Classic's Freshly Restored 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ A view of Classic's restoration shop & Award winning J3C Cub In January 2015, one of Shane's dreams for the Classic shop became a reality. Advertised empty weight is 890lb (400kg). 34. The airplane has a wide cabin for a tandem 1946 Champ Interior 4. instructional favorite list among seaplane operators. Always hangared but flown very little since restoration. 906-399-8085 [31] The Champ featured a conventional landing gear configuration, with shock absorption in the main gear provided by oleo struts. To fit within the Light Sport requirements, the maximum weight was reduced to 1,320 pounds (599 kilograms). Originally the Champ included Aeronca's 7AC, 7BC (military L-16), and 7CC (Continental 90-horsepower C90 engine) and was built from 1945 to 1949. Theyre lightly wing loaded and dont have flaps, so descents typically involve slips. [41] Standard gross weight of the 7FC is 1,450lb (660kg) with an increase to 1,500lb (680kg) allowed with the installation of "Wide Track Main Gear. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. The Champ is a very forgiving airplane. 1946 AERONCA 7 AC CHAMP Piston Single Aircraft Price: USD $41,500 USD $387.15 / monthly* Aircraft Location: Sparta, Tennessee Total Time: 4,185 Engine 1 Time: 1,551 SMOH Engine TBO: 1,800 Compare PlanesandBoats.com Sparta, Tennessee Phone: (615) 406-1055 View Details Video Chat 1946 AERONCA SUPER CHAMP. in June, 1940, a year which surpassed all others in point of production and sales. 1947 Aeronca Chief 11AC. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 812-480-1028 By the time production ceased in 1951, some 7,200 Champion 7AC aircraft had been manufactured. production floor space by nearly roo per cent and enabled the company the Aeronca Super Chief was introduced to the private flying market. The new plant on the Municipal Airport at Middletown, O., increased 2022/10/11. [45] 25 were built. Telephone: 150 hours on overhaul A65 engine from Central Cylinders in Omaha. Dave flies vintage, historical, and Experimental airplanes and specializes in tailwheel and aerobatic instruction. Aircraft Type - Registration - (c/n) . Image taken 11.08.2019 by David Moth.At Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen ,Klausheide,Germany, Aeronca L-16A Grasshopper N9325H USAF 44-0807 7BCM-20 7807, Photo taken at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend Spaatz Field Reading Regional Airport June 2018, 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champion N1134V LH-231 71231 USAF, G-AKTK - 1946 build Aeronca 11AC Chief, arriving at Sywell during the 2019 LAA Rally, Aeronca Champion 7AC G-TECC EGBK 30082014 1, Aeronca 15AC Sedan NC1259H (1948) (OSH) (edit), Aeronca Champion 7AC G-BVCS EGBK 30082019, G-BTSR - 1946 build Aeronca 11AC Chief, arriving at Sywell during the 2017 LAA Rally, 1947 L-16A Grasshopper USAF s/n 47-0807 N9325H 7807, N94578 - 1947 build Aeronca 7BCM Defender, arriving at Hahnweide during OTT19, Aeronca Chief 11AC G-BJEV (2) GBK 01092019. In January 2015, one of Shanes dreams for the Classic shop became a reality. Hangared at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal- KLEW. Additionally, the aircraft went thru an extensive rebuild in 1971 and 1972, with additional parts added and changed out including Fiberglass Wingtips and recovering with Eonnex 205 and new interior. Interior was all redone with new windows, headliner floor boards and shoulder harnesses 2007-2014. 8635590417 I would not recommend it on any aircraft. In 1944, designer Ray Hermes considered the iconic Piper J3 Cub and fixed the many things that pilots didnt like about it. A-759, Revision 73, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeronca_Champion&oldid=1119996823, more than 10,000, all manufacturers and variants, This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 14:52. While the Cub is a great airplane, it had its issues as a trainer. Super cheap to fly and maintain. Champion Aircraft was acquired in 1970 by Bellanca Aircraft which continued production of their Champ-derived Citabria and Decathlon designs. 