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Description

44% Pitts Challenger 2 – Complete Bundle ( Wood pack and Composites pack) NOTE this is a full kit build and not an ARF

Our Pitts Challenger was what started SMD back in 2011!, The Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, It was our first bipe back in 2011 , Hands down the best flying & performing Pitts Challenger model available, With such a Light wing loading and large wing area it is a very easy to fly model.

Over the years it has been updated twice in 6 Years for a lighter & Easier building model. This time, our 44% Challenger has had a major overhaul to make it welcoming to the Novice giant scale builder , Much attention was given to the wings to utilize as much interlocking components as possible to allow a fast and accurate wing building experience.

There is over 100+ updates / Changes in the 2022 revision of the Challenger that brings it inline with the new developments in design and constructions techniques & to top it all off a new Scale shaped CNC created cowling mold.

This Pitts Challenger from SMD is the Definitive edition of the model.

Features:

High level of interlocking construction, For quick, accurate building & Strength

Removable horizonal stabilizers (With servos installed into each Stab)

Precut slots in Tail plane to suit Robart hinges

Cable path in aft of Fuselage for servo wires

Fuel tank, ignition & Battery tiedown points

Large Built in Canister tunnel

Specifications:

Weight: 35lb (16kg)

Wingspan: 93″ (2362mm)

Length: 100″ (2544mm)  With Spinner

Engine: 100-120cc 2 Stroke or 120-140cc 4 Stroke

Spinner size: 5 Inch

Wheel size: 5 inch

Wing tube Socket size: 31mm OD (Maximum OD)

(Recommend 30mm OD Aluminum or Carbon wing Tube)

Tail tube socket size: 8mm OD

(Recommend 7mm OD  Carbon rod or Tube)

The Complete Bundle includes:

All precision Laser cut wooden parts from premium European woods

CNC milled T6 Aluminum Tail and wing wire Mounts\Brackets

CNC milled CFK horns & Top wing mount.

Printed wing plans + Digital Instructions.

A comprehensive list of all the Components Materials required to complete the model.

Premium GFK Cowling  (Produced from CNC created mold for digital precision, Shape & Symmetry)

Premium CFK and GFK Main Under carriage

Lexan Vacuum formed Canopy

Premium Light weight GFK Wheel Pants

Note: Model is kitted with Squared off wing tips, However the builder can create the rounder Challenger 3 tips as its a minor mod, We can produce the model with the Challenger 3/Wolf pits style rounded Rudder and Elevators upon request.

Please note: As these kits are often manufactured to order, please allow up to 6 weeks for Manufacture and shipping dispatch, however we will keep you updated at each stage.

Additional Materials & Items List

Build Manual Guide

Build Thread in progress on Flying Giants, Please click this link