Just a slight correction to the numbers. The LSA speed and weight numbers are: Maximum gross takeoff weight?1,320 lbs, or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes. Maximum stall speed?51 mph (45 knots) CAS Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)?138 mph (120 knots) CAS There are other restrictions such as fixed pitch fixed gear (for land planes), etc., too.
Ken Jones KHAO On Dec 16, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Lawrence Bell wrote: > William, the LSA requirements have to be met when you register. Most KR > builders want performance which will not be LSA. If you look at the > performance chart of KR-2's some meet the requirement but most don't. Flaps > do not help because the stall requirement is without flaps, as in what if > they don't work. The max speed is 152 knots and stall is under 50 without > augmentation. I would assume the right prop would limit your speed but you > need low weight and high wing area to get stall speed. > Larry Bell > >
