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Canadian Challenger Owners Manual
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The information contained in this document is intended for the sole use of Canadian Challenger owners and is strictly proprietary and confidential.

Always try to hangar your aircraft. A hangar or covered shelter will give peace of mind and guarantee protection from the sun, snow loads and windstorms, as well as avoid the constant buffeting that aircraft are subject to from winds when tied down outside.

If left outside, always tie down the airplane when unattended. With high lift wings and a low empty weight, it can be blown over easily in gusts. Don't count on cement blocks to be a secure tie down. The plane can easily lift half a ton, so these will be of little value.

Good quality (not pet) corkscrew tie downs are somewhat better if the soil is dense and packed. In strong winds however, these can pull a divot out of the ground like a cork out of a wine bottle.

If you must leave the plane outdoors, invest in a good tie down system. Also install drain grommets on the underside low point of all flying surfaces and the belly so they don't collect water. The use of clamps to limit movement of the rudder and elevators is strongly recommended.

If you ever have to leave the plane unattached and unattended, position it tail into wind with the nose towards a windbreak if available. Pointing it into the wind will produce lift and make it more likely to take off.

Some form of 'spoiler' on the wing to break the lift can also be a valuable emergency measure. The long, colored styrofoam 'noodles' that kids use while swimming can do the job. Tie a cord around one end of the noodle, loop it behind the front strut with some slack and tie to the other end of the noodle. Place it on top of the wing to spoil the lift.

Use a cover to prevent bugs from plugging the pitot. A tennis ball with the correct sized hole drilled in it will do nicely. In the spring, you should keep the doors shut and cover the engine area to keep birds out of the airplane. It is a common occurrence to find nests hidden in nooks and crannies with messy and sometimes dangerous consequences.

Beware of heavy, wet snow especially if it is followed by rain. Destructive loads can be accumulated on the wings in these circumstances.


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