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A classic American Champion Citabria taildragger, registration C-GDQK, parked on grass with trees in the background.
Tom Johnston
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Spotted the towplane
Aircraft identity
Registration
C-GDQK
ICAO Type
CH7B
Model
7GCAA Citabria
Manufacturer
Champion
Airline
Rideau Valley Soaring School
Livery
Rideau Valley Soaring School
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Lycoming O-320 (typically fitted, 150 hp; not directly visible but standard for 7GCAA)
Thrust
N/A (piston engine, approx. 112 kW / 150 hp)
Wingspan
10.1 meters
Length
6.5 meters
Height
2.0 meters
MTOW
793 kilograms
Range
740 kilometers
Capacity
2 passengers
Cruise Speed
172 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 74 dB (no formal ICAO category; GA piston)
Camera
Device
iPhone 13