American Champion 7 Series for Sale — The Citabria Legacy Continues
The American Champion 7 Series is the modern continuation of one of aviation's most enduring light aircraft lineages — a family that traces its origins to the Aeronca 7 Champion of the 1940s, was evolved through the Champion Aircraft Citabria, and continues today under American Champion Aircraft Corporation's stewardship as one of the finest fabric-covered tailwheel trainers and personal aircraft in production. The 7 Series designation encompasses the Citabria line in its various current forms — aircraft that have introduced thousands of pilots to tailwheel flying and aerobatics while providing personal owners with the authentic stick-and-rudder experience that no nosewheel aircraft can replicate.
7 Series Current Variants
- 7ECA Citabria Aurora — Entry-level Citabria with 115 hp Lycoming O-235, basic aerobatic capability, ideal for tailwheel training and personal touring
- 7GCAA Citabria Adventure — 150 hp Lycoming O-320, full aerobatic certification with inverted systems, the most popular all-around Citabria
- 7GCBC Citabria Explorer — 160 hp Lycoming O-320, slotted flaps for short-field capability, combining aerobatic certification with outstanding backcountry performance
The Tailwheel Experience
American Champion 7 Series aircraft are among the finest tailwheel trainers available — demanding enough to build genuine skill but honest enough that disciplined pilots master them efficiently. The tandem seating, excellent visibility, and responsive controls create a flying environment that develops fundamental skills unavailable in modern nosewheel training aircraft. Many flight instructors specifically recommend Citabria training as the most effective way to develop the hand-eye coordination and airspeed awareness that separates proficient pilots from merely certificated ones.
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