Video: American Champion Factory Tour

Editorial Staff

Monday, October 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Rag-and-tube taildragger aircraft continue to hold a market presence, even in an era dominated by composite planes.
American Champion Aircraft (ACA) in Rochester, Wisconsin, specializes in building these traditional aircraft.
ACA combines established construction methods with modern improvements, as detailed in a factory tour video by owner Jerry Mehlhaff.

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Even in an age when composite airplanes rule, the rag-and-tube taildragger still has a place in the market. In Rochester, Wisconsin, American Champion Aircraft still builds the airplanes the way they always have, but with a number of modern improvements. In this video, ACA owner Jerry Mehlhaff gives us a factory tour and tells us about some of ACA’s models.

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