Threads . 12 Aircraft Already On Order for 2021! The GFC 500 has traditional autopilot capabilities, such as altitude hold, vertical speed, and heading modes. SERVICE LETTERS; FAQs; . Stalls are straightforward, with a pronounced break and some tendency to fall off on a wing. 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. 32032 Washington Ave. Burlington, WI United States 53105, Supplemental Left and Right Wing LED Lighting. These should be thoroughly checked and re-nailed if required. Browse a wide selection of new and used AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC SCOUT Piston Single Aircraft for sale near you at Aviation Trader Australia, . Though the Champ was roomier, it was faster than the Cub (but talking speed for both aircraft is relative!). Great work on both screen shots and flight planning. The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. It is 36 feet compared to 32 feet for the Decathlon (the clipped wing version) and 33 feet, five inches for the Citabria. 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. 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. Unlike the Cub, the Champ could be soloed from the front seat-giving far better visibility. 180HP Scout. These props are hard to find and expensive. Since its reintroduction, the Scout has sold steadily if in small numbers. Model. LYCOMING IO-390-A1B6 . This week Garmin announced the American Champion. It also was offered with a 180-hp powerplant. Compared to the Citabrias wingspan of 33.5 feet (10.2m), the Scouts wingspan is significantly wider, at over 36 feet (11m). 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). 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. Up until 1993, 359 Scouts had been built. 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. Many of us appreciate Univairs long-term commitment to older and out-of-production airplanes. 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. Best of all, the aircraft is sleek, stylish, and surprisingly affordable. Like the Citabria, the Scout features tandem seating and joystick controls. 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 . 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. American Champion is located in Rochester, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). Announcements: Decathlon Series. The aft baggage bay-which is not very accessible-has a fairly generous allowance for the type of 100 pounds. If you have not done so, plan on replacing these. I instructed in Champs and Super Cubs in an Army flying club, and found the Champ to be much roomier and easy to get in and out of than the Cub, which had the wing strut right in front of the door, felt that the Champ had smoother and more responsive controls. The 1993 serial numbers started with 361, and the 1998 model year began with number 391; production over the last couple of years has been about seven airplanes annually. After comparing prices vs. a new Husky-there was a substantial difference in price between the two. Northwest Back. 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. Or is it 15 pounds? Decathlons are noted for their heavy aileron forces. All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. However, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, we are able to participate in hands on aviation activities, like this one. The Scout, with its longer wing, is even more taxing. Most components and systems are fairly easy to get at, too. 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. American Champion Scout. We now offer an STC to Change Nails to Screws in the attachment of ribs to spars. 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. 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. The variable pitch prop is subject to more maintenance, as well as an onerous A.D. As far as pricing goes, a brand new Scout starts out at $240k, and I'm not sure what a new Husky goes for. 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. FAA Approves Garmin Autopilot STC for American Champion Scout, READ MORE: Garmin Gets STC for GFC 500 Autopilot for Older Aircraft, READ MORE: Garmin Achieves STC for GFC 600 for Cessna 310R, Pilatus PC-12/47, Garmin Names More Aircraft Approved for GFC 500 Autopilot, Global Avionics Sales Posted Strong Growth in 2022, Aircraft Electronics Association Says, FAA Approves Integration of Aspen EDF1000 Pro MAX with Garmin GFC600, Garmin 600 Gets Certification for Use in King Air 200s, Airlines Have Until 2024 To Make 5G Upgrades Under FAA AD, Garmin Receives GI 275 STC for Airbus Helicopters, FAA To Invest Nearly $1 Billion in U.S. Airport Infrastructure, Tornado Flattens Hangars at Airport in Eastern Oklahoma, DNA of Four Presidents, Cast of Star Trek Headed Into Space. 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. 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. The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. 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. We have a large supply of salvage and surplus parts for these aircraft. Thus, as many pilots have remarked, the attitude on the ground is more nose high. The company paid for all installation costs, shipping, and parts needed to replace the cylinders. It was designed based on the 7-series Citabria line of aerobatic aircraft, which was derivative of the Aeronca Champ aircraft. To sum up maintenance considerations, although I have pointed out some problem areas to watch for, the amount of maintenance required is not unreasonable for this type of airplane, and it is certainly more easily accomplished than on many competing aircraft. Scouts remain popular as bush planesincluding versions fitted with floats or skis, for glider and banner towing, for pipeline patrol, in agricultural uses, and as personal aircraft. 