highlander/ rans s-7
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highlander/ rans s-7
I wonder if there are any here with experience in both the highlander and the rans s-7. I would appreciate comments on the strong points of each and flying qualities. Thanks Trent in Nebraska
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Since I have flown both aircraft and actually several different airplanes of each....each airplane does have its own feel....I will try to give you a few observations. I flew Joels airplane (BR) while I was in Wyoming and he has extended wings on that airplane. It is the nicest S7 I have ever flown, that being said, I enjoy tandom for visibility, but you can't fit as much stuff in the back when traveling. The roll rate on the Highlander is greater then the Rans, in fact, I feel my airplane can maneuver quicker on all axises, but that may be because I have cranked and banked in mine A LOT more. The Rans just feels heavier on the controls. Off the ground I prefer the Highlander, it jumps off the ground faster and has a better feel. Ground handling and landing the Rans is easier, but the wider gear on the Highlander is better in strong x winds. In turbulence the Highlander rides better due to the under-camber airfoil. The power off glide is almost even and every individual airplane feels a little different power off, things like 2 blade v 3 blade prop and vgs' ect start to show a bunch. If you haven't figured it out yet I just LOVE airplanes, but I am IN LOVE with my Highlander. Hopefully you can get together with DaveU in South Dakota and fly one. Of the 180+ airplanes I have flown its the one I chose to own.
Since I have flown both aircraft and actually several different airplanes of each....each airplane does have its own feel....I will try to give you a few observations. I flew Joels airplane (BR) while I was in Wyoming and he has extended wings on that airplane. It is the nicest S7 I have ever flown, that being said, I enjoy tandom for visibility, but you can't fit as much stuff in the back when traveling. The roll rate on the Highlander is greater then the Rans, in fact, I feel my airplane can maneuver quicker on all axises, but that may be because I have cranked and banked in mine A LOT more. The Rans just feels heavier on the controls. Off the ground I prefer the Highlander, it jumps off the ground faster and has a better feel. Ground handling and landing the Rans is easier, but the wider gear on the Highlander is better in strong x winds. In turbulence the Highlander rides better due to the under-camber airfoil. The power off glide is almost even and every individual airplane feels a little different power off, things like 2 blade v 3 blade prop and vgs' ect start to show a bunch. If you haven't figured it out yet I just LOVE airplanes, but I am IN LOVE with my Highlander. Hopefully you can get together with DaveU in South Dakota and fly one. Of the 180+ airplanes I have flown its the one I chose to own.
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