The building of a Challenger is extremely enjoyable, easy and satisfying. Sail set for QUAD CITY CHALLENGER Dacron & Ceconite wingtips First use the selection box on the right to choose the color scheme pattern and then choose the type of fabric and colors available. 1992 - A new design of wheel pants is introduced to enhance aerodynamics and appearance. 1990 - The long awaited aircraft version of the Rotax 503 is introduced providing many improvements over the earlier snowmobile derived engine. Arizona Sport Pilot Airplane Hangered at DVT Airport. 1985 - Rotax mufflers were reinforced at Quad City Aircraft with two welded steel straps to prevent muffler cracking. Youre right! You need two airplanes. For example, assume the serial number is 'CH21095-1405'. FritzW FritzW Well-Known Member Joined Jan 30, 2011 Messages 3,896 Location You will need a certified mechanic to inspect and repair these aircraft or pass a repairmans course to do your own annuals and repairs. Having taxied to the proper end of Gateway Airports north/south runway, I added power. Kits are usually manufactured 4 to 16 weeks after order. It has made one maiden 1000 mile flight from Florida to Texas. You can do your own annuals and the maintenance is relatively easy and Naturally, these extras add weight and cost over the basic models. LSA, ELSA, or 0000027609 00000 n
1996 - The wing span of clip wing Challenger II Specials shipped to Canada is reduced from 28 to 26 feet to be consistent with clips shipped around the world. Lower speeds and low kinetic energy are strong attributes of ultralight aircraft. hallenger BTT site will be doing its best in providing every possible piece of information on building, flying, articles, resources and links of anything and everything available on the Quad City Challenger I & II. denotes the color: Red, Blue, etc. 304 6181096 0000040535 00000 n
or so for materials and labor. According to the author, the Challenger boasts a surprisingly roomy cockpit, which is due in part to the fact that the design goes to the first with $20K! Click on Any of the Questions the fun lasts a long time. Note: Take-off and Landing distance not over 50ft obstacle. The Quad City Challenger is a family of one and two seats-in- tandem, pusher configuration, tricycle landing gear ultralight aircraft that is designed and produced by Quad City Aircraft Corporation of Moline, Illinois. The standard tank was 5 US gallons. previously manufactured Challenger. Hes flown lighter versions and feels like so many other ultralight pilots who have experience in lighter and heavier versions of the same model. startxref
1986 - An additional attach point (1 inch inboard from previous) is provided on the rudder horns to allow the option of adjusting the rudder for more aggressive response. In level flight with higher power settings, I noted airspeed can accelerate beyond 70 mph. THE COST IS REASONABLE AND THE FUN IS The Challenger is sold exclusively as a quick-build kit with several options, including engine upgrades, long or clipped wings, and single- or 2-seat cockpits. 1984 - The leading edge of both stabilizers are strengthened by double sleeving with 6061 T6 aluminum to prevent wear at attach points. 1995. Fresh paint on the wheel pants and new tires. cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights P.O.Box 370 Moline, IL 61265 Phone (309 . trailer
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Single-seaters are identified by eliminating the prefix If you have a question, we want to Has recessing 100 hour inspection and flying daily. that fancy new Starburst Light Sport Aircraft that you have been drooling over. The new system also greatly simplifies belt tensioning and eliminates the previous potential problems of V-belt slippage if adjusted too loosely or excessive crankshaft bearing wear if adjusted too tightly. Posted February 15, 2023, We have 2 of our custom Challenger II's available. '1405' means it is the 1,405th long wing Challenger II made. BRS out of date. Posted February 5, 2023. 64 16
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To me, one of the most endearing qualities of the Challenger is its light weight when compared to many ultralights. In more conventional verifications, I performed a longitudinal stability series of pushing or pulling the stick and releasing. Headquartered in Bloomer, Wisconsin, at the Gateway airport he now owns, Zank works with many area pilots to whom he sells aircraft. Quad City Challenger II Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp HP range: 52 Height: 6 ft Length: 20.5 ft Wing span: 26 ft Wing area: 143 sq.ft Empty weight: 350 lb Gross weight: 850 lb Fuel capacity: 5 USG Top speed: 100 mph Cruise: 85 mph Stall: 30 mph Range: 220 sm Rate of climb: 1000 fpm Takeoff dist: 300 ft Landing dist: 200 ft Service ceiling: 12,000 ft Naturally, you wouldnt hold them this way as I did, and when controlled in a conventional manner, the Challenger shows the