have painted and I am sure you will see that the work is first rate. In addition, Mader installed wheelpants, a three-blade Warp Drive propeller, Quad Citys fiberglass nosecone, an ELT, the factory Hoerner wingtips, an EIS engine monitor and a parachute system. trailer The seat bottoms are hinged for easier access and inspection of the elevator pushrods. 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. All tire kickers and general time wasters will be drawn and quartered! xref The slower speed realm of ultralights is an endearing capability, and keeping weight low is one of the best ways to ensure these capabilities. Successful Company, Successful Design. Arizona Sport Pilot Airplane Hangered at DVT Airport. 1990 - An adjustment system is introduced to simplify brake adjustment. xb```f``Ab ,"u5a6h&? >4r3 Qf`. Last year the company celebrated 20 years of operation, yet many ultralighters and most aviators were unaware of the accomplishment. The money you save can be used to rent Its enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. Challenger customers are wondering which way to go in their purchase of a sport 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. Aircraft for sale. 1984 - Elevator bell crank horns are changed from 2024 T3 aluminum to stainless steel to prevent elongation of holes over time. The Challenger 2 is available as a 51% kit for Experimental / Amateur builders. Has a rotax 503 scdi with a fresh top end and 78 hours and is fully electric start . Doors included that remove. The letter The money you save can be used to rent that fancy new Starburst Light Sport Aircraft that you have been drooling over. 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 this year, Quad City reached another milestone with the 20th anniversary of the two-seaters that have made up the majority of its production. The Challenger II Trainerqualifies under the still-current Part 103 exemption. 1984 - Fabric and Lexan doors are introduced for the single-seat Challenger. improvements are incorporated. their permission. With a traditional 3-axis control system, folding wings and numerous engine options Badland aircraft ultralight models are familiar to any pilot. For Zanklites, call 715/568-2244 or e-mail donzank@zanklites.com. 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. Its a simple decision and we will try to help you decide. The aircraft can be equipped with wheels, skis, or amphibious floats. 1988 - Stainless steel jury strut attach brackets are introduced to replace the 6061 T6 aluminum brackets when using the streamlined fairings. that information is responded to constructively, it will lead to a far superior airplane According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Quad City Challenger II plane crashed in a field in Niota around 4 p.m., killing the pilot. Posted February 12, 2023 Colors between batches may not match. Initial flight testing includes a 2500 mile cross country flight (with 2 other Challengers) from Moline Illinois to Lakeland, Florida and return. 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. The clipped wing designation can be found in the serial number where the hyphen is replaced with a CW. Many of these aircraft are selling for upward of $75,000.00. The lighter ones fly better. 0000002192 00000 n 1985 - CSR2, CSR-4 and CSR-6 ribs are added to provide additional bracing for the 2 FB-2 cockpit rail. Well, the solution is of Registration is usually not the actual date the kit was manufactured by Quad City. 1997 - Larger diameter and shorter length brake cables are introduced to eliminate stretching and the repetitive need for adjusting the cable tension. 0000002469 00000 n 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. 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. You could buy The Challengers low level of incidents may say more than all the testing or any number of product evaluations. We respond to ALL email 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. provide your Proficiency (flight) Test. 1984 - The FB11 fuselage cross tube is modified and strengthened by double sleeving in 6061 T6 aluminum. Long in the Saddle 1990 - The long awaited aircraft version of the Rotax 503 is introduced providing many improvements over the earlier snowmobile derived engine. A stainless steel collar provides redundancy that ensures belt tension even if the securing bolt is insufficiently tightened. We respond to ALL email Despite their easy handling during takeoff and landing, Challengers exhibit an odd adverse yaw quality. guys look like theyre having fun. . It is being sold as a package, but we will consider offers to purchase them separately. 1989 - The Hirth 2703 single ignition engine is introduced as an alternative option to the Rotax 503. This provides a tighter 'feel' as well as preventing wear and play at pivot points. 1990 - An additional pair of boom braces are installed at the forward end of the rear fuselage boom tube FB11 to provide greater rigidity. All Challengers can be flown with the new Sport Pilot Permit. 