The Aeronca Champion (Champ) high-wing monoplane 7AC for general aviation in the WOH collection is a 1946 model. Aeronca (a contraction of Aeronautical Corporation of America), was based in Middletown, Ohio. First flown as a prototype in 1944, the 7AC was in production from 1945 to 1948.  Aeronca’s total production from 1945 to 1951 (when it ceased operations) was over 8,000 aircraft of which 7,200 were the 7AC model. Like the popular Piper J-3 Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. However, while the J-3 model of the Cub is flown solo from the rear seat, the Champ can be soloed from the front, giving improved forward visibility, particularly on the ground and during takeoffs, landings, and climbs.  The airframe consisted of metal tubing covered by the fabric.

Aircraft Name	Aeronca Champ 7AC
Specifications
Powerplant	Continental A-65-8 65 hp opposed 4 cylinder (the Champ was also fitted with 65 hp Franklin and Lycoming flat-4 engines)
Propeller	wood 2-blade with fixed pitch
Length	21 ft. 6 inches
Wingspan	35.0 ft.
Seats	2
Empty weight	740 lb
Max gross weight	1,220 lb
Fuel Capacity, std	13 U.S. gallons
Performance
Rate of climb, sea level	370 ft./minute
Max level speed, sea level	95 mph
Range	270 miles
Service Ceiling	12,500 ft.