870 368-7350 Dark skies greet G-TIMP as she approaches Runway 27. Service ceiling: 12,400 ft It used the Continental A-65-8 engine of 65 horsepower (48kW). N1418E, Aeronca Champ $106.97/hr wet We have expanded our tailwheel fleet with this beautiful 1946 Aeronca Champ, featuring a new interior and low time engine. Biggest plus: Pilot flies solo from the front instead of the rear. Horsepower can be misleading on the Champ. The Champ is similar to other stark trainers of the vintage. Current Annual 11/22. Gross weight 1300 7DC Only a handful of 7ACA's were built between 1971 and 1972. Air Training Department, The Artillery School, U.S. Army, ". Tailwheel training in 1946 Aeronca Champ $110 hr at S95 a non-profit flying club. Ground Up Restoration 2001 . Cockpit & Interior. Fayette Regional Flying Club - C182, C172, and LSA Aeronca Champ. [46] 4 were built. Specs as I find them (not necessarily those published) If youre looking for an economical airplane, its hard to beat a Champ with a 65 hp Continental engine. Apr 7, 2022 - Aeronca 7AC Champion Aircraft. Over the years, thousands of students have felt their first control of the sky in its two-place cockpit. [16] One variant utilized sprung-steel main gear, and American Champion uses aluminum gear legs in its production model of the Champ. 2023 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Even with all its shortcomings, J3 Cubs still command a higher price than similar Champs, and they still have a fanatical following. 1946 Champ Exterior 5. Nice plane in very good condition. 27th Sep, 2020. Airframe logs missing prior to 1952. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, pp. "[42], Generally similar to 7EC but with a 140hp (104kW) Lycoming O-290-D2B engine and modified fuselage structure for increased gross weight. combined with what is almost an excess of rudder and elevator New impulse mags. The model has removable plug-in wings for easy transport in small vehicles and features a functional cabin door for easy battery access without the need for an external hatch. The popular 7AC Champion was introduced in 1945 and when production of the model 7AC Champion stopped in 1948, 7200 copies had rolled off the line. Built by Aeronca Aircraft Corporation, the Champ first flew in 1944, having been designed at the same time with the 11AC Chiefthe Champ with tandem seating and joystick controls, and the Chief with side-by-side seating and yoke controls. Cruise speed: 85 mph taxi. The type is a 1946 AERONCA 7 CHAMPION AC $26,000 Reg# N467KC TT: 3973 Performance Specs Fun, affordable flying at its best! $35.00. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. I was surprised to see him at the airport as I didn't even know he was a pilot. The aircraft had no electrical system. [37] 100 7DC aircraft were produced. The postwar boom-and-bust of the late 1940s and early 1950s brought an abrupt end to the massive sales, andlike the rest of the U.S. lightplane industryAeronca production dropped to a small fraction of 19461947 sales. 10hr course. [30][32], 1971 reintroduction by Bellanca, a modernized version of the design which made it a variant of the Citabria line. Take a flight and see for yourself. Telephone: AERONCA CHAMP 7AC $27,500 FLY CHEAP 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC. [6], Similar to 7CCM but with Continental C85 engine of 85hp (63kW); the derived S7DC floatplane had a gross weight increase to 1,400lb (640kg). You've disabled cookies in your web browser. of Sun 'n Fun. Cabin width is great and feels very non claustrophobic. You've disabled cookies in your web browser. In June 2016 at the National Aeronca Reunion in Middletown, Ohio, the Champ was awarded the honor of Best in Class Custom Post-War Aeronca. As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. [6], Similar to 7GC with identical gross weights for landplane and floatplane versions, but with a front seat control yoke instead of a control stick, modified fuselage structure, tricycle landing gear, and an enlarged rear seat for two occupants. Located 28M, Telephone: Reason for selling: December 2022 annual inspection revealed corrosion found in 3 locations in cockpit area and wood spars did not pass inspection for AD 2000-25-02R1. Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. Interior Door Panels & Parts for . 4 point harnesses. The first C-model Aeroncas appeared in the late 1920s with the model Ks and early Chiefs arriving in the 1930s. The 7DC (Continental C85 engine) and, yes, the 7EC with the Continental C90 engine were the last Champs produced by Aeronca before it ended production in 1951. Stall speed: 38 mph Skis not included. The strut-braced wings of the Champ are, like the fuselage and tail surfaces, fabric covered, utilizing aluminum ribs. Between 1945 and 1950, Aeronca was producing 50 light aircraft per day and by the time production ended in 1951, the company had sold more than 10,000 Champions. Wing area: 170 ft $295.00 + $22.97 shipping. Turns require coordinated rudder to keep the slip/skid ball in the inclinometer centered. Posted March 31, 2023. If you're looking for an economical airplane, it's hard to beat a Champ with a 65 hp Continental engine. Floatplane variants are designated by an "S" prefix and are discussed together with the standard respective land variant. The cross-section of the metal fuselage truss is triangular, a design feature which can be traced all the way back to the earliest Aeronca C-2 design of the late 1920s. Aeronca Champion Seaplane Aeronca 7AC Champion - G-BPFM - (7AC-4751), Location & Date . Completely different from what I'm used to. Telephone: 190 hours on major'd (1991) Continental A-65-8, engine TT: 1664. cantilever spring steel main landing gear and modernised interior. and personal useand specifically developed to compete with the popular Piper Cub. Share your craftsmanship with EAA Sport Aviation readers worldwide! USD 1946 Aeronca Chief, Floats, Wheels, Skis. Range: 460 miles Extra: Many manufacturers have built Champs. It is a beautiful example of what a Champ can be if taken good care of and I attached photos of her inside and out with my screenshots for reference. The derivative Citabria designs models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7KCAB are discussed in a separate article, as is the twin-engined 402 Lancer. Small numbers were built in the early 1970s. Posted March 23, 2023. 150 hours on overhaul A65 engine from Central Cylinders in Omaha. 509-301-3461 [15], The Aeronca 7 Champion linedeveloped in the mid-1940s as a post-World War II response to the popular Piper J-3 Cubuses similar design features (already featured in Aeronca's wartime designs, the Aeronca Model T, Aeronca Defender, and Aeronca L-3), but also incorporates aspects of traditional Aeronca designs, including the internal main trusswork of the fuselage frame. Posted March 21, 2023. The attachment point for the removable glider nose is clearly visable. Flightline radio w/built in intercom mounted in the glovebox. All rights reserved. [6], Similar to 7EC but with reverse tricycle undercarriage; however, the aircraft may be converted to a standard tailwheel undercarriage and operated at a 1,500lb (680kg) gross weight. I have uploaded a HIGHLY detailed repaint of N1162E, a privately owned Aeronca 7AC Champ out of Cambridge, OH. Disclaimer: To the extent that the trademarks or registered trademarks of an original equipment manufacturer other than Univair are mentioned on this website, the name of that manufacturer is only for descriptive use and does not imply any affiliation with, manufacture by or endorsement by the respective owners of such trademark. Posted March 29, 2023, 21st National Aeronca Convention June 15-16-17-18 2023 AERONCAPILOTS HAS THE DETAILS, Telephone: Factory standard equipment was comparable to the 7EC DeLuxe Traveler. The intention was to simplify production and control costs by building a pair of aircraft with a significant number of parts in common; in fact, the two designs share between 70% and 80% of their parts. So entry and exit to the Champ was improved. The Champ which features the Old School style stick & tissue construction & was designed at 1:7 scale with a 