Flight Training in a Challenger II Light Sport Aircraft - Lesson 5

[@candig2121]

It's awesome to witness your flight videos, where you make it comfortable for me to learn from your thoughtful/pleasant narration. You make flying look fun! I'm recently retired, and beginning the journey of learning to fly my Beaver 550 ultralight float plane.

[@WhitleyVideos]

Thank you Gordon, I appreciate your input. Best to you while training to fly in your Beaver 550. I has been fun for me with my brother as my CFI. Retirement is great! Wayne Whitley

[@jbl7092]

Hi. I turn 71 this week and have decided to get back into flying via the ultralight route. I soloed a 150 and did my cross country work back in the 70's before family obligations forced me to stop, so I do have a realistic view of what I need to re-learn. The Challenger seems like the perfect platform for training. Thanks for the videos!

[@WhitleyVideos]

JBL, thank you for your comment and for watching. Welcome to the "Senior Discount" club. The Challenger II is an excellent platform for training. Best of luck. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@CaptainRonAhoy]

JBL....let us know how your flying goes!

[@chile234]

That sounds very familiar to me. Got my private license at age of 18 and commercial in my early 20s but missed out an a flying career. Now 72 but would love to fly again.

[@mattvea]

Thank you for taking us along with you. Please fly safe and stay well. Matt Vea

[@lucianestridge7964]

Howdy. I'm 60 and starting back to finishing my flight this week. Doing the light sport thing. I once worked at the airport and had a ball building hours and working with planes. I have over 80 hours but life happened and I was a married daddy. Just now getting back. Loved the video.

[@WhitleyVideos]

Lucian, thank you for your comments. You certainly have had a journey with your aviation experiences. Best of luck in the future. Glad you enjoyed my video. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@edpaine7982]

I did my training in a challenger2, loved it. Now I’m trying to find the right Aventura to make my dreams come true.

[@WhitleyVideos]

Ed, thank you for your comment. Best of luck in your search for that beautiful Aventura to make you dreams come true. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@SportPilotPR]

I really enjoy how your brother teaches you. He's a great instructor!

[@WhitleyVideos]

SportPilotPR, thank you for your comments. I agree with you, he has a special gift of aviation knowledge and he is a natural teacher. I am lucky to have him as my CFI and brother. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@HEMIdouglas]

Done a little hang glide take off and land. Appreciate this video from a wanna be pilot. Thank you.

[@circusfactory]

wonderful story. very kind brother Bill. Thanks

[@WhitleyVideos]

David, thank you for your input. It is great to hear from you again. My brother Bill is very kind to me and I appreciate his way of flight instruction. I still enjoy your "one man circus" video and others on your channel. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@dockmasterted]

When flying what is the most important thing to know? ........ ANSWER:... The minimum speed you can fly before your plane will stall. .....Best way to remember it is to cut a sliver of colored tape, and place it on your speed gauge 5 MPH above stall speed. And never go below the marker.

[@rogeriolopes6297]

Nice video, good explanation and instruction!

[@AlfredoCastillo-mf4fg]

I love your flying video’s

[@skesno309]

i just bought another challenger this week. sold my other challenger about 3 years ago and missed it. cant wait to get it back in flyable condition

[@andrewmartin8739]

From across the pond in the UK , well done sir 👍

[@WhitleyVideos]

Andrew, Thank you for your comment. I spent a great two year work assignment in the UK and enjoyed your country very much. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@wgcjtc5591]

Very enjoyable and helpful video, thanks.

[@franktaylor985]

I'm 75 and started to fly waiting to get some more hours, and then fly my challenger 2 i,enjoy the videos

[@WhitleyVideos]

Frank, Glad to hear you are joining me in the "AARP flying club". Best wishes on your flight training and enjoy your Challenger II. I am happy you enjoy my videos. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@micknielsen7102]

Radio communication seemed a little challenging For you my man, thinking about getting into ultralights myself. I think the training I had as an EMT communicating with hospitals over the radio giving patient information ETA etc. I think that training would help me prepare for communicating over the radio in aviation, I hope. Thanks for making these videos.

[@WhitleyVideos]

Mick, thank you for your comments and for watching. You were right, my radio coms were challenging at the time. I was suffering from novice pilot workload and inexperience. Best of luck with your ultralight journey, it is an exciting option. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@KitfoxPilot]

Nice job Wayne. I enjoy your videos.

