This year at Sun N Fun Bob McDonagh of Del
Tura N. Ft. Myers Florida had on display a two place Challenger with
a single mono float hull and two sponsons. According to Jack he purchased the
original prototype single place ultralight aircraft.
Bob indicates that with their being nearly 4 two place Challengers for
every single place he felt that their would be a better market for a two
place mono float system and so is looking at bringing out a kit which will
be retrofitable to existing two place Challenger aircraft.
The kit will bolt on in about an hour, and feature retractable landing
gear, and converts the normal nose wheel Challenger into a tail dragger,
with the tail wheel being attached to the back of the mono float.
To install the kit the owner will remove the original gear, including
the nose wheel, bolt on the hull, and install the retract system.
The float will be made from Kevlar, and composite materials and should
weigh in at around 150 lbs. For more information contact
Bob McDonagh
E-Mail me at: airpark@earthlink.net
Phone / Fax: 239-731-5524
Cell: 239-633-6407
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