This vintage RANS video shows the features and highlights of the S-18 Stinger II light sport aircraft manufactured by RANS Designs, Inc. in Hays, Kansas.
Fantastic looking aircraft! I very much miss my Rans Nimbus recumbent bike, I bought from your firm, back in the late 80s. Had to sell it, about a decade later, when my vision started getting worse than it already was. LOL Really enjoyed that bike. And yes, the seat was VERY comfortable, as you mentioned about the aircraft's seat. Oh, the modified wind fairing I had y'all make saved my face from a rock, that was kicked up by a passing truck, back in the early 90s. Thanks for sharing this.
Quote, from Rans site, "Our "Special Order Aircraft" are aircraft in our collection that we don't have in main-stream production at the moment. We do still produce them, on an as-ordered basis. We do offer full parts and technical support for these aircraft. Shipment on these kits are running at about 10-12 weeks.
Great fun, absolutely minimalist. I still have a thing against aircraft that look as if they have a lawnmower on the roof. You have quite a clean design (if a bit wind in your hair) but the engine is not cowled. Daft!
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@Nehemiah Judah I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
If you like the engine behind you like that, check out the air-cam. Its slightly bigger version of this, but it has twin engines which is a huge plus for safe flying at low altitudes.
What's the black canvas area behind the rear seat on the red aircraft at 7:47? Is that a cargo area? Anybody who is familiar with both types care to compare this to the Drifter?
Question: Why is it that all these type of planes look really aerodynamic except for the engine/prop??? It kinda looks like an afterthought to add an engine!
My guess would be largely because all of the planes use different engines. There is no one "standard" engine for these planes. It's basically the one main part that's up to the owner and there's a lot of variety in size and power. So they just make space for anything. Again, my guess, I don't own any aircraft.
@@matthewexline6589 Thanks. I have seen several planes that had the engine below the wing or on the tube/spar running fore and aft with the prop on the wing centerline and driven either by the engine with a belt or gear reduction mechanism. These planes looked far more advanced in design (read aerodynamic) than those aircraft with the engine planted on top of the wing catching all that wind and no attempt to enhance the airflow around the engine. You know, kinda like something I cobbled in the backyard and then decided to place an engine on the contraption. I think there is a lot to gain by the plane fabricators in this area!
Don't trust that TUBE as a connection to the tail feathers... Way too much stress and strain back there... (called "loading"...) Need a triangular attachment....
Rans really needs to re introduce this plane.
by far the best intro and plane detail discriptn iv seen,excellent.
Plane of similar role is Aeroprakt A20/30.
Ooooh! The green and black color scheme on one of the aircraft shown is too fantastic for words.
Fantastic looking aircraft! I very much miss my Rans Nimbus recumbent bike, I bought from your firm, back in the late 80s. Had to sell it, about a decade later, when my vision started getting worse than it already was. LOL Really enjoyed that bike. And yes, the seat was VERY comfortable, as you mentioned about the aircraft's seat. Oh, the modified wind fairing I had y'all make saved my face from a rock, that was kicked up by a passing truck, back in the early 90s. Thanks for sharing this.
Principal Skinner got a job as a video narrator after leaving Springfield Elementary. Lovely video.
😂🤣
It makes you feel like flying.
Quote, from Rans site, "Our "Special Order Aircraft" are aircraft in our collection that we don't have in main-stream production at the moment. We do still produce them, on an as-ordered basis. We do offer full parts and technical support for these aircraft.
Shipment on these kits are running at about 10-12 weeks.
Fantástico muy bueno espectacular.
Les mando un saludo muy grande para todos desde Buenos Aires 😃👍👍
I bet a lot of these are still flying today .
2020 .
Awesome design
Very pleasant aircraft to fly !!
Great fun, absolutely minimalist. I still have a thing against aircraft that look as if they have a lawnmower on the roof. You have quite a clean design (if a bit wind in your hair) but the engine is not cowled. Daft!
Surely there's a fully enclosed version?
OK guys look at the description of the video,,,,,THIS IS AN OLD, VINTAGE VIDEO.....not available anymore.....
And the Rules have changed.
that so cool
can you fold the wings for storage???
Muito legal, é um sonho de consumo. Parabéns!
