Rans Designs (often stylized RANS) is a Kansas-based manufacturer of aircraft and bicycles. If that seems an odd combination, probably an aviation history lesson is in order. Since its founding in ...

Rans Aircraft has launched the S-21 Outbound, a new two-seat experimental aircraft designed to combine short-field (STOL) capabilities with impressive cruise speeds exceeding 150 knots. The aircraft ...

Rans Aircraft has been developing a new, all-metal wing for its S-21 Outbound airplane, but without the full airplane available for flight testing, the company attached the wing to a Raven aircraft to ...

The call came a half mile out from FISK. “High wing, half mile from Fisk, rock your wings.” Mark Farver rocked them. “Good ...

RANS Aircraft has appointed long-term employee Tony Dopita as company president. RANS Aircraft has appointed long-term employee Tony Dopita as company president. (Photo: RANS Aircraft) ...

Rans Aircraft has its latest new kit airplane design on static display at EAA AirVenture this week, the S-21 Outbound, featuring a 180-hp Titan engine and STOL capability. “This is exciting for us,” ...

RANS Designs, based in Hays, Kansas, will now supply factory-built and ready-to-fly S-20LS Raven aircraft after receiving approval from the FAA. “The SLSA Raven is already in production, with an order ...

The first all-new aircraft designed in the USA for its light sport aircraft category was unveiled by Rans at the US Sport Aviation show. The S-19 earned special LSA certification on 21 December and is ...