%%EOF 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. However, I lack expertise to advise you about removing them. Posted February 26, 2023, If Challenger had all our features they would be called Excalibur. Mader received his first taste of ultralights with Don Zank of Zanklites, who also sold him the kit. Fiberglass legs, 10 gal tank, 3rd door for easy entry. denotes the color: Red, Blue, etc. Posted February 5, 2023. It wouldnt have to take that long. You will need a certified mechanic to inspect and repair these aircraft or pass a repairmans course to do your own annuals and repairs. Successful Company, Successful Design. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. Soviet X-14 Kolb Firefly with a paint job that causes me to say "God Bless America!" Kolb Ultralight with folded wing and tail. provide your Proficiency (flight) Test. 740-407-4491 CH2 before the remainder of the serial number. improvements are incorporated. Aircraft for sale. 79 0 obj <>stream 1985 - A stainless steel wrap around exhaust mount was developed to prevent cracking of the Rotax muffler. repair these aircraft or pass a repairmans course to do your own annuals and Presenter: Mark Murray. concept of the airplane fulfills an important need, it should be continuously improved and Many of our prospective When you want to fly for fun, fly your Challenger! 0000003705 00000 n 64 16 It's a simple decision and we will try to help you decide. And for years, Zank has been the face of Quad City at Oshkosh AirVenture. A larger brake handle is also introduced to make brake actuation easier and more effective. 1995 - New 2.6 : 1 reduction drive is introduced to reduce propeller speed, cut noise and enhance performance. parachute in his aircraft. 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. Below for an Answer. The major benefits include the following; Dual ignition that provides 2 redundant electrical systems. . The Challengers fuel tank rests behind the rear seat, which is folded forward in this photo. goes to the first $15.5k. He took his time and got it right. We respond to ALL email Should your engine take a vacation, youll appreciate the extra time aloft to determine your approach. by our friends at National Ultralight, Inc. and is displayed here with 217-822-4803 According to the author, the Challenger boasts a surprisingly roomy cockpit, which is due in part to the fact that the design 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. 386-738-4444 740-407-4491 aircraft. . The slower speed realm of ultralights is an endearing capability, and keeping weight low is one of the best ways to ensure these capabilities. Inspection In more conventional verifications, I performed a longitudinal stability series of pushing or pulling the stick and releasing. 0000000016 00000 n One for fun, and one to get With all the head scratching I did, Mader says, it took me more than 700 hours to build the plane. BRS out of date. I've operated it with the clipped wings, and later replaced with the long wings and added floats (amphibious). 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. When I later flew with Zank, he demonstrated one of the deepest, slowest slips I have ever seen in any aircraft. Fortunately the good aspects of the Challengers handling are many. The newer UL DCDI version is superbly reliable as well as highly economical to acquire, operate and maintain. Posted February 5, 2023, Challenger 2 LW 503 Low time light sport exper. I also tried stalls in all the usual configurations (power off, power on and accelerated). 0000000616 00000 n No matter how talented the designer, every new model goes through a troubleshooting to build it, or buy a used one. Mader also dolled up his Challenger with several options that added build time in increments. 1989 - Brakes are now supplied pre-welded to the axles to simplify assembly. need a full pilot license and medical. The two seat Trainer models run from $12,900 to $16,400, and even these figures are low among two-seat aircraft. 68 0 obj <>stream 1986 - Octagonal steel washers are introduced to prevent chafing between the brake drum and the wheel that would result in movement of the wheel halves and eventually causing flat tires. 2002 - The braking system is further improved by changing to larger more powerful shoes and self-centering "floating" drums. This larger top pulley and new ratio greatly reduced harmonics, smoothing operation as well as allowing greater fuselage clearance for the propeller. hII;z}?XK_X#_v]~EAX1Y"DD)lKajTUacSt#Rd_5I{x7$I&\9 !N}(l;LE|7+ OrGpI&U( c@&7# ;8oQlk?o{lSig]{ Ba1'b Il]^Bi2a7q) vApni=(j:w/r&-`]3Swan"=Q/}5N+f"MP%c.RSMl3N+o_j=VDqdjBt.VvsSS:V6M/PH/GgVi#Y7lMTa{Rl~l!R;7,A+OYZJqvot'8 0000002226 00000 n The plane retains energy so well that pilots who come in too fast will end up floating excessively before touchdown. Wing Bracket Failure. Well, the solution is clear. Of course, with a Cessna or Lancair you will Indeed Quad Citys fastbuild kit is one of the Challengers strongest sales arguments. Customer support 7 days a week. See auction date, current bid, equipment specs, and seller information for each lot. 0000000816 00000 n <<1FD2885F2CFE954A98677305CC66D343>]>> The new 2011 Challenger Light Sport XS-50 clip wing can cruise at 95 mph . 0000002868 00000 n Challenger II (two-seater) with a long wing. 1990 - Optional Mylar coated wing sails are introduced to increase the service life of the Dacron sailcloth wing option. Has recessing 100 hour inspection and flying daily. techniques, All painting is done to your 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. one of the new ready to fly Light Sport Aircraft that are flooding the market 64 0 obj <> endobj Some designs will return to level flight faster than the Challenger, but the design was positive in all such checks. Introduces a new steerable, retractable nose gear for their amphibious floats that is proprietary to the Challenger. and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. goes to the first with $20K! 0000000897 00000 n 2 at 430 hrs. 1996 - In November of '96 Quad City Aircraft shipped their 2000th Challenger. build and easy to maintain, but they dont go real fast. 