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Lol! I'm trying to get a flat tire. ...so far all I have is a spare tire. Time for my crunches ( sigh)

Hello from Mt. Horeb WI(troll capital of the world?). I’ve been watching ALL of your videos for a long time and finally decided to subscribe(I’m a bit of an introvert). I’m in the process of building a single seat Challenger ultralight from a kit. I’m nearing the two year mark since I began this adventure and have been extremely fortunate to be working under the guidance of Greg Klemp(Mr. Challenger). He has a wealth of knowledge(and patience with me !) which is priceless since this is my first foray into building. Your successes(and a few false starts) have been invaluable. Perhaps you’ll attend AirVenture this month and our paths will cross. Thank You

Again, you need lavalier mics. You got to much static in your sound

I believe the very old church door key and most keys of the day had a large hole in the handle end that fit the newly invented bottle cap perfectly.

Have a "Canada Dry" church key in the kitchen drawer. Not parting with it. It would be rather a perfect choice for your beast. You just might want to get one. Game 7 was ... what does the tropics know about hockey?

Greetings from Stirling ON. 8 Wing Trenton AirShow today.

Thru to the end.

You've done a lot of work, and it looks good. Can't wait to see it fly! 😊

So what kind of damage does the 'death rattle' cause? All my motorcycle 2 strokes had that stumble at idle but it was never a problem. I idle my 582 over 2k just because I don’t like the torque reversals on the redrive.

Hello from Toronto

I feel like it’s getting close, and I’m getting excited about seeing that beautifully rebuilt challenger take back to the air 👍

You mentioned several times that your challenger is experimental bit it has an ultralight registration. I have to guess that it is a basic challenger and not an advanced challenger as you could not make all those modification without the written agreement of the manufacturer which is not really in business anymore. Very interesting to follow what you do

Can’t wait to see this plane fly. Also curious what it’s going to weigh.

Just a thought for your retracts: blue light and green are closer in perception than green and red or white. No other retractable aircraft use blue for up, they usually use red or orange. If I can make a suggestion, I would have one light only for up. That makes it very distinct from three green for down and locked, and you are not just relying on colours. Does that make sense?

Oh to have so much room on a panel! 😢

Very cool but won't that be in the way of the passengers feet? Also. you have a ton of background static so again, get you some LAVALIER MICS!!!

Again, a well thought out project! Sorry I was unable to view the link you sent me last week, but great video.

Yes, Canada still has at least one more day to keep their well oiled sticks on the Ice. Good luck knocking off the Panthers. Just because Canada ought to be in the finals. Since you are building the three greens, you might want to think about a flashing red to indicate in transit in addition to solid red for up and locked. Just a crazy HAM brained thought.

Hello from Cornwall ON. Just signed the papers on my first, and very own Challenger. Have been loving your videos.

I was wondering how many amps the gear might pull if you took it onto the grass, and cycled the gear? I’m just curious if it has enough power to lift the plane? It’s probably a dumb idea, but I like to stress test things.

I think you deserve 1000 views, and I’m happy to help with my measly one to get you started.

You sure are adding alot more weight. On that note, for the hundredths thousandths time. GET YOU LAVALIERS MICS!!!!! lol, seriously There not expensive...and of course, it's cool what you do. How's the weight loss coming by the way? I am on ozempic. working good so far

Good luck, and good building!

I am really enjoying this site. I already have my licence but have not flown for some time. I am also looking at buying a Challenger 2 with Floats so I can also enjoy the lakes to the north and east of Winnipeg. Good work Peter, keep it going...

get you lavalier microphones bud. been telling your for a while now. $50 bucks, usd.

As i was cleaning my airplane i noticed the radio antenna on top had popped out of the grommet. How is the antenna actually held secure into the grommet. Just asking because its a bitch to get to from inside.

Just curious if you could have assembled the piston to the rod first and insert into the head on the block and then attach the end caps? Like most car engines are done.

Electric is the way to go. Totally agree.

Hey, why the super low res? Jets have their golf clubs on the grass. Canucks and Oilers have their sticks on the ice. Do I hear game seven? Is the curse of the President's Trophy real?

That are great to fly

Hi torque motor in place of a lever?

Looking good man!

I was going to suggest electric gear drive, but that doesn't solve the friction problem. Friction is wear and the forces you are describing are too high. Re route the cables, or go back to pullies?

KISS,,,,, Keep it simple and safe :)

Have been following this project for a while! I'm looking at buying an older Challenger, 1998 model. Good logs and all maintenance receipts. Still an old bird. Boy I wish somebody would do a video on how to do a pre-purchase look at a Challenger......

Keep your stick on the ice. Hey wait. Stick? Johnson Bar?

Simpler is gooder! My Challenger nose gear cable pulls straight inline with the gear. The handle is locked up on a hook on the bottom of the instrument panel. When the gear is down it touches the outter cable and hang down ready to grad. Both main gear cable outers are in the double plastic holder mounted on the rear side of the cross angle where the belly starts. Both inner cables are the joined into one. That cable then goes around a pulley mounted in single shear on the inside of the longeron, does a 180° turn to the handle. The handle hooks onto the right hand upright from the longeron to the instrument panel. with the main gear up it rests beside my knee. I have attached a small bungee cord to position it correctly to grab. Each lock / unlock cables are fastened to each side of the seat. Perhaps not visually appealing, however it’s as light as possible and always operates perfectly. O yes, "watched to the end"

I’m just guessing, but I would think a front, and rear gear pull levers would work? I’m really looking forward to when you start your test flights, and I hope you take a bunch of footage.

very nice video

It makes me happy seeing people fulfill their goals in life. Best of luck to you!

The Kings are going to keep their sticks on the ice all the way to the end of the cup!

Through to the end...... Great update I figured you were busy with work or it was cold and got snowed in alot. my written exam is complete now its time to prep for the checkride.

Nice update. I like both types of videos, through to the end...

always enjoy your videos to the end

Keep working towards that flight test man - Too the end!

Oh yes, through to the end

Nice to see you back.

Through 2 the end!

Always good to see your updates!

Hey Pete, love your videos, very informative. I came across your channel while researching 503 engine rebuilds. my challenger has been in storage for many years and I"m in the rebuild process. I went back to your first video and have been watching them all. I recently purchased a set of Puddle Jumper "straight" floats with a wheel kit that I must install myself. if you have time to answer a few questions I would be grateful. How long are the "Morse cables" and in my wheel kit I have 4 small round nylon "pucks" with stainless steel bolts going through them. I assume they are guide rollers of some kind but can't figure out where they should be placed! I would greatly appreciate it if you could explain it to me or even a picture would suffice. Thanks for your time,,,Always look forward to your next video. Stay safe and take care...Alain