0000001141 00000 n LSA, ELSA, or Covered in poly fiber, 27 hours on the Rotax 503 DCDI engine since gone through. 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. The clipped wing designation can be found in the serial number where the hyphen is replaced with a CW. goes to the first $15.5k. :-), Telephone: With all these deluxe options, Maders Challenger weighs 500 pounds emptybut empty weight can be much less. Especially with doors that curve outward to add dimension, Maders plane was roomy. And it is the slow speed ability of ultralights that charms many pilots. Fairlane Ranchero Thunderbird T-Bird Comet, Monterey XR7 SCJ CJ 428 429 Continental Mark, Belvedere Cuda Barracuda Fury Challenger RT, Charger Coronet Lancer Valiant Duster, A B C E Body Platform Satellite GTX Rotunda, GM General Motors Guide Delco-Remy Mopar . All tire kickers and general time wasters will be drawn and quartered! Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport Posted February 5, 2023. (See "Featured Links" above from our menu to go to Quad City's web site.) answer it. In an age when light-sport airplane costs are zooming upward well beyond $50,000, Challenger remains a bargain. In general, the Challenger exhibited good response in all axes, and harmony was quite reasonable. A post-impact fire ensued. First timers usually take less than 300 hours to complete the assembly including covering and painting, Zank says. 1986 - A new engine mount is developed to allow the higher horsepower Rotax 503 to be made available as an option to the standard 447. This larger top pulley and new ratio greatly reduced harmonics, smoothing operation as well as allowing greater fuselage clearance for the propeller. The inside maingear wheel appeared to scribe a circle only a few feet in diameter. 1986 - The rudder pedal cups on single-seat Challengers are changed from ABS plastic to 2024 T3 aluminum. Mader also dolled up his Challenger with several options that added build time in increments. parachute in his aircraft. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. (located on top of the square root tube above the cockpit) which shows the order date. 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. <<1FD2885F2CFE954A98677305CC66D343>]>> Click An additional "N" brace is also introduced to provide additional triangulation for the jury strut system. 2 at 430 hrs. Will not deliver but will help with tear down and loading in your truck or trailer.. The Challengers fuel tank rests behind the rear seat, which is folded forward in this photo. All payment information is subject to the terms, Indeed Quad Citys fastbuild kit is one of the Challengers strongest sales arguments. 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. The quartet of models has also satisfied a large number of customers by providing a handling and performance package with a strong safety record. All Challenger kits, regardless of which model you want to build, are available in 4 separate kits: Tail, Wings and Ailerons, Fuselage, and Powerplant. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. 0000003456 00000 n In more conventional verifications, I performed a longitudinal stability series of pushing or pulling the stick and releasing. techniques, All painting is done to your https://www.patreon.com/lightsportandultralightflyer - Help support the Light Sport \u0026 Ultralight Flyer by becoming a Patron, contributions start at as little as $1.00 per month! 1998 - 2 piece seat cushions are replaced with a one piece design to avoid the problem of the rear seat back cushion being blown out of the plane (and sometimes going through the prop) while flying solo with the doors off. The new cushions are also reshaped to provide more space for the passenger. Rather than introducing new models on a regular New FI.R.M. philosophy than most other manufacturers. He took his time and got it right. I fly in the the Washington D.C. 1984 - The FB11 fuselage cross tube is modified and strengthened by double sleeving in 6061 T6 aluminum. But while Challengers can be light, they are also surprisingly roomy partly a benefit of tandem seating. Mader received his first taste of ultralights with Don Zank of Zanklites, who also sold him the kit. Following a brief ground roll, we rotated at barely more than 30 mph indicated, and we were flying. No matter how talented the designer, every new model goes through a troubleshooting Youre right! Challenger. inexpensive. They dated from the 1980s to the present, and included single- and two-seaters, long wings and clip wings. 1987 - The elevator shape is changed from rectangular with a straight trailing edge to one with a curved trailing edge for improved aesthetics. xb```f``Ab ,"u5a6h&? >4r3 Qf`. Well, that gets real expensive if you have to own two airplanes.Heres the solution: When you want to get somewhere in a hurry, rent a Cessna or one of the new Light Sport Aircraft. of fuel costs). Copyright 2017 1985 - A stainless steel wrap around exhaust mount was developed to prevent cracking of the Rotax muffler. This gives owners %PDF-1.4 % The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. 0000001674 00000 n |B?DhZ@6"d!lqV)'S>-+"Hffmt$9lTw,)?E]WH Y! have painted and I am sure you will see that the work is first rate. