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While we're on the subject of Champion aircraft ...
We know that the original Aeronca 7AC Champion qualifies under the new Light Sport rules. American Champion Aircraft Company recently announced they are considering a new Light Sport version of the Citabria line, with a 100-hp Continental O-200.
But there is nothing new under the sun. In 1971-73 Bellanca Champion built a bare-bones Model 7ACA "Champ" (photo below), which with its 1220-lb gross weight and low performance would have met LSA criteria.
The question is ... what was unusual about the 7ACA's factory-installed engine?
-- Pilawt
We know that the original Aeronca 7AC Champion qualifies under the new Light Sport rules. American Champion Aircraft Company recently announced they are considering a new Light Sport version of the Citabria line, with a 100-hp Continental O-200.
But there is nothing new under the sun. In 1971-73 Bellanca Champion built a bare-bones Model 7ACA "Champ" (photo below), which with its 1220-lb gross weight and low performance would have met LSA criteria.
The question is ... what was unusual about the 7ACA's factory-installed engine?
-- Pilawt