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Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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 Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:53 am Post subject: New Respect for the Challenger |
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Kolb Friends -
Went flying yesterday in my Mark-3, with another fellow flying his
503-powered Challenger alongside, for some two-ship formation flying in the
local area. My first thoughts were that I would probably have to power WAY
back on my 912ul in order for him to keep up. Boy was I wrong!
Once at altitude, his Challenger (with two aboard) was keeping right up with
my Kolb. I was cruising at 5000 rpm, and indicating 65 mph at 8000' msl.
(According to my airspeed performance charts for that altitude and temp,
true airspeed was 75 mph.) My buddy was running his belt-drive 503 at 6000
rpm. Not surprisingly, his loaded Challenger did not have the climb rate as
a Kolb on takeoff. But the clean aerodynamics of the Challenger design
allowed him to maintain a respectable cruise speed, especially with only 53
hp.
Not saying I would ever want to trade in my Kolb for a Challenger, but ...
it did give me a revised opinion of that little aircraft.
I hereby promise never to scoff at Pat Ladd's airplane again!
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, 912ul, PowerFin-72
New Mexico
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mustangsally(at)semo.net
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| Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 6:01 am Post subject: New Respect for the Challenger |
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The challenger is hard to beat for a two place with 503. Like every plane
it has some limitations. I have flown mine with a 503 with two on board and
out run a S12 with 582 and solo, same with a 582 Flightstar. It flies
right along with my buddies firestar 503 while I am carrying 2. I now have
a 582 on it and it will climb. I am currently building a firestar have the
Challenger for sale. They are good planes and a good bang for the buck.
Now a passenger will probably enjoy the Kolb more, it is very windy in the
back seat of a challenger and a "little" cramped.
Jerry
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pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com
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| Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject: New Respect for the Challenger |
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I hereby promise never to scoff at Pat Ladd's airplane again!>>
Aw gee Dennis . I think you are all heart and a great guy. No matter what
others say.!
Dont often fly the Challenger 2 up as Wendy who is a little vertically
challenged finds it too uncomfortable stretching forward to get her feet
into the aft rudder pedals. One up, all 200 lbs plus clothes and flying gear
of me usually cruise at 60/65 KNOTS at just over 5000rpm on the 503 and get
800 ft p m plus on take off climb to 1000 ft. Little bit slower above that.
Paperwork for the Kolb, AND THE CHEQUE are with the PFA who expect to
process within 2/3 days. Then the CAA gets to process the paperwork, they
say 3/4 days, so I am looking, hopefully as ever, to receiving the
Certificate for unlimited flying at the beginning of the week after next.
Cheers
Pat
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