Today, I was in the air in a PA28-140 Piper Cherokee, and the entire time I'm in the air I am aware of places to land just in case. The fact that I was practicing forced landings (simulated engine out) may have contributed to the awareness a bit. But I look for places to ditch even when I'm not practicing forces landings. So It's not just a 2 stroke engine thing really, it's just a something every pilot of GA or experimental should be doing always.
Your funny... planning your trips around the forests... Where I live the fields are few and far between, so forest, swamp, lake or big lake, those are the options. The thing I like the most about the challenger is the performance for the price, and the fact that almost all nuts and bolts are visible. I check every nut and bolt, every flight. Check the sump, do the full check, every flight. My nose cone lifts, it comes up every flight, cables, links all checked. What have I found in checks? Carb boots. Bent 2CT2. Bent rudder bar. Loose battery bracket. Loose gauges. Bolt working loose. loose main gear cables. Loose starter. Loose aileron horn (high winds on the ground). Leaking PTO seal. bent rear "wheel". Fear is the mind killer. A healthy respect would be a better way to put it. Take nothing for granted, check and double check everything. Figure things out. Do that on the ground if you can. Great video!
Good Vid! Nuts and bolts and rivets. Do we trust them? Hell ya. Commercial airlines are made of nuts and bolts and rivets. So are fighter jets, bombers. Hell, panes from ww1 still fly and can be bought as a kit and they are just as good now as they where back then if not better. Fabric has a tried a true means of cover for decades.
You touched on the proper order of doing things if/when you have an emergency. Aviate - Navigate - Communicate. Keep flying(control) the plane, then figure out where you are, then talk on the radio. You'll survive !
@@TheJonjonj FYI - I soloed August 8, 1968, PVT March 1969, Commercial 1971, Multi 1972. Flew PIC in 17 different aircraft and I loved the old '46 Aeronca 7AC Champ 🙂
Much of what you said regarding fear, respect, and prechecks, maintenance, etc. about your airplane apply to any airplane and flying. Myself, I would be more leary of 2-stroke engines, most likely unfounded because we only see the "bad" stories, not the many multiple of non-incidents...But also that there are equivalent small 4-stroke engines today, and you don't need to mix in oil in those. LOL.
Hey thank you for all the interactions on my videos I'm sorry I haven't responded we have been busy! Fly in yesterday! New video tomorrow! So 2 stroke definitely require a different level of respect and attention! Plugs and filters and line checks these are daily items to check! Thank you again for watching
@@TheJonjonj Oh no problem, I don't expect a reply especially all the time! I'm glad you get to fly a lot more than I do. I'm always thinking in the background about ultralight but end up thinking at least an LSA type so I don't have to wonder about busting an airspace. I like to have radio(s) and transponder/adsb so everyone can see me and I can see them. Your videos are great, just you being you having fun!!!
Hmmm.. I would consider umm aiding a powerhouse that has the redundancy, and some floats that only weigh a few pounds and can't be removed which let the plane weigh up to 330 pounds.. it uhh, still weighs 254lbs without the floats.. but the darn things just don't come off anymore to check.
I raced 2 strokes in the 80s ,,they are a good motor the way they were designed but when you hop them up it’s nothing but trouble,,,horse power is heat
Most accidents in a Challenger is due to pilot error. You only start learning to fly once you obtained your license. Then you are still not a pilot. At about 25 He's without any mishap, you can say I am now starting to be a pilot. Challenger is great. Stoll beautiful recovery and very forgiving. BUT you must be in control every second and don't take chances. Ego is a no no
@@TheJonjonj i bought an ultra cub in August of 2112 they are buy as is no money back James and his wife are nice ppl. You can find an episode of mythbusters where James took one to mythbusters to see if it would fly wrapped in duct tape. It did but the one I bought was a good looking aircraft I didn't go see it first. Big mistake had several times wiring caught fire he didn't crimp the main ground to engine finally found the problem. Prop was a Tennessee but way out of balance it was used it had a different hub mark on the engine hub side. The fuselage was twisted and tail wheel bolts were bent. Wheels were 2 piece and would not stay together even with lock tight let it set 3 months. I was sick. I'm diabetic went back to the hanger to clean it up and go over it start and run recharge batt. Etc. opened the hanger door and the aircraft was in 2 pieces. The tiny rivets used to attach the cab area to the fuselage popped out just from south Texas heat. Many more problems it was a nightmare. Big waste of money also the cheap cylinder head temp gauges did not work. Altimeter was in different language. Bunch of goofy garbage. Flew it twice kinda wright brothers flights glad I didn't have the nerve to go up n even fly the airport pattern.
