The Rans designs of Randy Schlitter began with the prototype S-2 which was first flown in March 1983. It was subsequently modified to S-3 standard and first flown as such in September 1983. The production S-4 version made its first flight in December 1983. The S-4 is the tailwheel version and the S-5, first flown in January 1984, has a tricycle undercarriage.

Registration unknown                                   USA

Single seat ultralight first flown in 1983

Engine: 40hp(30kW) Rotax 447                                                                                                   Length: 17’0"(5.18m)                                                                                            Height: 5’6"(1.68m)Wingspan: 29’6"(8.99m)                                                                                               No.built: 100+ Range: 130miles(209km)                                                                  Cruising speed: 65mph(105kmh) Empty weight: 278lb(126kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 563lb(255kg)