its reintroduction, the Scout has sold steadily if in small numbers. Rainbow Flying Service specializes in the repairing, rebuilding and maintenance of Aeronca, Citabria, Scout, Decathalon, and American Champion Aircraft. 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. Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 222to 423ft. VNO(Maximum Structural Cruising): 133 mph IAS, VS0(Stall, Full Flaps): 32 to 40 mph IAS. A number of Scouts were involved in accidentsmany fatalthat involved wing spar failures. Design This includes the powerplant and attendant systems. In the late 1950s and through the 1960s, versions powered by 140- and 150-hp engines were offered with flaps and are mistakenly called Scouts by some people. This week Garmin announced the American Champion. In fact, it was so severe that I started to think I may have left my jacket wrapped around the horizontal stabilizer. 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. SCOUT SERIES; REPAIR STATION. The single fatal accident recorded in the past five-and-a-half years was the result of loss of control during low flight. Adventures, Stories, Journeys and Musings, American Legend Aircraft: AL3, AL11, AL18, CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub, Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A.), If this is your first visit, be sure to 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. The American Champion Scout (8GCBC) is an awesome plane to fly. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. The lightweight, rugged Trailblazer prop was specially designed to boost the performance of bush and backcountry aircraft, allowing pilots to get even more enjoyment out of their flying adventures. Aileron spades, which are aerodynamic aids to increase roll control and reduce the level of effort, have been offered for several Champion models in the aftermarket. 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! Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll: 210 to 417ft. Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 384to 697ft. Jim Hanson is in his 56th year of flying all kinds of airplanes. The ultimate two-place . Photos courtesy of Northwest Backcountry Aircraft. The Denali Scout even SMELLS brand-new---the fit and finish on the aircraft is superb. 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 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. According to Garmin, the GFC 500 autopilot performs by integrating Garmins GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instruments, which can be a combination of either a standby GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instrument interfaced to a G500 TXi flight display. But the company went south and eventually the type certificates and tooling did so, literally, going through several owners while the physical remains moldered in Texas, far away from their most recent Wisconsin home. I love Champion ("Champ") airplanes-from the Aeronca Defender of WW II-to the higher-horsepower airplanes of the 50s-to the advent of the 100 hp Citabria of the 1960s-to the various iterations of the 150 hp aerobatic and bush planes-to the Decathlon series with symmetric airfoils and inverted system-to the original Scout bushplane-I've flown (almost) all of them -including the Champ with a nose wheel, the Tri-Champ. (The other model, in both categories, is the 7ACA.) American Champion Scout has a maximum range of 415 miles / 668 km with a maximum cruise speed of 130 mph / 210 kmh. This, together with the stiff yet resilient spring steel main gear (smite the ground with too much of a sink rate, and itll spring you back into the air at an alarming rate) and large tires requires more precision and finesse from the pilot during ground handling, takeoff and landing, particularly when there is wind about. at Owner CommentsThe 8GCBC Scout is a good honest plane, and in my opinion, used Scouts are the best value in the high-power two-place utility market at this time. The 65-hp Aeronca 7AC Champion of 1945 was transmogrified along with changes in ownership into the 150 hp 7KCA Citabria (yes, true: it is airbatic a corruption of aerobatic, which in itself first was just acrobatic spelled backwards) first offered by the Champion Aircraft Co. in 1965. LYCOMING IO-390-A1B6 . 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. 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. ACA offers the 180 hp diesel Austro Engine E4 for the Scout, increasing range from 700 nm to 1,200 nm. 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. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry product pricing from the time of the original review. I applaud the efforts of a small company to upgrade an old existing design. Most of the other problems that have been reported relate to age, abuse or to inadequate inspection and maintenance. AboutPressCopyrightContact. 