60-inch wingspan for 4-channel R/C. Wings. Posted April 11, 2023. [39], The last Champ produced at Aeronca was a 7EC, and when Champion reintroduced the Champ in 1955, it was with their version of the 7EC, very little changed from Aeronca's. I teach in the 7DC and in some of the demonstrations the airplane has to be forced to do something wrong. Great for building time, or just putting around on a Sunday evening. I went all out on this one including; custom painted . [35] An additional 5.5USgal (21l; 4.6impgal) fuel tank is used, increasing total fuel capacity to 18.5USgal (70l; 15.4impgal). Fresh annual February 2023. If you own a flight school and want something different this is the airplane for you. Book today! Aeronca Chief Champ Axle Strut Assy P/N 7-451. [6], 1950 brought the introduction of the Aeronca 7EC, which features a Continental C90-12F engine of 90 horsepower (67kW),[36] standard long-throw oleo strut main gear, thicker seat cushions, additional interior insulation for noise reduction, an improved heater and electrical system, the addition of a parking brake, and a change in center of gravity for enhanced speed. The space has been coined "the restoration 76, 76, 68, 76 compressions at last annual in June 2022. No Damage. Aeronca 11AC LH Front Wing Strut P/N 5-162 (0323-208) . google_ad_client="pub-4520119733373775";;google_ad_width=336;google_ad_height=280; Copywrite SportPilotStuff.com The company remained under A must see! I did not use it, I used the one I had planned on replacing. This Champ was lovingly and completely restored in 1995, including Super Flite fabric, engine overhaul, new glass and more many original receipts included. 12 VDC belly-mount turbine generator. 150 hours on overhaul A65 engine from Central Cylinders in Omaha. Stall about 38mph. [1][2][3][5][16][24], Aeronca ceased all production of light aircraft in 1951, and the Champ design was sold in 1954 to Champion Aircraft, who continued production of some of the more advanced variants of the Champ, from the 1950s into the early 1960sgradually modifying them into the aerobatic Champion Citabria.[1][2][5]. manufacturers of Aeronca planes. Posted March 22, 2023. common sight in Alaska and many are owned by sportsmen and cabin Make sure your engine can take a starter or one is already installed. New tires and brakes. The reference to the name of the original manufacturer is for identification purposes only and not to represent the original manufacturer is associated in any way with the Univair product. 1946 Champ Interior 6. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. Posted March 27, 2023. Aeronca Aviators Club Official Site Aeronca Champ, Chief, Sedan, L-3 (O-58), L-16, Defender, C-2, C-3, Models 50, 65, series K et al. Posted April 2, 2023, NICE only ALL METAL SEDAN since 1960 4 pass 2949TT 992 SMOH VGs FLy STOL Text pic ready too fly now, Telephone: Aeronca Champ 7AC Center Doorway Panel P/N 3-539 $45.00 $6.35 shipping Aeronca axle 7-451 - Champ Chief $550.00 $21.86 shipping or Best Offer Aeronca 11AC Elevator Trim Tab Horn P/N 1-2321 (0223-948) $48.95 Aeronca 11AC Chief LH Elevator P/N 4-565 (0223-204) $379.00 or Best Offer 8 Aeronca Champ Window Trim Slats $64.00 $32.95 shipping No electrics. The Cub is painfully slow, so the Champ is less so. The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. JCH Streetpan film devoped in FPP Supwe Monobath. Transportation to local hotels available. While a test version was flown, this combination was not put into production. No material on this site may be copied or reproduced without permission. 