The highlight of 2010 was the announcement of the new 2011 Challenger Light Sport models XS-50 and XL-65 which were designed expressly for our Canadian missions. The new models are easier to fly, more rugged, more ergonomic and easier to build. They carry bigger payloads faster over longer distances.

This section will provide an overview of the major attributes, a comprehensive detailing of features, and additional information pertaining to the Challenger Light Sport XS-50 and XL-65.

		Overview	The new Challenger Light Sport XS-50 and XL-65 have earned acclaim as the most dramatic step forward ever taken in the evolution of the Challenger!
		Info Pack	The 2011 Challenger Light Sport XS-50 and XL-65 are detailed in an eight page info pack in pdf format. Click the link to the left to view.
		Power Packs	The Challenger Light Sports come with well proven, highly reliable 503 and 582 Power Packs consisting of matched engine, reduction drive and prop.
		Amphib Floats	Puddlejumper amphibious floats have been the preferred choice of Challenger owners for two decades. They are the most aerodynamic, most hydrodynamic, least weight and least cost!
		Light Sport Report	Rob Lake of Lake Aviation reports on the improvements in the 2011 Challenger Light Sport models. Rob is a Challenger owner and professional builder. He is now assembling a 2011 XS-50 and will follow that with a 2011 XL-65.
		Gross Weight	More from Rob at Lake Aviation! This time the topic is Gross Weight. Rob gives a historical perspective and then the rationale behind the XS-50 and XL-65.