It's enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. The seat bottoms are hinged for easier access and inspection of the elevator pushrods. Coordinated control authority is strong, allowing operations even in strong crosswind conditions. North Bay . A more efficient fuel burn from the 2 spark plugs per cylinder which reduces fuel consumption at cruise from 3.8 gallons per hour to 2.8 gallons per hour and thereby significantly increases range and endurance. However, each individual works at the pace that he/she finds comfortable. A stainless steel collar provides redundancy that ensures belt tension even if the securing bolt is insufficiently tightened. Sheriff Joe Guy identified the pilot as Timothy W. Williamson. The front and middle fiberglass fairings on top of the wings were installed today and the rearward one was fitted. The Challengers fuel tank rests behind the rear seat, which is folded forward in this photo. flying along on a poker run or to a fly-in breakfast and think, Gee, those Long Will it Take Me to Assemble a Challenger? The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. parachute in his aircraft. Warp drive prop with spinner, new panel with new switches and wiring and battery and new Great Lakes. THE COST IS REASONABLE AND THE FUN IS He also represents Titan and Loehle aircraft and may become the man behind the Patriot [see the Dreams of a Patriot sidebar]. A review of the National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database revealed four other Quad City Challenger II accidents involving in-flight wing attachment bracket failures that led to in-flight wing separations (MIA04LA068, WPR09LA453, SEA07LA155, and CEN11LA050). subsequent new, unproved models. The Challenger 2 is available as a 51% kit for Experimental / Amateur builders. Challengers are quite maneuverable on the ground. recommends a final approach at 30-35 mph. Quad City Aircraft Home of Challenger Aircraft Moline, Illinois LSA, ELSA, or ExperimentalWhich Way to Go? 1989 - The aileron control system geometry is changed to provide lighter stick forces. somewhere in a hurry. 2 at 430 hrs. 1991 - An additional lower inboard wing rib is introduced to prevent bowing from over shrinking the underside wing fabric. In general, the Challenger exhibited good response in all axes, and harmony was quite reasonable. I also tried stalls in all the usual configurations (power off, power on and accelerated). Quad City has manufactured more than 3500 Challengers to date. . Clipped-wings have the letters CW in the serial instead of a hyphen. With all these deluxe options, Maders Challenger weighs 500 pounds emptybut empty weight can be much less. that accompanies new models. 0000002903 00000 n The plane retains energy so well that pilots who come in too fast will end up floating excessively before touchdown. When you want to fly for fun, fly your For 21 Years, Quad Citys Challenger has proved a good choice. 1983 - The nose shaft is strengthened by changing from 1 inch X .090 2024 T3 aluminum to 1 inch X .120. goes to the first with $20K! messages and phone calls. A Fair Challenge Long in the Saddle 1985 - CSR2, CSR-4 and CSR-6 ribs are added to provide additional bracing for the 2 FB-2 cockpit rail. 64 16 1991 - A new optional electric start system is introduced eliminating the maintenance previously required with the older ADS starter. ':;tcl,.0C75-nF.>K\Dwg3fm3G [;ffaFgKnKB1M7U{m2S:SqfzHq9 #. Following this failure, the lift strut detached from the fuselage and the right wing separated from the aircraft.Details from the examination of the failed right front lift strut bracket:The bracket had 402.2 hours since installation (including the accident flight).A fatigue crack was found across the bottom end of the bracket, through the bolt hole and parallel to the bracket sides (Figure 1).The initiation point of the crack was determined to be on the edge of the bolt hole.The fatigue region (Figure 2) accounts for more than 60% of the cross-section area of the bracket. The Challenger was first introduced in 1983. Item specifics Condition: Seller Notes: Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21" wingspan. and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. Quad City Challenger Wing Separation. 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. 1986 - Flaperons are introduced as an option that reduce stall speed by 5 mph and provide the function of an in cabin trim system. Indeed Quad Citys fastbuild kit is one of the Challengers strongest sales arguments. previously manufactured Challenger. 1983 - The KFM powered Challenger single-seater prototype is designed, built and tested and production begins. some cases the dates are years apart! A flock of 56 Challengers was arrayed in neat rows along the flight line. 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 . 