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. I really like the Scout. The wooden-spar wings have a notorious A.D. for cracks in the spars. The new FAA certified 900-HP Daher Kodiak 900 turboprop single combines TBM 960 and Kodiak 100 DNA into one airplane. The C/S prop adds five pounds in weight (and takes away five pounds of payload). AOPA Flying Clubs Radio link. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). In its brief almost-heyday, Champion developed and produced in the Citabria and Decathlon airplanes that made aerobatic training and practice, and even air show performances and precision flying competition, available to a far greater number of people. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. ACA now offers them for the Scout, even as kits for retrofit to used airplanes. Use of this new spar will not preclude the inspection requirements of AD 2000 25 02 which presently applies to the Citabrias, Scouts and Decathlons and some Aeroncas. Both front and rear seat occupants benefit. All factory baffling and set hoses replaced New Lord mounts. 7ECA, Champ - 100hp vs 115hp, anyone here experienced both ? This light, rugged aircraft was first developed by the Bellanca Aircraft Corporation in 1974. American Champion 8GCBC Scout; VH-VPW photos; Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; Airline: Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; 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. For additional information about Smart Rudder Bias visit: www.Garmin.com/SmartRudderBias. The fixed-pitch version can be operated in the restricted category-for instance, for crop dusting-at a 2,600-pound gross weight. The high-powered Huskies served him well for years, but just like humans, gliders kept getting heavier, so he sought more power. But they also appeal to a number of sporting pilots for use on the back forty or to transport fishing or hunting gear to remote islands in the North. Lycoming came out with the IO-390 engine, with 210 horsepower-and American Champion made it optional on the Scout. Rudder forces lie between the two. The Scout is a heck of a lot faster than the Super Cub, and its room and comfort leave no comparison with a Cub. Engine TBO. The Scout is one of two wholly Bellanca-developed contributions to these aircraft series, and is also one of only two airplanes Bellanca produced in the 7 and 8 series not certified for aerobatics. 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. Started by bvmbandit , 04-12-2018 07:58 AM Replies: 5 But there are a few tricks. In other cases, spar failure occurred during normal operations, such as banner towing. -- The Terrapin Club is honored to recognize our 30 Under 30 Class of 2023. The fuselage and tail surfaces are constructed of welded metal tubing. 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 I can find no information on those. Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot [Courtesy of Garmin]. American Champions 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. 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. Designed for personal and commercial use, it is commonly found in utility roles such as bush flyingthanks to its short takeoff and landing (STOL) abilityas well as agriculture, pipeline patrol, and glider and banner towing. Hartzell Propeller. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. ESP helps avoid inadvertent unusual attitudes and bank angles by nudging the pilot to return the aircraft back to a safe flight attitude. I bought a Citabria and don't fly this one much. Bellanca produced more than 350 Scouts before production ended when the company's assets were liquidated in 1981. First, another digression. 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. Aerobatic / American Champion Page 1 . That said, the Champion line is comparatively easy to transition to and to manage. They come to you varnished. There also are some basic considerations related to mass and inertia. The AD called for immediate and thorough inspections of the wing spars of any Scouts involved in accidents. Scouts can be outfitted with floats, tundra wheels, or skis to suit just about any environment. Hartzells 80-inch, two-blade carbon fiber composite Trailblazer propeller is also available as an option on Scout aircraft from the factory, or for retrofitting through Hartzells Top Prop conversion program. 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. Landing Distance over 50-ft. This beauty has a Lycoming -320-A2B! 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. While they have occurred in less than 2 percent of the fleet, concern about them resulted in airworthiness directives. or via https://www.americanchampionaircraft.com/scout. After consulting with his wife (who he admits controls the . When asked for his advice on test-flying new airplanes, he replies "I told Orville and I told Wilbur." If YOU have an airplane that Jim hasn't flown before, contact him at his airport office 507 373 0608 or jimhanson@deskmedia.com, P.O. American Champion Scout flying over sunflowers Fat Tire Cowboys 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. American Champion Aircraft Corp. Threads 9 Messages 36. Scout Series. +3 Images. Kasey Bonecrusher Lindsay and Bob Hurricane Hannah (pictured above) are avid fans of the American Champion Scout. REPLACEMENT PARTS; METAL SPAR WINGS; TECHNICAL SUPPORT. The wings were not attached at the time of the damage incident. Both have the same, 2150-pound gross weight. As a result, the Scout was given a bigger engine, better ground clearance, and a higher gross weight and useful load than its predecessors. Maybe ones cockpit has a bit more room than the other. 