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Aeronca Champion 7AC

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Overview

  • The Aeronca Champion 7AC is a classic two-seat, high-wing taildragger that appeals to pilots seeking simple, economical flying with vintage charm. Powered by a modest Continental engine, it delivers low operating costs, excellent visibility, and forgiving handling—making it especially attractive for grass-strip operations, basic training, and recreational flying.

    Aeronca Champion 7AC

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Continental A65-9, four-cylinder, 65 hp

  • Propellers

  • Length

    21 ft 6 in

  • Height

  • Wingspan

    35 ft

  • Wing Area

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

    740 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    1,220 lb

  • Useful load

    480 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    13 gal

  • Baggage capacity

    40 lb

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

    370 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    12,500 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    85 mph

  • Range

    270 mi

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

  • VSO

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All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.