The story
The 150-to-180 hp branch of the Citabria family: the 7GCAA, the longer-winged, flapped 7GCBC Explorer and the aerobatic 7KCAB. More power and more wing for towing gliders and hauling into short grass strips. Equal parts trainer and workhorse.
The 7GCBC's wing is a foot longer than the base Citabria's and carries flaps, which the original 7ECA never had.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB?
Tandem high-wing taildragger with the Citabria's squared-off rudder. Flap panels along the inboard trailing edge mark a 7GCBC.
How fast is the Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB?
Top speed is 113 kts.
How many passengers does the Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is tandem 2-seat.
How far can the Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB fly?
Range is about 467 nmi.
How big is the Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB?
It is 22 ft 8 in long and 33 ft 5 in (7GCBC: 34 ft 6 in) across the wings.
When did the Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB first fly?
Its first flight was in 1965.
How many Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCABs have been built?
5,200+ (all Citabria models) built.
How rare is a Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Citabria 7GCAA / 7GCBC Explorer / 7KCAB catch is worth 25 points.
