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Rans S-21 Outbound

courierguy said:
My biggest problem with the 21 is that my S-7S flies great and was paid for long ago. Every other kitplane I've built (5) I didn't have something to fly in the meantime so was super motivated to get it done ASAP. I had to sell the previous plane to get the scratch for the next one. Now that I could buy outright another kitplane without first having to sell the current one, I can't imagine spending the day in the shop, building, when it's a good flying day. It'd never get done! If I wrecked what I have now, I'd be more motivated. Also, all up, I have about 50 K in my 12 year old S-7S, a bargain!
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That's how I wound up with an RANS S-6ES, as well... I'd love to build a RANS S-20 – I just like the look of it better than the S-21. But when I priced the kit and realized it would cost at least 2X what I would spend for an already flying S-6 that has almost identical specs, my choice became obvious. More time flying, less time in the shop. My wife it happy, because "shop time" now means I can build stuff for her... Win/win!
 
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WWhunter said:
I'd read the latest comments on ransclan about the 915 and it's installation before proceeding with mounting that engine on an S-21. JM2C
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I flew an S-21 with the 915 yesterday and it was amazing. We had 40+ gallons of fuel and 420 pounds of pilot/passenger and it climbed out of an airport with an elevation of 4500’ at over 1600 fpm

Had cruise setting of 5200 rpm and it show IAS of 117 and a true of over 130 with a quartering headwind of 24 knots. That thing is a beast
 
Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know they are testing the taller gear and it’s going well. I have a hard time seeing you in this but hey, people buy the NX cub too so if it works for you.... [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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