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The S-7S
Courier Available Now!
The S-7S Courier has evolved from the classic S-7
Courier produced since 1985. The constant progress of the Courier kit has produced the S-7S. Along with the tremendous value added from building a certified aircraft in kit form, come refinements in aerodynamics, interior, panel, fiberglass wing tips, larger flaps, radiator inside cowling, and a fiberglass cowl boot. Options such as cabin heater, welded jury struts, wing fabric rivet kit, airspeed indicator, voltage meter, fuel pressure gauge, station 3 close out, control stick cover-ups, throttle guard, and bubble doors now come standard on the S-7S.
The S-7S Courier is a
classic in the true sense of the word. From the tasteful lines to the
touch, smell and feel, it beckons of an era when flying was a grass roots
experience. When flying was a personal enjoyment without the pressure to
make it pay or need to be justified in the eyes of ”accounting.” The
S-7S is flying for the sake of flying. It is quality airtime. Time well
spent getting in touch once again with why you earned your ticket.
Flying the Courier develops a profound respect for the evolution of
a classic. No doubt about it, the Courier has been influenced by great
planes – like the Cubs and Champs – except evolved to an advantage. At
first introduction you will welcome some more obvious changes. Two
five-foot wide doors allow easy entry to either the solo position front
seat or rear.
Equipped with the Rotax 100 HP 912S engine, the Courier can leap
into the air in less than 325 feet. Lifting off short means little if you can’t haul a load.
532 pounds of useful load puts the Courier in the ”do something, go somewhere” class.
Tough spring steel gear and effective Cleveland brakes
let you do that something in places previously passed by. The gentle
nature of this taildragger will encourage the newcomer and compliment the
seasoned. Developed in the land of daily crosswinds (Kansas), the Courier
is good for 20 KTS. at 90 degrees – more
if you know a few tricks!
In
the air, the Courier parts company with some of the classic element,
leaving behind the pronounced adverse yaw and rudder tending. Instead, the
handling reveals the fine tuning of differential ailerons, spades,
balanced controls, and smooth ball bearing bellcranks and push rods.
A
gentle buffet announces the stall followed by a definitive break. A slight
release of back pressure and the Courier is flying again. Even at the
bottom of the white arc, the Courier retains confident, friendly handling.
This is the outcome of just the right airfoil, span and wing loading.
Enjoyable handling that lets you fly to the extremes of your personal
envelope.
A
healthy supply of fuel (18 gallons) yields at least 3.1 hours aloft with
1/2 hour in reserve.
Another pleasant surprise is the cruise speed. Here’s where that narrow
Rotax 912S really pays off. Cruise at 118 MPH, now that really puts some
”refinement” into the old cub numbers!
Get
used to seeing. The view out of the Courier is amazingly void of blind
spots. Another break from tradition is over- the-nose visibility during
taxi, which turns exceptional in the air. Five foot long side windows pan
the horizon. For over-the-wing visibility, the cabin roof is clear
glazing. That comes in real handy in the pattern or winding along a
riverbed.
Fun
to toss around the sky, but yet stable. Tap the Courier’s electric trim
on top of the control stick to set up hands off cruise. Drop the flaps and
re-trim. The big tail and long moment provide good feel with proper feed
back.
The
low operational cost of the Courier is half the fun. The carefree Rotax
912S and rugged airframe will not make you a favorite with the local
mechanic.
Simple
to fly, keep and easy to look at, the RANS S-7S Courier is an airplane
built to deliver quality flying time ...
Call or E-mail
(Be Sure to Include your Mailing
Address in the Email Body) us to request a complete information packet and sales contract for the
S-7S.
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