At 05:59 PM 1/25/2017, you wrote:
What are realistic stall speeds with flaps?
Bob R
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Too many variables, the biggest is your ASI. Actual speed is
probably in the 45 to 55 mph range depending on size of wing on your
KR and weight. On the first flight, after you get comfortable , go
to altitude (your should already be there) , in level flight slowly
reduce power to idle and let the plane decelerate. Have the
altimeter pegged on a number and hold it perfectly level. As you
approach the stall you will probably feel slight buffeting. Note the
indicated airspeed when the nose drops and recover. Multiply the
read by 1.3 and use that for your approach speed.
My KR gives it up at about 55 indicated but it is heavy and shorter
then stock wings. Light weight and longer Diehl type wings will be
slower. My approach speed with those numbers would be about 72 mph
but it feels more comfortable at 80 mph with speed brake full out. I
get a bit of extra float and make wheel landings but can easily
handle 2500 foot runways. At less than 80 for me with speed brake
out it slows rather quickly in the flare and things happen rather
quickly from flare to touchdown. I like to settle on like a feather,
not like a belly flop at the swimming pool.
:-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgdgxVgPNAk and go to the 2:40
mark of the video.
You'll get to know the comfortable speed after a couple of landings.
Larry Flesner
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