Tomo Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Awesome to fly too, done a bit in one and loved it.
facthunter Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Was my favourite U/L at one stage. Good quality build. Nev
Nobody Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I must be confused. I thought that the S20 was pretty new and there weren't any flying in Australia yet? 2
greybeard Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I must be confused. I thought that the S20 was pretty new and there weren't any flying in Australia yet? Nice American 'N' number on the non-flying aircraft in a hanger ;)
Nobody Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Nice American 'N' number on the non-flying aircraft in a hanger ;) Exactly, which is why I am confused by reports of how they fly.
ave8rr Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 There is one Quick build kit in Aus...It is in NSW. There are one or two flying in NZ. http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/rans-s20-raven.137627/ 1
facthunter Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I'm referring to the earlier version. S7? It's years ago. I didn't look hard enough. This looks a bit sleeker. I've always thought the RANS stuff was good quality. Anyone I know with one us happy with it, 1
Tomo Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Sorry I'm thinking of the S7 too, looks much the same!
Head in the clouds Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 The S20 certainly looks slick but the S7 would be sleeker, I would think. They're both two seaters, the 7 is tandem and the 20 is side by side, so the 7 is much slimmer.
pmccarthy Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Lovely plane, had me checking out their website for kit details. I might succumb one day.
ave8rr Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Sorry I'm thinking of the S7 too, looks much the same! G'day Tomo, the S7 is tandem seated where as the S20 is like my (yet to be assembled) side by side seating S6ES. Cheers 1
Kyle Communications Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 your behind the times FT http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/another-new-savannah-xl-on-its-way.10493/page-48
Kyle Communications Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 your behind the times FT http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/another-new-savannah-xl-on-its-way.10493/page-48 1
fly_tornado Posted December 4, 2015 Author Posted December 4, 2015 the tail dragger is a new option...
Head in the clouds Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 the tail dragger is a new option... Que? How new is new FT? I was talking to Matty metalman when he flew up here a year ago and he was thinking of buying a Raven kit then ... I had a look at it at the time and it was a dragger - I couldn't imagine metalman in a tri-gear ...
Kyle Communications Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 The S20 was designed in the beginning to be either The fuselage is made with both sets of main mounts and the noseleg mounts so you can change it if or when you want.
ave8rr Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 your behind the times FThttp://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/another-new-savannah-xl-on-its-way.10493/page-48 I new you had posted those S20 photos somewhere on this site Mark but couldn't find them. Also on FB. Cheers
Kyle Communications Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 about halfway through the video Randy talks about the dual undercarriage arrangement 1
Head in the clouds Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Y The S20 was designed in the beginning to be either The fuselage is made with both sets of main mounts and the noseleg mounts so you can change it if or when you want. Yup, in that respect it's exactly like the Piper Pacer and Tripacer. Historically there have been many Tripacer nose legs for sale. So - given that pilots of tri-gear planes regularly wipe out the nose leg, from the Piper example it's probably safe to assume that most Tripacers got converted to Pacers rather than the other way around. Which indicates that folks who become competent with a nose wheel would probably be happier with a tail wheel eventually, so if you're considering a kit you could save about US $1500 probably, by bypassing the nose wheel stage altogether ...?
Kyle Communications Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 I looks like I maybe going to the USA later this year for work stuff, if it happens I will be visiting the factory and hopefully have a fly of the S20. I also saw recently that the quick build kit may now be included in the 51% rule in the USA so this should mean it wont have to be registered as a ELSA which limits the engines you can fit. Mark
BJFly Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 I looks like I maybe going to the USA later this year for work stuff, if it happens I will be visiting the factory and hopefully have a fly of the S20. I also saw recently that the quick build kit may now be included in the 51% rule in the USA so this should mean it wont have to be registered as a ELSA which limits the engines you can fit.Mark Hi Mark, You lucky devil, it would be great to have a tour of the RANS facility, they really do have some nice aircraft. It sounds like the S20 will be a real winner, if it flies like the S-7S you will love it, and ideal for your property. My wife has always preferred side by side seating, I'm happy either way, just don't tell her I've got an intercom isolator switch, "ah the serinty" When your in the Childers area let me know and I'll take you for a spin in the courier.
Kyle Communications Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Hi Brett I am up at the farm today but leave for Rockhampton in the morning. Will be back sunday after lunch got some friends coming over for a BBQ on sunday night and will be free monday here at the farm and head back to Burpvegas. I hope to fly up in about 2 or 3 weekends time so will arrange with you and I will drop into Childers and catch up. It looks georgous too your S7...a great buy for sure
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