Champion (Aeronca) 7FC
Tri Traveler N9839Y
(c/n
7FC-451)
In 1951 the Aeronca
Aircraft Co sold the production rights of its ubiquitous Model 7AC
through
7DC Champion
line (of which some 7,000 had been manufactured) to a new company
formed to
continue
production. Although named Champion Aircraft Co, this company
discontinued the original
Champion
name and produced the new Traveler series. In an effort to pander
to the tricycle landing
gear
set, the above version was also produced. This machine is seen
when new at Fullerton Muni-
cipal Airport in November of 1962.