Cover Story
October 2004 Issue
The Unchallenged Ultralight Leader
For 21 years, Quad City's Challenger has proved a good choice.
It's enough to create a serious case of envy among producers vying for the market the Challenger seems to own year after year. Even in 2003, a slow year for all aircraft manufacturers, Quad City Ultralight Aircraft pumped out another 120 kits. Most light-sport aviation companies would consider that an excellent performance. For Quad City, it was a down year! By Dan Johnson
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