The Citabria was designed and initially produced by Champion Aircraft Corporation, and was a derivative of designs the company had been building since acquiring the 7-series Champ from Aeronca in 1954. The model 7ECA Citabria entered production at Champion in 1964. The 7GCAA and 7GCBC variants, added in 1965, were joined by the 7KCAB in 1968.
Private Pilot Certificate Tail-Dragger Endorsement
Cruise speed: 126 mph (109 kn; 203 km/h) Stall speed: 51 mph (44 kn; 82 km/h) Never exceed speed: 162 mph (141 kn; 261 km/h) Range: 500 mi (434 nmi; 805 km) Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m) G limits: +5/-2 Rate of climb: 1,120 ft/min (5.7 m/s) Wing loading: 10.0 lb/sq ft (49 kg/m²)