Single seat, developed into the two seat S-18

Prototyped as a taildragger at Oshkosh in 1994, it was later improved, first flown on 25 March 1997, as a nose gear, with a shorter and narrower chord wing, but 160 lb heavier. Powered by an 80 hp Rotax 912, it was shown at Sun ‘n Fun in April 1997.

The prototype was then fitted with a 129 hp Continental IO-240-B and a 66 x 66 Sensenich propeller.

The S-16 spar had been tested to + and –9G ultimate and the tail surfaces to the limit of Vne. The aircraft can be assembled without jigs. The spars are attached to the fuselage and the wing is then built around the spars. The fuselage is a composite shell, moulded in quarters, and encloses a prewelded 4130 tubular cage in the cockpit area. Four aluminium bulkheads are positioned between the rear of the turtledeck baggage compartment, which can be extended, and the tailcone. The fuselage composite is a straight laminate without a core.

The wing has a NASA GAW(2) series semi-symmetrical airfoil. It is all aluminium, covered with 2024-T3, 0.025 sheet. The main spars are tapered box beams of maximum 6 inch height with 2.5 inch caps. The rear spars are C channels. Each wing half has nine stamped aluminium ribs. Ailerons and flaps have an equal 50% span. Ailerons have a 2:1 differential with push-pull tube control; flaps offer three position deflection, manually operated to a maximum of 45 degrees through a centre positioned cockpit lever.

The tail’s vertical fin and stabiliser are seamless composite structures, moulded with the fuselage, and each having three composite ribs. Elevator and rudder are aluminium, containing four stamped ribs. The rudder is controlled by cable, and the elevator by torque tube. All of the aluminium components are assembled with Cherry Max blind rivets. Controls are dual, except the toe brakes on the left side only.

The cockpit is covered by a forward hinged, composite framed bubble canopy with gas lift struts. A composite and aluminium rollover arch is provided.

The option of nose or tailwheel is assisted by both type of gear sockets are included in the welded passenger cage. Both configurations use heat treated, tapered 6150 steel shaft. The tail spring is also tapered steel. The nose gear uses a chromoly strut with heavy duty compression spring. Leg fairings are metal, wheelpants composite. Aero Trainer 6.00 x 6 tires are on spun aluminium Matco wheels with dual caliper brakes on the mains.

Approach speed is around 75 mph, across the fence at 60 mph, and touchdown at 55 mph.

In 1998 the kit price, including Continental engine, was US$39,000. Less engine the kit was US$25,000, and less firewall forward was US$21,000.

Engine: Rotax 912, 78 hp
HP range: 78-130.
Vne: 248 mph
Cruise: 140 mph.
Range: 630 sm
Stall: 50 mph.
ROC: 800 fpm
Take-off dist: 375 ft.
Landing dist: 500 ft
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft.
Fuel cap: 16 USG
Weight empty: 700 lbs.
Gross: 1200 lb
Height: 5 ft.
Length: 19.9 ft
Wing span: 24 ft.
Wing area: 86 sq.ft
Wing: NASA GAW(2)
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: tail wheel
Wheel tread: 6 ft 8 in
Cockpit width: 40 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 52 in
Horizontal tail span: 6 ft 9 in

Engine: Continental IO-240B,130hp
Propeller: 66 x 66 Sensenich
Height: 5.4 ft
Length: 18.7 ft.
Wing span: 24 ft
Wing area: 87 sq.ft.
Wing: NASA GAW(2)
Weight empty: 830 lbs
MTOW: 1300 lbs.
Fuel cap: 32 USG.
Vne: 248 mph.
Cruise 65%: 170 mph
Stall: 55 mph.
Range: 850 sm
Rate of climb; 1200 fpm @ 95 mph
Take off speed: 60 mph
Take-off dist: 400 ft
Landing dist: 500 ft.
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft
Roll rate: 200 deg/sec
Glide ratio: 9:1
Seats: 2
Cockpit width: 40 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 52 in
Landing gear: tail or nose.
Wheel tread: 6 ft 8 in
Horizontal tail span: 6 ft 9 in
Design load: +9/-9g

Engine: Continental IO-240
Wing span: 7.32 m
Wing area: 8.8 sq.m
MAUW: 544 kg
Empty weight: 318 kg
Fuel capacity: 121 lt
Max speed: 399 kph
Cruise speed: 275 kph
Minimum speed: 80 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Seats: 2
Kit price (1998): $39,000
Load factor: +9 / -9

Engine: Rotax 912
Wing span: 7.32 m
Wing area: 8.8 sq.m
MAUW: 544 kg
Empty weight: 318 kg
Fuel capacity: 121 lt
Max speed: 399 kph
Cruise speed: 275 kph
Minimum speed: 80 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Seats: 2
Kit price (1998): $30,000
Load factor: +9 / -9

First flew in 1991.