2002 AMERICAN CHAMPION SUPER D $179,900 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2002 AC Super Decathlon 8KAB. Engine 1 Time. 2021 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC SCOUT For Sale in Boise, Idaho at www.northwestbackcountryaircraft.com. 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. Scouts remain popular as bush planesincluding versions fitted with floats or skis, for glider and banner towing, for pipeline patrol, in agricultural uses, and as personal aircraft. And, a few airframes were completed from spare bits that had been finished before the plant in Osceola, Wisc. 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 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. (The other model, in both categories, is the 7ACA.) Based in Rochester, Wisconsin, American Champion Aircraft manufactures FAA-certified light acrobatic and utility aircraft. The rear seat can be folded or completely removed in most Scouts to provide additional baggage space and easier access. In the event of an uncommanded loss of engine power, Smart Glide flies the airplane while the pilot troubleshoots the problem. 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. 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. Design American Champion Scout has a maximum range of 415 miles / 668 km with a maximum cruise speed of 130 mph / 210 kmh. ACA now offers them for the Scout, even as kits for retrofit to used airplanes. A 70-gallon usable fuel capacity was offered to augment the standard Scout usable fuel load of 35 gallons. The designs and tooling date back to 1946 and they have travelled from the original company, to Bellanca until American Champion Aircraft purchased the type certificate in 1990 and began manufacturing Decathlons, Scouts and Citabrias, They've made a good design better by creating all-metal wings, although they remain fabric-covered. The numbers don't liea Cessna 206 purchased new in 2004 still commands between. The Decathlon and Citabria had received the transplant earlier. The beauty of this new competitive pairing is both Aviat and CubCrafters have a great deal of experience of bringing top-of-the-line niche product to market. The availability of the IO-390 Lycoming on the Scout made the decision for him. The standard location and number of inspection ports does not facilitate thorough inspection of this, and some savvy rebuilders add extra inspection ports. Enjoy! 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. Seats are not luxurious, but they are adequate for pilots of most sizes for all but the longest-duration missions. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. The Scout also carries wing flaps, a design feature it shares with the 7GCBC variant of the Citabria. 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!). REPLACEMENT PARTS; METAL SPAR WINGS; TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 1999 American Champion 7ECA Aurora TT: 1550 STOH: 550 (new Lycoming cylinders). World class, ultra scale, RC Champ, Scout, and Decathlon kits. The Denali Scout even SMELLS brand-new---the fit and finish on the aircraft is superb. 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. Hartzell Propeller. 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. Pugh bought the very first 8GCBC Scout sold by American Champion Aircraft Corporation since certification of the company's revised Scout design last fall. 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. 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. It's pretty rare that anyone gets to fly a brand-new airplane today. 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. 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 . The 7GCAA was basically the same as the 7ECA, but with a 150-hp engine. Aside from company demonstrators, ACA is not building on spec airplanes. ESP helps avoid inadvertent unusual attitudes and bank angles by nudging the pilot to return the aircraft back to a safe flight attitude. Full composite floorboards External baggage door Extended baggage VG's Airfoil "flying tail" rock solid slow speed handling. 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. 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 Terrapin Club is honored to recognize our 30 Under 30 Class of 2023. 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. The determinant is the greater wingspan. Type: Light Aircraft. As I have pointed out, a glider towplane really experiences severe service, and we tend to see things that the normal operator would not. New Millinium cylinders, new camshaft top notch install. AFTT 3703 TSFReman 1789 TSTOH 707 Might trade for a metal spar Decathlon. Enjoy. Love my family & adore animals! 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. American Champion Scout 8GCBC Whether you use your Scout for work or play Wipaire can help you get the best performance, and the most enjoyment, during your flight time. (MS hardware is sometimes in short supply: If ACA doesnt have them in stock, try Univair, and vice versa.). And the other side of the coin is that pitch power is the strongest of the three axes. Story Links. The spade ailerons now available from American Champion may improve response (I havent flown them), but watch your head on the ground! 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. Univair has an STCd solution that uses flat bar stock clamping the gear leg to the fuselage with MS bolts, thus eliminating the stress of bent metal. Vibration-related problems are relatively frequent, suggesting propeller balancing and regular inspection of engine mounts will pay off in reduced accessory problems. This includes the powerplant and attendant systems. The Scout suffered, in this respect, from a close resemblance to the Citabria line of aircraft, all of which are capable of aerobatics. Threads 5 Messages 49. According to factory figures, rate of climb is slightly better for a Scout equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller, but cruise speed and range are slightly lower than the numbers for a C/S- equipped version. They build their aircraft to order. 