Rans S-19 Venterra
Rans Designs · United States · first flew 2007 · light aircraft
The Rans S-19 Venterra is an American two-seat, low-wing light-sport aircraft designed by Randy Schlitter and built by Rans.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Aluminium semi-monocoque fuselage with sheet-aluminium skin |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing light-sport aircraft with two seats side by side
- Aluminium semi-monocoque fuselage with sheet-aluminium skin
- Fixed tricycle gear with a fully castering nosewheel
A low-winged, all-aluminium two-seater, unlike most Rans types, which use a welded steel-tube cockpit. Steering is by differential braking on a castering nosewheel.
Specifications
- The Rans S-19 Venterra has a length of 6.06 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
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History
Randy Schlitter designed it in 2007 to take advantage of the new US light-sport aircraft category. The standard engine is the 100 hp Rotax 912ULS.
Variants
The S-19 was the kit-built version for the experimental categories, and the S-19LS was the factory-built version for the special light-sport category. Both use the 100 hp Rotax 912ULS.
Where you'll see it
In March 2017 there were 41 S-19s on the US register, with one in the UK.
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