Hey Jonas, It’s Carl. I’m Emmet’s partner in the plane. Thank you for the coolest video. I have to apologize for the drone footage, I totally suck at that. There were some super cool shots of Emmet blasting out of that strip that I was trying to not run his drone into the trees. That hill is about 50 degrees up and down in a canyon. Thats the first place Emmet trained me to fly close to the trees and not freak out. We had to run a couple of deer out of the middle. He’s right, this plane is a beast. We will see everyone at High Sierra this year. Thank you again, it’s been a long time building and well worth the wait. Thanks for letting us put her in your hanger for a short time. You’re the best. Carl
I’m glad you liked it! Ha yeah no worries on the drone shots you got a couple decent seconds! That looked like a super fun spot though. Hopefully I can come out and fly with you guys one day. Congratulations on your plane!
Not depressed at all actually, I was actually thinking people wouldn’t believe it was only 125K. There’s a story to that that will be in one of Jonas upcoming videos. But definitely not depressed!
@@emflys Emmett, what you and all involved pulled off for $ spent is amazing for what you have. Wow! That Masterpiece looks like a $280,000 - $300,000 airplane!👍👍
@@WatchmanForthePeople thanks! That is what we have invested out of pocket but there is some that came as part of an insurance claim and the very reasonable price we acquired the original plane.
Awsome video! Love the S7. I don't understand people spending upwards of a quarter million on a carbon cub when u can have so much more for a lot less money. I like the Norden Cub much better than the Carbon cub anyway. Better performance for about the same money. think it's just a fad more than anything. They are nice and all but way overpriced for the performance they offer. I noticed Todd from "Gravity Knight Flying " is getting close to finishing his new creation. Maybe you could get an interview with him on the unveiling of his new beast.
Amazing job Jonas - thanks doing the vid. Long time in the works and supported by some great manufacturers, pilots , and friends. The thing is a stellar performer
What a beautiful and beautifully-executed aircraft! ...and just from googling around, it looks like it is right in the same ballpark for weight as the Kitfox 7 STi with the Rotax 915 turbo...
You can always choose to build light. A friends recent Kitfox 7 STi w/ 915 with bushwheels and all glass came in at 925+. Again, likely there are choices there but seems that S-7s are "generally" lighter when similarly outfitted/equipped
Oh, and BTW, for all the whistles and bells, that empty weight is darn good. When I first saw those large tabs on the control surfaces, I thought "uh oh, it must not be rigged right," but that didn't make sense, cool auto pilot, let us know how you like it.
I was just watching some of your old videos randomly this evening and I was wondering when you’d post a new one. The this notification popped up. Strange coincidence! Hope all is well, man!
Very impressive. I am totally shocked at the price. We spent a little over 100k on a mostly stock S7 in 2014. It has all the factory options that were available at the time including quick build. But still took three of us 90 days to put it together. You and Joel did a fantastic job. I would probably beg Joel to build ours if I had it to do over.
Greeting from South Carolina! OUTSTANDING! Thanks for doing this video Jonas. What a beautiful piece. Really like the paint. Hope yer feeling better and all is well at yer house. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks again 🖐😎 🏁
There's a story to that price. Some of the cost was offset by a surplus of 10K of an insurance settlement, but we also procured a second hand kit which saved a lot. And our labor is "free" haha.
As someone who has considered the Rans S7 this video was quite the treat. What a beautiful aircraft aesthetically. My favorite thing about experimental aviation is the creativity it breeds. I love how he did his panel without circuit breakers. 806lbs empty. What is the useful load?
@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 *Agree. If you can go from 0 to 100 feet high in 65 feet who needs a helicopter? I even saw a YT video of a guy landing one on top of a hospital Helo-pad when his wife was in labor here in Alaska. He actually landed going backwards about 2 feet in a 30 MPH head wind. Dropped it like a stone right on target!*
G,day Jonas Siljvia and Ava from Sydney Australia. Van S7 modified, I'd like more information on the autopilot fitted in the plane. Design mods to note: *More rad coolant volume *Increase surface area of oil cooler * Slim wing leading edge Really appreciated your story and will watch it again, for sure. 🌏🇦🇺
I believe the round tail feathers are a stock RANS supplied option for the 7, or did Joel make those special? The last time I saw Emmett was at Johnson Creek, he was waiting for his oil temp to rise, I had a cockpit controlled shutter on mine, and was outa there sooner! He's going to love the ability to control it, too much cooling can be almost as bad as not enough.
Hi Paul - yes RANS did/does offer round tail feathers. Our door/fairing controls flow to the coolant rad, but similar purpose. We thought oil temp may be the harder thing to keep cool - but so far running great. Likely we may just tape part of it off in winters.
