Ron5335

Hi Andrew, Not meaning to be rude, but what weight are you? I'm around 100kg & that's another good thing about the Challanger, I get to remain in the 10 rego classification by about 10 kg. I was looking at repowering it with a HKS or go for a 582 just for getting for a bit more power up my sleve, but when I did the figures I beak the 300kg barrier. It's hard to tell by the photos, but is your plane fitted with brakes? & How what's the rudder control like at low speed. I learnt on a 912 Lightwing taildragger if that's any help. I was looking at the Lightwing PR Bipe that's been for sale for a while, but the rate of climb etc, is not there, & the scary thing is that it's been advertised for years, yet the hours remain the same, and that worries me a bit. I have noticed with yours, that although it's been on the market for a while, the hours keep moving upwards, so I'm confident it's not a time bomb. Regards Ron

Hi, When you have some free time, could you send the performance specs on your Andiel. Currently I have a Challenger Clipped Wing Special that I purchased after getting my RAA certificate. I live in Sydney & fly out of The Oaks, but also have a place in Old Adaminaby & the Snowy River Aviators have purchased the old airfield at Adaminaby & built hangers, but it's elevation is 3500' so pressure altitude plays a big part on what type of plane is suitable down there. I'm assuming your match (Light plane/ Big motor) would handle the condtions, but I'm just wondering what range it has & with the pilot seat where it is located the max weight allowed. The Challenger is a great plane, but I'm limited to 70 knts & 2 1/2 hours endurance & puts the 150 n mile distance between The Oaks & Adaminaby right on the edge. There's no hurry, as I'm still knocking over my navs. Regards Ron Love

Hi Andrew, Not meaning to be rude, but what weight are you? I'm around 100kg & that's another good thing about the Challanger, I get to remain in the 10 rego classification by about 10 kg. I was looking at repowering it with a HKS or go for a 582 just for getting for a bit more power up my sleve, but when I did the figures I beak the 300kg barrier. It's hard to tell by the photos, but is your plane fitted with brakes? & How what's the rudder control like at low speed. I learnt on a 912 Lightwing taildragger if that's any help. I was looking at the Lightwing PR Bipe that's been for sale for a while, but the rate of climb etc, is not there, & the scary thing is that it's been advertised for years, yet the hours remain the same, and that worries me a bit. I have noticed with yours, that although it's been on the market for a while, the hours keep moving upwards, so I'm confident it's not a time bomb. Regards Ron

Hi Big Kev, I was looking at that Skyboy when the previous owner had, & I have the full factory specs for it if you want them. It's a rare SEF model. Regards Ron