Quad City Challenger Special

The Challenger Special is a single seat, clipped wing version, for a quicker roll rate. It qualifies as a 51% kit for Experimental - Amateur-Built, can be flown with a Sport Pilot Permit. And qualifies as a Light Sport Aircraft.

In 2010 quick-build kits were from US$10,215 to US$12,965 ex engine, and engine options include the Rotax 447, 503, 582 and HKS 700E.

The all have a 30 mph cross-wind capability and 200 ft take-off roll.

Engine: Rotax 447, 42 hp
HP range: 42-50
Height: 6 ft
Length: 18 ft
Wing span: 26 ft
Wing area: 117 sq.ft
Weight empty: 270 lb
Gross: 550 lb
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Speed max: 100 mph
Cruise: 85 mph
Range: 160 sm
Stall: 32 mph
ROC: 1000 fpm
Take-off dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Service ceiling: 14,400 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel
Cockpit width: 24 in