@@emflysbloody nice plane, baffles me why more don’t go the S7 over a cub a like. I have a S6S I would love to know how you did the flap gap seal at the root( mainly how it’s attached) Would like to do simillar to my S6S. Can’t wait to see more of your bird in the wild
its definitely a possibility Jeff but it is essentially at the same location as, and between the main wheels so it doesn't get rocks from them. I think the best actual data set is that there are probably 100 or more S7's flying for many years with this exact set up. I had one and it saw a lot of backcountry use. They work great
What do you recommend/ We using the filter recommended by the engine MFG. and we are making great boost based on our current settings. The actual turbo (Garrett) is fairly small - I believe same turbo as on the Rotax 914
Serious question here. Can someone explain this new Fad of STOL experimental airplanes? Is it similar to the lifted truck mentality of dudes who live in the city?
I don't understand where you guys find money to throw at those kind of boys' toys. ??? That kind of money aught to be in business investments or retirement accounts. It's fun to see people making the fantastic m achibes. The financial irresponsibility is hard to fathom
How is this "financially irresponsible"? You don't know what I do, what my financial situation is, or how long I put money away to make such investments. We could sell this plane after flying 500+ hrs for more than it cost to build it, and return > 12-15%. Not a bad investment by most measures. I also have disability from a spinal injury when I was younger, and I will have a shorter window to pursue this passion than most - e.g. I cannot "afford" to wait for retirement to pursue my passion - and what is retirement investing for in the first place?. I own a home, a car, have children I love and support, and support others. I have been continuously employed since I was 10 (family ranch), even while going to college for a biochemistry degree, and have spent the last 20yrs as global director of R&D for a multinational life science technology company. I have a retirement portfolio built all on my own sufficient to retire, but I am not retired. So, the real question is, "how can such a sweeping generalization/assumption be made without knowing anything about the person"? I do agree with your opening statement however - you don't understand. And how would you - you just assumed. All that said, if you ever are in N. CA and want a ride, I am happy to take you. You might then understand in a small way why I am so "financially irresponsible".
I’m not familiar with a Chevy block from Viking only Honda , but I may not know them all. But a few reasons - my comfort and experiments with the rotax 912S platform and the firewall forward fit to the RANS and shape desired for the cowl (Viking requires additional modifications to the cowl shape)
@@emflys Viking has a nice setup with the Chevy Trax based motor. ruclips.net/video/QGCAJtc_hfE/видео.html It's pretty new, but I like it a lot...it's been impressive so far, so we'll have to see how it does in the long term.
@emflys , it's based on a Chevy Trax motor and it's called the 'Baby Turbo'. It is worth visiting the Viking Aircraft engines channel to check it out...
Hey Jonas,
It’s Carl. I’m Emmet’s partner in the plane. Thank you for the coolest video. I have to apologize for the drone footage, I totally suck at that. There were some super cool shots of Emmet blasting out of that strip that I was trying to not run his drone into the trees. That hill is about 50 degrees up and down in a canyon. Thats the first place Emmet trained me to fly close to the trees and not freak out. We had to run a couple of deer out of the middle. He’s right, this plane is a beast. We will see everyone at High Sierra this year. Thank you again, it’s been a long time building and well worth the wait. Thanks for letting us put her in your hanger for a short time. You’re the best.
Carl
I’m glad you liked it! Ha yeah no worries on the drone shots you got a couple decent seconds! That looked like a super fun spot though. Hopefully I can come out and fly with you guys one day.
Congratulations on your plane!
He sounded depressed about spending that much. But he shouldn't, he has what he wants and it's beautiful.
Not depressed at all actually, I was actually thinking people wouldn’t believe it was only 125K. There’s a story to that that will be in one of Jonas upcoming videos. But definitely not depressed!
@@emflys Emmett, what you and all involved pulled off for $ spent is amazing for what you have. Wow! That Masterpiece looks like a $280,000 - $300,000 airplane!👍👍
@@WatchmanForthePeople thanks! That is what we have invested out of pocket but there is some that came as part of an insurance claim and the very reasonable price we acquired the original plane.
@@emflysI do wonder one thing, seen that you probably read the comments, how many people could fly with you at once?
@@freerideshuttle JUST ONE PASSENGER
That is absolutely gorgeous! I have always loved the S-7 and the Carbon Cub inspired mods just make it that much better.
You said what I was going to say.
Awsome video! Love the S7. I don't understand people spending upwards of a quarter million on a carbon cub when u can have so much more for a lot less money. I like the Norden Cub much better than the Carbon cub anyway. Better performance for about the same money. think it's just a fad more than anything. They are nice and all but way overpriced for the performance they offer. I noticed Todd from "Gravity Knight Flying " is getting close to finishing his new creation. Maybe you could get an interview with him on the unveiling of his new beast.
I love that panel. It has an organic look to it. Very impressive work overall.
