Jeff Scott wrote: >I wouldn't put a great deal of stock in the 262 mph speed listed for the >KR-100.
I'm not sure if this was a Reno speed, or what, but I have also become very skeptical of reported speeds, even "timed" race speeds. I was always amazed at the issue of Kitplanes that extolled the 197 mph speed of Roy Marsh's KR2S with the 2180 Revmaster turbo in an air race. But what most folks don't realize is the open circuit ones like the Airventure Cup are one way, straight shot, so a tailwind means everything. The first year I ran the Airventure the winds over the course were 15-30kn during the day for the week before the event, and I was expecting to set a new KR record. But as it turned out, there was only a fairly neutral wind the day of the race, and my speed was just my normal speed. I still won the KR category though...I was the only KR there! It's probably time to trot out the "KR-info" site at http://www.krnet.org/kr-info.html for a reality check on that kind of stuff. Only 3 out of 40 planes achieve over 180 mph, although Horton is probably doing it now that he's got his more fine-tuned. Speaking of such things, I haven't gotten any updates from anybody in a long time. It's time to add some "new blood" to the list, and update those that need to be updated. Please send your updates to me... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com --------------------------------------------------------
