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This 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon Is a Tactile, Aerobatic ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Traditional rag-and-tube taildragger with modern flair appeals to a range of pilots.

Jonathan Welsh
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon [Credit: Barnett Investment Group]
1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon [Credit: Barnett Investment Group]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The featured aircraft is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon, available for $98,500 on AircraftForSale.com.
  • This versatile taildragger is highly recommended for pilots interested in aerobatic training and competition, as well as for general cross-country travel.
  • It serves as an excellent platform for mastering tailwheel skills, which are beneficial for all types of flying.
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Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1978 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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