I was already impressed before you mentioned that it had a Can-bus built in! Stoked for Carl and Emmet. 🙂
beautiful plain brother I love all the ideas you did to the cowling to keep it cool and what you did with the tail and elevator is beautiful
Amazing job Jonas - thanks doing the vid. Long time in the works and supported by some great manufacturers, pilots , and friends. The thing is a stellar performer
What an awesome tribute Jonas to the work these guys have done building this plane.
Thanks! did my best.
What a beautiful and beautifully-executed aircraft! ...and just from googling around, it looks like it is right in the same ballpark for weight as the Kitfox 7 STi with the Rotax 915 turbo...
You can always choose to build light. A friends recent Kitfox 7 STi w/ 915 with bushwheels and all glass came in at 925+. Again, likely there are choices there but seems that S-7s are "generally" lighter when similarly outfitted/equipped
Oh, and BTW, for all the whistles and bells, that empty weight is darn good. When I first saw those large tabs on the control surfaces, I thought "uh oh, it must not be rigged right," but that didn't make sense, cool auto pilot, let us know how you like it.
Super nice build! My wife doesn't like tandem, so I fly with a side by side plane.
New plane, brisk but warm early spring day - the best.
👍What a nice build! I want one. S7s most don't let them go.
True story! I bought another RANS but couldn't let my S7 go, so now there's two RANS in the hangar! Might be a third someday. 🙂
Good looking mods and aircraft. I’m impressed. This is worthy of production.
Good morning from Minnesota USA! Outstanding job! Beautiful plane!
What an amazing looking plane!! Love the trees on it!
Beautiful plane congratulations, well done!
I was just watching some of your old videos randomly this evening and I was wondering when you’d post a new one. The this notification popped up. Strange coincidence! Hope all is well, man!
Thanks! Yeah I filmed a different video a few weeks ago and it didnt feel worthy. ill be back to posting regularly!
what an absolute dream of an airplane. absolutely inncrediible all around. 125k id spend that allllllll freakinng day for this. incredible
Very impressive. I am totally shocked at the price. We spent a little over 100k on a mostly stock S7 in 2014. It has all the factory options that were available at the time including quick build. But still took three of us 90 days to put it together. You and Joel did a fantastic job. I would probably beg Joel to build ours if I had it to do over.
That dash is beautiful :) love the frames for the sixpack :)
Love that paint scheme. Great video Jonas.
i always likes the s7 but i like it even more now
Lots of cool information!
Greeting from South Carolina! OUTSTANDING! Thanks for doing this video Jonas. What a beautiful piece. Really like the paint. Hope yer feeling better and all is well at yer house. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks again
🖐😎 🏁
Wrapped by Visionary Signs in Blackfoot Idaho!
Seriously set up airplane 😮 words fail me right now!
Really cool. Love the paint job!
Awesome work!
What a beauty! I love it!!!
Awesome job! Congratulations!
Great video and a cool plane.
$125,000? Must be with a lot of free labor. That's one hell of a plane for that price.
There's a story to that price. Some of the cost was offset by a surplus of 10K of an insurance settlement, but we also procured a second hand kit which saved a lot. And our labor is "free" haha.
Very pretty panel work !! Beautiful work !!
That’s a beautiful plane
As someone who has considered the Rans S7 this video was quite the treat. What a beautiful aircraft aesthetically. My favorite thing about experimental aviation is the creativity it breeds. I love how he did his panel without circuit breakers.
806lbs empty. What is the useful load?
Awesome build!
Beautiful!
Fantastic video, and great production. Love it!
Many thanks!
@silvaadventures - we are just over at KSAC, might need some pointers on the iLevil autopilot set up
Seven seconds ago? Wow, I never get notifications that fast!
Awesome. Jonas, pump up or more videos. I like it.
From one Emmet to another, that looks awesome. Hope to fly with you soon 😁!
Thanks Tobe! lets fly soon!
*Nice STOL plane! Better than owning a Helicopter!*
A lot cheaper, less moving parts and I am a helicopter guy.
@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 *Agree. If you can go from 0 to 100 feet high in 65 feet who needs a helicopter? I even saw a YT video of a guy landing one on top of a hospital Helo-pad when his wife was in labor here in Alaska. He actually landed going backwards about 2 feet in a 30 MPH head wind. Dropped it like a stone right on target!*
Good job on the audio on this Jonas!
noted! hopefully i can do the same in the future.
great video jonas. waiting for the cappella to be done
Love your videos, Jonas good job
Great S7!!
Beautiful plane
Man that's a nice plane
G,day Jonas Siljvia and Ava from Sydney Australia.
Van S7 modified, I'd like more information on the autopilot fitted in the plane.
Design mods to note:
*More rad coolant volume
*Increase surface area of oil cooler
* Slim wing leading edge
Really appreciated your story and will watch it again, for sure.
🌏🇦🇺
Nice!
From a distance, with the orange it looks alot like Mike Patey's "Scrappy".
