American Champion News
| New Options for the Scout
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The venerable Scout, 8GCBC, received upgrades this winter.
1. A new airfoil shape to the horizontal stabilizer was designed, test flown, and FAA approved. The new shape was implemented to better handle the 900 pounds of water and gear (located in the back seat!) for the aerial Water Bomber. I have flown
the new design and find the handling characteristics outstanding.
The cost of this option is $2,999.
2. The Forward Vision EVS 100/600 system was installed, tested, and FAA approved. The EVS100/600 is now an option on any new Scout. The system allows for enhanced night vision and is recommended for pilots flying IFR and or at night. The installed cost is $21,999. Forward Vision EVS 1003. Pilot switches such as the master switch, mags, and
lights, were moved to the instrument panel from the overhead panel. This option allows the pilot easy access to the switches. Traditionally, in all American Champion products the switches were located in the overhead panel accessible to both pilots. The cost of this option is $0.00 and must be specially requested.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Scout InternationalThe Scout was recently approved in India. India now joins many other countries using ACA aircraft. Welcome India!* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * Taildragger Seminar
The Wisconsin DOT
and FAA/FAST conducted a Taildragger seminar at the American
Champion facility on Saturday, June 26th. Approximately 166 pilots
attended the informative event. Thirteen aircraft parked at Fox River/ACA Airport for this training. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * American Champion Seeking EmployeesSales are strong for the 2010 production year. American Champion is seeking employees for final production and also a few A & P's.
ACA offers a competitive wage and benefit package. |
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Taildragger Q & A's
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Do you have a "taildragger" question or a question about an American Champion aircraft that you would like answered? Write to: Your question will be answered promptly by return email and the Q/A will be published in the next "Dear Wing" column.
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"Husky 101" -- The Book
| Order Husky 101 on-line
by clicking the image above.
Husky 101, Flying The Husky, is 80 pages of concise lessons, practical tips, and color photos to guide you through the basics of flying the
Husky and beyond. Husky 101 also includes: - Standard Operating Procedures
- Accident Reports & Prevention Techniques
- Flight Training Syllabus
New Husky pilots, Flight
Instructors, and those simply interested in expanding their knowledge
will find Husky 101 educational, easy to understand, and
entertaining.
Over
1,000 copies in circulation in 21 countries.
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Citabria Aurora 7ECA
|  Fancy PantsThere's much more to this Aurora than fancy wheel pants! With the same fuselage as the Scout and Super D, the Aurora is spacious and comfortable. Equipped with 118HP O-235 Lycoming, the Aurora offers both great performance and impressive fuel economy. Once the Citabria of choice, the Aurora is still a favorite of flight
schools, recreational pilots, and aerobatics enthusiasts. This FAR Part 23 certified aircraft sips fuel at just over 5 GPH. The O-235 comes with a 2,600 Hour TBO!
See this Garmin 696 Citabria Aurora on display
at Oshkosh EAA AirVenture 2010.
So it's really not about fancy pants--but they are awfully cute! More Aurora Info. |
Happy Birthday Super D!!!
| The Super Decathlon Turns 40!!!
The first Decathlon was built in 1970. Forty years later, she sports a bigger
engine, metal spars and numerous other enhancements. The only certified
fully-inverted aerobatic aircraft in its class, the "Super D" remains a worldwide
favorite of aerobatic pilots who like to "mix it
up-side down."
Check out two spiffy Super Decathlons at the
American Champion display during Oshkosh EAA AirVenture 2010.
"Super D" Videos
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Trainers Corner | Need recurrent training in your Scout,
Super D, Citabria or Husky?
Ready for some personalized instruction to help take your flying to the next level?
Contact me at 989-255-6068
or by email: Jeff Welch
jeffwelch@chartermi.net
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Super Decathalon Clinic
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Greg Koontz Airshows
Aerobatic Clinic
Location: East Troy Airport, Wisconsin (57C)
Date: July 19-23, 2010
Time: By Appointment
Courses: Upset Recovery, Spin Recovery, Basic Aerobatic Course, Tailwheel Endorsement
Training conducted in a new
Super Decathalon
Sponsored By: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Contact: Greg Koontz
(205) 616-8176
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New "Spin" on Training
Somerset N.J.
| "The Spin Cycle"  | Spin Training News - Gold Seal CFI Byron Hamby of Somerset Airport, NJ has added a Citabria Adventure to the repertoire of instruction aircraft. "The Citabria is the perfect aircraft in which to teach spins to students," according to Byron. Byron will also train for tail wheel endorsements in the new Citabria. Byron has given more than 4,500 hours of flight instruction in his career and "lives to teach". Byron Hamby 908-240-6544 hambys@optonline.net Somerset Airport |
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