RANS S-7 Courier
FLOATS
2014/08/20
As far as I’m concerned, the
Courier is about the best float plane I’ve ever had. Its wing area is larger
than most of the kit planes available as is its power to weight ratio, two factors
that are most important in floatplane performance. Also for maximum utility,
tandem seating with a door on both sides is the only way to go.
The factory doesn’t do much
with float rigging although the air frame has a sleeve welded in to assist with
attachment of the aft fittings and the main gear sockets are perfect for front
fittings. Neither is there much data out there on design of fittings and
rigging. What you will find in the following articles should give you all the
info you need to rig your S7. I can
supply a rigging kit as well.
Float
Installation Adventure with PG floats
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