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I've actually never taken her off the floats!
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- The Challenger II 582 Classic Airframe includes all the options, accessories and upgrades to provide maximum performance, utility and comfort in Canada.
- The 582 Classic is a great configuration for two-up float flying in the higher density altitudes often encountered in western Canada.
- The tail, wings and fuselage are pre-built at the factory from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum. All hardware is provided and is AN aircraft quality.
- Superflite fabric is provided pre-sewn into socks for the tail, pre-cut into top and bottom sections for the wings, and precut into panels for the fuselage.
- Full dual controls - sticks and rudder pedals - are installed at the factory. Throttles are provided for front and rear seats. Cushions and seatbelts with shoulder straps are standard for both seats. In-flight adjustable flaperons and pitch trim are standard with this package.
- The cabin is fully enclosed with a Lexan wraparound windscreen plus doors on both sides. Very few ultralights have doors on both sides which is significant on floats when docking - the wind often takes away the choice of which side to put towards the dock so if you only have one door then half the time there is no way to get from the cockpit to the wharf! Buyer beware!
- The instruments included are Air Speed Indicator, Altimeter, Tachometer, Hour Meter, Compass and for the 582 a Coolant Temperature gauge.
- A full electrical system is provided including regulator/rectifier, solenoid and electric start for the engine. A 10 US Gallon fuel tank is included as standard.
- For maximum speed, and good looks, the package includes the fibreglass nose fairing and three-piece mid-wing gap covers as well as full streamline strut and gear fairings plus wheel pants for the mains and nose gear.
- The landing gear includes upgraded main gear legs of 2024-T3 aluminum with chromoly steel inserts. All three wheels have upgraded aluminum rims and the main wheels are oversize with larger tires. The new third generation brakes are included to complete the gear configuration.
Challenger
II 582 Classic Power Pack
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The Challenger II 582 Classic Power Pack is centered on the Rotax 582 UL DCDI Mod 99 engine and includes everything you need to produce thrust. This engine, the well-proven second generation "Blue Head" version, has numerous internal improvements to enhance reliability, the benefit of Rotax's substantial real world service experience with the initial generation. The engine comes complete with dual electronic ignition, two spark plugs per cylinder, dual carbs, impulse fuel pump, air filter and a quite effective muffler. To attach this engine to the airframe we include the new motor mount with eight Lord mounts to isolate the airframe from vibration as well as stainless steel exhaust mounts. The 582 is liquid cooled via an engine-driven water pump and thermostat so of course we include a complete radiator setup with everything you need to go flying - no trips to the hardware store, or the engineering department! This rad mounts in front of the engine on top of the wing parallel to the airflow rather than perpendicular so it creates the least possible drag. It is quite large to avoid overheating on even the most trying days in the most trying circumstances. An integrated generator produces AC current (12V 170W) which is converted by the supplied regulator/rectifier to 12V DC (nominal). Electric start is standard with our Premium package. The reduction drive is the preferred "tall" 2.6-to-1 unit which turns a 60" prop. The prop is the top-of-the-line Warp Drive 3-blade ground adjustable unit with upgraded HP-L machined aluminum hub and three carbon fibre blades with wide tips and nickel leading edges for protection from spray, slush and rain. Users say this prop is near indestructible - please don't try to disprove them! A wonderful aspect of the 582 is that the peaks of the horsepower and torque curves overlap and are quite flat plus start at a relatively low rpm. This allows one to pitch the prop into the peak power range without giving up on cruise! Here is Bryan's plane with the 582 installed. Click the picture to toggle back and forth to the same plane with its former 503.
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No-Charge
Choices for the Challenger II 582 Premium Package
CHOOSE WING SPAN: long = 31.5 ft for max lift for floats and soaring OR Clip = 26 ft for more speed and maneuverability. (See also chargeable midsize wing option.)
CHOOSE CABIN: wide with low cockpit side rails OR narrow with high sides.
CHOOSE LEXAN: tinted OR clear wraparound windscreen and doors.
Chargeable
Options for the Challenger II 582 Premium Package
All option prices subject to Soaring Super Loonie Discount in effect at the time of order and payment!
OPTIONAL Midsize 29.5 Ft Wing @ Cdn$735, less Soaring Super Loonie Discount
The optional 29.5 ft wing span is achieved via a special fibreglass wingtip that takes off a foot on either side. The wing itself is the same as the 31.5 ft version but the standard 1.5 ft bow wingtips are replaced with the optional 0.5 ft ones.
The benefits are a slightly higher cruise speed (still not a Lear jet though!) as well as a quicker roll rate for more sporty handing. This mid point between the long wing and the clip wing is suitable for float operations.
OPTIONAL 17 US Gallon Fuel Tank @ Cdn $690, less Soaring Super Loonie Discount
The factory 10 US gallon tank represents by far the best value in terms of dollars per gallon however many owners install long range tanks for their convenience and flexibility. In addition to the new optional 17 US Gallon Aluminum Tank, we also offer the excellent 15 US Gallon resin tank from Turbulence Aviation that has long been the stable of long range tanks in Canada.
OPTIONAL 582 All Season Kit @ Cdn$1,255, less Soaring Super Loonie Discount
The optional 582 All Season Kit provides a cabin heat via a remote heater core with 3-speed electric blower and ducting plus cockpit-controllable louvres for modulating the airflow through the rad. The louvres function like the cowl flaps on high performance airplanes or like the shutters on some motor vehicles.
When the louvres are open they allow maximum airflow to ovoid overheating during taxiing or prolonged climbs on hot days. Conversely, when closed they prevent overcooling during extended descents at low power settings. The louvres can be set to any interim position to keep the coolant temperature right in the middle of the operating range, the key to the high reliability of the 582.
This option is strongly recommended if you are going to be flying in the Canadian cold season (September through June!) or at high altitudes.
OPTIONAL 582 Oil Injection @ Cdn$445, less Soaring Super Loonie Discount
The optional 582 Oil Injection Kit includes the oil injection pump and control as well as two oil tanks which mount on either side of the radiator. In this setup the owner puts pure gas in the fuel tank instead of pre-mixing with oil. The metering system, based upon engine rpm and throttle position, delivers exactly the right amount of oil to each cylinder via diffuser jets in the intake manifold sockets. The tanks are quite large and contain enough oil for 10-12 hours of flight! The oil tanks have individual sight gauges and both gauges are visible from either side of the airplane. The oil tanks are designed with outlets front and rear and they are cross-linked so that oil is available in all flight attitudes.
There are numerous accessories, field tested and proven available for your Challenger. We carry the most popular ones and can source the rest. You can see many of them on our accessories page.
*The Fine Print!
Prices are in Canadian Dollars - subject to change without notice.
Please call or write for a current quotation.
Freight, Shipping,
Canada customs brokerage and clearing charges, and UPS Extended Area
charges are not included and are in addition at applicable prevailing rates.
Federal and
Provincial sales taxes are not included and are in addition at
applicable prevailing rates.