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Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
HP range: 46-65.
Speed max: 120 mph
Cruise: 90 mph.
Range: 200 sm
Stall: 38 mph.
ROC: 1000 fpm
Take-off dist: 225 ft.
Landing dist: 130 ft
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft.
Fuel cap: 9 USG
Weight empty: 390 lbs.
Gross: 775 lbs
Height: 7 ft.
Length: 18.83 ft
Wing span: 26.47 ft.
Wing area: 100 sq.ft
Seats: 1.
Landing gear: nose wheel.

The S-12XL Airaile went into production in March of 1990 and has enjoyed a progressive evolution. Improvements to cabin comfort, durability, and performance are the direct result of working with user input. The Airaile was designed to fulfill requests for a two-place pusher with side-by-side seating that was economical to buy, quick to build, easy to fly, and rugged enough to withstand the rigors of training. The Airaile only requires a two-car garage and common shop tools and skills to complete from start to finish.

The S-12S, “Super Airaile” is based on the S-12XL series. Changes made to the S-12S include a lower cabin and engine mount height. The result is less frontal area and a lower thrust line. Headroom is still more than adequate and will accommodate pilots up to 6ft 6in. Dacron coverings were replaced with traditional dope and fabric. To adapt the new covering system, mods to the wing and tail included new ribs all around, plus leading edge wraps for the wing. The total effect of the mods brought about an increase in cruise, climb, glide ratio, and a lower stall. In the air the handling is improved in both roll and yaw.

Build time for the Super Airaile will be on the average 200 to 300 hours more than the XL, but still within reason. Most builders should complete the plane in 6 to 12 months. This is due to the tremendous amount of pre-fabrication and precise fit of our parts. Quality airtime is built around a kit that is designed to be built by the first time builder. A good manual is at the center of fast build times.

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Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
Propeller Dia: 68 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H.: 4.0 USgal @ 85%
Wing Span: 31.0 ft
Wing area: 152 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 10.5 in
Aspect: 6.33:1
Length: 21 ft 8 in
Height: 88 in
Cockpit Width: 41 in
Headroom: 41.5 in
Legroom: 44.5 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gearfixed nose
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Gross Weight: 920 lbs
Empty Weight: 430 lbs
Useful Load: 490 lbs
Wing Loading: 6.0 lbs
Power Loading: 17.7 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +4 -2
Take Off Roll: 285 ft
Rate of Climb: 500 fpm
Service Ceiling: 12,500 ft
Cruise: 65 mph
VNE: 100 mph
Stall Clean: 38 mph
Stall Flaps: 32 mph
Roll Rate: 70° /sec
Glide Ratio: 7:1
Landing Roll: 200 ft
Endurance: 4.5 hrs
Range: 292.5 miles

Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
Propeller Diameter: 68 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H.: 5.75 USgal @ 85% / 14 lt/hr
Wing Span: 31.0 ft / 9.45 m
Wing area: 152 sq ft / 15.1 sq.m
Mean Chord: 4 ft 10.5 in.
Aspect: 6.33:1
Length: 21 ft 8 in
Height: 88 in
Cockpit Width: 41 in
Headroom: 41.5 in
Legroom: 44.5 in
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed nose
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US / 50 lt
Take Off Roll: 250 ft
Rate of Climb: 900 fpm / 2.5 m/s
Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft
Cruise: 75 mph / 120 kph
VNE: 100 mph
Stall Clean: 40 mph
Stall Flaps: 33 mph
Roll Rate: 70° /sec
Glide Ratio: 7:1
Landing Roll: 200 ft
Endurance: 3.1 hrs
Range: 232.5 miles
Gross Weight: 975 lbs / 435 kg
Empty Weight: 475 lbs
Useful Load: 500 lbs
Wing Loading: 6.4 lbs
Power Loading: 15.0 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +4 -2
Certification: VZ

