In a message dated 8/9/2003 7:11:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
> Retractable > verses fixed gear?? I really like this discussion, because I converted. First, about the uuugly baby and the uuugly nose gear, The main appeal for me was the looks of the KR when retracted. But, after struggling through a couple of collapses and not being able to land on really soft fields, I converted to fixed taildragger, and the only option available was the Rand conversion which was quick and easy. And, back then there was no tail dragger endorsement, and hull insurance for a KR was almost non existent. I did not have any loss of air speed because my retract was never faired. As to which is easier to fly, the tail or the nose, I have not flown a nose wheeled KR, but, assume that once you learn to get off the ground, you won't know the difference. Just don't put tundra tires on your KR. Orma AKA AviationMech KR-2 N110LR 1984 to Present <A HREF="www.members.aol.com/aviationmech">www.members.aol.com/aviationmech</A> also see me at <A HREF="www.aviation-mechanics.com">www.aviation-mechanics.com</A>
