The design of the S-7 originated out of the need to train Coyote I pilots; so the cockpit was set up the same with throttle left, stick in the middle. Named the Courier in honour of the Helio Courier, the S-7 is very STOL. The first one flew in 1985, but this sturdy two-seat taildragger has evolved considerably in the last 23 years.

Built with keeping-it-simple in mind the original plane weighed in at only 390 pounds with a 503 Rotax. It flew very well for the low horsepower, but soon was fitted to the 65 HP 532.

Over the years the basic plane stayed true to form, a light, simple plane, with traditional construction, minus the traditional headaches. However, in 2001 the S-7C, a much-refined version, was certified under the primary category. This plane represents 7 years of process to obtain the Type Certificate. Introduced in 2003 the S-7S is a kit form of the “C”. The S-7S also complies with the new Sport Plane Rule.

Because the S-7S complies with the standards for sport planes we will be able to offer this plane in ready to fly form. Designated the S-7LS, this form of a ready to fly Courier is in production.

In 2008, for $89,000 you could purchase a fully equipped S-7LS, with such amenities, as Garmin moving map GPS/COM, and Transponder.

The S-7S kit is a version of the certified Courier.

The model with a Rotax 912 engine and a 71 inch Warpdrive, ground adjustable propeller, gets 105 mph cruise at 5,000 rpm. Take-off roll at the maximum all up weight is less then 90m in nil wind and climb rate is around 700 ft/min. With one up and full fuel (60 lt), it can get airborne in 50m and climb at 1,000 ft/min. Fuel burn is around 13 litres per hour.

The RANS S 7C Courier has gotten a more powerful engine. The Courier boasts the 100 horsepower Rotax 912S four¬-stroke aircraft engine, replacing the 80 horsepower Rotax 912 previously in the airplane. The new engine, says the company, allowed designers to stretch the fuselage, increasing the power of the tail, resulting in better stability and better all around handling, including on landing. The bigger engine delivering an eight percent faster cruise speed (up to around 110 mph) and a much improved rate of climb.

The RANS S-7S Courier was offered as an Experimental/Amateur-Built kit and also as an FAA-approved, factory-built SLSA.

The 2012 updated S-7LS Courier, Cub-style tandem high-winger remained an S-LSA. Base price: $97,500 base (no avionics).

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S-7
Engine: Rotax 912, 78 hp
HP range: 65-78.
Speed max: 130 mph
Cruise: 110 mph.
Range: 420 sm
Stall: 30 mph.
ROC: 750 fpm
Take-off dist: 275 ft.
Landing dist: 303 ft
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft.
Fuel cap: 17 USG
Weight empty: 720 lbs.
Gross: 1200 lb
Height: 6.25 ft.
Length: 21 ft
Wing span: 29.25 ft.
Wing area: 151 sq.ft
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: tail wheel.

Engine: Rotax 912, 79 hp
Wing span: 8.9 m
Wing area: 14.5 sq.m
MAUW: 545 kg
Empty weight: 145 kg
Fuel capacity: 57 lt
Cruise speed: 168 kph
Minimum speed: 48 kph
Climb rate: 4 m/s
Certification: VZ
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 13.2 lt/hr

S-7LS Courier
Engine: Rotax 912ULS, 100 hp
Propeller Dia: 72 in
Propeller Type: Composite
Gear Reduction: 1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H.: 4.9 USgal @ 75%
Wing Span: 29 ft 3 in
Wing area: 147.1 sq ft
Mean Chord: 5 ft
Aspect: 5.85:1
Length: 23 ft. 3in.
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Cockpit Width: 30 in
Headroom.Front/Rear: 42 in/36 in
Legroom.Front/Rear: 41.5 in/40 in
Number of Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed tail
Baggage Volume: 10 cu ft
Baggage Capacity: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Useable Fuel: 16.75 USG
Take Off Roll: 325 ft
Rate of Climb: 850 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,500 ft
Cruise: 110 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 50 mph
Stall Flaps: 45 mph
Roll Rate: 70° /sec
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Landing Roll: 340 ft
Endurance: 3.1 hrs
Range: 341 miles
Gross Weight: 1232 lbs
Empty Weight: 732 lbs
Useful Load: 500 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.37 psf
Power Loading: 12.32 lb/hp
Limit Load Factors: +4. -2g