conventional handlingcharacteristics. What follows is a detailed list of the improvements made to the design since 1983 Challenger. Challenger! To correctly determine the date of manufacture you must check the serial number 1986 - The Hegar 4 V-belt reduction drive system is replaced with an HTD cog belt system which provides the positive engagement of a tooth belt with the vibration dampening advantages of a reinforced rubber belt. The Challenger line, especially the longer-winged models, makes good use of these energies. Find the best new and used aircraft for sale such as business jets, helicopters, Experimental, Warbirds and more. answer it. On average, our customers usually spend a total of $2,500 1989 - Fiberglass droop wing tips are introduced as a cosmetic option after Challengers so equipped win major awards at Oshkosh and Sun 'N Fun. Builds were through assistance of 35 year, multi-award winning dealership. 1984 - Nylon cores are installed in control sticks at their pivot points, also in 2CT-3 fuselage cross members where the control sticks are attached to the fuselage. xb```f``Ab ,"u5a6h&?
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Qf`. If you, prevent seeing the silver \rVisit - https://www.patreon.com/lightsportandultralightflyer to sign up.\rYou can also purchase a yearly or life time subscription at http://www.ultralightflyer.com \rThank You for your support!Quad City Challenger, Aircraft Wing Bracket Failure, Wing Failure AdvisoryTransport Canada, Aviation Safety Advisory!Effecting Quad City Aircraft Challenger's. With a traditional 3-axis control system, folding wings and numerous engine options Badland aircraft ultralight models are familiar to any pilot. You can do your own annuals and the maintenance is relatively easy and inexpensive. Date: 01-SEP-2021: Time: c. 21:40 UTC: Type: Quad City Challenger II: Owner/operator: Private: Registration: N1225G: MSN: CH2-0697-1632: Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 . [2-G77vrwQ 6Jf^"fCMD@YU(IVP All Challengers can be flown with the new Sport Pilot Perm U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. http://www.ultralightflyer.com Video and Audio content is Copyright The Ultralight Flyer Video Magazine. conditions and limitations of liability agreement(s) of U-FLY-IT Light Sport in a paint booth, using only Poly-Fiber Products. The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. repair these aircraft or pass a repairmans course to do your own annuals and All tire kickers and general time wasters will be drawn and quartered! Though Mader instructs seventh and eighth grade students (a task most pilots wouldnt dare attempt), he had never before built an aircraft. Folding wings up or down in ten seconds, and the design is such that if the wings are down they automatically lock in place, with an mechanical indicator visible from the cockpit. Phone: (309)764-3515 - FAX: (309)762-3920. Later on the Superflite brand of the same fabric comes into use. 1990 - The aileron chord is standardized on all Challenger models at 7 1/2 inches. of the new Light Sport Aircraft. We respond to ALL email flying along on a poker run or to a fly-in breakfast and think, Gee, those Webinar- Quad City Challenger Maintenance and Inspection Tips February 22, 2023 | 33 Views. The newer UL DCDI version is superbly reliable as well as highly economical to acquire, operate and maintain. A dual ball joint exhaust system isolates the muffler from vibration and eliminates the need for muffler reinforcement by the Challenger factory as well as improving engine breathing. A two-seat Challenger with basic but sufficient equipment tips the scales at barely more than 300 pounds empty. The inside maingear wheel appeared to scribe a circle only a few feet in diameter. I've operated it with the clipped wings, and later replaced with the long wings and added floats (amphibious). Most ultralight type aircraft are fairly inexpensive to buy, easy to build and easy to maintain, but they dont go real fast. At full throttle or with a larger engine, Challengers can hit 100 mph (their Vne). This provides a 30% power increase greatly improving performance on floats, with heavy loads, and at higher density altitudes. This in turn gives the outer ends of the ailerons (the most effective portion) a better bite and in so doing increases the roll rate, particularly with the reduced span. The slower speed realm of ultralights is an endearing capability, and keeping weight low is one of the best ways to ensure these capabilities. Rotax 503 with 360 hours. New FI.R.M. (See "Featured Links" above from our menu to go to Quad City's web site.) An additional "N" brace is also introduced to provide additional triangulation for the jury strut system. 1995 - For float users, Puddlejumper Floats Inc. Warp drive prop with spinner, new panel with new switches and wiring and battery and new Great Lakes. It seems as if Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has covered all the bases important to recreational pilots. Page 1 of 1. 