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Tom's Rans S-19 Builders Log
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Date: 1-14-2009
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Number of Hours: 0.00
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Rans S-19
The Rans S-19 is kit aircraft that is certified in the "experimental" category, but is eligible to be flown under "light sport aircraft" (LSA) regulations. To me this is the best of both worlds, as the "experimental" certification allows customization not allowed under LSA certification.
The choice of the S-19 was not an easy one. At Sun-N-Fun 2008, I looked at and got inside the Zenith CH601XL, Vans RV-12, and Rans S-19.
The Zenith was never really in the running, mostly because the cockpit is so small. It felt tighter than a middle airline seat.
I've always been a fan of Vans aircraft - I built an early RV-6 empennage, so I gave the RV-12 a close look. I liked the removable wings, the superb quality and sophistication of Vans kits, and the competitive pricing.
Here's what turned me off the RV-12:
- Outer fuselage skins used as floorboards
- Forward of the wing boarding
- Tip up canopy
- Fuel tank in the passenger compartment
The Rans S-19 beat the RV-12 in each of those areas. The S-19 was the most comfortable aircraft to board, sit in, and exit. Everything is a compromise, so I'd rather compromise hangar expense, having to hand-form some skins, etc. rather than safety. As a current Grumman owner, the slider canopy is a big plus for me. Since I'm on the east coast, shipping and factory access should be better for me as well.
SPECIFICATIONS 100 HP
Wing Span 28 ft
Area 126.9 sq ft
Mean Chord 4 ft 7 in
Aspect 6.18
Height 95.5 in
Cockpit Width 43.5 in
Number of Seats 2
Baggage Capacity 70 lbs
Fuel Capacity 24 gal US
POWER PLANT
Engine Rotax 912S
Output 100 HP
Propeller Diameter 68 in
Propeller Type 2 Blade ground adjustable
PERFORMANCE
Take Off Roll 325 ft
Rate of Climb 900 fpm
Service Ceiling 14,500 ft
Cruise 128 mph
VNE 150 mph
Stall Clean 51 mph
Stall Flaps 45 mph
Landing Roll 325 ft
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Rans S-19 at Sun-N-Fun 2008
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Forward fuselage frame - note robust floor structure
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