Drawing - Paul Matt - Aeronca 7AC Champion

The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, commonly known as the "Champ" or “Airknocker,” is a single-engine, two-seat, light airplane. It sports a high wing and fixed conventional landing gear. The Champ was designed for flight training and civilian use, and specifically developed to compete with the Piper Cub. It entered production in the United States in 1945, and became one of the most popular light aircraft. In addition to the Champ's large-volume production by Aeronca, it was revived in variations by the Champion Aircraft Company in the 1950s and 1960s. Then was produced in variants by Bellanca in the 1960s and 1970s. It was produced again by American Champion Aircraft in the early 2000s. In 2007 it was made as a light-sport aircraft (LSA) by Champion. The Champ’s fuselage and tail surfaces are constructed of welded metal tubing. The outer shape of the fuselage is created by a combination of wooden formers and longerons, covered with fabric. The cross-section of the metal fuselage truss is tr