John Spratt brings his exceptional Rans S-20 Raven to Placerville where he and Mark go over the plane and take it once around the patch. This plane was featured on the cover of Kitplanes. Our first supermodel!
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@JLC-19752 ай бұрын
S20 is my favorite Rans aircraft and I even like the color
@brucer81 Жыл бұрын
What a remarkable pilot. I would certainly trust his skill and aeronautical knowledge.
@furball55532 жыл бұрын
mark that was epic john beautiful plane enjoyed every minute thanks Skywagon university 👍
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tedk28142 жыл бұрын
Mr. Spratt seems like a great guy and really knows his stuff. Thanks Mark for having him on the channel, there is just something about military pilots. I can't put my finger on it but all the ones I've met convey a sense of confidence and attention to detail.
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
He was the perfect owner/builder.
@markbattista68572 жыл бұрын
Mark , your correct a fantastic aircraft and a very good pilot , Thanks
@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle38912 жыл бұрын
What a great airplane. Never seen such a perfect Rans on the ramp. Nice guy. Good review of this outstanding Rans S20. 🙏☀️👍
@timlahr65722 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent plane !!! That is a perfect example of what experimental aviation is all about !!!
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Very true.
@ben39892 жыл бұрын
I really like it! That couple should be proud of their accomplishment.
@philsal172 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to learn about a Rans aircraft. Thanks very much, Mark, for sharing,
@GordonFreeman. Жыл бұрын
Love the “builder’s note” right under the passenger warning @17:30. Perfect
@mindysdad31102 жыл бұрын
Great airplane and owner; nicely done, Mark!
@johannviljoen642 жыл бұрын
Nice plane!! Imagine the Wright brothers way back when they flew for the first time if one told them that one day people will build planes that speak, at home!
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
I know. I think about that too. Imagine showing them the big airbus.
@chriskiwi26012 жыл бұрын
I often say that, what would the Wright brothers think. If only they knew!!
@DragerPilot Жыл бұрын
Very impressive airplane, built and flown by its exceptionally impressive owner and pilot.
@dicel87 Жыл бұрын
Like the rounded tail option on this rather that the usual squared one.
@dulcevendetta2 жыл бұрын
This guy sounds like my type of guy and an excellent builder 👌👍
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Excellent attention to detail.
@SVSky2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bird.
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
You should see it in person. It really stands out!
@chriskiwi26012 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice aeroplane. Brilliant presentation.
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@FlyingNDriving2 жыл бұрын
I loved it, good info and good little subtle QOL fixes to the kit
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ChuckMahon2 жыл бұрын
Love the center side stick... beautiful design.
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@pablogonzalez88842 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Your final words about understand the machine and systems makes a better pilot are so true!!! Great work, I really enjoyed. Greetings from Argentina!!!
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@chriso8472 жыл бұрын
Mark, I like all the reviews you do, but most especially experimental. Great job!
@foesfly3047 Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@gregorylubbers85332 жыл бұрын
What a nice plane! Loved this video, thanks!
@whiskybravoflight2 жыл бұрын
Great footage
@ted17282 жыл бұрын
Great review!!
@av8bvma5132 жыл бұрын
21:30 "...that's Bitchin' Betty talkin' to us..." Priceless!
@foesfly3047 Жыл бұрын
John and I share many design preferences. I recently installed the same type of battery switch and 2 EarthX batteries. IMO it’s an awesome configuration for any installation with batteries aft of the firewall. Mine are under the aft cargo bay. I too prefer a center control stick and dual throttles. I also prefer Dynon avionics. Thanks for introducing us to John and to his well thought out plane.
@skywagonuniversity5023 Жыл бұрын
He is a very talented builder.
@danielsmith24472 жыл бұрын
I had the same question as the interviewer, when he mentioned he made his own wingtips I thought, 'you know a lot more about aerodynamics than I do'
@flysport_tedder2 жыл бұрын
love the electric prop feather. hopefully FAA MOSAIC makes that 'legal' for LSA!
@Globalflyr2 жыл бұрын
Mark, great review of a beautifully crafted airplane. Please pass on to John from a fellow Herc Pilot that the manufacturer of his battery switch has a recall out for certain models of those switches. I had 3 of them on my boat, and learned of the recall when one of the switches failed internally. The manufacturer stood behind the product and sent me a newer model of the switch gratis. Hopefully, John’s switch is of the newer design.
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
We have passed the information along. Thank you!
@johnspratt83292 жыл бұрын
BlueSea Systems is the manufacturer of the 9001e-Series Selector Battery Switch in N68CJ. No service bulletins on it per email from them. This one has 1360 hours on it now and a previous one in a Searey had over 1400 hours with no issues. Thanks for the heads up on the possibilities. (50th TAS)
@Globalflyr2 жыл бұрын
@@johnspratt8329 Glad to hear. Mine were vintage 2002, on an Edgewater. Failed internally, and would not stay in the on or off position. 914TAG, AFRES, and USCG after that. A,B,E,H,&HC models, Loved the plane. Best, Larry.
@plantpower30482 жыл бұрын
Nice!! experimentals are exciting! Try to review the Superstol XL and a Bearhawk next time ;)
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
I'd need one of each here to do that, but yes.
@justincase15752 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@SaltyPirate71 Жыл бұрын
Great video! What brand is the prop/governor system he has?
@johnfitzpatrick24692 жыл бұрын
G,day Mark from Sydney Australia. The constant speed variable pitch prop system: could you have guess of price: Panel instrument, computer and hub? $.............. 🦉🌀
@skywagonuniversity50232 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what the price is but that prop is made in New Zealand.
@parkburrets4054 Жыл бұрын
Is this a geared engine; RPMs seem really high
@skywagonuniversity5023 Жыл бұрын
Yes it is a Rotax that turns at 5200 RPM but gears the prop down to 2400 RPM.