American Champion

Aerobatic legend offers ‘new limits’ engine and modern upgrades.

Antique taildragger comes with just enough modern upgrades.

Based on the modest Bellanca Citabria, this taildragger is fortified against the stress of aerobatics.

With a cruising speed around 70 ktas on a good day, this rag-and-tube classic lets you savor the journey.

The number of aircraft receiving FAA approval for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot continues to grow. This week Garmin announced the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout is the latest aircraft to be equipped with the Garmin GFC 500. The Scout is one of the more popular taildraggers on the […]

The Piper Super Cub was a popular inspiration for aircraft both certified and kit-built. Check out these modern look-alikes and how they compare to the classic. [Historical pricing included in this update from 2015 and preserved for the record.]

On the opening day of AirVenture, American Champion introduced a new, more powerful version of the Super Decathlon called the Xtreme Decathlon. The airplane is intended for aerobatic training and the working prototype that is on display at the show will eventually go to a Melbourne, Australia-based flight school called Aerobatics Australia. The new airplane […]