The light weight of the design also helps in performance areas like takeoff ground roll and reduced-power descents. If I did it all over again, I would make the plane as light as possible, Mader admits. CHECK QTY PART # DESCRIPTION ( ) 1 Set of Instructions (this manual) . Here to Have Your Aircraft Assembled. answer it. 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. The two seat Trainer models run from $12,900 to $16,400, and even these figures are low among two-seat aircraft. ^3*Ve !5(H 2@vP>W3DX2['V^kLg2p%I+3p %z @
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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. 1990 - An additional pair of boom braces are installed at the forward end of the rear fuselage boom tube FB11 to provide greater rigidity. Compression strut spacing is changed from 4 ft to 3 ft. The new tips extend just 6 inches beyond the ends of the spars (versus 18 inches for the previous tips) thus reducing the wing span by 2 feet. Detailed build sheets can be obtained by contacting us via email. Posted February 21, 2023, Elect fuel pump & trim, strobe & landing lights, glass wingtips, aero paint, email for pics & info, Telephone: Key features include Turbocharged, All Wheel Drive, Voice-Activated Touch-Screen Navigation System, HID headlights, Premium Sound System, Cruise Control, Back-Up Camera, Bluetooth Connection, and much more! '1405' means it is the 1,405th long wing Challenger II made. ':;tcl,.0C75-nF.>K\Dwg3fm3G
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[2-G77vrwQ 6Jf^"fCMD@YU(IVP The clipped wing designation can be found in the serial number where the hyphen is replaced with a CW. And this year, Quad City reached another milestone with the 20th anniversary of the two-seaters that have made up the majority of its production. Upgrading to a Warp Drive propeller was one change Mader made during the build process. If you have a question, we want to Rotax 503 with 360 hours. DO NOT attempt to substitute any part or hardware your-self. Despite their easy handling during takeoff and landing, Challengers exhibit an odd adverse yaw quality. land at 45 mph or so, and cost a lot of money. Here to Have Your Aircraft Assembled. Click here for details on how to determine if the increased 960 lb gross weight is applicable to any to build it, or buy a used one. certificated aircraft new or used. 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. 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 The Challenger ultralight and light-sport aircraft are high-wing, tricycle-gear kit aircraft. parachute in his aircraft. Answer (1 of 8): I own a Quad City Ultralight Challenger II. Copyright 2003, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC All rights reserved. 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. 0000001011 00000 n
Wheels, skis, floats, amphibs, soaring. a great deal more leeway for options, accessories and floats. Most pilots appreciate crisp taxiing, and it is certainly handy on a crowded airport ramp. For Zanklites, call 715/568-2244 or e-mail donzank@zanklites.com. Quad City Sale Price: US $500.00 Latest Single-engine Cessna Piper Mooney Cessna Cessna "Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21' wingspan. 64 16
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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. 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: . The yellow Challenger II Clipped Wing Special with 120 hrs. 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. 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. Item specifics This is a 1996 Quad City Challenger 1 ultralight with folding wings, a fully equipped cockpit, and a custom built transport trailer. 0000002115 00000 n
Despite this success, Quad City maneuvers rather quietly. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. 3810 - 34th Street. The aircraft can be equipped with wheels, skis, or amphibious floats. upward of $75,000.00. Challenger 1 clipped clipped wing special 21' wingspan. 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. The reason for this may be that the design is evolving rather than radically changing. 2 at 511 hrs, and 2 at 830 hrs.The cracks identified vary in size and origin; some resulted from fatigue, whereas others were caused by material delamination.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 .Three of these accidents were fatal. Copyright 2017 They also tend to be equipped as more deluxe versions coming standard with features like the flaperon system, faired struts, wheelpants, a larger fuel tank and a complete door kit. He took his time and got it right. aircraft, or you can buy a fast airplane kit like a Lancair, but then you have %PDF-1.4
