RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
13G-1
09/01/2013
13G - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES
The pilot should familiarize themselves thoroughly with this Manual, ROTAX
Engine Operators Manual, applicable Aviation Regulations, and the aircraft itself,
before any solo flight is attempted.
Scope and detail of a familiarization flight will depend on level of experience and
currency of the pilot.
Any familiarization flight shall include at least all Normal Procedures including a
pre-flight inspection.
It is also recommended, to perform slow flight, power off stalls in clean and
flapped configuration.
All emergency procedures including recovery from a spiral dive or spin shall get
at least reviewed.
For pilots with little or no experience in light aircraft, additional the special
characteristics of such shall be reviewed.
PILOT OPERATING ADVISORIES
The S-20 RAVEN shall only be operated by pilots with proper training.
Always deflect the controls as required in windy conditions.
The S-20 RAVEN is equipped with brakes on the passenger rudder pedals.
Always brief the passenger to remove their feet from the pedals, at least for
takeoff and landing.
Additional passenger briefings are recommended as required.
Doors can open in flight if the latches are not secured.
CAUTION: If any door opens in flight, continue to fly the plane, trim to hands-off
level flight if possible, slow to 65 mph, then close door.
The aircraft will fly with open doors. The door will float in a position pending on
the speed of the aircraft. To close an open door in flight, slow to 65 mph, push
the opposite rudder pedal. This will make the aircraft yaw and help to get the
door closed.