S-7S
Engine: Rotax 912S, 100 hp
Propeller Diameter: 72 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H: 4.9 USgal @ 75%
Wing Span: 29 ft 3 in
Wing area: 147.1 sq ft
Mean Chord: 5 ft
Aspect: 5.85:1
Length: 23 ft. 3in.
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Cockpit Width: 30 in
Headroom.Front/Rear: 42 in/36 in
Legroom.Front/Rear: 41.5 in/40 in
Number of Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed tail
Baggage Volume: 10 cu ft
Baggage Capacity: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Useable fuel: 16.75
Take Off Roll: 325 ft
Rate of Climb: 850 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,500 ft
Cruise: 110 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 50 mph
Stall Flaps: 45 mph
Roll Rate: 70° /sec
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Landing Roll: 340 ft
Endurance: 3.1 hrs
Range: 341 miles
Gross Weight: 1232 lbs
Empty Weight: 700 lbs
Useful Load: 500 lbs
Wing Loading: 10.4 psf
Power Loading: 13.2 lb/hp
Limit Load Factors: +4.4 -2g

Since beginning Coyote II production in 1989 over 1600 Coyote II’s have been produced. The cabin is roomy fitting from 5’2″ to 6’6″, and weather tight. With the optional heater, fly year round. The Coyote II is STOL, with fast cruise 105 MPH to 120 MPH, depending on wing and engine options.

The sport wing offers great performance in both STOL and cruise speeds. At 30’8” span and a slight taper the handling is with little adverse yaw and snappy role rate. The sport wing will function well on floats and at high altitude. The advanced construction of the sport wing also allows a very precise shape airfoil in short build times.

With the standard wing the stock 80 HP Rotax 912 UL engine cruise speeds are in excess of a 100 mph. Fuel burn rates of less than 5 gallons per hour common. The 100 HP ups the cruise a few MPH, with a large increase in climb, all at a small increase in fuel burn. Overhaul times as high as 2000 hours have been reported by operators.

On December 23 2008 RANS certified the Coyote II as an SLSA. Designated S-6LS (for light sport) the Coyote II S-6LS, the design has been in production as an experimental aircraft since 1989. With almost 2000 flying examples in operation world wide.

Constructed using welded steel cage and light tubular aluminum alloy tail cone and flying surfaces. The design is classic high wing side by side seating, offered in tailwheel and trike landing gear configurations.

The S-6ES went into production in April 1990. The ES denotes “extended span”. It is the second generation of the original S-6 design. Increased wing span through a fuselage redesign resulted in improved performance and appearance. The ES denotes “extended span”. The design goals that the S-6 achieved represented a significant advance in quick-build kit planes. The S6ES series takes this goal even further. Using mostly all pre-finished parts and pre-sewn skins, the average build time is between 350 and 400 hours. Coyote II’s can be built in the confines of an average garage normal shop tools and skills.

Coyote II’s can be built in the confines of an average garage using normal shop tools and skills. 2009 Price: 14700 US$

The S-6ES and S-6S Sport share the same fuselage, tricycle landing gear. They differ in wing (both size and planform). There are three choices of wing for the S-6ES and S-6S. The standard wing on both spans 34.5 ft with 155 sq.ft area. The Area-2 wing employs tapered flaps and ailerons that increase the wing area by about 10 sq.ft. The 116 wing is of tapered planform, reduces the span to 29.5 ft and 116 sq.ft. area.

The sport wing is standard and offers a 9:1 glide, the roll rate is light and adverse yaw very minimal. The presewn wings skins feature few seams. The sport wing is the most advanced dacron covered wing on the market, with such features as a leading edge skin, and root rib tensioning, and CNC stamped aluminum ribs.
Of 4130 tube frame, fabric covered.

The Coyote II had four Rotax engine choices; 503-DC 52 hp, 582 65 hp, 912 80 hp, or 912S 100hp.

In 2012 the previous S-LSA—the S-19LS Venterra low-wing, all-aluminum cruiser and S-6LS Coyote II (2,000 delivered) moved back to E-LSA or EAB kits-only status.

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S-6ES
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp.

