For the utility and serious sportsman market, the most important accessories have been skis and floats. Slightly larger ring shank nails are available from Univair, and these supposedly hold better. 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. 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. 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). . If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. 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. 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. 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 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. American Champion has metal spar wings available to retrofit the wooden spar wings on most Scouts, and all their new production Scouts are of the metal spar variety. The tail, the aileron spades, the landing gear, the electrical system, the prop, and the landing gear are all different. These should be thoroughly checked and re-nailed if required. He flew an American Champion High Country Explorer so I decided to recreate the flight in my American Champion Scout. The original is little more than a bent rod, threaded on the ends for a nut. 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. In that period, only one Scout was built, in 1984. 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. 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. If you have not done so, plan on replacing these. If any are found, further inspections must be done at 100-hour intervals until overhaul, when the crank must be replaced. The Scout tail is fairly heavy, and can really beat up these parts. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. ESP helps avoid inadvertent unusual attitudes and bank angles by nudging the pilot to return the aircraft back to a safe flight attitude. 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. There was strong interest in returning the line to production, especially the aerobatic airplanes, but many schemes failed until the latest rebirth of the company. Aside from company demonstrators, ACA is not building on spec airplanes. Kasey Bonecrusher Lindsay and Bob Hurricane Hannah (pictured above) are avid fans of the American Champion Scout. 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 second-generation U-Bolt from ACA appears to be a forging, which should be much better. The fuselage and tail surfaces are constructed of welded metal tubing. American Champion expects to begin building the 7GCAA in a year, but with a 160-hp engine. If you are interested in becoming an air cadet, visit www.cadetscanada.ca if your interested! Two inspection holes are created in the top of each wing with caps that are flush secure and sealable. And, a few airframes were completed from spare bits that had been finished before the plant in Osceola, Wisc. Smart Rudder Bias requires a G500 TXi or G600 TXi configured as a primary flight display (PFD) with EIS data, which can be shown as a strip on the G500 TXi or G600 TXi, or on a separate dedicated TXi EIS display. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When asked what it is, I sometimes tell strangers that its a Citabria thats been on steroids, although this isnt really fair to either the Scout or Citabria. The wooden-spar wings have a notorious A.D. for cracks in the spars. Note the external baggage door. 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. 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). Cabin designOne of the greatest attributes of all Champions is visibility to the outside. +3 Images. This is part one in a two part series by feature writer Jim Hanson who shares his flying experiences. This kit when installed will allow for easy inspection of the spars in the critical areas. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 Rainbow Flying Service - All Rights Reserved. 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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. We have a large supply of salvage and surplus parts for these aircraft. Links (in blue) to American Champion Aircraft, Freedom Champ Sales, and other distributors can be found throughout the publication. 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. 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 a result, the Scout was given a bigger engine, better ground clearance, and a higher gross weight and useful load than its predecessors. Contact us! There is no pattern that singles out the Scout. Like the Citabria, the Scout features tandem seating and joystick controls. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and up to date on American Champion Aircraft and the people who fly them. In addition, the GFC 500 includes altitude preselect, vertical navigation (VNAV), underspeed and overspeed protection, and more. 10-16-2010, 01:17 PM. 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. Piston Single Aircraft 9. dfinition - American Champion Scout. Aerobatic / American Champion Page 1 . The fixed-pitch version can be operated in the restricted category-for instance, for crop dusting-at a 2,600-pound gross weight. Design This week Garmin announced the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout is the latest aircraft to be equipped with the Garmin GFC 500. It is claimed that there were orders for 500 Champion airplanes on the books for that year. We keep a complete assembly on hand, and replace the tailspring U-bolt every 1,200 to 1,500 landing cycles. It's pretty rare that anyone gets to fly a brand-new airplane today. Further, the AD mandates meticulous yearly inspections for all Scouts with wood-spar wings. The good aspect of Scout behavior on the ground and in ground effect (it floats a lot more than the Decathlon or Citabria) is that it is over fairly rapidly in the hands of an adequately competent pilot. (The other model, in both categories, is the 7ACA.) Eventually, the Citabria line expanded to four models. 