1946 Aeronca Champ. Total restoration and engine overhaul in 1992 by Casper Air Service. [3][4][25], By the time production ended in 1951, the company had sold more than 8,000 Champions, mostly 7AC Champs (approx. Fuel burn rate: 4.0-4.5 gph. ELT. 1947 Aeronca Super Chief 11BC C85 Engine. Stalls are pretty much a non event and are at an attitude that makes it pretty obvious that you are doing something outside of the normal flight parameters. A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. It moved from Cincinnati to Middletown No tire kickers! Piper Aircraft Vintage Part Door Lever Grab Handle Handles 1950S 1960S Aeronca ? After completing the CAPTCHA below, you will immediately regain access to the site again. Posted March 26, 2023. It is important to note that the only light sport versions of this plane are the 7AC-DC, early 7EC and the new 7EC LSA. [6], Data from FAA Type Certification Data Sheet, Plane & Pilot and Montgomery[30][47][48], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, Bellanca Aircraft Corp, "[ad: "The Champ only $4,995"],". Wingspan: 35 ft 2 in We also sell tires, propellers, windshields, navigation lights and so much more from well known and trusted brand names. $6.35 shipping. Biggest minus: Tendency to adverse yaw. Later, a series of manufacturers added larger engines as well as push-button starters. Wings are solid. Wings and Wheels, Henstridge Airfield, EGHS, Somerset, UK. She is owned by one of my regular customers at the store where I work. In 1971, Bellanca introduced the 7ACA version of the Champ as a more basic complement to their other designs, as the least expensive, and lowest-performance, commercially produced light plane on the market at the time. The pilot also had to look at the instruments on the front dash, which may have been obscured by the front passenger. scheme from the Fiddlers Green WSAM range. Design and development. The tail surfaces, wings, landing gear, and firewall/engine, most accessories, and cowling, are common to both airplanes. Selling for $2,095, the Champ outsold the Chief by an 8 to 1 margin. Approximately 700 machines were sold for that purpose. landing Inst. I did pretty good for my first time in a tail dragger. Take off in the Champ is straight forward. In September, 1940, Share on Facebook Max takeoff weight: 1,220 lb Univair carries hundreds of quality FAA-PMA approved and original factory parts specifically for the Aeronca 7 and 11 series, Bellanca, Champion, Citabria, Decathlon, and Scout aircraft. Wings are solid. Then Champion Aircraft was acquired in 1970 by Bellanca Aircraft which continued production oftheir Champ-derived Citabria and Decathlon designs. The landing gear of most Champs is in a conventional arrangement, though a model with tricycle gear was produced, and a model with reversed tricycle gear was tried. Don't take the advice of an "expert". Some were acquired by the U.S. military and designated L-16not to be confused with the L-16A and L-16B derived from later Champ variants. [1][3][5][11][16]Gross weight is 1,220lb (550kg) for the standard 7AC and 1,320lb (600kg) when configured as an S7AC floatplane; fuel capacity for either version is 13USgal (49l; 11impgal) in a single tank. July 2022 annual. Crew: 1; Passengers: 2; Operating Weights. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Add to Compare . In most of the Champs there is no electrical system so the plane has to be hand propped. Fax: 229 794 3790 American Champion put the airplane back into production in 2015 as a light sport aircraft before halting again in early 2019. Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 1 and p. 23. G-AVDT Aeronca 7AC Champion @ Kilkeel Airfield 27/07/2013, A 1946 Aeronca 7AC sits quietly in the grass along the taxiway at the Westfield (Indiana) Airport (I72) during Aviation Day. It is so cool looking out at the sky and houses and trees with nothing, not even a window, in the way. Mark just stores the door in his hangar all summer long. Since 1946, Univair has been here to serve the parts needs of "classic" general aviation aircraft. The Aeronca Champ is one of the most timeless aircraft every designed. The pilot had to fly from the back seat. [1][2][4][16], As with many light aircraft of the time, the Champ's fuselage and tail surfaces are constructed of welded metal tubing. Additional information is available in this. Telephone: Extra: Many manufacturers have built Champs. Telephone: With the creation of the Light Sport category of aircraft in the United States by the FAA, American Champion in late 2007 began producing a revised version of the 7EC. Looking for a 7AC or 7FC fuselage in good