Off Field with a Rans S-7 Courier

Go get some popcorn, this is a long one!

Rod came up for the morning in his Rans S-7 Courier so we could go play on the local islands. I think he could stand to get some bigger tires though...
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Aircraft: 1987 Spectrum Beaver RX 550
Engine: 65HP Rotax 582 Mod90 (Grey Head)
Oil: Amsoil Saber (pre-mixed at 80:1)
Prop: 64" 3 blade Warp Drive with 7° of pitch
Stall Speed: 35 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph
Max Level Speed: 75 mph
Never Exceed Speed: 95 mph
Rate of Climb: 1000 feet per minute
Fuel Capacity: 18 US Gallons
Fuel Burn: approx. 5 gph
Range: 200 miles (no wind)
Take off and landing distance: 100-250 feet
Empty weight: 540 lbs
Max take off weight: 1000 lbs
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