09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Use this Operations Manual as a guide. Every aircraft is slightly different due to such
factors as weight, equipment, paint finish and builder skills, just to name a few.
The pilot should study the entire Operations Manual to familiarize themselves with the
limitations, performance, and procedures applicable for this aircraft.
ENTERING AND EXITING AIRCRAFT
To enter the S-21 OUTBOUND:
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Open the door by rotating the door handle.
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Pull out on the door handle
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Gas lift struts will hold the door open.
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Adjust seat as desired to an aft position and sit in the seat. Rotate legs
into position. For easiest entry place the seat as far aft as possible.
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To adjust seat while in the aircraft, lean forward pulling the seat back
forward. Grasp fuselage carry-thru tube and pull yourself and seat into
desired position. It helps to push the tilted seat back near the bottom.
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Lean back and check that seat back locks into place. If a different recline
setting is desired, exit the aircraft and lift the seat bottom and move the
pins to the desired recline setting.
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Close door and check that door handle is fully forward.
NOTE:
Seats should be in aft position for easy entry.
To exit the S-21 OUTBOUND:
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Open the door by rotating the door handle aft.
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Push out on door
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Gas lift struts will hold the door open.
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Adjust seat as desired to an aft position and rotate legs out of aircraft.
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Exit aircraft. Close and latch door if desired.
NOTE:
Seats should be in aft position for easy exit.
CAUTION
It is NOT recommended to move the seat while operator of the aircraft. If moving
is required, allow a qualified second occupant or autopilot to operate the aircraft
until desired seat position is obtained.