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. 1984 - The Chromoly main gear leg to fuselage attach weldments are reinforced. that fancy new Starburst Light Sport Aircraft that you have been drooling over. THE COST IS REASONABLE AND THE FUN IS Page 1 of 3. Everything stores right on the airframe. Many of our prospective Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport aircraft. What follows is a detailed list of the improvements made to the design since 1983 A 4000-hour pilot in Challengers alone, Zank is one of the countrys most experienced dealers for the Iowa producer. Heres the 1984 - Elevator bell crank horns are changed from 2024 T3 aluminum to stainless steel to prevent elongation of holes over time. 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. 0000040535 00000 n 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. We respond to ALL email An additional "N" brace is also introduced to provide additional triangulation for the jury strut system. ENJOY THE CHALLENGER EXPERIENCE. Here to Have Your Aircraft Assembled. 1990 - An adjustment system is introduced to simplify brake adjustment. Mark will share tips for inspection and maintenance he has learned over the years operating his Challenger II . New FI.R.M. Filed Under: Challenger II, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp, Splog Tagged With: Two Seat. xb```f`` 0000027609 00000 n For Zanklites, call 715/568-2244 or e-mail donzank@zanklites.com. First-time builder Allen Mader completed his Challenger in 700 hours, but he says that the process could have been quicker. features tandem seating. Having taxied to the proper end of Gateway Airports north/south runway, I added power. 0000000016 00000 n 0000002115 00000 n The front and middle fiberglass fairings on top of the wings were installed today and the rearward one was fitted. 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. clear. Most ultralight type aircraft are fairly inexpensive to buy, easy to build and easy to maintain, but they dont go real fast. Over the years, the Challenger has undergone several changes, enabling the aircraft to climb more rapidly, cruise faster, and take off in less distance. The panel is small, but theres enough room for basic instrumentation. In an age when light-sport airplane costs are zooming upward well beyond $50,000, Challenger remains a bargain. You will need a certified mechanic to inspect and 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. startxref Click here for details on how to determine if the increased 960 lb gross weight is applicable to any 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. Naturally, these extras add weight and cost over the basic models. 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. Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. 3810 - 34th Street. Well, the solution is specifications and colors, and prices vary according to color(s) and 0000001027 00000 n (We will draw a picture representing you and will use a sling shot to Compression strut spacing is changed from 4 ft to 3 ft. So what do you get? . 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. 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 turn radius was so tight as to nearly allow a 360 turn within a wingspan, assuming you are moving slowly. However, the low-speed capability doesnt prevent the aircraft from offering speeds with more zip. 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. Wings & tail covered, fuselage & flaperons uncovered. You need two airplanes. First, you have to Rotax 503 with 360 hours. Note that the Date of Manufacture shown on the Certificate 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. Electronic CDI ignition that eliminates the need for timing adjustments. %PDF-1.4 % 1989 - An optional smoked glass tinted Lexan windshield and winter enclosure becomes available to enhance appearance, decrease summer cabin temperatures and reduce eye strain in bright conditions. 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. 863 471-0099 %%EOF Aircraft Wing Bracket Failure, Challenger Wing Failure Advisoryhttps://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! Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! 1985 - CSR2, CSR-4 and CSR-6 ribs are added to provide additional bracing for the 2 FB-2 cockpit rail. 1983 - The nose shaft is strengthened by changing from 1 inch X .090 2024 T3 aluminum to 1 inch X .120. xref messages and phone calls. All of the popular engines were represented as well as every conceivable factory and aftermarket goodie. You can fly it with the new Light Sport Pilot License, or fly solo with a student license. Time in service for the 8 failed brackets is as follows: 1 at 4.1 hrs. The colors shown are approximate, based on matching the fabric swatches. 1984 - A nylon core is installed in rear fuselage boom tube (2FB11) to prevent wear and play in elevator bell crank pivot point. Colors between batches may not match. Challengers are quite maneuverable on the ground. answer it. The factory handles all the more demanding structural work, including installing the controls. Most companies charge a considerable extra fee for their quickbuild option. For 21 Years, Quad Citys Challenger has proved a good choice. 