@@TheJonjonj no. I don't iv had more problems with my diabetes. And not a wise idea to try again. One thing my income. Another iv developed high blood pressure and anxiety. My neighbor has a woofer system that makes me physically ill law wont stop him. It's 24 hrs a day. He's a drug addict. Also fell off a ladder broke both ankles 6 yrs ago and herniated 11 disks in my back in the same same accident. Constantly have pains and numbness so best not to try. I would ride with a light sport or private pilot if I had the chance. Grew up in taylircraft. Aeronca champs. Cessna 150 s. N my dad bought a new American Legend in 2006. 2 months before he passed away. It was legends 1st COMBAT CUB paint scheme tail #. N532AK he came up with the idea of combat cub. As he was in the San Antonio. Alamo liaison squadron near elmendorf just south of the city. I really miss my dad. And. Flying
Challenger is one of the safest airplanes. Experimentals that you can fly. It has a 10 to 1 glide ratio. That is why you have a hard time stalling out with power on climbing. With power off, it will stall under stall speed. And once it gains speed, it will level it Self back out.. . If you're under speed ,then it will stall Coming in for final. That is your most dangerous time. It is best to keep your speed up. Around 40 to 45 miles an hour to be on the safe side. I'm 69 years old. I remember those challenges back in the 80s and 90s. That is a nice-looking challenger. Enjoy.🫵🫡‼️ Any dog is unpredictable, if not raised, right🫵‼️ Just like a child that grows up. Don't know how they're going to turn out even if you raise them right. They have a mind of their own dogs are the same way. I have raised pit bulls. All my life, I have one now. That is fully trained, and I've had one before. That was a therapy dog. They are very protective of their grounds. And of their owners. I also have a bull mastiff. And he is trained. They get along great, like brother and sister. But you can always get bad with the good and the good with the bad as flying. It's not to fear. It's always being cautious at all times you always think 2 times faster, then the airplane. Be ready for anything. The main thing you have to remember is to fly the airplane. With engine stalls.🫵‼️
Today, I was in the air in a PA28-140 Piper Cherokee, and the entire time I'm in the air I am aware of places to land just in case. The fact that I was practicing forced landings (simulated engine out) may have contributed to the awareness a bit. But I look for places to ditch even when I'm not practicing forces landings. So It's not just a 2 stroke engine thing really, it's just a something every pilot of GA or experimental should be doing always.
@@challenger2aircraftadventures absolutely! Great point! Always be aware of your surroundings!
Well said and explained👌
@labeedghaleb thank you much! More to come!
Your funny... planning your trips around the forests... Where I live the fields are few and far between, so forest, swamp, lake or big lake, those are the options.
The thing I like the most about the challenger is the performance for the price, and the fact that almost all nuts and bolts are visible. I check every nut and bolt, every flight. Check the sump, do the full check, every flight. My nose cone lifts, it comes up every flight, cables, links all checked.
What have I found in checks? Carb boots. Bent 2CT2. Bent rudder bar. Loose battery bracket. Loose gauges. Bolt working loose. loose main gear cables. Loose starter. Loose aileron horn (high winds on the ground). Leaking PTO seal. bent rear "wheel".
Fear is the mind killer. A healthy respect would be a better way to put it. Take nothing for granted, check and double check everything. Figure things out. Do that on the ground if you can.
Great video!
@@kentwilkens3435 I agree with everything you said! Great minds!
Good Vid! Nuts and bolts and rivets. Do we trust them? Hell ya. Commercial airlines are made of nuts and bolts and rivets. So are fighter jets, bombers. Hell, panes from ww1 still fly and can be bought as a kit and they are just as good now as they where back then if not better. Fabric has a tried a true means of cover for decades.
You touched on the proper order of doing things if/when you have an emergency. Aviate - Navigate - Communicate. Keep flying(control) the plane, then figure out where you are, then talk on the radio. You'll survive !
@@Conn653 100% well said! Thank you for watching!
@@TheJonjonj FYI - I soloed August 8, 1968, PVT March 1969, Commercial 1971, Multi 1972. Flew PIC in 17 different aircraft and I loved the old '46 Aeronca 7AC Champ 🙂
I know u hear it a lot from some of us but this is a great video. I trust in you sir.
@@TommyDavidson-xh8zb now only of you answered my text messages lol
Much of what you said regarding fear, respect, and prechecks, maintenance, etc. about your airplane apply to any airplane and flying. Myself, I would be more leary of 2-stroke engines, most likely unfounded because we only see the "bad" stories, not the many multiple of non-incidents...But also that there are equivalent small 4-stroke engines today, and you don't need to mix in oil in those. LOL.
Hey thank you for all the interactions on my videos I'm sorry I haven't responded we have been busy! Fly in yesterday! New video tomorrow! So 2 stroke definitely require a different level of respect and attention! Plugs and filters and line checks these are daily items to check! Thank you again for watching
@@TheJonjonj Oh no problem, I don't expect a reply especially all the time! I'm glad you get to fly a lot more than I do. I'm always thinking in the background about ultralight but end up thinking at least an LSA type so I don't have to wonder about busting an airspace. I like to have radio(s) and transponder/adsb so everyone can see me and I can see them. Your videos are great, just you being you having fun!!!
Hmmm.. I would consider umm aiding a powerhouse that has the redundancy, and some floats that only weigh a few pounds and can't be removed which let the plane weigh up to 330 pounds.. it uhh, still weighs 254lbs without the floats.. but the darn things just don't come off anymore to check.