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. ACA now offers them for the Scout, even as kits for retrofit to used airplanes. Browse a wide selection of new and used AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC SCOUT Piston Single Aircraft for sale near you at Aviation Trader Australia, . In 1978, a constant-speed propeller was offered as an option. As the largest American Champion dealers in the world and pilots. After consulting with his wife (who he admits controls the finances in the family) they decided to buy new-. 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. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. 180HP Scout. OLATHE, Kan./Sept. A number of Scouts were involved in accidentsmany fatalthat involved wing spar failures. Box 449Moose Lake, MN 55747-0449Ph: (218) 485-4406Email: editor@mnflyer.com, Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation Description. 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. The American Champion Scout (8GCBC) is an awesome plane to fly. There is no issue with running out of the front end of the c.g. American Champion Scout is a two seater (including a Pilot) Single Piston Tail Dragger manufactured by American Champion 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 float-type gauges are more reliable than electrics, but bounce around so much in the air that theyre difficult to interpret. Champion struggled mightily, but prospered mildly, at best, and was absorbed into the also-struggling Bellanca Aircraft Corp. in 1970. 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. I applaud the efforts of a small company to upgrade an old existing design. 210HP Denali Scout. Camera Views For RealAir Scout 2007 117.67 KB 49 1. The aft baggage bay-which is not very accessible-has a fairly generous allowance for the type of 100 pounds. Most components and systems are fairly easy to get at, too. Many of us appreciate Univairs long-term commitment to older and out-of-production airplanes. Landing Distance, Ground Roll: 222to 423ft. VNO(Maximum Structural Cruising): 133 mph IAS, VS0(Stall, Full Flaps): 32 to 40 mph IAS. The strut-braced wings of the Scout are, like the fuselage and tail surfaces, fabric covered, utilizing aluminum ribs. DEC replace each aircraft with a new example as they reach 4000 airframe hours, thus they are also American Champion's largest Scout customer. The outer shape of the fuselage is created by a combination of wooden formers and longerons, covered with fabric. They build their aircraft to order. The Scout also carries wing flaps, a design feature it shares with the 7GCBC variant of the Citabria. 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. 130 lb. 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. 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 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. Scouts built by American Champion, as well as those retrofitted with the factory metal-spar wings, are exempt from the AD's inspection requirements. Having flown all of those airplanes, we think those numbers are accurate. Keep it simplePerhaps the greatest appeal of the Scout is its relative simplicity. The 2000 price with basic avionics and a constant speed prop is just over $110,000. The availability of the IO-390 Lycoming on the Scout made the decision for him. Hartzell Propeller Inc. One Propeller Place Piqua, Ohio 45356, Toll-free for North America: 1-800-942-7767. Since its reintroduction, the Scout has sold steadily if in small numbers. 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. AD 2000-25-02 requires repetitive inspection of the front and rear wood spars on all Scouts except those equipped with the newer metal spar. In addition, the Scout is subject to AD 98-2-8, which calls for inspection of the hollow crankshafts inner bore for corrosion pits. Options were few. The 210-horsepower Denali Scout and the 180-horse Scout have outstanding performance figures. The Scout also carries wing flaps, a design feature it shares with the 7GCBC variant of the Citabria. Photos courtesy of Northwest Backcountry Aircraft. The Scout suffered, in this respect, from a close resemblance to the Citabria line of aircraft, all of which are capable of aerobatics. 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. engines on the wings of a Tri-Champ-and a "neither fish nor fowl" Tri-Champ that had a full-size third wheel mounted on the belly, between the main gear and the tail-pilots were expected to make a wheel landing, and let it settle into a flat attitude on the belly wheel (most of those were converted to conventional tailwheel airplanes). The Scout is also a wise choice for pilots who regularly fly with a companion because the aircraft features a front and rear cabin heater, a comfortable rear seat, and a baggage compartment with a capacity of up to 100 lbs. 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. This beautiful American Champion 8-GCBC Scout has been well cared for, always hangared, has no damage history, & has complete log books. 210HP Xtreme Decathlon. A 70-gallon usable fuel capacity was offered to augment the standard Scout usable fuel load of 35 gallons. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. 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. Type: Light Aircraft. Other changes include ailerons extended to the ends of the wings, longer flaps, and a jazzed up interior. SCOUT SERIES; REPAIR STATION. 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. HomeClassifiedsDirectoryAboutContactAdvertise. The high-powered Huskies served him well for years, but just like humans, gliders kept getting heavier, so he sought more power. 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. This includes the powerplant and attendant systems. Bellanca produced more than 350 Scouts before production ended when the company's assets were liquidated in 1981. Unlike the Cub, the Champ could be soloed from the front seat-giving far better visibility. COLLEGE PARK, Md. 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