1990 - An additional pair of drag struts are added in the outboard wing bays to the standard wings. Halfway into its current life span, the design sought to win British certification under the U.K.s BCAR-S program for microlight aircrafta demanding task nearly equivalent to earning FAR Part 23 certification. Challengers are available in four configurations: The new ratio also ends an annoying harmonic that existed in the older drive. 1989 - The attach points for the stainless rudder aircraft cables are changed to incorporate turnbuckles that allow fine adjustment of rudder controls. When you want to fly for fun, fly your and a happier customer who is free from the niggling problem solving and trouble shooting As Mader came to learn from his building and flying experience, light weight benefits handling and low-speed performance. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. 0000002795 00000 n
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If pilots dont often crash in a plane when measured over a long time, most experts would agree that the engineering must be up to the task. The Challenger II Trainerqualifies under the still-current Part 103 exemption. 1989 - Rod end ball joints are introduced in place of clevis forks and pins on the elevator push rods to prevent play developing in the system. We have an FAA computer All were mild. 0000002226 00000 n
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The Demo Plane Duo 1990 - A redesigned belt tensioning system is introduced for the Hegar drive eliminating the necessity of a drilled shaft and simplifying adjustment. The Quad City Challenger is an ultralight aircraft designed and produced by the Quad City Aircraft Corporation of Quad Cities, Illinois and first introduced in 1983. It has the fiber glass kit. The following information is provided When the wing does quit flying, the Challenger seems to pivot at the top, lower its nose a bit and then resume flying as if the stall never happened. Posted February 20, 2023. Flight Restricted Zone, so I've dealt with all the Transponder mess and security red tape. v-B(Iwt.zb2 M-&qVb>
RV|iC/"= D%gwz5JA++V&i)Lks!8t?{3?z5AlVP9=9}=5? We took the wings off and put her in my new 28' enclosed trailer in August of 2011. 1988 - Stainless steel jury strut attach brackets are introduced to replace the 6061 T6 aluminum brackets when using the streamlined fairings. techniques, All painting is done to your improvements are incorporated. Your email address will not be published. complexity of the paint design you want. Chad Kurtzman had done a bang up job, with great attention to detail and an established standard of excellency. parachute in his aircraft. certificated aircraft new or used. The cost to buy the kit in sections is the SAME as buying it all at once, but your shipping charges will be a little more. Once the aeleron pushrods are fastened to the bellcrank, the rear . Though he handles the other brands, Challengers are still the backbone of his enterprise, and he now runs the companys display at the big summer event. 1988 - The Dacron pre-colored sailcloth wing covers are modified to incorporate 12 ribs per wing in place of the previous 6. For 21 Years, Quad City's Challenger has proved a good choice. guys look like theyre having fun. It's enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. goes to the first with $20K! One for fun, and one to get somewhere in a hurry. VNE is 120 and cruises between 80 to 100. 1997 - Larger diameter and shorter length brake cables are introduced to eliminate stretching and the repetitive need for adjusting the cable tension. Initial flight testing includes a 2500 mile cross country flight (with 2 other Challengers) from Moline Illinois to Lakeland, Florida and return. If you want a plane that wont squeeze you, here it is. 1998 - The ailerons are shortened at the inboard end in order to reduce adverse yaw as well as to clean up airflow to the engine and propeller. The truth of Quad Citys success may be revealed by this grudgingly complimentary statement by a competing manufacturer: They [Quad City] build a low-cost ultralight and deliver it swiftly. For more than two decades, the company has been satisfying pilots and challenging its competitors. The front and middle fiberglass fairings on top of the wings were installed today and the rearward one was fitted. We examine their Challenger II Light-Sport Special model at AirVenture 2011 and speak with company founder, Dave Goulet, who remains . List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Quad City Challenger II plane crashed in a field in Niota around 4 p.m., killing the pilot. The quartet of models has also satisfied a large number of customers by providing a handling and performance package with a strong safety record. 1998 - A hinged aluminum access panel to the fuel tank replaces the earlier canvas version. Rather than introducing new models on a regular 0000002469 00000 n
