> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:01 PM > From: "Chris Prata via KRnet" <krnet at list.krnet.org> > > I actually read the Kitplanes article and would like to ask what the glaring > errors, omissions, misstatements are, I am asking for educational reasons. I > do know the "specs" chart is hopelessly outdated and optimistic. That's a > legacy issue. Anything else though? >
Very few KRs "cruise" at 180 mph. Very few KRs make a 980# gross weight. Very few KRs are 520# empty weight. Over the last 20 years, the members of this forum have made great strides in improving the handling characteristics and safety of the plane. Adrian Carter's quote of a sudden hard breaking stall then pointing straight down is inconsistent with the gentle stall I see in my KR and others report as well. The $35,000 finished aircraft number will likely generate a lot of discussion. I hear some pilots claim unbelievably low costs like they are reporting to the local tax board. I know I had mine flying 18 years ago for $15K, but likely have around $30+K in it by now, but that includes 1050 hrs of wear and tear, maintenance and upgrades. Larry is clearly offended by the inaccuracies in the article. I see it as an overall positive and upbeat article. Even though I came down on Larry a bit here, know that Larry and I are good friends and it's only a spirited discussion. It's OK for us to disagree. -Jeff Scott
