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Newsletter
July, 2010
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT NEWS
EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh Special Edition
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Be A Good Neighbor, Fly A Taildragger Today!
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| Welcome
|  Welcome to the American Champion Aircraft
Newsletter prepared by Sandra and Jeff Welch. Coming
to Oshkosh? We hope to see you there! This will be an
exciting year at Oshkosh EAA AirVenture. Monumental changes in
aviation are once again upon us. Expect exciting news from the big
airport in the little town on shores of Lake Winnebago. We hope you enjoy this Oshkosh Special Edition .
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Jeff Welch Sandra Welch989
255-6068 Editor jeffwelch@chartermi.net sandrajwelch@gmail.com |
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Citabria Aurora 7ECA
Air Venture Show Special
| "Fancy Pants"  |
Buy this Garmin 696 equipped Citabria Aurora at
Oshkosh EAA AirVenture 2010.
FREE FUEL when you buy "Fancy Pants" at Air Venture 2010. Purchase this Aurora and receive a $7,500 fuel card (or a $7,500 discount). We doubt there is a better value at Oshkosh!
There will be no excuse for not flying every day!
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American Champion News
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Cutter Aviation Joins Sales Force
CUTTER AVIATION has proudly signed on as the newest member of the American Champion sales network in the U.S.
Founded in 1928 by William P. Cutter, Cutter Aviation is one of the oldest and most respected names in the Southwestern aviation community. With seven FBO locations located in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado, Cutter Aviation is also one of the largest aviation service companies in the Southwest, providing not only new and pre-owned aircraft sales, but also full service aircraft fueling, aircraft maintenance and avionics service for single engine piston through multi-engine turbine aircraft. With such a sizable portfolio of services and over eighty-two years of experience to boot, it's easy to see that Cutter Aviation is truly in the business of serving general aviation!
Now under the leadership of third generation President and CEO Will W. Cutter, the Cutter legacy continues to thrive and grow, supported by a team of "Cutter Crew" at all locations who are passionate about aviation and dedicated to providing all customers, big and small, the red carpet treatment. The same values upon which William P. Cutter built the business on in 1928: trust, integrity, and respect - for not only customers, but also each other, remains the standards by which they operate today.
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The American Champion product line joins Cutter Aviation's existing new aircraft dealerships for Piper Aircraft in Texas, Daher-Socata (makers of the TBM 850) for the Mid-Southern US region, and the Southwestern dealership for the upcoming HondaJet. The addition of American Champion Aircraft to Cutter Aviation fills a unique niche in the sales portfolio that the company identified a need for in the Southwest -- first-time aircraft owners and sport pilots looking for an economical aircraft using a well-proven design that's perfectly suited for the diverse and exciting landscape around the Southwest. With more sunshine and clear VFR weather than any other US region and potentially thousands of unique and fun backcountry flying adventures within the area, American Champion Aircraft are a great fit.
With Cutter Aviation's full-service approach, new owners have the entire package of Cutter services in maintenance, fuel, hangarage, and avionics service to back them up! A one-stop-shop! With convenient locations in Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor and DVT-Deer Valley); Albuquerque, NM (ABQ-Albuquerque Int'l Sunport); El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso International); Dallas, TX (TKI-McKinney-Collin Co. Airport) and Colorado Springs, CO (COS-Colorado Springs Airport), owners and pilots in the Southwest are never far from the Cutter Aviation experience!
From the management and staff of
American Champion Aircraft
a hearty "welcome aboard" to Cutter Aviation
as the newest member of the ACA family!
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American Champion Aircraft
is seeking two A&P technicians
and production assistants for final assembly.
Contact American Champion for further information.
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"Dear Wing"
Taildragger Q & A's
| Q. Dear Wing,
Is the Scout certified for IFR? What will the Forward Vision EVS
do for the Scout?
A. Yes Bob, the Scout and Explorer are the two IFR aircraft
produced by American Champion. Per type certificate data, both require a heated pitot
tube in, addition to the normal IFR equipment, to be flown IFR.
The Forward Vision System improves
safety during night VFR or IFR circling approaches. It increases the
chance
of finding a field at night should the engine quit. It can reduce
runway/ taxiway/ramp incursions. It is an extremely valuable tool for night flying and other condition where visibility is limited.
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Do you have a "taildragger" question or a question about an American Champion aircraft?
Your question will be answered promptly by return email and the Q/A will be published in the next "Dear Wing" column.********************************* ********************************** |
Guest Article
Bob Dietrich - Scout Adventurer
|  Bob Dietrich loves to fly and camp with his new Scout. Last month Bob winged his way to Mt. Shasta, CA for a needed vacation. Bob is a highly experienced bush pilot and understands the value of his Scout when flying to the back country. Bob knows his way around Alaska too. If you are looking for the adventure and learning experience of a lifetime, consider joining Bob next summer on a exclusive adventure to Alaska. The following is a description of the trip and a link to contact Bob.
"I'm planning a Scout (need 70 gal. tanks) trip to Alaska from mid June to mid July next summer 2011. I lived and flew in the bush in Alaska for 22 years as a wildlife veterinarian. I have flown the route to or from Alaska 19 times over the past several years. I plan an almost entirely camping trip both along the way and into the bush in Alaska. It would be necessary to fly single pilot with camping gear making up the rest of the airplane load. I'd enjoy having one or possible two Scouts accompany me. More would not work out as some areas are privately owned. If you are interested, please contact me via email at Bob's Email Address. It should be a fun and interesting trip. No extreme strips - most dirt or gravel."
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Guest Articles Requested
| We'd love to hear of your flying adventures.
Please forward your taildragger story (and photos, or video, if
possible) to Sandy (Prayer) for inclusion in this newsletter.
Here are some
ideas:
Recent Aircraft Purchases
Exciting
Trip
"Heroing" Adventure
New
Tail Wheel Pilots
Great Grass
Strips
Fly-In
Gatherings
Flying Techniques
Ski
Flying
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Happy Birthday Super D!!!
| The Super Decathlon Turns 40!!!
The first Decathlon was built in 1970. Bellanca Aircraft Company built 640 Super Ds before American Champion purchased Bellanca assets in 1986. American Champion built its first Super Decathlon in 1991.
Forty years after being introduced, 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 favorite of aerobatic pilots world-wide.
"Super D" Videos
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Trainers Corner | If your are giving flight training in an American Champion product we would like to hear from you. tell us who you are, where your flight school is at and most of all tell us about teaching in our aircraft. We will publish your story and we will link to your site.
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