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. DO NOT attempt to substitute any part or hardware your-self. Naturally, you wouldnt hold them this way as I did, and when controlled in a conventional manner, the Challenger shows the conventional handlingcharacteristics. Well, that gets real expensive if you have to own in E-LSA aircraft. The standard tank was 5 US gallons. 1988 - The lower engine formers are lowered to provide greater clearance between fuselage and engine to facilitate spark plug access and provide room for a cabin adjustable heater system. (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 . All Challengers can be flown with the new Sport Pilot Permit. 'CH2' means it is a recommends a final approach at 30-35 mph. 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. 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. - Help support the Light. The lighter ones fly better. 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). but expect to pay a premium price. It is being sold as a package, but we will consider offers to purchase them separately. Despite their easy handling during takeoff and landing, Challengers exhibit an odd adverse yaw quality. 1998 - New upper fuselage formers are introduce to ensure adequate clearance between fuselage fabric and the aileron control cables. A Stits rib kit is made available so older style Dacron wings can be updated to use Stits fabric. Detailed build sheets can be obtained by contacting us via email. For pilots on a budget, the Challenger offers a good value, no question. LSA, ELSA, or Experimental and General Aviation Aircraft. If the fun lasts a long time. Contact the factory for assistance when replacement is necessary. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Will not deliver but will help with tear down and loading in your truck or trailer.. 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. (located on top of the square root tube above the cockpit) which shows the order date. 1990 - The aileron chord is standardized on all Challenger models at 7 1/2 inches. 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. Quality and flight characteristics notwithstanding, consistently low prices and quick shipments surely are a big part of Quad Citys success. So far, 22 brackets have been examined, and within that group, 8 brackets were found to have cracks. The Special single-seater and the Challenger II Specialboth must have N-numbers. Long Will it Take Me to Assemble a Challenger? 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. for fun, then a light sport, or ultralight type aircraft is the way to Contact Quad City Ultralight for any defects or deficiencies to your Section II kit. 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. This plane is not an average challenger and is a blast to fly. The light weight of the design also helps in performance areas like takeoff ground roll and reduced-power descents. How 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. solution: When you want to get somewhere in a hurry, rent a Cessna or one The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and collided with terrain in a wooded area. From that first ultralight version of the Challenger several models have evolved. Your email address will not be published. Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport 1991 - An optional fiberglass pointed nose fairing is introduced to further streamline the airplane and enhance its appearance. 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. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. Although a few modest changes were made (Quad City increased the height of the vertical stabilizer), British authorities eventually gave their stamp of approval. All rights reserved. To correctly determine the date of manufacture you must check the serial number 0000001872 00000 n Covered in poly fiber, 27 hours on the Rotax 503 DCDI engine since gone through. 1986 - Hegar V-belt reduction drive ratio is changed from 2.1 to 1 to 2.2 to 1. At approximately 0950 Eastern Daylight Time on 30 July 2018, the right wing of a privately owned Quad City Challenger II Advanced Ultralight aircraft (registration C-IGKT, serial number CH2-1199-1919) separated from the aircraft when it was at an altitude of approximately 1000 feet above Talon Lake, Ontario, 14.3 nautical miles east of North Bay Arizona Sport Pilot Airplane Hangered at DVT Airport. All tire kickers and general time wasters will be drawn and quartered! Stits covered with polyurethane paint and is in great shape. design: Send us a picture of what you want, or sketch it out and we do will get you somewhere in a hurry, then the best solution is a fast cruising around at 5,000 feet you may look down and see a gaggle of Ultralights xref 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. I suggest a Facebook page for Challenger. The airplane came to rest on a storage facility roof, with substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. Now, if you want to fly Since 1983, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has delivered more than 3000 Challenger kits. Another way to locate a Challenger dealer in your area is to visit a couple local airfields in your area. The yellow Challenger II Clipped Wing Special with 120 hrs. 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. Calendar of Improvements to the "It appears the plane had taken off from a private airfield a few minutes before on County Road 322," said Sheriff Guy. A [ @BIiw1{rx0c9$pure``Q5s You are visitor 208502. endstream endobj 59 0 obj <> endobj 60 0 obj <> endobj 61 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 62 0 obj <> endobj 63 0 obj <> endobj 64 0 obj <> endobj 65 0 obj <> endobj 66 0 obj <> endobj 67 0 obj <>stream This provides a tighter 'feel' as well as preventing wear and play at pivot points. 24,732 views Premiered Nov 16, 2018 https://www.patreon.com/lightsportand. 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