S 6 ES Coyote
Engine: Rotax 582, 64 hp
Wing span: 10.52 m
Wing area: 14.42 sq.m
MAUW: 421 kg
Empty weight: 215 kg
Fuel capacity: 56 lt
Max speed: 165 kph
Cruise speed: 145 kph
Minimum speed: 60 kph
Climb rate: 2.5 m/s
Certification: VZ, PFA
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 14.5 lt/hr
Kit price (1998): £13,400

S 6 ES Coyote
Engine: Rotax 582, 64 hp
Wing span: 10.52 m
Wing area: 14.42 sq.m
MAUW: 421 kg
Empty weight: 215 kg
Fuel capacity: 56 lt
Max speed: 165 kph
Cruise speed: 145 kph
Minimum speed: 60 kph
Climb rate: 2.5 m/s
Certification: VZ, PFA
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 14.5 lt/hr
Kit price (1998): £13,400

S-6ES Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100 hp
Wing Span: 30.4 ft
Wing area: 137.6 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 6 in
Aspect: 6.73
Length: 20 ft 9 in
Height: 7 ft 8 in
Cockpit Width: 45 in
Headroom: 39 in
Legroom: 41 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed nose or tail
Baggage Vol: 6 cu ft
Baggage Cap: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity 18 gal US
Propeller Dia: 66 to72 in
Propeller: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.43
Take Off Roll: 210 ft
Rate of Climb: 1250 fpm
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Cruise: 110 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 41 mph
Stall Flaps: 36 mph
Roll Rate: 80° /sec
Glide Ratio: 9:1
Landing Roll: 260 ft
Endurance: 3 hrs
Range: 345 miles
Gross Weight: 1200 lbs
Empty Weight: 650 lbs
Load Limit: +4 -2g
Useful Load: 550 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.7 lbs
Power Loading: 12 lbs

S-6ES Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912UL, 80 hp
Wing Span: 30.4 ft
Wing area: 137.6 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 6 in
Aspect: 6.73
Length: 20 ft 9 in
Height: 7 ft 8 in
Cockpit Width: 45 in
Headroom: 39 in
Legroom: 41 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed nose or tail
Baggage Vol: 6 cu ft
Baggage Cap: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity 18 gal US
Propeller Dia: 66 to72 in
Propeller: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.27
Fuel G.P.H: 4.5 USgal @ 75%
Take Off Roll: 220 ft
Rate of Climb: 950 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft
Cruise: 105 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 41 mph
Stall Flaps: 36 mph
Roll Rate: 80° /sec
Glide Ratio: 9:1
Landing Roll: 260 ft
Endurance: 3.5 hrs
Range: 385 miles
Gross Weight: 1200 lbs
Empty Weight: 650 lbs
Load Limit: +4 -2g
Useful Load: 550 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.7 lbs
Power Loading: 15 lbs

S-6ES Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912, 78 hp
HP range: 52-80.
Wing span: 29 ft
Wing area: 116 sq.ft.
Speed max: 130 mph
Cruise: 100 mph.
Range: 470 sm
Stall: 36 mph.
ROC: 900 fpm
Take-off dist: 275 ft.
Landing dist: 250 ft.
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft.
Fuel cap: 18 USG
Weight empty: 510 lbs.
Gross: 1100 lb
Height: 5.92 ft.
Length: 20 ft
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: nose or tail wheel.

S-6S Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp
Speed max: 130 mph.
Cruise: 115 mph
Range: 500 sm.
Stall: 33 mph
ROC: 850 fpm.
Take-off dist: 275 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft.
Service ceiling: 16,000 ft
HP range: 52-80.
Fuel cap: 18 USG
Weight empty: 640 lbs.
Gross: 1200 lb
Height: 5.92 ft.
Length: 20 ft
Wing span: 29 ft.
Wing area: 116 sq.ft
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: nose or tail wheel.

S-6S Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912 UL, 80 hp
Wing Span: 30.4 ft
Wing area: 136.35 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 6 in
Aspect: 6.73
Length: 20 ft 9 in
Height: 7 ft 8 in
Cockpit Width: 45 in
Headroom: 39 in
Legroom: 41 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed, nose or tail
Baggage Vol: 6 cu ft
Baggage Capacity: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Propeller Diameter: 66 in to 72 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.27
Fuel US G.P.H. 4.5 @ 75%
Take Off Roll: 220 ft
Rate of Climb: 950 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft
Cruise: 110 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 41 mph
Stall Flaps: 36 mph
Roll Rate: 80° /sec
Glide Ratio: 9:1
Landing Roll: 260 ft
Endurance: 3.5 hrs
Range: 385 miles
Gross Weight: 1200 lbs
Empty Weight: 675 lbs
Useful Load: 525 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.7 lbs
Power Loading: 15 lbs
Load Limit: +4 -2