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For 21 Years, Quad City's Challenger has proved a good choice. 1 at 90 hrs,. 2005 - The manufacturer specified gross weight is increased to 960 pounds for Challenger II long wing aircraft kits manufactured after mid 1990, when changes to the long wing structure were implemented, as well as for all Challenger II Special clip wing aircraft. So what do you get? Note: Take-off and Landing distance not over 50ft obstacle. 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 major benefits include the following; Dual ignition that provides 2 redundant electrical systems. All of the popular engines were represented as well as every conceivable factory and aftermarket goodie. 1984 - The Rotax 447 powered Challenger II prototype is designed, built, tested and production begins. They are having fun and The idle-thrust sink rate of a lightly built Challenger can be as low as 400 fpm, better than many ultralight designs. A Stits rib kit is made available so older style Dacron wings can be updated to use Stits fabric. NQ51)8E-xSer 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. 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. Quad City Ultralights of Iowa is one of the oldest suppliers of light aircraft, having celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2008. A post-impact fire ensued. It's also sporty, fully aerobatic (+6/-3g), and cruises about 150-160mph at altitude (still LSA compliant because CAS at sea level is under 138mph). North Bay . If you want a plane that wont squeeze you, here it is. Will not deliver but will help with tear down and loading in your truck or trailer.. - Help support the Light. It seems as if Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has covered all the bases important to recreational pilots. JOHN DEERE 4250 Other Online Auctions at EquipmentFacts.com. The tail folds up and the wings fold back along the fuselage in about 15 minutes by one person. Though Americans dont use the Civil Aviation Authoritys system, winning British certification will reassure many buyers. 0000002903 00000 n
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We respond to ALL email The slower speed realm of ultralights is an endearing capability, and keeping weight low is one of the best ways to ensure these capabilities. Note that the Date of Manufacture shown on the Certificate philosophy than most other manufacturers. When you want to fly for fun, fly your Challenger! ciPk+GzIK"m7sHP| (xd [/HEJLy$ 6me?\;hd.2~ When sampling the reaction to aileron-only input with no rudder control application, Zanks Challenger went around an entire circle the wrong way assuming you do not release the control input. 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. Copyright 2017, U-FLY-IT basis just for marketing hype, they believe that if the basic design is right and the 1985 - An additional attach point on aileron bell crank (1 inch lower than previous) for the aileron pushrod is provided to allow the option of adjusting the ailerons for more aggressive response. The airplane was relocated to a secured facility for further examination. It was determined that the bracket securing the right front lift strut to the fuselage failed while in flight as a result of fatigue. New FI.R.M. Even at that expense, you could afford a small fleet of Challengers for the price of one fiberglass model from Europe. This gives owners 863-471-0099, Telephone: This plane is not an average challenger and is a blast to fly. go. Successful Company, Successful Design. Challenger II (two-seater) with a long wing. 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. Find the best new and used aircraft for sale such as business jets, helicopters, Experimental, Warbirds and more. A [
@BIiw1{rx0c9$pure``Q5s The new cushions are also reshaped to provide more space for the passenger. by our friends at National Ultralight, Inc. and is displayed here with goes to the first $15.5k. Now, if you want to fly Soviet X-14 Kolb Firefly with a paint job that causes me to say "God Bless America!" Kolb Ultralight with folded wing and tail. The yellow Challenger II Clipped Wing Special with 120 hrs. 0
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instructors are FAA licensed CFI's, with experience in LSA, Ultralight, You can fly it with the new Light Sport Pilot License, or fly solo with a student license. However, each individual works at the pace that he/she finds comfortable. http://www.ultralightflyer.com Video and Audio content is Copyright The Ultralight Flyer Video Magazine. Well, the solution is clear. 2004 - The powerful 65 hp Rotax 582 is approved for Challenger II aircraft with factory specified motor mount, exhaust mount, cooling system, reduction drive, prop and optional oil injection. Headquartered in Bloomer, Wisconsin, at the Gateway airport he now owns, Zank works with many area pilots to whom he sells aircraft. Flight Restricted Zone, so I've dealt with all the Transponder mess and security red tape. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. Some other owner(s) may know. 386-738-4444 740-407-4491 Chad Kurtzman had done a bang up job, with great attention to detail and an established standard of excellency. The Special models are clipped-wing, higher-speed performers. Quad City has been manufacturing Challenger ultralight kits since 1983. Plus you can get one rather quickly should you make the decision to buy. Call for details.770-547-5313, Telephone: You are visitor 208502. And the company has enjoyed the same leadership since it was founded more than two decades ago. So far, 22 brackets have been examined, and within that group, 8 brackets were found to have cracks. 