For 21 Years, Quad Citys Challenger has proved a good choice. Has been that way since built in 1996 and is a stable fast little plane. We currently have 3 CFI's to provide instruction. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. philosophy than most other manufacturers. We respond to ALL email
aircraft. You can rent a Cessna, or Piper, or some other certificated aircraft, or you can buy a fast airplane kit like a Lancair, but then you have to build it, or buy a used one. Contact the factory for assistance when replacement is necessary. (it fluctuates a bit with the rise and fall hWr6}W/;`'D7Nkg"d:>dqK*Ih %+N: =TLrF), He took his time and got it right. 1987 - The zero porosity Dacron covering used on the fuselage, tail feathers, ailerons and wing tips is replaced with pre sewn socks of Stits certified aircraft fabric. Fiberglass legs, 10 gal tank, 3rd door for easy entry. In general, the Challenger exhibited good response in all axes, and harmony was quite reasonable. Incident Report.The right wing of a privately owned Quad City Challenger II aircraft registration C-IGKT, separated from the aircraft when it was at an altitude of approximately 1000 feet. Youre right! 1991 - An optional fiberglass pointed nose fairing is introduced to further streamline the airplane and enhance its appearance. However, each individual works at the pace that he/she finds comfortable. Quad City Aircraft Corporation, manufacturer of the Challenger, has a different startxref
Its easy to design crisp handling at higher cruise speeds, but the Challenger particularly shines at slow-speed handling, superior to many other designs. First-time builder Allen Mader completed his Challenger in 700 hours, but he says that the process could have been quicker. 1988 - Stits certified aircraft fabric becomes available as a zero cost option for the wings to provide longer service life and improved appearance over the old style pre-colored Dacron sailcloth wing covers. One was built by Al Mader, a middle school art teacher in Medford, Wisconsin. Quad City Challenger II long wing The Challenger ultralight is a high wing, tricycle gear kit aircraft with a frame structure built from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy tubing fastened with aircraft grade AN bolts and rivets and covered with either pre-sewn Dacron envelopes or standard aircraft fabric. If you are a California resident, see our Notice at Collection in our Privacy Policy for California Residents for information on how we collect, use, and sell or . answer it. The streamlined fairings also increase cruise and maximum speeds by 7 miles per hour. :-), Telephone: With all these deluxe options, Maders Challenger weighs 500 pounds emptybut empty weight can be much less. 1986 - Two large triangular boxed gussets are added to further strengthen the junction of the FB11 cross tube and the 2FB11 rear fuselage boom tube. Presenter: Mark Murray. The money you save can be used to rent upward of $75,000.00. All rights reserved. And it is the slow speed ability of ultralights that charms many pilots. clear. 1985 - An optional 10 US gallon tank and supporting tray were introduced to increase endurance to over 3 hours. The Quad City Challenger line of aircraft are an amazing design. And with dealers across the country, Quad Citys Challenger line represents a firmly established brand, so building and maintaining your Challenger should be a straightforward task. We have found the Quad City Challenger, equipped with a Rotax 503 DCDI, Puddlejumper floats and Tennessee wooden prop to be quite adequate for our needs. Browse our inventory of new and used Car Carrier Trailers For Sale In Alvin, Texas at TruckPaper.com. 1983 - The KFM powered Challenger single-seater prototype is designed, built and tested and production begins. aircraft, or you can buy a fast airplane kit like a Lancair, but then you have Aircraft Wing Bracket Failure, Challenger Wing Failure Advisory Light Sport and Ultralight Flyer 87.3K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 19K views 2 years. The frame structure is built from 6061-TG aluminum alloy tubing. In a tandem aircraft, no one rubs elbows with you or blocks your vision to either side. Despite this success, Quad City maneuvers rather quietly. Page 1 of 3. goes to the first $15.5k. go. 1986 - The dorsal fin is shortened 1 inch to enhance propeller clearance. . Quad City Ultralights of Iowa is one of the oldest suppliers of light aircraft, having celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2008. 0
