Rans COYOTE II S-6ES, Technical Manual

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S-6ES COYOTE II OPERATIONS
PRE-FLIGHT: Refer to the pre-flight section of this manual.
STARTING: Refer to the engine operations section of this manual.
TAXIING: Taxiing the Coyote II is easy even in a 25 mph wind. The direct linkage to the steerable nosewheel
enhances the ground handling making tight turns a snap.
If the wind is strong learn to use it to your advantage. Taxiing into the wing with forward stick will increase
nosewheel traction and enhance steering. Taxi slow or you may start flying.
During downwind taxiing hold the stick neutral. Make small steering corrections and taxi slow.
In the hands of a skillful pilot the Coyote II can taxi in winds up to 25 mph. Operations in 35 mph winds have
been conducted with two on board.
Flying in high winds above 35 mph is also possible. However, this capacity should be used only as a means to
get out of a situation, not to invite one.
TAKE-OFFS: The Coyote II becomes airborne easily with rotation at 35 mph (average gross weight 800 lbs).
Naturally rotation will vary with the gross weight. Normal, short field and soft field take-offs are possible using
conventional techniques.
LANDINGS: Special attention to airspeed on approach is vital to making smooth landings. As with any aircraft
too little speed and power and the Coyote II will sink out of the sky. The sink can be controlled and must be
controlled during a deadstick landing. Naturally, to arrest sink, the pilot flares to land. The point at which to
flare is critical.
A good way to land the first time is to plant the mains first. Get established over the runway at 55 mph plus
about 2 feet off the ground. Once things are stabilized, wings level, pitch smoothed out and flying straight
down the runway, slowly reduce the power while gradually easing back on the stick, letting the plane settle onto
the runway.
IMPORTANT: Hold the nose off during landing. Avoid letting it drop once the mains are on.
Swerving side to side may result when the nosewheel is dropped on in cross winds or high speeds. This will
familiarize you with the flare point.
Deadstick landings are done safely and smoothest if at least 50 to 60 mph can be maintained on approach.
This gives you extra inertia and float, provided you flare at the right time. Lowering the flaps 2 notches in
ground effect can give an extra boost to stretch the glide.
AIRWORK: The Coyote II will perform like a conventional plane with the exception of more rapid speed decay
when power is reduced. The Coyote II will tell you what it needs...if you are listening. Flight characteristics of
the Coyote II are nearly identical to planes like the J-3 Cubs, Super Cubs, and T-Craft, etc. Although all have
their distinguishing manners none do anything strange or unpredictable.
STALLS: Stalls have a warning buffet due to turbulent air from the wing root flowing over the elevator. The
stall occurs with a definite break. Rudder may be needed to hold the wings level due to the "P" factor.
Recovery is instant with the release of back pressure. Turning, accelerated power on and power off stalls all
demonstrate the slight buffet and quick recovery.