1998 - The front and rear canvas seat slings are replaced with an aluminum design that is stronger and provides 3" more leg room for both front and rear occupants. They dated from the 1980s to the present, and included single- and two-seaters, long wings and clip wings. Challenger 2 CW, impeccable build and meticulous in every detail. xb```f`` ExperimentalWhich Way to Go? Even Quicker Folding: The horizontal stabilizers/elevators fold upward and the wings fold rearward staying attached at the universal joint. The change was enabled by amendments to the Canadian Air Regulations to remove the wing loading limits for ultralights. When you want to fly for fun, fly your Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! 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. Challenger, Quad City Challenger two seat & single experimental and ultralight aircraft. Many of our prospective The Challenger line, especially the longer-winged models, makes good use of these energies. Customer support 7 days a week. 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 aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and collided with terrain in a wooded area. The standard tank was 5 US gallons. 1984 - The leading edge of both stabilizers are strengthened by double sleeving with 6061 T6 aluminum to prevent wear at attach points. fly solo with a student license. Later on the Superflite brand of the same fabric comes into use. Advice Id been given earlier still applied, namely that you can approach at 30-35 mph and you shouldnt let it exceed 50 mph. FritzW FritzW Well-Known Member Joined Jan 30, 2011 Messages 3,896 Location The Demo Plane Duo Following a brief ground roll, we rotated at barely more than 30 mph indicated, and we were flying. In These tips attach in such a way as to greatly stiffen the outer portion of the wing. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Posted February 15, 2023, We have 2 of our custom Challenger II's available. That sounds like a modification used for float flying (a common remedy). techniques, All painting is done to your The lighter ones fly better. 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. 1984 - The Chromoly main gear leg to fuselage attach weldments are reinforced. You can build one these planes in 100 to 300 hours. Posting for a friend and I have flyin this plane and it Flys Great, Telephone: The clipped wing designation can be found in the serial number where the hyphen is replaced with a CW. All rights reserved. First, you have to 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). 0000000516 00000 n
News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft, January 21, 2009 by Dan Johnson 2 Comments. Posted February 5, 2023, Challenger 2 LW 503 Low time light sport exper. One for fun, and one to get somewhere in a hurry. Join CFI Mark Murray as he discusses maintenance and inspection for the Challenger ultralight. You can build one the these planes in 100 to 300 hours. Many of these aircraft are selling for upward of $75,000.00. You will need a certified mechanic to inspect and 1995 - New 2.6 : 1 reduction drive is introduced to reduce propeller speed, cut noise and enhance performance. 0000002795 00000 n
1985 - An optional 10 US gallon tank and supporting tray were introduced to increase endurance to over 3 hours. 24,732 views Premiered Nov 16, 2018 https://www.patreon.com/lightsportand. Naturally, these extras add weight and cost over the basic models. This results in slightly higher speeds and roll rates. A two-seat Challenger with basic but sufficient equipment tips the scales at barely more than 300 pounds empty. that accompanies new models. will get you somewhere in a hurry, then the best solution is a fast trailer
Although a few modest changes were made (Quad City increased the height of the vertical stabilizer), British authorities eventually gave their stamp of approval. As long as Zank has represented the company, the worst delay he ever experienced was 90 days. goes to the first with $20K! 1984 - The nose shaft is further strengthened with a T outer sleeve in Chromoly steel. \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. Since the ultralight is docile at slow speeds, I was able to deliberately miscontrol the airplane in the low 30sit just wanted to keep flying. Arizona Sport Pilot Airplane Hangered at DVT Airport. 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. 0000000016 00000 n
Heres the Your email address will not be published. Clipped-wings have the letters CW in the serial instead of a hyphen. Still flying the plane so hours will adjust. If you want a plane that Even with the eventual arrival of LSA, it is low-and-slow flying that remains the domain of ultralight aviation, and the Challenger does particularly well in this regime. If you, prevent seeing the silver Youre right! I also tried stalls in all the usual configurations (power off, power on and accelerated). Youre right! For this review I had a chance to fly two different two-seat Challengers. 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. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. Its easy to design crisp handling at higher cruise speeds, but the Challenger particularly shines at slow-speed handling, superior to many other designs. 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. 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. the fun lasts a long time. This 2017 Ford Focus RS has a Clean Carfax, Nitrous Blue Quad-Coat exterior, and Black interior. You simply dont hear of many problems with the design, and it rarely shows up in serious accident reports. 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.