S-6S Coyote II
Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100hp
Wing Span: 30.4 ft
Wing area: 136.35 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 6 in
Aspect: 6.73
Length: 20 ft 9 in
Height: 7 ft 8 in
Cockpit Width: 45 in
Headroom: 39 in
Legroom: 41 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed, nose or tail
Baggage Vol: 6 cu ft
Baggage Capacity: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Propeller Diameter: 66 in to 72 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.43
Fuel US G.P.H. 5 gal @ 75%
Take Off Roll: 210 ft
Rate of Climb: 1250 fpm
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Cruise: 115 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 41 mph
Stall Flaps: 36 mph
Roll Rate: 80° /sec
Glide Ratio: 9:1
Landing Roll: 260 ft
Endurance: 3 hrs
Range: 345 miles
Gross Weight: 1200 lbs
Empty Weight: 675 lbs
Useful Load: 525 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.7 lbs
Power Loading: 12 lbs
Load Limit: +4 -2

S-6S Super 6
Engine: Rotax 912, 78 hp
Cruise: 120 mph.
Stall: 38 mph
TO dist: 75m.
Ldg dist: 75m.

S-6LS
Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100hp
Propeller Type: Composite
Gear Reduction: 1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H.: 5 USgal @ 75%
Wing Span: 30.4 ft
Wing area: 136.35 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 6 in
Aspect: 6.73
Length: 20 ft 9 in
Height(nose u/c): 7 ft 8 in
Height(tail u/c): 6 ft 0 in
Cockpit Width: 45 in
Headroom: 39 in
Seats: 2
Legroom: 41 in
Doors: 2
Baggage Volume: 6 cu ft
Baggage Cap: 50 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Take Off Roll: 342 ft
Rate of Climb: 950 fpm
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Cruise: 115 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 44 mph
Stall Flaps: 36 mph
Roll Rate: 80° /sec
Glide Ratio: 9:1
Landing Roll: 260 ft
Endurance: 3 hrs
Range: 345 miles
Gross Weight: 1232 lbs
Empty Weight: 675 lbs
Useful Load: 557 lbs
Wing Loading: 8.9 lbs
Power Loading: 12.32 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +4 -2
Landing Gear: fixed nose or tail

The S 5 Coyote is a nosewheel version of the S 4. The S 5 is a tube and fabric single seat ultralight.

Centre mounted joy stick, rudder pedals, nosewheel steerable through rudder pedals.

Engine: Rotax 277
Empty wt.: 254 lbs
Max wt.: 585 lbs
Wing span: 29ft 6in
Wing area: 127 sq.ft.
Wing loading: 4.61 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 20.89 lbs/hp
Max speed: 63 mph
Cruise: 45 mph
Stall: 22 mph
Vne: 85 mph
Seats: 1

Engine: Rotax 447, 42 hp
Wing span: 8.99 m
Wing area: 11.81 sq.m
MAUW: 266 kg
Empty weight: 143 kg
Fuel capacity: 34 lt
Max speed: 105 kph
Cruise speed: 100 kph
Minimum speed: 43 kph
Climb rate: 3.5 m/s
Certification: VZ, PFA
Seats: 1
Fuel consumption: 10 lt/hr
Kit price (1998): £9900

Construction began in November 1982, with the first flight being in November 1982. Single seat single engined high wing mono¬plane with conventional three axis control. Conventional tail. Control inputs through stick for pitch/roll and pedals for yaw. Wing braced from below by struts; wing profile; double surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tail dragger formation. Push right go right tailwheel steering connected to yaw control. Aluminium tube framework, totally enclosed. Engine mounted below wing driving tractor propeller.

The cockpit is fully enclosed and there is only one seat. Equipped with doors, 4 position flaps, elevator trim, bungee suspension landing gear, steerable tailwheel, brakes, radio and headset. Rotax 503 with electric start gives a 70 mph cruise.

The Coyote S 5 is a nosewheel version.

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Engine: Rotax 277 (268 cc), 28 hp
Static thrust: 220 lbs.
Empty wt: 240 lb
Wing span: 32ft.
Wing area: 138 sq.ft
Height: 5ft 6in
Length: 17ft
Fuel cap: 5 USG.
Construction: Aluminium, Dacron
Max wt: 535 lbs.
Stall: 25 mph
Max speed: 63 mph.
Vne: 75 mph
Climb rate: 800 fpm @ 30 mph.
Design limit: +6, -3g
Glide ratio: 11-1.
Wing loading: 3.88 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 19.11 lbs/hp.
Seats: 1.

RANS S4 single seat
Engine: Rotax 503
Fuel burn: 12 lt/hr
Fuel capacity: 60 lt
VSO: 28mph
VSI: 31mph
VFE: 50mph
VNO: 70mph
VNE: 94mph