Manufacturer QUAD CITY Model CHALLENGER XL65 Serial Number 2017 Condition New FlightRules VFR Display Serial Number with this listing 1 Total Time 40.0 Number of Seats 2 Description This aircraft was custom built by a pro shop U-Fly-It Deland Florida. 2000 - The windshield and enclosure are upgraded from .040" Lexan to .060" for both tinted and clear versions. The folding wing and tail design is also quite practical for those without hangar space and those without much space at all in the first place. When I flew with him, I saw a pilot in good harmony with his flying machine and one who remains excited about them after all those flight hoursmaybe its becauseof all those flight hours. When you push the nose over, the design moves out smartly. Long in the Saddle They increase cruise and top speeds (with resulting gains in economy) while their shape allows the airplane to continue to enjoy very low stall speeds. %PDF-1.4
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1988 - The 503 powered Challenger II Special is introduced as a clipped wing version (26 foot span in US, 28 foot span in Canada) of the two-seater. The Challenger 2 is available as a 51% kit for Experimental / Amateur builders. 1990 - An adjustment system is introduced to simplify brake adjustment. 1937 to 1939 Packard folding rear accessory 14.5 inch bumper guard, very NICE . . Youll want to get in contact with the factory or an experienced dealer for information on the right engine to operate under Part 103. But your problem is that you want to have fun, Challenger, Quad City Challenger two seat & single experimental and ultralight aircraft. CHECK QTY PART # DESCRIPTION ( ) 1 Set of Instructions (this manual) . 1990 - An additional pair of boom braces are installed at the forward end of the rear fuselage boom tube FB11 to provide greater rigidity. 1986 - Octagonal steel washers are introduced to prevent chafing between the brake drum and the wheel that would result in movement of the wheel halves and eventually causing flat tires. Challenger Special Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. Dealer: SEMO Air Sports: Challenger II Special Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. Dealer: SEMO Air Sports: For the most part he was right, though I was able to get a modest partial spin to the right. Should your engine take a vacation, youll appreciate the extra time aloft to determine your approach. EV Challenger, EP1: The electric airplane project begins This is the first in a 12ish part series on rebuilding a barn find Quad cities Challenger 1 Ultralight (CH1 UL) aircraft and converting it to electric. Indeed Quad Citys fastbuild kit is one of the Challengers strongest sales arguments. 1986 - Flaperons are introduced as an option that reduce stall speed by 5 mph and provide the function of an in cabin trim system. Since 1983, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has delivered more than 3000 Challenger kits. 0000000930 00000 n
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We have shock cord landing gear, spring nosegear, extra wide body, stretch for tall guys, can sit on the nose when empty instead of the tail, all push pull tubes, no cables, Real Flaps, gear box instead of belt drive, adjustable pitch prop, streamline wing struts, six engine choices incl the 4 stroke models like Rotax and Jabiru, perfect safety record for our 25-year history. No matter how talented the designer, every new model goes through a troubleshooting Based on recognized industry practices and information provided in the TSB Aviation Safety Advisory, TCCA strongly recommends that owners and operators of all models of Quad City Challenger Basic Ultra-Light, Advanced Ultra-Light or Amateur-Built aeroplanes immediately perform the following inspection. It shows striations along the fracture surface, which are an indication of the fatigue cycles.The scanning electron microscope observation of the fracture surface found a significant number of secondary and parallel cracks underneath the surface of the bracket (Figure 3). How Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Company PO Box 370 3810 34th Street Moline, IL 61266-0370 Telephone: 309-764-3515 Fax: 309-762-3920 Email: daveatqcu@aol.com Website: http://www.quadcitychallenger.com Clubs: Challenger Owner's Association J.W. 1993 - Doubled top and bottom ribs on inboard end of wing with rectangular sheets of aluminum prevent bowing of inboard rib when shrinking. design: Send us a picture of what you want, or sketch it out and we do a great deal more leeway for options, accessories and floats. You could buy a Cessna , or some such certificated aircraft new or used. It is also the only company to achieve this level with stable ownership and management throughout and therefore uninterrupted service and support of all customers. Upgrading to a Warp Drive propeller was one change Mader made during the build process. This results in slightly higher speeds and roll rates. Your email address will not be published. Following a brief ground roll, we rotated at barely more than 30 mph indicated, and we were flying. 1988 - The single-seat fabric and Lexan doors are replaced with a full wrap around Lexan enclosure as on the two-seat airplanes. 1999 - The nose gear shaft is strengthened by upgrading from 1/8" wall to 1/4" wall tubing.
