Download Challenger II 503 Deluxe Package Pricelist and Spec Sheets

(Prices shown are subject to further reduction due to Soaring Super Loonie Discounts!)

Challenger II 503 Deluxe Package

These pricing packages apply only to Challengers sold in Canada.
Elsewhere there are differences in packages, pricing and currencies.

Priced around Cdn. $26,000* - *Please contact us for a quote.

Challenger II Deluxe Airframe with all the trimmings plus
the ubiquitous 50 hp air-cooled Rotax 503 Power Pack.

Challenger II 503 Deluxe Airframe

The Challenger II 503 Deluxe Airframe includes all the options, accessories and upgrades to provide maximum performance, utility and comfort in 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 503 a Cylinder Head Temperature gauge.

A full electrical system is provided including regulator/rectifier, solenoid and electric start for the engine.

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 503 Deluxe Power Pack

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The Challenger II 503 Deluxe Power Pack is centered on the Rotax 503 UL DCDI engine and includes everything you need to create thrust and go.

This engine, purpose-built for aircraft and well-proven via thousands of real world installations, has numerous internal improvements to enhance reliability. The engine comes complete with dual electronic ignition, two spark plugs per cylinder, dual carbs, impulse fuel pump, air filter and a very effective muffler. To attach this engine to the airframe we include the motor mount with Lord mounts to isolate the airframe from vibration as well as a stainless steel exhaust mount.

The 503 is air-cooled via an engine-driven fan and is virtually immune to 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 Deluxe package.

The reduction drive is the preferred "tall" 2.6-to-1 unit. This turns a highly efficient 60" two-blade fixed pitch wooden prop which comes standard with epoxy leading edge protection to mitigate the impact of spray, slush and rain.

This prop is the simplest, lightest and most economical choice for the 503. With the 503 there is no advantage to turning a 3-blade prop, in fact performance will actually diminish. The 3-blade works best with the 582 and is in fact required.

Here is Bryan's plane with the 503. If you click on the picture, you can toggle back and forth to the same plane with its new 582:

No-Charge Choices for the Challenger II 503 Deluxe 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 mid option.)

CHOOSE CABIN: wide with low cockpit side rails OR narrow with high sides.

CHOOSE LEXAN: tinted OR clear wraparound windscreen and doors.

CHOOSE PROP: fine pitch for best takeoff/climb OR coarse pitch for cruise.

Chargeable Options for the Challenger II 503 Deluxe 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$525, 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 handling. This mid point between the long wing and the clip wing is suitable for float operations.

OPTIONAL 17 US Gallon Aluminum Fuel Tank @ Cdn$650, 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 Upgrade to Adjustable Warp Drive Prop @ Cdn$525, less Soaring Super Loonie Discount

The optional prop is an extremly durable, weatherproof Warp Drive 2-blade ground adjustable unit with the upgraded HP-L machined aluminum hub. The two carbon fibre blades have wide tips and nickel leading edges for protection from spray (floats), slush (skis) and rain (wheels).

The horsepower curve of the 503 is quite steep. With the Warp Drive you can set the pitch to hit the maximum power rpm for the best takeoff and climb performance on floats. When the floats come off in the fall you can easily reset the pitch to a lower rpm for better cruise speeds during wheel and ski flying.

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.
Canada customs charges are Cdn$125. Federal and Provincial sales taxes are not included and are in addition at applicable prevailing rates. Shipping is not included - additional freight charges to major Canadian cities will typically total CDN$750-1000.
Your freight may be more or less depending on your location and optional equipment ordered.