You should call it the Ranscast S7 Cub
🔥🔥🔥
Jonas thanks for sharing the video ! What a beauty. Who is the guy that helped them with the build and mods?
Thanks
Nice airplane!!
I think you should be flying a new plane too.
Beautiful build!!!!
Jonas: do you miss your kit fox?
Congrats. Great build and video.
Unless I missed it, I did not hear what fabric/paint system you used?
Super flight fabric with Stewart’s glue system. Valspar automotive paint
I believe the round tail feathers are a stock RANS supplied option for the 7, or did Joel make those special? The last time I saw Emmett was at Johnson Creek, he was waiting for his oil temp to rise, I had a cockpit controlled shutter on mine, and was outa there sooner! He's going to love the ability to control it, too much cooling can be almost as bad as not enough.
That’s true I forgot they started to give that option. I know he’s made his own in the past. I’m not sure for this one though.
Hi Paul - yes RANS did/does offer round tail feathers. Our door/fairing controls flow to the coolant rad, but similar purpose. We thought oil temp may be the harder thing to keep cool - but so far running great. Likely we may just tape part of it off in winters.
And Joel made these mods to the tail feathers
@@emflysbloody nice plane, baffles me why more don’t go the S7 over a cub a like. I have a S6S I would love to know how you did the flap gap seal at the root( mainly how it’s attached) Would like to do simillar to my S6S. Can’t wait to see more of your bird in the wild
Great Machine, great Job!
How much HP has the engine?
155hp
I'm wondering if having a belly-mounted radiator in a "bush" plane enhances the A/C to damage from gravel and other terrain objects?
its definitely a possibility Jeff but it is essentially at the same location as, and between the main wheels so it doesn't get rocks from them. I think the best actual data set is that there are probably 100 or more S7's flying for many years with this exact set up. I had one and it saw a lot of backcountry use. They work great
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*_Need a larger air filter for the turbo._*
What do you recommend/ We using the filter recommended by the engine MFG. and we are making great boost based on our current settings. The actual turbo (Garrett) is fairly small - I believe same turbo as on the Rotax 914
Jonas do you know of anyone building an experimental thats needs help
Hmm 🤔 not really at this moment.
@JonasMarcinko thanks Jonas I forgot to say I'm in Rose.
So the fin and rudder came from a Bf109?
No, it’s the stock vertical and horizontal for a RANS S7. Rudder and elevator are modified my Joel
Serious question here. Can someone explain this new Fad of STOL experimental airplanes? Is it similar to the lifted truck mentality of dudes who live in the city?
How many hp does that Rotax produce?
155hp (turbo, intercooled - so maintains that up to altitude)
What’s the useful load??
514lbs, but that is dictated by the self imposed 1320lb GW limit to keep it legal under current LSA regs. It will carry more quite happily.
please be so kind and give me that plane right now
I don't understand where you guys find money to throw at those kind of boys' toys. ??? That kind of money aught to be in business investments or retirement accounts. It's fun to see people making the fantastic m achibes. The financial irresponsibility is hard to fathom
How is this "financially irresponsible"? You don't know what I do, what my financial situation is, or how long I put money away to make such investments. We could sell this plane after flying 500+ hrs for more than it cost to build it, and return > 12-15%. Not a bad investment by most measures. I also have disability from a spinal injury when I was younger, and I will have a shorter window to pursue this passion than most - e.g. I cannot "afford" to wait for retirement to pursue my passion - and what is retirement investing for in the first place?. I own a home, a car, have children I love and support, and support others. I have been continuously employed since I was 10 (family ranch), even while going to college for a biochemistry degree, and have spent the last 20yrs as global director of R&D for a multinational life science technology company. I have a retirement portfolio built all on my own sufficient to retire, but I am not retired. So, the real question is, "how can such a sweeping generalization/assumption be made without knowing anything about the person"? I do agree with your opening statement however - you don't understand. And how would you - you just assumed. All that said, if you ever are in N. CA and want a ride, I am happy to take you. You might then understand in a small way why I am so "financially irresponsible".
Why not use Chevy block engine from Viking? instead of rotax.
I’m not familiar with a Chevy block from Viking only Honda , but I may not know them all. But a few reasons - my comfort and experiments with the rotax 912S platform and the firewall forward fit to the RANS and shape desired for the cowl (Viking requires additional modifications to the cowl shape)
@@emflys Viking has a nice setup with the Chevy Trax based motor.
ruclips.net/video/QGCAJtc_hfE/видео.html
It's pretty new, but I like it a lot...it's been impressive so far, so we'll have to see how it does in the long term.
ruclips.net/video/QGCAJtc_hfE/видео.html
@emflys , it's based on a Chevy Trax motor and it's called the 'Baby Turbo'. It is worth visiting the Viking Aircraft engines channel to check it out...