Bill Weir said, "Would appreciate any comments any of you would have concerning the size of the KR2 rudder. Is it too small, is it larger than required, or is it just right?"
Mine is a KR-1? and the KR-2 I owned was so long ago I wouldn't want to give a rudder evaluation at this late date. In thinking about it a bit I remember landing with some hellacious crosswinds, one time landing mid-afternoon at Hesperia to see Joe Horvath, so I think the standard-sized rudder on a standard KR-2 (which is what I had) is plenty good. As for my KR-1?, it's got Diehl tailfeathers and Diehl wingskins. I don't know if DD made any improvements on the plans-built dimensions - but others would know I'm sure. I can say without a moment's hesitation that I've never wished for more rudder than what I've got. I don't know enough about KR aerodynamics to offer an opinion on putting a larger rudder on - unless it's a weight concern I don't think you can ever have "too much" rudder. The one I've got (Diehl) has easily handled everything thrown at it in the ten years I've owned it. Mike KSEE ____________________________________________________________ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $9.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216
