Challenger Models

Challenger ultralights give you the best of both worlds -- the fun of an open cockpit, short field, high performance ultralight, and the comfort, speed and long range of a cabin-class airplane. Compare these flight performances figures and options with our competition and you will agree that . . . Challenger is the best, challenging the rest!!

Challenger I & II  | Challenger Special I & II  |  Options & Accessories

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Specifications

Challenger
Single Seater Ultralight

Challenger II
2-Seater Ultralight

Wingspan

31 ft. 6 in.

31 ft. 6 in.

Length

18 ft. 6 in.

20 ft. 0 in.

Height

6 ft. 0 in.

6 ft. 0 in.

Wing Area

142 sq. ft.

173 sq. ft.

Engine (standard)

Rotax "277" 28 h.p.

Rotax "447" 42 h.p.

Engines (optional)

Rotax "377" 35 h.p.

Rotax "447" 42 h.p.

Rotax "503" 48 h.p.

Rotax "503" 52 h.p.

Empty Weight

235 lbs.

300 lbs.

Useful Load

265 lbs.

500 lbs.

Ultimate Load Factor

+ 6 - 4

+ 6 - 4

Build Time

40-60 hrs.

40-60 hrs.

Field Assembly Time

20 min.

20 min.

Airframe Type

Alum. Tube

Alum. Tube

Standard Covering

Sailcloth & Dacron,

Pre-Sewn

Sailcloth & Dacron,

Pre-Sewn

Optional Covering

"Superflite"

"Superflite"

Performance

Challenger
Single Seater Ultralight

Challenger II
2-Seater Ultralight

VNE

100 mph

100 mph

Top Level Speed

63 to 90 mph

75 to 90 mph

Cruise Speed

55 to 75 mph

65 to 75 mph

Stall Speed

25 mph

22 mph solo

30 mph dual

Climb Rate

700 to 1200 fpm

1200 fpm solo

700 dual

Take Off Roll

100 to 200 ft.

100 ft. solo

200 ft. dual

Glide Ratio

10 to 1

11 to 1 solo

9 to 1 dual

Service Ceiling

12,500 to 14,500 ft.

14,000 ft. solo,

12,500 ft. dual

Fuel Used at Cruise

1.5 gph to 2.2 gph

2.3 gph to 4 gph

All performance data is average with 170-pound pilots & average sea level condition

*All fabric included. Does not include instruments or paint.

Challenger Special I & II

Specifications

Challenger Special
Single Seater
"Clipped Wing"

Challenger II Special
2-Seater Ultralight
"Clipped Wing"

Wingspan

26 ft. 0 in.

26 ft. 0 in.

Length

18 ft. 6 in.

20 ft. 0 in.

Height

6 ft. 0 in.

6 ft. 0 in.

Wing Area

120 sq. ft.

143 sq. ft.

Engine (standard)

Rotax "447" 42 h.p.

Rotax "503" 52 h.p.

Engines (optional)

Rotax "503" 48 h.p.

Rotax "503" 52 h.p.

n/a

Empty Weight

260 lbs.

350 lbs.

Useful Load

260 lbs.

500 lbs.

Ultimate Load Factor

+ 7 - 4

+ 7 - 4

Build Time

120 hrs.

150 hrs.

Field Assembly Time

30 min.

30 min.

Airframe Type

Alum. Tube

Alum. Tube

Standard Covering

"Superflite"

"Superflite"

Optional Covering

n/a

n/a

Performance

Challenger Special
Single Seater
"Clipped Wing"

Challenger II Special
2-Seater Ultralight
"Clipped Wing"

VNE

120 mph

120 mph

Top Level Speed

95 to 105 mph

100 mph

Cruise Speed

75 to 90 mph

85 mph

Stall Speed

28 mph

32 mph solo

37 mph dual

Climb Rate

1000 to 1400 fpm

1200 fpm solo

700 dual

Take Off Roll

100 to 150 ft.

125 ft. solo

250 ft. dual

Glide Ratio

9 to 1

10 to 1 solo

8 to 1 dual

Service Ceiling

14,000 ft.

14,000 ft. solo,

12,500 ft. dual

Fuel Used at Cruise

2.3 gph to 3 gph

3.5 gph

All performance data is average with 170-pound pilots & average sea level condition

*All fabric included. Does not include instruments or paint.

Options & Accessories

Available on All Models

Engine Options

-- 10-gallon fuel tank

-- Lexan Doors

-- Cabin Heat (plans)

-- Flaperons

-- Wheel Pants

-- Brakes

-- Amphibious Floats

-- Regular Floats

-- Electric Starter

-- "Superflite"

-- "Sailcloth"

-- Speed Fairings

-- Fiberglass Wingtips

-- Fiberglass Nose Cone

-- Instruments

All engine packages include: engine carburetor(s), exhaust system, muffler mount with ahardware, motor mount with all hardware, choke cable(s), cog belt reduction drive, and matched propeller with bolts -- read specification sheets for performance data.

-- Rotax "447" 42 h.p.

-- (2 cyl., single CDI ignition) $3,767.00

-- Rotax "503 SC" 48 h.p.

-- (2 cyl., single carb, dual CDI ignition)

-- $4,438.00

-- Rotax "503 DC" 52 h.p.

-- (2 cyl., dual carb, dual CDI ignition) 

-- $4,552.00