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1 - 2:15 p.m. CST. shoot quarters through your picture! All rights reserved. All were mild. Although a few modest changes were made (Quad City increased the height of the vertical stabilizer), British authorities eventually gave their stamp of approval. If I did it all over again, I would make the plane as light as possible, Mader admits. All of the popular engines were represented as well as every conceivable factory and aftermarket goodie. The yellow Challenger II Clipped Wing Special with 120 hrs. When you want to fly for fun, fly your Challenger! concept of the airplane fulfills an important need, it should be continuously improved and The airplane came to rest on a storage facility roof, with substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. another letter, an R or a B for example, it indicates that the aircraft was shipped with Its enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. Presenter: Mark Murray. (it fluctuates a bit with the rise and fall Join Chris Deuel owner of Badland aircraft discuss all about this vehicle. I am an Ultralight Pilot, Will I Be Able 1986 - The standard propeller diameter is increased from 52 inches to 54, providing an increase in the rate and angle of climb. 1983 - The nose shaft is strengthened by changing from 1 inch X .090 2024 T3 aluminum to 1 inch X .120. Challenger, Quad City Challenger two seat & single experimental and ultralight aircraft. Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. 3810 - 34th Street. 1993 - A top to bottom rib is installed between inboard wing ribs. All tire kickers and general time wasters will be drawn and quartered! 1985 - Air speed indicators with the Challenger logo are color coded with green, yellow and red arcs to denote operational speed ranges for the airplane. Email for pics, Telephone: Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! 0000000616 00000 n clear. 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 . I suggest a Facebook page for Challenger. somewhere in a hurry. Owners can check the date of manufacture of their Challenger to determine which to Get a Sport Pilot License. Item specifics Condition: Seller Notes: Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21" wingspan. 1984 - The leading edge of both stabilizers are strengthened by double sleeving with 6061 T6 aluminum to prevent wear at attach points. 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. It was determined that the bracket securing the right front lift strut to the fuselage failed while in flight as a result of fatigue. 0000001027 00000 n 1995 - The inboard aileron end ribs are relocated 10 inches out from the old position. Normally 60 days is plenty for delivery, and it can be much faster depending on the model you want and the time of year. Time in service for the 8 failed brackets is as follows: 1 at 4.1 hrs. in E-LSA aircraft. 0000000897 00000 n THE COST IS REASONABLE AND THE FUN IS 1999 - The nose gear shaft is strengthened by upgrading from 1/8" wall to 1/4" wall tubing. Quad City supplies an airworthy machine that brings flying enjoyment combined with an unusual ease of buildingthe company does a substantial part of the assembly, saving the builder considerable hours. Chad Kurtzman had done a bang up job, with great attention to detail and an established standard of excellency. airplane. M O S A I C And the company has enjoyed the same leadership since it was founded more than two decades ago. Visit - https://www.patreon.com/lightsportandultralightflyer to sign up.You can also purchase a yearly or life time subscription at http://www.ultralightflyer.com Thank You for your support!Challenger, Quad City Challenger two seat \u0026 single experimental and ultralight aircraft.Many of our prospective Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport aircraft. apply the materials according to Poly-Fiber practices and 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 took the wings off and put her in my new 28' enclosed trailer in August of 2011. Copyright 2003, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC All rights reserved. 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). Naturally, these extras add weight and cost over the basic models. The venerable company from the Quad Cities area of Iowa, near the Illinois border, has put more than 3000 aircraft in the air. We respond to ALL email If you, prevent seeing the silver Click on Any of the Questions Its easy to design crisp handling at higher cruise speeds, but the Challenger particularly shines at slow-speed handling, superior to many other designs. MAXIMUN!! 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. For this review I had a chance to fly two different two-seat Challengers. 1988 - Stainless steel jury strut attach brackets are introduced to replace the 6061 T6 aluminum brackets when using the streamlined fairings. The letter 1996 - In November of '96 Quad City Aircraft shipped their 2000th Challenger. that fancy new Starburst Light Sport Aircraft that you have been drooling over. the rest. Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21' wingspan. With a traditional 3-axis control system, folding wings and numerous engine options Badland aircraft ultralight models are familiar to any pilot. Colors between batches may not match. 0000001011 00000 n Having taxied to the proper end of Gateway Airports north/south runway, I added power. one of the new ready to fly Light Sport Aircraft that are flooding the market 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. Its a simple decision and we will try to help you decide.First, you have to decide if you want to fly for fun, or to fly to get somewhere.If you want a plane that will get you somewhere in a hurry, then the best solution is a fast airplane. [2-G77vrwQ 6Jf^"fCMD@YU(IVP 217-822-4803 1984 - The nose shaft is further strengthened with a T outer sleeve in Chromoly steel. - Help support the Light. The lighter ones fly better. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. Challenger II (two-seater) with a long wing. A Fair Challenge 1997 - Axle weldments are redesigned to a two part system to increase strength and to eliminate the need of an axle spacer when mounting wheelpants. 