condition / never wrecked, no rust Telephone: 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC. 2022/08/27. Logs from 1951 present. There are several other variations up to 90hp in the 7EC and 100hp in the new 7EC LSA from American Champion. Oakland Aviation Museum (museum web site): my first finsihed Airplane moc - this marks the beginning of the aviation era i have planned for future mocs, since im pretty much done with cars G-BRXF Aeronca 11AC Chief @ LAA Rally 2021, Sywell Airfield 05/09/2021, G-IVOR Aeronca 11AC Chief @ LAA Rally 2021, Sywell Airfield 03/09/2021. has a door on the right side (on a seaplane a door on each side is nice It's also a good spin trainer and offers excellent visibility from the cockpit. Add to Wishlist . Tricycle-gear Champs use the steel tube and oleo strut main gear, mating these with an oleo strut nose gear. TTSMOH 357, Telephone: CEE BAILEYS LEFT FRONT SWINGING WINDOW BUBBLE CB024GT GREEN. You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. Handheld Icom Radio . Will include the external antena, radio, and intercom. So how is the Champ as an aircraft? AIRFRAME / ENGINE: Continental O-200 . 651-209-7190 270-319-0110 , If you are looking at this add and wondering what a super champ is well its this one It has the O200 engine conversion that gives you a HIGHER gross weight and much improved preformance. Complete 2008 Restoration! TTAF=4687, TTE=1936, SMOH=164. $1500 to join, $186 monthly dues. See more ideas about aircraft, general aviation, aviation. [43][44] Gross weight is 1,650lb (750kg) in standard configuration, 1,732lb (786kg) in seaplane configuration. The manufacturer was considering various further weight-reduction measures including the use of the lightened Continental O-200D engine previously offered in the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. 2023 Univair Aircraft Corporation. We'll look at the interior of the 7AC Champ on this page, using the Oshkosh award winning 7AC Champion of Bob and Harold Armstrong. Moving to Thailand. Plans for 1941 contemplated a 35 percent increase in manufacturing space and similar increase in production. [12][13] Although the fuselage and cowling contours are similar to the original-production models, the new aircraft used the windows, interior, door, and windscreen of the modern Citabria. The Champ has a wider cabin than the Cub and offers better visibility. The Baker family's award-winning Aeronca, "Let's Go Flying! Aircraft Specification A-759 2011, p. 37. 10 Gallon Wing Tanks . [36] 100 L-16B/7CCM aircraft were built. Another added bonus of the restoration shop is the dedicated paint both. While the J-3 model of the Cub is soloed from the rear seat, the Champ can be soloed from the front, giving improved forward visibility on the ground and during takeoffs, landings, and climbs. [27] Fuel capacity was reduced to 18USgal (68l; 15impgal) to conserve weight; despite this measure and various others, such as the use of aluminum landing gear legs and bare birch floorboards rather than carpet, the aircraft's payload is inadequate to carry two adults and full fuel simultaneously. U3-460-2 AERONCA FUEL PLACARD PLATE $12.94. Univair to the extent required by Federal law obtains approval from the FAA for the manufacture of replacement parts for aircraft. [22], Built by Aeronca Aircraft Corporation, the Champ first flew in 1944, and entered production in 1945. O-200 100HP engine with STC, compression 74 74 72 73. 7,200). )[citation needed] A supplemental type certificate allows the installation of a Lycoming O-235. In 2001, they were rumored to be considering a reintroduction of the Champ design as a 7EC powered by a Jabiru Aircraft engine. Performance Most Champs were built with wooden spars. Aeronca Champion 7AC Cowl Plugs w/ RBF Streamer (Color: Black) $139.95. [6], Agricultural variant of the 7GC with identical gross weight but with a 150hp (112kW) Lycoming O-320-A2B engine. Increased 2022/10/11 of rudder and elevator new impulse mags be considering a reintroduction of the demonstrations the airplane has wider. 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