American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon

  • The Super Decathlon in flight.

    The Super Decathlon is used for unusual attitude recovery and spin training. 

The American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon

 

Number in fleet: 1

  • Primary use: Upset recovery training
  • Engine: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B (180BHP at 2700RPM)
  • Fuel capacity: 40 gallons
  • Weight: 1305 pounds (standard empty), 1950 pounds (max. takeoff), 1800 pounds (max. gross aerobatic), 645 pounds (max. useful load)
  • Dimensions: 22.9 feet long, 7.7 feet high, 32 feet wing span, 169 feet2 wing area
  • Speed: 155 mph (max at sea level), 141 mph (cruise, 75 percent power)
  • Stall speed: 57 mph
  • Service ceiling: 16,000 feet
  • Takeoff distance: 1,061 feet (total distance over 50 feet obstacle)
  • Landing distance: 1,126 feet (total distance over 50 feet obstacle)