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 One was built by Al Mader, a middle school art teacher in Medford, Wisconsin. 863-471-0099, Telephone: Hes flown lighter versions and feels like so many other ultralight pilots who have experience in lighter and heavier versions of the same model. They are having fun and Youll want to get in contact with the factory or an experienced dealer for information on the right engine to operate under Part 103. North Bay . Single-seaters are identified by eliminating the prefix First-time builder Allen Mader completed his Challenger in 700 hours, but he says that the process could have been quicker. cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights Builds were through assistance of 35 year, multi-award winning dealership. In-Flight Characteristics It is being sold as a package, but we will consider offers to purchase them separately. From that first ultralight version of the Challenger several models have evolved. Note: Take-off and Landing distance not over 50ft obstacle. It wouldnt have to take that long. 1984 - The Chromoly main gear leg to fuselage attach weldments are reinforced. Flight Restricted Zone, so I've dealt with all the Transponder mess and security red tape. In level flight with higher power settings, I noted airspeed can accelerate beyond 70 mph. specifications and colors, and prices vary according to color(s) and What follows is a detailed list of the improvements made to the design since 1983 It's enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. A plane that will cruise at 120 mph, land at 45 mph or so, and cost a lot of money.Then one day as you are cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights flying along on a poker run or to a fly-in breakfast and think, Gee, those guys look like theyre having fun. The plane retains energy so well that pilots who come in too fast will end up floating excessively before touchdown. land at 45 mph or so, and cost a lot of money. 1984 - A nylon core is installed in rear fuselage boom tube (2FB11) to prevent wear and play in elevator bell crank pivot point. 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. 79 0 obj <>stream This change increases the wing area of Challenger IIs by 4 square feet and generates slight improvements in sink rate and flaperon effectiveness. The Challenger line, especially the longer-winged models, makes good use of these energies. refined to the highest level possible, rather than starting over from scratch with 1988 - The aluminum stabilizer strut brackets are replaced with stainless steel brackets as instances came to light of builders fatiguing the U-shaped brackets by over spreading them in order to insert a large head rivet gun. Coordinated control authority is strong, allowing operations even in strong crosswind conditions. NQ51)8E-xSer The Challenger was first introduced in 1983. Has anyone ever seen a folding wing modification for the challenger II long wing? xref 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. Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! Then one day as your are Many of our prospective Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport aircraft. 0000002192 00000 n DO NOT attempt to substitute any part or hardware your-self. 1990 - An additional pair of drag struts are added in the outboard wing bays to the standard wings. 0000002469 00000 n 1993 - Doubled top and bottom ribs on inboard end of wing with rectangular sheets of aluminum prevent bowing of inboard rib when shrinking. Another way to locate a Challenger dealer in your area is to visit a couple local airfields in your area. For Quad City, it was a downyear! trailer Challengers are available in four configurations: (We will draw a picture representing you and will use a sling shot to CHALLENGER 1 LW 503 DCDI $10,900 TRADE FOR PLANE Sonerai??. The change was enabled by amendments to the Canadian Air Regulations to remove the wing loading limits for ultralights. 1988 - The ADS electric starter is introduced as an optional accessory to provide electric starter capability as the Rotax electric starter does not fit the Challenger. Quad City Challenger Wing Separation. Quad City Aircraft Corporation, manufacturer of the Challenger, has a different 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. 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. In That sounds like a modification used for float flying (a common remedy). Aircraft, LLC. 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. Sheriff Joe Guy identified the pilot as Timothy W. Williamson. The price of quickbuild kits for the Challenger, which include the engine and all covering materials except paint, havent gone up significantly in the last decade. 770-547-5313 But your problem is that you want to have fun, and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. FritzW FritzW Well-Known Member Joined Jan 30, 2011 Messages 3,896 Location 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. Since 1983, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has delivered more than 3000 Challenger kits. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. 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. ':;tcl,.0C75-nF.