Challenger Ultralight Fledge Flight Up Arkansas River

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Uploaded by on Nov 8, 2008

Compiled video of Challenger flight from Colorado Springs Airport via Pueblo and up Arkansas River to Fremont County airport. Includes Engine startup, taxi, takeoff and cockpit views of flight along river.

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  • I do come out to Colorado to go Elk Hunting about every 2 yrs. I go about 120 miles S.E. of Denver. When I had my Pacer I flew to Colorado to Elk Hunt every yr. I'm not coming this year but mabe when I do come, I might make a trip your way & check your Challenger out. It's a beautiful bird!!! Take Care Sir!!!

  • Hey, great. I'm SW of Colorado Springs about 35 miles and west of Pueblo. Would love to show of the bird if you come out. Keep in touch.

  • Im from the far western tip of Virginia. I solo'd in a Cessna 172 & bought a Piper Tri Pacer & restored it. It was a real joy to fly. It had a clipped wing so low speed landings were tricky but, it's response in crosswinds was great. I also had a Nieuport 11 replica that I built. I had the engine quit at about 1200 ft. 20 miles from the nearest airport & had to land in a guys corn field. Needless to say my wife made me sale it that summer!!

  • I was hoping you were close to Colorado so you could see the plane. Your experience in flying and restoring sound really impressive. Sorry about your Nieuport 11. My Challenger is a clipped wing and has about a 6 to 1 glide ratio. Probably like the Pacer. Pretty impressive turn ability as well. Anyway, I have four other videos under pastorlarkin that you might enjoy. Best to you.

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  • @a5478312 Yep, the air get's a little thin of up here. Sometimes I envy you guys at the lower elevations. BTW, hope to get another video up soon. I did put one up with a side view from the left wing strut. Have a great day.

  • @a5478312 Enjoyed your video very much. I took off from 5400 feet and climbed to 8000 earlier this week. Although my climb is good from the airport, it was dragging a little at 8000 feet as far as climbing.

  • I think a used single place like this will run between $4500 to $9000 depending on a lot of factors. To build from new would cost more. I solo'd in a Cessna 150 many years ago and with a little training, it feels similar. I'm in Colorado. What part of the country are you in?

  • How much does a Challenger like that cost? I would like to find a used one in good condition. I have been flying for 12 yrs. but I do not have a plane at the time. The Challenger seems to be what I'm lookng for.

  • Doyle:

    Looked like you were having too much fun, but how can that be in a Challenger>

    Next time I see or speak with Jim, I will pass on your message.

    Red Stokes

    Ch2 N414LS

  • I bought it used about 1 and 1/2 year ago. It has been a fine bird. Thanks for your comment.

    Doyle

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