Thats my plan, retracts, although I have read somewhere that at least at the 160mph range retracts vs fixed means only a few MPH. I am waiting for the results of 3rd class medical reform. While I probably would pass a medical now (but who knows), I want to fly when older and things accumulate, not only the pain of remembering each and every dr visit etc. I'd rather avoid that. Plan B is to build a fixed-gear KR1 with top speed of 138 at sea level which is over 150 at 10,000 (LSA max) altitude. But I really think the medical reform is likely to happen in one form or another, allowing a little more speed and retracts.
> To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:52:21 -0700 > Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru 2200 vs VW > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: billmasq at hotmail.com > > I am just guessing here but I would think that the only way to realistically > got a 200 cruise would be to go with retractable landing gear. > Anyone confirm/deny this? > Bill Masq > >