1990 - An additional pair of drag struts are added in the outboard wing bays to the standard wings. First timers usually take less than 300 hours to complete the assembly including covering and painting, Zank says. One for fun, and one to get THE COST IS REASONABLE AND THE FUN IS You have total say over the '1095' means the plane was ordered in October https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC9Mnnvgnm4 EP2, EV Challenger tear down Quick-build kits plus fully assembled new and used for sale. certificated aircraft new or used. Note: Take-off and Landing distance not over 50ft obstacle. Email for pics, Telephone: but expect to pay a premium price. %%EOF From that first ultralight version of the Challenger several models have evolved. 3. 0000002226 00000 n Quad City Challenger Wing Failure! Detailed build sheets can be obtained by contacting us via email. Required fields are marked *. Quad City Challenger II: Owner/operator: Private : Registration: N528J: MSN: CH2-1206-LSS-0110: Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2: Other fatalities: 0: . Has recessing 100 hour inspection and flying daily. Some designs will return to level flight faster than the Challenger, but the design was positive in all such checks. 1983 - The nose shaft is strengthened by changing from 1 inch X .090 2024 T3 aluminum to 1 inch X .120. Has been that way since built in 1996 and is a stable fast little plane. trailer Electronic CDI ignition that eliminates the need for timing adjustments. some cases the dates are years apart! Can I remove the vertical stabilizers from my horizontal stabilizer? I suggest a Facebook page for Challenger. Copyright 2017, U-FLY-IT Ultralight, Experimental, and Amateurbuilt Aircraft! When I later flew with Zank, he demonstrated one of the deepest, slowest slips I have ever seen in any aircraft. If you have a question, we want to Quad City will be more then happy to assist you in locating a Challenger dealer. He took his time and got it right. Challenger II (two-seater) with a long wing. You can do your own annuals and the maintenance is relatively easy and 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. 1986 - Two large triangular boxed gussets are added to further strengthen the junction of the FB11 cross tube and the 2FB11 rear fuselage boom tube. 1986 - The dorsal fin is shortened 1 inch to enhance propeller clearance. However, the low-speed capability doesnt prevent the aircraft from offering speeds with more zip. Zank likes to add his own selling points: All Challengers are effectively quickbuild kits. 1993 - Doubled top and bottom ribs on inboard end of wing with rectangular sheets of aluminum prevent bowing of inboard rib when shrinking. Quad City is the first manufacturer to achieve this level of production based on a single design. Challenger 2 CW, impeccable build and meticulous in every detail. (See "Featured Links" above from our menu to go to Quad City's web site.) DO NOT attempt to substitute any part or hardware your-self. Mark will share tips for inspection and maintenance he has learned over the years operating his Challenger II . If you want a plane that wont squeeze you, here it is. :-), Telephone: Having taxied to the proper end of Gateway Airports north/south runway, I added power. Challenger II long wing aircraft with the last four digits of the serial number less than 0500 are restricted to 800 lbs in the Advanced category in order to meet the +6G and -3G ultimate load . xref But your problem is that you want to have fun, and want to get somewhere in a hurry sometimes. Copyright 2003, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC All rights reserved. 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. 0000001872 00000 n The Special single-seater and the Challenger II Specialboth must have N-numbers. On average, our customers usually spend a total of $2,500 of fuel costs). two airplanes. Long Will it Take Me to Assemble a Challenger? 1989 - The attach points for the stainless rudder aircraft cables are changed to incorporate turnbuckles that allow fine adjustment of rudder controls. The front and middle fiberglass fairings on top of the wings were installed today and the rearward one was fitted. You can rent a Cessna, or Piper, or some other certificated Though Mader instructs seventh and eighth grade students (a task most pilots wouldnt dare attempt), he had never before built an aircraft. Aircraft, LLC. hWr6}W/;`'D7Nkg"d:>dqK*Ih %+N: =TLrF), With more than 3,500 aircraft flying, Quad City is also one of the most successful. 1991 - A new optional electric start system is introduced eliminating the maintenance previously required with the older ADS starter. A [ @BIiw1{rx0c9$pure``Q5s You can do your own annuals and the maintenance is relatively easy and inexpensive. the rest. 0000002115 00000 n 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. 