Video: Denali Hotrod

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

American Champion has introduced its latest model, the Denali Scout, a significantly upgraded version of the classic Aeronca Champion.
The Denali Scout features a powerful 210hp Lycoming IO-390 engine, a substantial increase from the original Champion's 65 horsepower.
*AVweb*'s Paul Bertorelli conducted a test flight of the Denali Scout, with his video report being the focus of this article.

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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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