It’s good to keep an eye on the air filter and exhaust on 2 stroke engines,as the filter ages it can lean out
@alkempton1512 very good point! I miss some things lol
I raced 2 strokes in the 80s ,,they are a good motor the way they were designed but when you hop them up it’s nothing but trouble,,,horse power is heat
@alkempton1512 absolutely I agree!
AWESOME VID!! lookin forward to the GETTIN TO THE CAMPIN stuff too 1!! :) awesoime!
HAVE AN AWESUME EVERY THING !!!! :)
LOVE JOY COMPASSION
@alexmikhael5061 I can't wait for those core memories too! Love this comment thank you so much!
EXCELLENT👍👍😎 CWS2 pilot
Good vid! Remember “No Fear” apparel back in the day? Healthy Fear” 👕s would’ve been a good alt for the more level-headed folks.
@BergNerd oh no Mathew I'm thinking of a new business idea 🤔 lol
@@TheJonjonj I’m gonna need 8%. Thanks.
Building a MX with a 377 right now bought the husk with the Eipper a couple months ago.
@realityisiamthespoonthefor6735 nice! MX are great aircraft!
Does your Challenger have a POH?
@jimkoney4200 yes there is a pdf that can be printed out on the challenger Facebook group
Great Video. I enjoyed it. Now come on up and lets do some flying.
@@thecottonpatch80 can't wait! It will happen hopefully sooner than later!
Most accidents in a Challenger is due to pilot error.
You only start learning to fly once you obtained your license.
Then you are still not a pilot.
At about 25 He's without any mishap, you can say I am now starting to be a pilot.
Challenger is great.
Stoll beautiful recovery and very forgiving.
BUT you must be in control every second and don't take chances.
Ego is a no no
I agree with this statement! Thanks for watching!
Cant trust belite
@@altonkenne579 I forgot to look them up after you mentioned them before. I will though
@@TheJonjonj i bought an ultra cub in August of 2112 they are buy as is no money back James and his wife are nice ppl. You can find an episode of mythbusters where James took one to mythbusters to see if it would fly wrapped in duct tape. It did but the one I bought was a good looking aircraft I didn't go see it first. Big mistake had several times wiring caught fire he didn't crimp the main ground to engine finally found the problem. Prop was a Tennessee but way out of balance it was used it had a different hub mark on the engine hub side. The fuselage was twisted and tail wheel bolts were bent. Wheels were 2 piece and would not stay together even with lock tight let it set 3 months. I was sick. I'm diabetic went back to the hanger to clean it up and go over it start and run recharge batt. Etc. opened the hanger door and the aircraft was in 2 pieces. The tiny rivets used to attach the cab area to the fuselage popped out just from south Texas heat. Many more problems it was a nightmare. Big waste of money also the cheap cylinder head temp gauges did not work. Altimeter was in different language. Bunch of goofy garbage. Flew it twice kinda wright brothers flights glad I didn't have the nerve to go up n even fly the airport pattern.
@@altonkenne579 sounds like an absolute nightmare. Do you have a different bird now?
@@TheJonjonj no. I don't iv had more problems with my diabetes. And not a wise idea to try again. One thing my income. Another iv developed high blood pressure and anxiety. My neighbor has a woofer system that makes me physically ill law wont stop him. It's 24 hrs a day. He's a drug addict. Also fell off a ladder broke both ankles 6 yrs ago and herniated 11 disks in my back in the same same accident. Constantly have pains and numbness so best not to try. I would ride with a light sport or private pilot if I had the chance. Grew up in taylircraft. Aeronca champs. Cessna 150 s. N my dad bought a new American Legend in 2006. 2 months before he passed away. It was legends 1st COMBAT CUB paint scheme tail #. N532AK he came up with the idea of combat cub. As he was in the San Antonio. Alamo liaison squadron near elmendorf just south of the city. I really miss my dad. And. Flying
@@altonkenne579 😢
Challenger is one of the safest airplanes. Experimentals that you can fly. It has a 10 to 1 glide ratio. That is why you have a hard time stalling out with power on climbing. With power off, it will stall under stall speed. And once it gains speed, it will level it Self back out.. . If you're under speed ,then it will stall Coming in for final. That is your most dangerous time. It is best to keep your speed up. Around 40 to 45 miles an hour to be on the safe side. I'm 69 years old. I remember those challenges back in the 80s and 90s. That is a nice-looking challenger. Enjoy.🫵🫡‼️
Any dog is unpredictable, if not raised, right🫵‼️ Just like a child that grows up. Don't know how they're going to turn out even if you raise them right. They have a mind of their own dogs are the same way. I have raised pit bulls. All my life, I have one now. That is fully trained, and I've had one before. That was a therapy dog. They are very protective of their grounds. And of their owners. I also have a bull mastiff. And he is trained. They get along great, like brother and sister. But you can always get bad with the good and the good with the bad as flying. It's not to fear. It's always being cautious at all times you always think 2 times faster, then the airplane. Be ready for anything. The main thing you have to remember is to fly the airplane. With engine stalls.🫵‼️