1984 - The FB11 fuselage cross tube is modified and strengthened by double sleeving in 6061 T6 aluminum. go. 0000000516 00000 n Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. I am the second owner. Following a brief ground roll, we rotated at barely more than 30 mph indicated, and we were flying. 1989 - Brakes are now supplied pre-welded to the axles to simplify assembly. BRS out of date. So what do you get? It felt like we were descending vertically yet on releasing the controls, the Challenger simply started flying as though no changes had ever been made. cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights Naturally, you wouldnt hold them this way as I did, and when controlled in a conventional manner, the Challenger shows the conventional handlingcharacteristics. Still flying the plane so hours will adjust. CH2 before the remainder of the serial number. 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. 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. 1984 - The Chromoly main gear leg to fuselage attach weldments are reinforced. If Red, White and Blue Challenger 2 Long Wing with 160 hrs. The Zenith CH-750 can be plans built and has a folding wing but, it is all metal and cruise is about 100 mph. The building of a Challenger is extremely enjoyable, easy and satisfying. goes to the first with $20K! Required fields are marked *. When I later flew with Zank, he demonstrated one of the deepest, slowest slips I have ever seen in any aircraft. 0000003456 00000 n answer it. A larger crankshaft with improved bearings that greatly increase the engine's overhaul intervals and reliability. However, even well-designed aircraft can still have problems. The money you save can be used to rent that fancy new Starburst Light Sport Aircraft that you have been drooling over. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.As part of the investigation into this accident the TSB retrieved and examined both right wing lift struts (front and rear) and the respective attachment brackets. The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. 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. 1995 - New 60 inch diameter propeller introduced with new drive. On Thursday of this week COPA was among a handful of recipients of a letter by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) issued to Transport Canada - Civil Aviation (TCCA) that advises the latter of an Aviation Safety Advisory issued recently by the TSB. Click on Any of the Questions (We will draw a picture representing you and will use a sling shot to Rotax 503 with 360 hours. design: Send us a picture of what you want, or sketch it out and we do Can I remove the vertical stabilizers from my horizontal stabilizer? 1992 - The wing tip bow material is changed from 3/4 inch .049 to 7/8 .058 6061 T6 aluminum. Its enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. 1984 - The nose shaft is further strengthened with a T outer sleeve in Chromoly steel. Zank likes to add his own selling points: All Challengers are effectively quickbuild kits. Take a look at some of the planes we Soviet X-14 Kolb Firefly with a paint job that causes me to say "God Bless America!" Kolb Ultralight with folded wing and tail. 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. techniques, All painting is done to your To correctly determine the date of manufacture you must check the serial number It gets rid of the scalloping that happens between ribs without the metal, he says. 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. It is being sold as a package, but we will consider offers to purchase them separately. Answer (1 of 8): I own a Quad City Ultralight Challenger II. 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. 0000000930 00000 n The yellow Challenger II Clipped Wing Special with 120 hrs. A good preliminary design with long and slow evolution, careful quality control, understandable builder instructions and corrections to known deficiencies are all desirable goals of any aircraft manufacturer. B$9+W{X( +UQZiV W http://www.ultralightflyer.com Video and Audio content is Copyright The Ultralight Flyer Video Magazine. 1995 - New 2.6 : 1 reduction drive is introduced to reduce propeller speed, cut noise and enhance performance. If you have a question, we want to Well, the solution is clear. 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) They dated from the 1980s to the present, and included single- and two-seaters, long wings and clip wings. Quality and flight characteristics notwithstanding, consistently low prices and quick shipments surely are a big part of Quad Citys success. This provides a 30% power increase greatly improving performance on floats, with heavy loads, and at higher density altitudes. Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21' wingspan. 'CH2' means it is a 1988 - Stainless steel jury strut attach brackets are introduced to replace the 6061 T6 aluminum brackets when using the streamlined fairings. 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