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. 10-16-2010, 01:17 PM. Model. For more than five decades, active and dedicated aircraft owners and pilots have turned to AVIATION CONSUMER to answer their most important buying questions. 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. It also was offered with a 180-hp powerplant. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. The largest single operator of the type the Royal Canadian Air Cadet League, operating over 20 of them in Ontario and the Prairie provinces as tow aircraft for glider training. The Bellanca-Champion Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts. Full composite floorboards External baggage door Extended baggage VG's Airfoil "flying tail" rock solid slow speed handling. Unlike the Cub, the Champ could be soloed from the front seat-giving far better visibility. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE MISSING CHAMPS MENTIONED ABOVE, I'D LOVE TO FLY IT! The dynamics of a stall/spin encounter with 420 rather than 210 pounds of weight in the wings-and farther from the center of rotation-are quite different from those of the standard airplane. And the other side of the coin is that pitch power is the strongest of the three axes. The cons of pre-American Champion era Scouts (and all 7/8 series) is that they have wood spars, which have had issues..usually pilot error involving overstressing the aircraft. 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. We operate a low serial number 74 Scout at Owl Canyon Gliderport, north of Fort Collins, at 5,500 msl. Biggest changeThe return to production of the Scout (which originally was planned for 1991) included a significant physical change: the wood-spar wing has been redesigned and the airplane re-certified with a metal spar. These include metal flaps, balanced ailerons, aileron spades and newly designed front struts that are fabricated from an extruded metal. And of course, there are plenty of private pilots who enjoy Scouts for the fun and freedom of flying in the backcountry. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and up to date on American Champion Aircraft and the people who fly them. Engine 1 Time. Love my family & adore animals! Amphibious or Straight models are available for the 8GCBC. Contact us! 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. The GFC 500 has traditional autopilot capabilities, such as altitude hold, vertical speed, and heading modes. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). The Scout carries the model designation 8GCBC, which makes it both a sibling of the 8KCAB Decathlon and descendant of the 7GCBC Citabria. Copyright 2023. After comparing prices vs. a new Husky-there was a substantial difference in price between the two. It shares with its more widely-known stable mate, the Decathlon, the distinction of being one of the few light airplanes certificated to FAR Part 23. Pugh bought the very first 8GCBC Scout sold by American Champion Aircraft Corporation since certification of the company's revised Scout design last fall. Again, preflight the tailspring carefully and keep the U-bolt snug. The Citabria was designed and initially produced by Champion Aircraft Corporation, and was a derivative of designs the company had been building since acquiring the 7-series Champ from Aeronca in 1954. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. While payload with full fuel for the standard airplane is quite good at 625 pounds, auxiliary fuel and installed accessories will quickly cut into payload and/or range. 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. Large tundra tires and a five-point harness are standard on this workhorse, as is the greenhouse window, and desirable options include aileron spades that greatly lighten the stick forces in roll. Accident recordThe majority of Scout accidents are, as mentioned above, related to handling on or near the ground. Smart Rudder Bias can now provide pilots of Beechcraft B55 Baron aircraft assistance against the hazardous effects of one-engine inoperative (OEI) flight when the aircraft is appropriately equipped. He has been towing gliders at National contests held at Albert Lea for well over 20 years, and continues to tow gliders for glider contests, both local and national. 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. Flying the Denali Scout Though built on the same type certificate as the original Scout, there are enough changes for me to consider this as a different type/model rating. Welcome Aboard. If you know. 