Quad City Challenger II - Cost to Own

What does it actually cost to buy and own a Quad City Challenger II? In this short video we break down the Quad City Challenger II Cost of Ownership and let you know exactly what your get for your money. And how much of your money it will take.

In addition to annual costs, we cover the cost per hour and cost per mile to operate. We also cover key performance stats so you know what you're paying for.

Costs of airplane ownership vary widely from owner to owner. This video takes an average of the various expenses from existing owners and boils them down to simple to digest numbers. Your ownership experiences will be unique.

[christopheriimcguire]

Not the Challenger I was expecting when I saw the title 😂

[benghazi]

"Trying to get more out of them than was ever really intended will probably lead to disappointment"

That's an understatement if there ever was one!

[beesoffury]

The humor on this channel is avgeek gold 😂

[josephd.]

I am now aware of Ultralights that can equip floats and I am intrigued...
I'm from the deep, swampy part of North Ontario and something that can land on the little lakes and rivers that suffuse the area has a hell of a lot of appeal. Sounds like it can carry me and a substantial camping gear load so holy hell...

[AlexDenton]

I’m actually in the Quad Cities right now, the home of this plane!

[RossLeavitt]

Love the videos! Flying with two people is “dual” not “duel”. Even though the tight quarters could lead to some kid of duel.

[ewhays]

Love the light weight episodes! Can we get the Pietenpol too?

[Coobyboi]

Had a Challenger I Clipped wing. Absolute blast on a 503. Great plane to just put around in.

[shajducko]

Loving these videos! One thing I’m a bit confused by is how the numbers break down from variable/fixed costs to the price per hour - as well as what the ‘Reserve’ cost actually is. Would love to see a video about that!

[markcurtiss]

Great video. I've built and flown 3 Challengers, all with the Rotax 503. First was the single place long wing and absolutely loved that plane. Next was a two place standard, very nice. The one I have now is another two place standard that I added a bunch of accessories, which I regret. It's very heavy and flying with two people is near impossible. If you get one, keep the weight down.

[philbrookman]

hope u have fitted reinforcing wedge or massive thick washer 6mm or so on inside of wing attach fittings as per the mw mods , ,,cracks have develpoed across the hole resulting in fatalities please share with other challenger owners

[matthewmillar]

How does one get into flying for cheap with sturdy built, fast air frames that don't need maintenance and run on hopes and dreams? 🙄🤣

Fun video as always! How about doing the CT-114 Tutor? 😊

[kittyhawk]

I've flown in one of these. I'm 6'2, and I could barely fit in the front of one of these things, the back seat simply wasn't an option lol

[sylvester]

The Challenger is quite flexible...Grab a wing tip and begin to move it up and down...in time the tail feathers will be flexing opposite the wing....Good plane other wise...

[martinanderson]

Great video as always! Can you please, please, please do a Lake Buccaneer or Renegade!?!?

[matt_b...]

Riding with a passenger seems an awful lot like tandem skydiving in reverse.

[robertrussell]

Thank you for doing this one. "So you want to buy a Challenger II..." Yes, Yes I do.

[areyoumad]

Nice one! I would be most curious to see a video about a Maule aircraft, is it in your plans? Cheers from France!

[jcampbell]

How ‘bout an AutoGyro next time. Thanks these are fun and informative.

[youdontneedtoknow]

Hey mate, could you please do a video on the moth series of planes or just the tiger moth? I’ve really fallen for them recently and I’m honestly thinking of buying one, just need a pilot’s license I guess 😅