Rans Inc. Section 4
Model S-7LS COURIER Performance
Original Issue March 3, 2005 4- 7
MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB
CONDITIONS:
Full Throttle
Flaps Up
Gross weight (1235 lb.)
Forward CG
NOTES:
1. Airspeeds are indicated airspeeds (IAS).
2. Service ceiling 12,500 ft. (MSL)
Pressure
Climb
Standard
R/C for STD R/C for STD R/C for STD
Altitude
Ft
Speed
MPH
Temperature
ISA (°C )
Temperature
ft/min
Temp+20°C
ft/min
Temp-20°C
ft/min
0 67 15
824 744 864
2000 66 11
727 647 769
4000 66 7.1
630 550 673
6000 65 3.1 533 453 577
8000 65 -0.9
436 356 481
10000 64 -4.8
339 259 385
12000 64 -8.8
241 162
Table 4-6. Max. Rate of Climb
CRUISE PERFORMANCE
CONDITIONS:
Gross weight (1235 lb.)
Engine at maximum continuous RPM (5500) or the RPM achieved with full throttle.
Pressure altitude Temperature TAS in mph Fuel burn in GPH
2000 ft 11 C 110 5.5
5000 ft 5.1 C 111 5.3
8000 ft -0.9 C 112 5.0
Table 4-7. Cruise Performance