Engine: Rotax 912/912S, 80 hp/100 hp
Propeller Diameter: 68 in to 72 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.27/1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H.: 4.5/5 USgal @ 75%
Wing Span: 31.0 ft
Wing area: 152 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 10.5 in
Aspect: 6.33:1
Length: 21 ft 8 in
Height: 88 in
Cockpit Width: 41 in
Headroom: 41.5 in
Legroom: 44.5 in
Number of Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed nose
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Gross Weight: 1100 lbs
Empty Weight: 575 lbs
Useful Load: 525 lbs
Wing Loading: 7.2 lbs
Power Loading: 11 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +4 -2
Take Off Roll: 285/220 ft
Rate of Climb: 900/1200 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,000/14,500 ft
Cruise: 85/90 mph
VNE: 100 mph
Stall Clean: 42 mph
Stall Flaps: 35 mph
Roll Rate: 70° /sec
Glide Ratio: 7:1
Landing Roll: 200 ft
Endurance: 4.4/4.0 hrs
Range: 374/360 miles

S-12S
Stall: 36 kt / 42 mph / 68 kmh
Cruise: 87 kt / 100 mph / 161 kmh
VNE: 104 kt / 120 mph / 193 kmh
Empty Weight: 295 kg / 650 lbs
MTOW Weight: 522 kg / 1150 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1200 ft/min / 6 m/s
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 400 ft / 122 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 400 ft / 122 m

S-12XL Airaile
Stall: 29 kt / 33 mph / 53 kmh
Cruise: 65 kt / 75 mph / 121 kmh
VNE: 87 kt / 100 mph / 161 kmh
Empty Weight: 215 kg / 475 lbs
MTOW Weight: 442 kg / 975 lbs
Climb Ratio: 900 ft/min / 5 m/s
Glide Ratio: 7:1
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 400 ft / 122 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 400 ft / 122 m

First flown in 1986, the Sakota can cross country or aerobat. The small but potent wing gives it high performance in short take-offs and 120 mph cruise speeds and the tapered wing reduces drag. A bubble canopy and large under wing windows offer exceptional visibility. Comfort for two in the 37″ wide cabin with well upholstered bench seat. A quick build kit was available. Fly aerobatics solo and cross country with 2.

Features:
Rotax 582 65 HP liquid cooled with dual CDI ignition; RPM gauge; 2-Blade wood prop; 4130 Welded steel fuselage, tail group and tapered steel landing gear; Aluminum wheels with aircraft tires; Wheel pants; Pre-formed trussed wing ribs; .020 Aluminum leading edge wrap; 3″ Tubular Aluminum Main spars; 2″ Tubular Aluminum Aft spars; (2) 9 Gallon wing tanks; Seat adjustable in tilt and fore and aft; 2.7 ounce aircraft covering fabric, all tapes, glue, and inspection plates; Aluminum framed canopy; Airfoil struts; In-flight pitch trim; In-flight start; “Deep Set” panel; Roll over protection; Shoulder harnesses and lap belts; Dual elevator horns; 1 1/4″ Push-pull elevator tube; Cable operated rudder; 3-Position flaps; Differential ailerons are cable and push-pull tube operated; Dual control sticks and throttles; Center flap lever; Pre-molded cowling; 12″ Composite spinner; Heavy duty engine mount; Under the wing windows; Dual fuselage foot pegs and wing steps; Dual wire braced folding tail; Steerable tail wheel; Dual rudder pedals; Hydraulic brakes; Firewall sound proofing; Baggage compartment.

The S-10 Sakota is an FAA Approved 51% Kit – No welding required, with a build time of 350 to 600 hours.

Engine: Rotax 582, 65hp
Propeller Diameter: 68 in to 70 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H.: 5.75 USgal @ 85%
Wing Span: 24.0 ft
Wing area: 95.0 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 2 in
Aspect: 4.23:1
Length: 17 ft 10 in
Height: 4 ft 10 in
Cockpit Width: 37 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 42 in
Number of Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed tail
Baggage Volume: 8 cubic ft
Baggage Capacity: 30 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Gross Weight: 960 lbs
Empty Weight: 460 lbs
Useful Load: 500 lbs
Wing Loading: 10.1 lbs
Power Loading: 14.7 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +4 -2
Take Off Roll: 300 ft
Rate of Climb: 800 fpm
Service Ceiling: 12,500 ft
Cruise: 110 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 45 mph
Roll Rate: 100° /sec
Glide Ratio: 7:1
Landing Roll: 400 ft
Endurance: 3.1 hrs
Range: 341 miles

Engine: Rotax 912, 78 hp
HP range: 65-78.
Speed max: 150 mph
Cruise: 120-130 mph.
Range: 540 sm
Stall: 42-45 mph.
ROC: 800 fpm
Take-off dist: 325 ft.
Landing dist: 500 ft
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft.
Fuel cap: 18 USG
Weight empty: 525 lbs.
Gross: 1100 lbs
Length: 17.83 ft.
Wing span: 24 ft
Wing area: 95 sq.ft.
Height: 4.8 ft
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: tail wheel
Aerobatic.