[@WhitleyVideos]

Harlan, thank you for your encouragement and glad you enjoy my videos. I checked out your channel and liked the work you are doing on your Kit fox. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@williamwhitley1174]

Great video Wayne!

[@WhitleyVideos]

Thank you again Bill for all your help. Wayne

[@alfredoaraujo7756]

Excellent instructor!

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent Flying with a very good instructor you learned a lot. Many more days of good training and happy flying . 5/12/2021

[@WhitleyVideos]

Many thanks!! I am having fun and very fortunate to have such a great instructor.

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

being someone who knows little about aircraft. why does this light aircraft have two separate ignition systems for the engine as mentioned in this video. if one becomes defective in flight will the other keep the engine running until you can land safely?

[@pelican9802]

Great video

[@highlanderpilot5155]

Looks like somebody is getting a feel for this flying business! Just a couple comments from a crusty old pilot, - try to remember to always keep a hand on that throttle lever on takeoff to prevent inadvertent loss of thrust , - your flight instructor misspoke when describing that inclinometer (ball in the tube), it has very little to do with roll attitude and everything to do with coordinated flight! Roll up into a coordinated steep turn and see where the ball is; it better be centered! Good job on the video and editing!

[@WhitleyVideos]

HighlanderPilot, thank you for your comments, they are spot-on. I'm just a crusty old STUDENT pilot and I appreciate all of your input. Also, thank you for your input on the video and editing. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Well said. That ball needs to be close to centered. That's why God gave us roll and yaw. Cheers. Use that rudder!

[@AYusScientificAdventure]

Hello, do you know where to find or buy the drawing of this challenger. I have a furniture factory and want to make a double version by myself, thank you!

[@WhitleyVideos]

4000A, sorry, I could not find full plans or drawings but here are links to Challenger II information: www.challengers101.com/Ral_CG_1.html www.challenger.ca/manuals/assy-std/std-s3+4-fuselage+engine/std-section-3+4-fuselage+engine.pdf www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/00---c/challenger-and-challenger-ii Hope this helps, Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@AYusScientificAdventure]

@@WhitleyVideos thank you very much!

[@rosedaisy3602]

No read back?

[@kolbclassicbuild4871]

Question... won’t you have the instrument panel review prior to your 6th flight session??

[@thecottonpatch80]

Awesome job. Can’t wait to start our training soon. Haven’t seen y’all talk about trim and take off or landing flap positions. Can y’all do a video going over that.

[@WhitleyVideos]

The Cotton Patch, Thank you for your comment. The Challenger II does not have flaps, but it has elevator trim using a crank above the pilots head. Best of luck in your training. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@thecottonpatch80]

I meant the flaperons on trimming for level flight and setting the flaperons for takeoff and landing.

[@cyz0301]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! What's the operation cost like on a challenger?

[@ollythomas6702]

I love your outro :)

[@rosedaisy3602]

Whats that ...dead stop landimg or touch and go?

[@WhitleyVideos]

Rose Daisy, thank you for your questions. Here is a link to the expert and the Challenger II specifications www.uflyit.com/performa.htm Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@anandkumar-lq8gt]

Learn training ultralight sports?.

[@maxxmccrae6383]

Hello, I was wondering if there was an email I could reach you at in regards to a video

[@WhitleyVideos]

Maxx, I can be reached via email at [e-mail] Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@jamesroberts3642]

Why no description as to how the wind affects him in a S turn? Downwind vs Upwind? That's pretty important man.

[@Mike-01234]

Interesting the Aerolite 103 cruises about the same speed

[@rosedaisy3602]

Artifical horizon

[@HeliPadUSA]

great video but practice your announcements

[@WhitleyVideos]

Heli PadUSA, Thank you for your comment, I'll work on those announcements. Regards, Wayne Whitley

[@rosedaisy3602]

Steep turn...throttle, bank, rudder

[@airnautic]

Well, please familiarise with the panel yourself first... There is an avionics master switch as well, which was on by the way... :)

[@neal-stewart834]

the pen creates and the pen redacts

[@rosedaisy3602]

Commence PFL

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Brother should be letting you fly the entire time, and he is OVER-coaching. That's why it has taken you so long to learn to fly. It's not you, it's him.

[@jonathanshirer2395]

Totally uncoordinated flight. Watch the Yaw string.