First timers usually take less than 300 hours to complete the assembly including covering and painting, Zank says. Many of our prospective Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport aircraft. 0000001141 00000 n You simply dont hear of many problems with the design, and it rarely shows up in serious accident reports. All of our Mader received his first taste of ultralights with Don Zank of Zanklites, who also sold him the kit. At full throttle or with a larger engine, Challengers can hit 100 mph (their Vne). With his many optionsincluding a $3000 parachuteMader reports investing $18,000 for his optioned out Challenger. The Demo Plane Duo Initial flight testing includes a 2500 mile cross country flight (with 2 other Challengers) from Moline Illinois to Lakeland, Florida and return. another letter, an R or a B for example, it indicates that the aircraft was shipped with The light weight of the design also helps in performance areas like takeoff ground roll and reduced-power descents. But you must use the controls together, just as your instructor taught you. To activate the chute, the pilot simply pulls the red handle mounted directly above the front seat. Even at that expense, you could afford a small fleet of Challengers for the price of one fiberglass model from Europe. and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. Despite their easy handling during takeoff and landing, Challengers exhibit an odd adverse yaw quality. Controls are cooperative and have no touchiness to them. Everything stores right on the airframe. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. Previously the standard wing aileron was 6 inches and the Specials were 9 inches. Since 1983, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has delivered more than 3000 Challenger kits. 1984 - A nylon core is installed in rear fuselage boom tube (2FB11) to prevent wear and play in elevator bell crank pivot point. design: Send us a picture of what you want, or sketch it out and we do This in turn gives the outer ends of the ailerons (the most effective portion) a better bite and in so doing increases the roll rate, particularly with the reduced span. some cases the dates are years apart! 2004 - The powerful 65 hp Rotax 582 is approved for Challenger II aircraft with factory specified motor mount, exhaust mount, cooling system, reduction drive, prop and optional oil injection. . 3. COME ON, JUMP IN AND ciPk+GzIK"m7sHP| (xd [/HEJLy$ 6me?\;hd.2~ 99% Finished and ready for DAR or FAA Inspection. 770-547-5313 Note that the Date of Manufacture shown on the Certificate 1984 - Fabric and Lexan doors are introduced for the single-seat Challenger. 1985 - A triangular gusset is installed to strengthen the junction of the FB11 cross tube and the 2FB11 rear fuselage boom tube. 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. 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. decide if you want to fly for fun, or to fly to get somewhere. 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! Headquartered in Bloomer, Wisconsin, at the Gateway airport he now owns, Zank works with many area pilots to whom he sells aircraft. will get you somewhere in a hurry, then the best solution is a fast 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. All Challengers can be flown with the new Sport Pilot Permit. xref to Get a Sport Pilot License. 1995. MAXIMUN!! 24,732 views Premiered Nov 16, 2018 https://www.patreon.com/lightsportand. 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. You can build one these planes in 100 to 300 hours. 0000040535 00000 n Page 1 of 1. (Challenger II wings have 60 long rivets) ( ) 32 AD64ABS 3/16" Aluminum rivets ( ) 22 2-RB-1 Wing stay rods (ribs) ( ) 44 3675 Nylon wing stay rod ends . startxref Coordinated control authority is strong, allowing operations even in strong crosswind conditions. Your life may depend on it ! 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). In |B?DhZ@6"d!lqV)'S>-+"Hffmt$9lTw,)?E]WH Y! 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. On average, our customers usually spend a total of $2,500 Hes flown lighter versions and feels like so many other ultralight pilots who have experience in lighter and heavier versions of the same model. 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). certificated aircraft new or used. and the approximate date of the introduction of each modification. Always hangared. 1997 - An attractive pair of fiberglass wing tips is introduced. 1937 to 1939 Packard folding rear accessory 14.5 inch bumper guard, very NICE . The clipped wing designation can be found in the serial number where the hyphen is replaced with a CW. improvements are incorporated. EFIS, nothing needed, ready to fly. Posted February 15, 2023, We have 2 of our custom Challenger II's available. refined to the highest level possible, rather than starting over from scratch with Indeed Quad Citys fastbuild kit is one of the Challengers strongest sales arguments. One was built by Al Mader, a middle school art teacher in Medford, Wisconsin. See auction date, current bid, equipment specs, and seller information for each lot. Even Quicker Folding: The horizontal stabilizers/elevators fold upward and the wings fold rearward staying attached at the universal joint. 0000002226 00000 n P.O.Box 370 Moline, IL 61265 Phone (309 . 1991 - A new optional electric start system is introduced eliminating the maintenance previously required with the older ADS starter. Long in the Saddle 1997 - Larger diameter and shorter length brake cables are introduced to eliminate stretching and the repetitive need for adjusting the cable tension. And the company has enjoyed the same leadership since it was founded more than two decades ago. Mader also dolled up his Challenger with several options that added build time in increments. 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. And for years, Zank has been the face of Quad City at Oshkosh AirVenture. - Help support the Light. Quad City Aircraft Corporation, manufacturer of the Challenger, has a different 0000002469 00000 n When you want to fly for fun, fly your Challenger! clear. 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. 1993 - A new fiberglass pointed nose option is introduced for single-seaters. 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. Control pressures are light, keeping pilot fatigue to a minimum. aircraft. Required fields are marked *. 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. 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. Some designs will return to level flight faster than the Challenger, but the design was positive in all such checks. parachute in his aircraft. Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! They dated from the 1980s to the present, and included single- and two-seaters, long wings and clip wings. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. conditions and limitations of liability agreement(s) of U-FLY-IT Light Sport 0000000016 00000 n 0 DO NOT attempt to substitute any part or hardware your-self. cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights 1986 - The rudder pedal cups on single-seat Challengers are changed from ABS plastic to 2024 T3 aluminum. Though Americans dont use the Civil Aviation Authoritys system, winning British certification will reassure many buyers. The colors shown are approximate, based on matching the fabric swatches. 1986 - An optional winter enclosure comprising a wrap around windshield and pair of removable doors are introduced that permit comfortable cold weather operation of the aircraft with cabin heat as well as open air (convertible) operation in the summer. build and easy to maintain, but they dont go real fast. . What follows is a detailed list of the improvements made to the design since 1983 FritzW FritzW Well-Known Member Joined Jan 30, 2011 Messages 3,896 Location 0000002868 00000 n These changes give a more solid feel to the airplane as well as enhancing roll response. 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. provide your Proficiency (flight) Test. 1998 - An aluminum firewall is added to the fuselage down tubes in front of the engine. . Quality and flight characteristics notwithstanding, consistently low prices and quick shipments surely are a big part of Quad Citys success. and a happier customer who is free from the niggling problem solving and trouble shooting 1990 - An additional pair of boom braces are installed at the forward end of the rear fuselage boom tube FB11 to provide greater rigidity. v-B(Iwt.zb2 M-&qVb> RV|iC/"= D%gwz5JA++V&i)Lks!8t?{3?z5AlVP9=9}=5? 1995 - For float users, Puddlejumper Floats Inc. , Challenger 1 CWS 14hrs TTAF-E 503dcdi hyd brakes/fiberglass gear. Plane has nav lights two strobes and LED landing lights on both struts. 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