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. After comparing prices vs. a new Husky-there was a substantial difference in price between the two. Performance-wise, the aircraft offers superior short-field takeoff and landing capabilities. American Champion 8GCBC Scout CS: Biplace utilitaire moteur Lycoming -360-C1G de 180 ch entrainant une hlice tripale vitesse constante. Rainbow Flying Service received Parts Manufactures Approval (PMA) for our new design wing SPAR for the 7, 8 . 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 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 availability of the IO-390 Lycoming on the Scout made the decision for him. Want more information? I have seen similar spar cracks recently in an Aeronca 15AC and a Champion 7FC which use substantially the same wing construction as the Scout. 7, 2022 - Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout 1.Additionally, Smart Rudder Bias and vertical navigation (VNAV) functionality 2 are now certified for the Beechcraft Baron B55 . 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. 2021 AMERICAN CHAMPION 8-GCBC DENALI SCOUT. It has spin on filter, quick drain adaptor, sky-tec starter. However, it is worth noting that half of the Scouts landing accidents occurred in the bush, or away from airports. Some have told dealers, "I never go to the back country." But don't discount that extra power (same as the Decathlon). The Scout is not approved for any aerobatic maneuvers, including spins. I am Chief Tow Pilot for the Colorado Soaring Assn. Maybe ones cockpit has a bit more room than the other. Come Fly With Us And COMPARE To ANY Tandem 2 Seater!! Mixed use operations might benefit from it. Those types include the Cessna 210 and 206, Piper PA-32-series aircraft and, yes, Bonanzas, in his estimation. ADs addressing both problems have been recently issued. 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. Links (in blue) to American Champion Aircraft, Freedom Champ Sales, and other distributors can be found throughout the publication. 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. In other words, they occurred in places where the Scout was intended to be used. To some pilots, the similar appearance suggested similar ability. Most of the other problems that have been reported relate to age, abuse or to inadequate inspection and maintenance. . OLATHE, Kan./Sept. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Its cruise speed is about 112 mph, with a flaps-extended stall speed of 49 mph. It also was offered with a 180-hp powerplant. 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). 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. 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. Flying may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. 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. This is prone to cracking on the bends, especially on Scouts with lots of landing cycles, or operated from rough fields. For instance, both the fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch versions certificated in the normal category have maximum takeoff weights of 2,150 pounds. I always liked the Champ series for a number of reasons. New Super Decathlon 8KCAB, N1819D. We also carry stringers, and the cabin top (greenhouse) wood. Pitch forces are quite light. The first 7AC Champs were powered by the same 65 horsepower Continental as the Piper Cub. A variable-pitch Hartzell prop is optional, and is definitely faster, although not as efficient in acceleration and climb. We keep a complete assembly on hand, and replace the tailspring U-bolt every 1,200 to 1,500 landing cycles. Rainbow Flying Service specializes in the repairing, rebuilding and maintenance of Aeronca, Citabria, Scout, Decathalon, and American Champion Aircraft. Both have the same, 2150-pound gross weight. 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 As for handling, in the air, the Scout is heavy in roll, light in pitch, and medium in rudder pressures. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. The Scout is one of the more popular taildraggers on the market. HistoryThe 8GCBC Scout was introduced as the newest member of the Bellanca Champion line in 1974. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and up to date on American Champion Aircraft and the people who fly them. 12 Aircraft Already On Order for 2021!Fully Loaded. It's a sweetheart of a plane to fly. The original is little more than a bent rod, threaded on the ends for a nut. Champion collapsed in the bankruptcy of its parent, Bellanca, in 1980. More than a few of these accidents involved aerobatics, maneuvers that the aircraft was neither designed nor approved for. It can also be used with a Garmin G3X Touch flight display. American Champion 8GCBC Scout; VH-VPW photos; Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; Airline: Western Australia Government - Parks and Wildlife; The Scout suffered, in this respect, from a close resemblance to the Citabria line of aircraft, all of which are capable of aerobatics. Description. Besides, the Scout is brand-new. 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. This series of failures led the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an Airworthiness Directive (AD 2000-25-02 R1) that affected all wood-spar wing Scouts. Additionally, Smart Rudder Bias requires the yaw axis option be installed on the GFC 600. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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