>K\Dwg3fm3G [;ffaFgKnKB1M7U{m2S:SqfzHq9 #. The Challenger II Trainerqualifies under the still-current Part 103 exemption. Despite their easy handling during takeoff and landing, Challengers exhibit an odd adverse yaw quality. and a happier customer who is free from the niggling problem solving and trouble shooting Webinar- Quad City Challenger Maintenance and Inspection Tips February 22, 2023 | 33 Views. You can do your own annuals and the maintenance is relatively easy and This video and audio material may not be reproduced in any form without written permission.Help support The Ultralight Flyer Video Magazine by subscribing to our PAID subscription video magazine at http://www.ultralightflyer.com Thank You for your continued support!RELATED SEARCH TERMS: experimental aircraft, experimental amateurbuilt aircraft video, homebuilt aircraft, homebuilt aircraft kits, home built aircraft, homebuilt aircraft plans, sport aircraft, light sport aircraft, light sport aircraft kits, light sport aircraft for sale, light sport aircraft manufacturers, sport planes, sport aircraft, light sport planes,TAGS: Challenger, quad city challenger 2, quad city challenger, quad city challenger reviews, quad city challenger parts, Quad City Challenger, quad city challenger for sale, quad city challenger on floats, quad city challenger 2 review, quad city challenger ii advanced ultralight, challenger 2, Dave Goulet, Challenger II, Quad City Aircraft,http://www.ultralightflyer.com - Challenger, Quad City Challenger two seat \u0026 single experimental and ultralight aircraft.Quad City Challenger two seat \u0026 single experimental and ultralight aircraft https://youtu.be/2NjDLi3RhXU Quad City Aircraft Home of Challenger Aircraft Moline, Illinois LSA, ELSA, or ExperimentalWhich Way to Go? The plane retains energy quite well in ground effect such that at 60 mph, youd float excessively before getting it on terra firma. Customer support 7 days a week. Lower speeds and low kinetic energy are strong attributes of ultralight aircraft. Successful Company, Successful Design. '1095' means the plane was ordered in October Avid Champion - Single seat, Folding high wing, Tube & fabric, Tailwheel, Ultralight: Avid Aircraft, Inc. A/W 95 - Plans, Single seat, Rotor, Metal & tube, Skids, Helicopter: . Note: Take-off and Landing distance not over 50ft obstacle. Required fields are marked *. In the nonfatal accident, the pilot successfully deployed a ballistic parachute and was not injured.For the complete report visit: https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/securite-safety/aviation/2019/a18o0106/a18o0106-d1-a1.htmlhttps://youtu.be/1mo0dVUYWE4 Detailed build sheets can be obtained by contacting us via email. And for years, Zank has been the face of Quad City at Oshkosh AirVenture. Of course, with a Cessna or Lancair you will need a full pilot license and medical.Now, if you want to fly for fun, then a light sport, or ultralight type aircraft is the way to go. For example, he has the special leading-edge treatment that places a wide cut of aluminum sheet over the entire wingspan reaching from the underside and wrapping around to 12 inches aft of the leading-edge spar. 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) But you must use the controls together, just as your instructor taught you. However, the low-speed capability doesnt prevent the aircraft from offering speeds with more zip. The airplane was relocated to a secured facility for further examination. 1988 - Optional streamlined strut and gear fairings become available that reduce the engine off sink rate of the large wing two-seater from 500 ft/min to 330 ft/min greatly enhancing the plane's soaring capability. to build it, or buy a used one. CH2 before the remainder of the serial number. The Ultralight model sells from $10,700 to $13,800, depending on which engine you choose. You can fly it with the new Light Sport Pilot License, or fly solo with a student license. 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. admincopa. Now, if you want to fly testing facility on the airport, and also have a Pilot Examiner who will build and easy to maintain, but they dont go real fast. of Registration is usually not the actual date the kit was manufactured by Quad City. 1992 - An optional 3 piece fiberglass mid-wing gap cover is introduced to better fair the junction of the windshield with the wing and reduce drag at the propeller hub as well as enhance appearance. EFIS, nothing needed, ready to fly. However, each individual works at the pace that he/she finds comfortable. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. So what do you get? Controls are cooperative and have no touchiness to them. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Quad City Ultralights at 309/764-3515 or visit www.quadcitychallenger.com. repairs. 1990 - The long awaited aircraft version of the Rotax 503 is introduced providing many improvements over the earlier snowmobile derived engine. Here to Have Your Aircraft Assembled. The building of a Challenger is extremely enjoyable, easy and satisfying. The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. Has been that way since built in 1996 and. 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. 1986 - Hegar V-belt reduction drive ratio is changed from 2.1 to 1 to 2.2 to 1. I am the second owner. Aircraft Wing Bracket Failure, Challenger Wing Failure Advisory Light Sport and Ultralight Flyer 87.3K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 19K views 2 years. How 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. Top manufacturers include BIG TEX. The following information is provided The seat bottoms are hinged for easier access and inspection of the elevator pushrods. Phone: (309)764-3515 - FAX: (309)762-3920. and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. Many of these aircraft are selling for upward of $75,000.00. 1990 - An additional pair of boom braces are installed at the forward end of the rear fuselage boom tube FB11 to provide greater rigidity. You can build one the these planes in 100 to 300 hours. two airplanes. 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 Zenith CH-750 can be plans built and has a folding wing but, it is all metal and cruise is about 100 mph. 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