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 . messages and phone calls. Coordinated control authority is strong, allowing operations even in strong crosswind conditions. that information is responded to constructively, it will lead to a far superior airplane I am an Ultralight Pilot, Will I Be Able 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). Telephone: Red, White and Blue Challenger 2 Long Wing with 160 hrs. You may also call with questions: (623) 341-6567
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. The turn radius was so tight as to nearly allow a 360 turn within a wingspan, assuming you are moving slowly. Even in 2003, a slow year for all aircraft manufacturers, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft pumped out another 120 kits. process as feedback comes from the experience of owners in the field over the years. With his many optionsincluding a $3000 parachuteMader reports investing $18,000 for his optioned out Challenger. [ [http://www.challenger.ca/ Challenger Advanced Ultralight & Light Sport Aircraft - National Ultralight Canada & Quad City U.S ] ] Design This is a cross-country aircraft with 300 ft take-off roll (with 2 people in it). 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. CH2 before the remainder of the serial number. According to the author, the Challenger boasts a surprisingly roomy cockpit, which is due in part to the fact that the design Rather than introducing new models on a regular B$9+W{X( +UQZiV W %%EOF
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Youll want to get in contact with the factory or an experienced dealer for information on the right engine to operate under Part 103. repairs. The front and middle fiberglass fairings on top of the wings were installed today and the rearward one was fitted. The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. 1990 - The aileron chord is standardized on all Challenger models at 7 1/2 inches. 1984 - A nylon core is installed in rear fuselage boom tube (2FB11) to prevent wear and play in elevator bell crank pivot point. For pilots on a budget, the Challenger offers a good value, no question. Then one day as your are Three of these accidents were fatal. (it fluctuates a bit with the rise and fall 1998 - New upper fuselage formers are introduce to ensure adequate clearance between fuselage fabric and the aileron control cables. 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. For example, assume the serial number is 'CH21095-1405'. 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. Its a simple decision and we will try to help you decide. 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. In a tandem aircraft, no one rubs elbows with you or blocks your vision to either side.
With more than 3,500 aircraft flying, Quad City is also one of the most successful. 1983 - The KFM powered Challenger single-seater prototype is designed, built and tested and production begins. 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. Colors between batches may not match. another letter, an R or a B for example, it indicates that the aircraft was shipped with Below for an Answer. CHALLENGER 1 LW 503 DCDI $10,900 TRADE FOR PLANE Sonerai??. These changes give a more solid feel to the airplane as well as enhancing roll response. Introduces a new steerable, retractable nose gear for their amphibious floats that is proprietary to the Challenger. We have an FAA computer A flock of 56 Challengers was arrayed in neat rows along the flight line. (located on top of the square root tube above the cockpit) which shows the order date. The parts and hardware in the kit making up the Challenger are of special aircraft grade ! 1990 - An adjustment system is introduced to simplify brake adjustment. 1987 - The elevator shape is changed from rectangular with a straight trailing edge to one with a curved trailing edge for improved aesthetics.