The story
The Citabria is a taildragger that loves being upside down — the name is 'airbatic' spelled backwards. Generations of pilots learned stick-and-rudder flying and their first loops in one. The same code also covers its ancestor, the Aeronca Champ, built by the thousands after the war.
'Citabria' is literally 'airbatic' reversed — the manufacturer's little joke.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champ?
High-wing taildragger with tandem seats. A squared-off rudder means Citabria; a rounder, older-looking tail means Champ.
How many passengers does the Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champ carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is tandem 2-seat.
When did the Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champ first fly?
Its first flight was in 1944 (Champ); 1964 (7ECA Citabria).
How many Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champs have been built?
10,000+ Champs, plus 7ECA Citabrias built.
How rare is a Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champ in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Champion 7ECA Citabria / Aeronca Champ catch is worth 25 points.