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. Engine 1 Make/Model. I carry scars from a Husky. If any are found, further inspections must be done at 100-hour intervals until overhaul, when the crank must be replaced. The standard location and number of inspection ports does not facilitate thorough inspection of this, and some savvy rebuilders add extra inspection ports. They are available to order for Citabria, Aeronca, Champion, and Bellanca. The added wing area and the flaps contribute to the Scout's STOL abilities and its capacity as a utility aircraft. Bellanca made the Scout available with several Lycoming O-360 engine variants, all of 180 horsepower (134kW), with the choice of a fixed-pitch or constant speed propeller. 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. 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. Like the Cub, the 7AC didn't have an electrical system or starter, either. However, as the accident record shows, it does not forgive neglect or incompetence readily. American Champion publishes a 417-foot takeoff roll on pavement for the 180-HP Scout; Aviat's AFM for the 180-HP Husky shows 580 feet (the Husky AFM says no max performance takeoffs in crosswinds) and Peterson says 270 feet for the 300-HP King Katmai. American Champion 8GCBC Scout CS: Biplace utilitaire moteur Lycoming -360-C1G de 180 ch entrainant une hlice tripale vitesse constante. The Decathlon and Citabria had received the transplant earlier. HistoryThe 8GCBC Scout was introduced as the newest member of the Bellanca Champion line in 1974. In addition to the wing spar, ACA has developed other changes. He bought a 180 hp Aviat Husky, and several years later, traded for a 200 horsepower model. The aft baggage bay-which is not very accessible-has a fairly generous allowance for the type of 100 pounds. Scout 8GCBC | American Champion Aircraft SCOUT 8GCBC 2022 Model SOLD OUT Lycoming O-360-C1G, 180 HP Engine MT Propeller, MTV-15-B/203-58 80" 2-Blade, Composite, Constant Speed Locate a Dealer SPECIFICATIONS Power Plant: Lycoming O-360-C1G Horse Power @ RPM: 180 @ 2700 rpm Recommended Engine TBO: 2000 hours Cabin designOne of the greatest attributes of all Champions is visibility to the outside. This beautiful American Champion 8-GCBC Scout has been well cared for, always hangared, has no damage history, & has complete log books. 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. why they own, fly and sell them. Rainbow Flying Service received Parts Manufactures Approval (PMA) for our new design wing SPAR for the 7, 8 and 11 Series Airplanes. Rainbow Flying Service received Parts Manufactures Approval (PMA) for our new design wing SPAR for the 7, 8 . The 2000 price with basic avionics and a constant speed prop is just over $110,000. Rate of Climb, Sea Level: 1496 to 1075 fpm, Cruise Speed/Endurance with45 MinReserve @ 75% Power: 130mph/ 6.8 hrs, Fuel Consumption(55% to 75% Power, per Lycoming Data): 6.9 to 10.3gph. As the largest American Champion dealers in the world and pilots. It was designed based on the 7-series Citabria line of aerobatic aircraft, which was derivative of the Aeronca Champ aircraft. American Champion Aircraft 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 . To some pilots, the similar appearance suggested similar ability. [1] Design [ edit] The ribs are literally nailed to the spars, and some Scout mechanics I have talked to feel that if the nails come loose, the ribs loosen enough that the spars are no longer square with each other and with the loads. 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 Scout and the Cub, joined later by the Christen (now Aviat) A-1 Husky, exist primarily to serve as aerial jeeps or compact pickup trucks. Replacement metal spar wings run upwards of $20,000. 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. Any conventional-gear airplane requires better speed control, directional control and control coordination than the average tricycle-gear airplane. A number of Scouts were involved in accidentsmany fatalthat involved wing spar failures. Northwest . The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. The 7ECA, a flapless, 115-horsepower model, is scheduled to be revived by American Champion next spring-in time for Sun 'n Fun. 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. Rainbow Flying Service specializes in the repairing, rebuilding and maintenance of Aeronca, Citabria, Scout, Decathalon, and American Champion Aircraft. Initially a dirt-simple airplane aimed at the bush and light aerial application (in less prissy times, crop dusting) segments of the market, it sprouted a fixed-pitch propeller and not much else. The added wing area and the flaps contribute to the Scouts STOL abilities and its capacity as a utility aircraft. . We also have a STC and PMA for the fuselage Formers and floorboards. Most components and systems are fairly easy to get at, too. Some have told dealers, "I never go to the back country." 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