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I somehow lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
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@Nehemiah Judah I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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Excellent
Awesome design and quality , I like the idea of the engine in back of me . Can anyone suggest similar aircraft to purchase ?
If you like the engine behind you like that, check out the air-cam. Its slightly bigger version of this, but it has twin engines which is a huge plus for safe flying at low altitudes.
The price of S18??
i love it
What's the black canvas area behind the rear seat on the red aircraft at 7:47? Is that a cargo area? Anybody who is familiar with both types care to compare this to the Drifter?
Молодцы!!!!!
How big is it and how much money to buy it and where to buy it
Ohh the In closed one
For the small one
No mention of the performance
I WANT ONE!
First You Need To Find A DeLorean To Take You Back A Decade Or So. Oh Also $12,000
Wish they would re-release the 18.
How u made this
Nice video. This plane sounds expensive.
Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👍
what is the maximum range of the s 18? How much fuel does it carry? What are the Max wing loads?
No longer in production?
Question: Why is it that all these type of planes look really aerodynamic except for the engine/prop??? It kinda looks like an afterthought to add an engine!
Oh dang!! We forgot the engine
My guess would be largely because all of the planes use different engines. There is no one "standard" engine for these planes. It's basically the one main part that's up to the owner and there's a lot of variety in size and power. So they just make space for anything. Again, my guess, I don't own any aircraft.
@@matthewexline6589 Thanks. I have seen several planes that had the engine below the wing or on the tube/spar running fore and aft with the prop on the wing centerline and driven either by the engine with a belt or gear reduction mechanism. These planes looked far more advanced in design (read aerodynamic) than those aircraft with the engine planted on top of the wing catching all that wind and no attempt to enhance the airflow around the engine. You know, kinda like something I cobbled in the backyard and then decided to place an engine on the contraption. I think there is a lot to gain by the plane fabricators in this area!
Super
That’s some groovy-ass music… lol. Great aircraft.
Why did Troy McClure do the voice over ?
Ya gotta start somewhere!
How much is the cost to build or buy a kit? I love the double seat version! Fantastic!
They quit making the kits several years ago.
It is still available .special order from rans
This plane is still a available. I didn't know this company was around anymore I figured it bit the dust like the rest of em.
Nope...Can get parts, but, kit is no longer for sale....They got out the "ultra light business"......Only LSA's now.....
I would like to learn .and learn Aviation languidly
I cannot find any of these aircraft on there website :l
me too... there is S 12 XL similar to this one
Strange, S18 is at lower end of their aircrafts page of Rans website :-)
S12 is side by side, isn't ?
WOW! IM SOLD!
Too bad, they quit making it.
Can it do bought?
Por favor contactarse con mi Facebook
( Jorge Nelson Felix )
😊👍👍👍
Very nice fly so I self build at home plc she with
Us details with step by step
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Engine details with price
Do you need a license for this aircraft.
eleazar garcia yes since it is a two place aircraft
yes
Very nice and ezzey please reply Bangoly
money for fron Brazil
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mph?
Doesn’t state most important specs: take-off distance, landing distance, range, cruising speed, price.
Do they make nose gear planes ? Or try gear planes?? Cuz all of i seen are tale wheeal.
Is it FAR103 legal????
2 seats. Not part 103
Nice.explain.in.hindi.languge.please
6:31
Pls.explain.in.hindi.languge..thanks.i.am.indian.punjab.sangrur.city
Очень хороший самолёт чертижи можно увас приобрести жду ответа
The voice is a good example of male "vocal fry"
and only 35,000.00 ,,, what a deal ,, heheheh
You don’t need bad music to sell an aircraft
love the 80s porn music :))
Too bad you no longer sell affordable aircraft 70-100k kit planes most people can't afford.
Don't trust that TUBE as a connection to the tail feathers... Way too much stress and strain back there... (called "loading"...) Need a triangular attachment....
Los motores no lo enseñan bien y uno quiere. Ver mejor
Много болтовни, извините...
rip off of a CGS halk
crapy music
Please no more distracting annoying music! I quit watching because of the music...great plane but....I will find another vid with
I long for the day when the obnoxious music background is passe.
Who wants to listen to a nasty sounding flying leaf blower?
Ótimo vídeo e péssima música. Insuportável. Horrible music, unnecessary.
2 years on and still no reply, must be a heap of shit and dangerous to fly
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