Video: Denali Hotrod

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  • AVweb's Paul Bertorelli test flew the new American Champion Denali Scout aircraft.
  • The Denali Scout uses a significantly more powerful engine (210hp Lycoming IO-390) than the original Aeronca Champion (65hp).
  • A video report of the test flight is available.
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When the Aeronca Champion first appeared, it had 65 horsepower and was just fast enough to get out of its own way. Into what is a very similar airframe, American Champion has stuffed a 210hp Lycoming IO-390 to produce ACA’s latest model, the Denali Scout. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli recently took a test flight in it, and here’s his video report.

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