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    Battery going dead 7GCBC

    Hi Guys: Battery is 5 years old, this spring started to die after 2-3 weeks sitting. Had my C of A done in Aug, they charged and bench tested it ok but it still goes dead. Any ideas other than the obvious of replacement? CHarging system seems ok no noticable discharge on amp meter while doing...
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    Mo-gas motor & ethanol blend?

    Hi Guys: I have a 77 7GCBC with 150hp 0-320-A2, it is a mogas motor which we usually run regular pump 87. I never thought of this until recently but alot of our Canadian pump gas is now 5% to 10% ethanol, wondering if there are any issues with this? I kind of like the idea of ethanol as it will...
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    Training on a 77 7GCBC

    I just recently finished my private licence and I am now officially a share owner of a 1350TT Citabria 150hp. Actually the plane has been in the family for 15 years I just finally got my licence at 42 years old. Anyway looking for any heads up on taking my tail wheel endorsement? I have 64 hours...
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    Gross max weight 1978 7gcbc

    The plane I am flying this summer is a 1978 7GCBC and to my surprise today I picked up the POH and it lists the max gross as 1650lbs. I was pretty disappointed as I thought the max was 1800 and you could go 1950 if you replace the spars? Anyone know if American Champion will endorse the plane...
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    Big guy in a Citabria

    To introduce my self here I am from Alberta Canada 41yrs old looking to start recreational flying. My father inlaw owns a 1978 7GCBC with about 1300 total hours, he flies about 15 to 20 hours per year from a grass strip. I have allways enjoyed flying with him so thought this winter I would...
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