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Call for details.770-547-5313, Telephone: I suggest a Facebook page for Challenger. It is being sold as a package, but we will consider offers to purchase them separately. Mark will share tips for inspection and maintenance he has learned over the years operating his Challenger II . Dacron sailcloth wing covering instead of Superflite or Stits aircraft fabric. Most ultralight type aircraft are fairly inexpensive to buy, easy to Detailed build sheets can be obtained by contacting us via email. Time in service for the 8 failed brackets is as follows: 1 at 4.1 hrs. , Challenger 1 CWS 14hrs TTAF-E 503dcdi hyd brakes/fiberglass gear. '1095' means the plane was ordered in October 1986 - The rudder pedal cups on single-seat Challengers are changed from ABS plastic to 2024 T3 aluminum. Vans Aircraft has done even better, and Quicksilver has more than 10,000 ultralights flying, but the Challenger is clearly one of the industrys leaders. For Zanklites, call 715/568-2244 or e-mail donzank@zanklites.com. Quad City Challenger - Specifications (Challenger II) Specifications (Challenger II) Data from Challenger.ca General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 20 ft (6.1 m) Wingspan: 31 ft 6 in (9.6 m) Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Wing area: 177 sq ft (16.47 sq m) Empty weight: 460 lb (140 kg) Useful load: 500 lb (227 kg) 0000000516 00000 n
If you want a plane that The plane retains energy quite well in ground effect such that at 60 mph, youd float excessively before getting it on terra firma. 1985 - A triangular gusset is installed to strengthen the junction of the FB11 cross tube and the 2FB11 rear fuselage boom tube. Here to Have Your Aircraft Assembled. Nose cone, wing caps and many extras. Aircraft, LLC. "It appears the plane had taken off from a private airfield a few minutes before on County Road 322," said Sheriff Guy. Always hangared. Photo: wikipedia Specifications Empty weight: 310 lbs (141 kg) MTOW: 800 lbs (363 kg) Stall speed: The airplane came to rest on a storage facility roof, with substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. Ultralightand yes, it canqualify for Part 103 if you build carefully. 0000001123 00000 n
1984 - Elevator bell crank horns are changed from 2024 T3 aluminum to stainless steel to prevent elongation of holes over time. These changes result in a significant improvement in performance (400 to 500 RPM) that increase the standard Challenger II cruise speed to 80 MPH, and maximum speed to 95 MPH as well as increasing the rate and angle of climb. Join CFI Mark Murray as he discusses maintenance and inspection for the Challenger ultralight. You simply dont hear of many problems with the design, and it rarely shows up in serious accident reports. Wings & tail covered, fuselage & flaperons uncovered. 863 471-0099 The Challenger is sold exclusively as a quick-build kit with several options, including engine upgrades, long or clipped wings, and single- or 2-seat cockpits. Higher cruise and top speeds accompanied with increased roll rates are the primary differences. You need two airplanes. Quad City has been manufacturing Challenger ultralight kits since 1983. |B?DhZ@6"d!lqV)'S>-+"Hffmt$9lTw,)?E]WH Y! 0000001141 00000 n
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another letter, an R or a B for example, it indicates that the aircraft was shipped with This plane is not an average challenger and is a blast to fly. Copyright 2017 Youll want to compare costs carefully, as most other kit manufacturers publish price lists that exclude the engine just as they charge a premium for quickbuild versions.