Mark / Netters I have run the CG numbers many times using four different datum reference points and have determined that I need to move the engine three inches fwd of the WW location for a standard KR-2S. As Joe Horton noted, my plane is 1'-3" longer than any of the other planes that responded to his request for dimensions. My flying CG with me and partial fuel to max gross wt at 1320 goes from 1.25" aft of the fwd limit to 3.5" aft of the fwd limit, well within the "preferred 6" CG range. All the calculations came within a 1/16" no matter where I set the datum.
My next step is to build the cowling. Ron Willet is making a female mold off a cowling plug that I have as we speak. I will do the same after I make some slight changes to the plug, to clear the alternator. My question for Mark and fellow netters is where to purchase carbon fiber cloth other than Aircraft Spruce as they are pretty pricey. Also need to know which weave is best to use. Thanks in advance for any info, Pete Klapp
