New Super Decathlon 8KCAB, N1819D

[Bartman]

Thanks to Dale Gauger of ACA for the photos!

 

[Bob Turner]

Attractive. Engine?

 

[+6 -5 G’s]

Since it’s a Super D probably the AEIO360-H1A ...180hp...

 

[Bob Turner]

I think there is a 210 hp variant. Not sure.

 

[Bartman]

Decathlon, 150 hp, fixed pitch or 2 blade aluminum constant speed prop
Super Decathlon, 180 hp, 2 blade aluminum or 2 or 3 blade composite constant speed prop
Extreme Decathlon, 210 hp, 2 or 3 blade composite constant speed prop

As far as I know. Every time I think I've got a handle on all of these Aeronca/Champion/Bellanca/ACA variants I find out I'm wrong.

 

[Bob Turner]

Optimum for non-competition types - 160hp, C/S composite.

 

[Bartman]

i'm just going to say it, i love the blue/gray combination

 

[Bob Turner]

Attractive, but just one notch above invisible when below you. Not quite as bad as camouflage or black.

 

[Big Ed]

Here is another one from the ACA fabisbuk site today. IMO this is a very questionable paint scheme for a Super Decathlon. Terrible for competition; we found out this weekend that it is hard enough for judges to see a bright red airplane in a cloudy sky, and no colors to help quickly determine attitude. Different top and bottom fuselage color makes a roll really stand out. Even if not competing, wouldn't you want passing aircraft to easily see you doing abrubt maneuvers in your practice area?

 

[Joe]

i'm just going to say it, i love the blue/gray combination

So is this going to be your paint scheme. It is gorgeous.

 

[Bartman]

So is this going to be your paint scheme. It is gorgeous.

love it but the plan now is all white with the alternating blue/red starburst



the gray is nice too but i agree with Ed that it won't represent well in the air