09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES
The pilot should familiarize themselves thoroughly with this Manual, 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-21 OUTBOUND shall only be operated by pilots with proper training.
Always deflect the controls as required in windy conditions.
The S-21 OUTBOUND 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.