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. Telephone: I bought a beautiful Challenger from it's builder 8 years ago. 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. It has made one maiden 1000 mile flight from Florida to Texas. As Mader came to learn from his building and flying experience, light weight benefits handling and low-speed performance. . How For Quad City, it was a downyear! Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1 - 2:15 p.m. CST. We have an FAA computer A flock of 56 Challengers was arrayed in neat rows along the flight line. The inside maingear wheel appeared to scribe a circle only a few feet in diameter. Most ultralight type aircraft are fairly inexpensive to buy, easy to To activate the chute, the pilot simply pulls the red handle mounted directly above the front seat. 99% Finished and ready for DAR or FAA Inspection. Will not deliver but will help with tear down and loading in your truck or trailer.. Youre right! 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. |B?DhZ@6"d!lqV)'S>-+"Hffmt$9lTw,)?E]WH Y! or so for materials and labor. Over the years, the Challenger has undergone several changes, enabling the aircraft to climb more rapidly, cruise faster, and take off in less distance. 1992 - The wing tip bow material is changed from 3/4 inch .049 to 7/8 .058 6061 T6 aluminum. CHECK QTY PART # DESCRIPTION ( ) 1 Set of Instructions (this manual) . Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. All of our Call for details.770-547-5313, Telephone: 2015 QUAD CITY CHALLENGER XL65 Experimental/Homebuilt Aircraft Price:USD $48,500 Payments as low as USD $452.45 / monthly* Aircraft Location:Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Serial Number:CH2-0211 Registration #:C-IXSL Total Time:140 Number of Seats:2 Engine Notes:Bombardier - Rotax 582 Blue Head What follows is a detailed list of the improvements made to the design since 1983 CHALLENGER 1 LW 503 DCDI $10,900 TRADE FOR PLANE Sonerai??. features tandem seating. The parts and hardware in the kit making up the Challenger are of special aircraft grade ! answer it. The Challenger II can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit as it qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft. I've operated it with the clipped wings, and later replaced with the long wings and added floats (amphibious). Its easy to design crisp handling at higher cruise speeds, but the Challenger particularly shines at slow-speed handling, superior to many other designs. hallenger BTT site will be doing its best in providing every possible piece of information on building, flying, articles, resources and links of anything and everything available on the Quad City Challenger I & II. ExperimentalWhich Way to Go? A larger brake handle is also introduced to make brake actuation easier and more effective. You can build a single-seat model that weighs almost 20 pounds less than the FAAs 254-pound limit for Part 103 (which, by the way, is not going away with the arrival of the sport-pilot/light-sport aircraft (LSA) proposal). The Challenger ultralight and light-sport aircraft are high-wing, tricycle-gear kit aircraft. parachute in his aircraft. 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. In general, the Challenger exhibited good response in all axes, and harmony was quite reasonable. Quality and flight characteristics notwithstanding, consistently low prices and quick shipments surely are a big part of Quad Citys success. In level flight with higher power settings, I noted airspeed can accelerate beyond 70 mph. A larger crankshaft with improved bearings that greatly increase the engine's overhaul intervals and reliability. 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. 0000000897 00000 n Once your Challenger has been completed, it only takes a half hour or so to remove or reinstall the wings for storage or trailering. 0000027609 00000 n one of the new ready to fly Light Sport Aircraft that are flooding the market For 21 Years, Quad Citys Challenger has proved a good choice. \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. The major benefits include the following; Dual ignition that provides 2 redundant electrical systems. The airplane came to rest on a storage facility roof, with substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The aircraft can be equipped with wheels, skis, or amphibious floats. "It appears the plane had taken off from a private airfield a few minutes before on County Road 322," said Sheriff Guy. 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. Most light-sport aviation companies would consider that an excellent performance. Then one day as your are You can build one the these planes in 100 to 300 hours. You may also call with questions: (623) 341-6567 0 Builds were through assistance of 35 year, multi-award winning dealership. 