Engine: Rotax 912/921S, 80/100hp
Propeller Diameter: 68 in to 70 in
Propeller Type: Wood
Gear Reduction: 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H.: 4.1/4.5 USgal @ 80%
Wing Span: 24.0 ft
Wing area: 95.0 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 2 in
Aspect: 4.23:1
Length: 17 ft 10 in
Height: 4 ft 10 in
Cockpit Width: 37 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 42 in
Number of Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Landing Gear: fixed tail
Baggage Volume: 8 cubic ft
Baggage Cap: 30 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 gal US
Take Off Roll: 325 ft/310 ft
Rate of Climb: 900 fpm/1200 fpm
Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft/14,500 ft
Cruise: 120 mph/125 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 48 mph
Roll Rate: 100° /sec
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Landing Roll: 400 ft
Endurance: 4.4 hrs/4 hrs
Range: 528 miles/520 miles
Gross Weight: 1010 lbs
Empty Weight: 510 lbs
Useful Load: 500 lbs
Wing Loading: 10.6 lbs
Power Loading: 12.6 lbs
Load Limit: +4 -2g

The S-9 Chaos has been in production since 1986. A stock S-9 equipped with a Rotax 503 47hp engine is potent enough to compete in sportsman class aerobatics. S-9’s have been equipped with up to 100 hp engines with spectacular results. With full inverted capability, a Chaos can achieve advanced aerobatics. As with all RANS kits, the Chaos comes welded and pre-fabricated, reducing assembly time and increasing precision.

The S9 Chaos powered by a Rotax 503 has wing and header fuel tanks, a four point harness plus lapstrap, and open cockpit with optional canopy.

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Engine: Rotax 504, 47 hp
Prop: 68-70 in dia.
Prop reduction: 2.58-1
Fuel consumption: 4USG/hr at 70% pwr
Wing Span: 22.0 ft
Wing area: 91.5 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 2 in
Aspect: 5.3:1
Length: 15 ft 8 in
Height: 4 ft 10 in
Cockpit Width: 26 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 45.5 in
Number of Seats: 1
Doors: 1
Landing Gear: nose or tail
Fuel Capacity: 9 or 18 gal US
Take Off Roll: 250 ft
Rate of Climb: 800 fpm
Service Ceiling: 13,500 ft
Cruise: 90 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 38 mph
Roll Rate: 100° /sec
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Landing Roll: 400 ft
Endurance: 2.25 hrs/4.5 hrs
Range: 202.5 miles/405 miles
Gross Weight: 670 lbs
Empty Weight: 340 lbs
Useful Load: 330 lbs
Wing Loading: 7.32 lbs
Power Loading: 14.2 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +6 -4

Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
Prop: 68-70 in dia.
Prop Reduction: 1:2.58
Fuel consumption: 5.76USG/hr at 85% pwr
Wing Span: 22.0 ft
Wing area: 91.5 sq ft
Mean Chord: 4 ft 2 in
Aspect: 5.3:1
Length: 15 ft 8 in
Height: 4 ft 10 in
Cockpit Width: 26 in
Headroom: 38 in
Legroom: 45.5 in
Number of Seats: 1
Doors: 1
Landing Gear: nose or tail
Fuel cap: 9 or 18 USG
Take Off Roll: 200 ft
Rate of Climb: 1000 fpm
Service Ceiling: 15,000 ft
Cruise: 100 mph
VNE: 130 mph
Stall Clean: 41 mph
Roll Rate: 100° /sec
Glide Ratio: 8:1
Landing Roll: 400 ft
Endurance: 1.56 hrs/3.13 hrs
Range: 156.5 miles/313 miles
Gross Weight: 710 lbs
Empty Weight: 375 lbs
Useful Load: 335 lbs
Wing Loading: 7.76 lbs
Power Loading: 11.0 lbs
Limit Load Factors: +6 -4g

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