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| Description |
The High Country Explorer, a variant of the 7GCBC, is the first certified aircraft to offer the new Superior Vantage engine. With a jump to 180 Horsepower (from 160), the airplane has exceptional performance. Deriving various design choices from the 8GCBC Scout, an 'in-between' airplane has been created.
The cowling is taken from the Scout by adding the side louvers and ground adjustable cowl flap. Following this cue, the Scout airbox was added to offer dual inlets when carburetor heat is used.
To allow for a larger diameter propeller, the High Country comes standard with the Aluminum Gear and 800 x 6 tires. The lighter gear is both taller and lighter, helping to offset the extra weight of the Superior O-360 over the standard Lycoming O-320. This is both a feature and a limit, as the 800 x 6 is the smallest tire permitted. Thus, it is not compatible with the current wheel pants. However, for those who want larger tires, tundra tires are compatible and any of the active STC's out there can be used just as a standard 7GCBC would.
Lastly, the Superior Vantage permissibly runs on premium automotive fuel. No reformulated or alcohol blends are permitted. As always, Aviation Grade 100LL is the preferred fuel.
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| Additional Standard Equipment |
Instruments
none
Electrical
none
Safety and Convenience
Aluminum Gear Legs
800 x 6 Tires
8GCBC style Ground Adjustable Cowl Flap
8GCBC style Dual Carburetor Heat Airbox
Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators (www.microaero.com)
Comfort and Appearance
Standard Tapering Stripe Paint Scheme
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| Specifications: |
| Powerplant |
Superior Vantage
O-360-A3A2 |
| Horse Power @ RPM |
180 @ 2700 rpm |
| Recommended Engine TBO |
2000 hours |
| Propeller |
Sensenich 76EM8S8-0-58 |
| Propeller Diameter |
76 in. |
| Length |
22.1 ft. |
| Height |
7.7 ft. |
| Wingspan |
34.5 ft. |
| Wing Area |
171.86 sq. ft. |
| Wing Loading |
10.474 lb. / sq. ft. |
| Power Loading |
10.0 lb. / HP |
| Seats |
2, Tandem |
| Cabin Length |
8 ft. 10 in. |
| Cabin Width |
2 ft. 6 in. |
| Cabin Height |
3 ft. 11 in. |
| Empty Weight (typical) |
1300 lbs. |
| Maximum Gross Weight |
1800 lbs. |
| Useful Load |
500 lbs. |
| Payload with Full Fuel |
290 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity |
36 gal. (35 gal. Usable) |
| Oil Capacity |
8 quarts |
| Baggage Capacity |
100 lbs. (10.4 cubic feet) |
| Performance: |
| Acrobatic Limit Loading |
+5, -2 g's |
| Takeoff Distance, Ground Roll |
370 ft. |
| Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle |
695 ft. |
| Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component |
17 kts. |
| Rate of Climb, Sea Level |
1350 fpm |
| Maximum Level Speed, Sea Level |
142 mph |
| Cruise Speed / Endurance with 45 Minute Reserve @ 75% Power |
132 mph / 2.45 hours |
| Fuel Consumption @ Altitude |
11 gph @ 7500 ft. |
| Service Ceiling |
17000 ft. |
| Landing Distance over 50-ft. Obstacle |
740 ft. |
| Landing Distance, Ground Roll |
360 ft. |
| Limited and
Recommended Airspeeds: |
| VX (Best Angle) |
60 mph |
| VY (Best Rate) |
81 mph |
| VA (Design Maneuvering) |
120 mph |
| VF (Maximum Flap Speed) |
90 mph |
| VNO (Maximum Structural Cruising) |
120 mph |
| VNE (Never Exceed) |
162 mph |
| VR (Rotation, 14¡ flaps) |
50 mph |
| VS1 (Stall, Clean) |
51 mph |
| VS0 (Stall, Full Flaps) |
46 mph |
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