0000000016 00000 n process as feedback comes from the experience of owners in the field over the years. The Special models are clipped-wing, higher-speed performers. Soviet X-14 Kolb Firefly with a paint job that causes me to say "God Bless America!" Kolb Ultralight with folded wing and tail. 0000003705 00000 n 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. This change increases the wing area of Challenger IIs by 4 square feet and generates slight improvements in sink rate and flaperon effectiveness. When you want to fly for fun, fly your The standard tank was 5 US gallons. Quad City has been manufacturing Challenger ultralight kits since 1983. 1988 - The Dacron pre-colored sailcloth wing covers are modified to incorporate 12 ribs per wing in place of the previous 6. Wing Bracket Failure. After a couple takeoff and landings, I was reminded how easily the Challenger goes into the air and just as simply returns to the runway. Quad City manufactures the Challenger line of Light Sport Aircraft, Experimental Amateur-Built / Homebuilt, Advanced Ultralight and Part 103 Ultralight Aircraft. admincopa. 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 . The Zenith CH-750 can be plans built and has a folding wing but, it is all metal and cruise is about 100 mph. North Bay . 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. Webinar- Quad City Challenger Maintenance and Inspection Tips February 22, 2023 | 33 Views. 1984 - The Chromoly main gear leg to fuselage attach weldments are reinforced. It seems as if Quad City Ultralight Aircraft has covered all the bases important to recreational pilots. Your email address will not be published. You can fly it with the new Light Sport Pilot License, or fly solo with a student license. 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. 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. When you push the nose over, the design moves out smartly. 1990 - A redesigned belt tensioning system is introduced for the Hegar drive eliminating the necessity of a drilled shaft and simplifying adjustment. flying along on a poker run or to a fly-in breakfast and think, Gee, those Manufacturer QUAD CITY Model CHALLENGER XL65 Serial Number 2017 Condition New FlightRules VFR Display Serial Number with this listing 1 Total Time 40.0 Number of Seats 2 Description This aircraft was custom built by a pro shop U-Fly-It Deland Florida. The quartet of models has also satisfied a large number of customers by providing a handling and performance package with a strong safety record. MAXIMUN!! The newer UL DCDI version is superbly reliable as well as highly economical to acquire, operate and maintain. through the paint. We currently have 3 CFI's to provide instruction. VNE is 120 and cruises between 80 to 100. goes to the first with $20K! - Help support the Light. 2 at 430 hrs. JOHN DEERE 4250 Other Online Auctions at EquipmentFacts.com. Copyright 2017 Has been that way since built in 1996 and. 1985 - A triangular gusset is installed to strengthen the junction of the FB11 cross tube and the 2FB11 rear fuselage boom tube. You need two airplanes. 0000001027 00000 n 2000 - The windshield and enclosure are upgraded from .040" Lexan to .060" for both tinted and clear versions. Challenger Special Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. Dealer: SEMO Air Sports: Challenger II Special Quad City Ultralight Aircraft Corp. Dealer: SEMO Air Sports: 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. of the new Light Sport Aircraft. 1995 - New 60 inch diameter propeller introduced with new drive. 1991 - An additional lower inboard wing rib is introduced to prevent bowing from over shrinking the underside wing fabric. Introduces a new steerable, retractable nose gear for their amphibious floats that is proprietary to the Challenger. 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. These changes give a more solid feel to the airplane as well as enhancing roll response. If I did it all over again, I would make the plane as light as possible, Mader admits. However, I lack expertise to advise you about removing them. You will need a certified mechanic to inspect and repair these aircraft or pass a repairmans course to do your own annuals and repairs. Still flying the plane so hours will adjust. 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. So far, 22 brackets have been examined, and within that group, 8 brackets were found to have cracks. decide if you want to fly for fun, or to fly to get somewhere. 1985 - Main wheel brakes are introduced. 64 16 Quad City Ultralights of Iowa is one of the oldest suppliers of light aircraft, having celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2008. Challengers are quite maneuverable on the ground. v-B(Iwt.zb2 M-&qVb> RV|iC/"= D%gwz5JA++V&i)Lks!8t?{3?z5AlVP9=9}=5? After 20 years of market success with many aircraft flying at airfields across the country, Challengers boast an enviably good safety record. (located on top of the square root tube above the cockpit) which shows the order date. 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! 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