Hi Chris, I'd like a copy of your spreadsheet. Do I have to change it for a KR2 (not the "s")?
Thanks Barry Kruyssen [email protected] AUF Registered 19-3873 ----- Original Message ----- From: "cgardn628" <[email protected]> To: "KR builders and pilots" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 12:04 PM Subject: Re: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance > RV, > > The CG position should be as close to the forward limit as possible , when > empty . ( ie ideally 15-20% MAC or 8-10 inches aft of the leading at the > stub wing). > My KR2S empty weight CG came in at 18% . > > When loaded with fuel and passegers , it will move back as expected. > > I don't know how "stock" your KR2S is compared to mine but you are welcome > to use my Excel spreadsheet to enter your exact plane variable ( moment arms > and weights). The spreadsheet will calculate required % for you. > I will E mail it direct to you ( and anyone who wants it). > > Fly safe , protect yourself ...and our privelege to fly amateur built > aircraft . > > Regards > > Chris Gardiner > C-GKRZ > KR2S > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 6:18 PM > Subject: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance > > > > Netters; > > I have my 2S balanced according to the wt and balance form provided > in > > the plans. As it currently exists, it seems nose heavy even though the CG > is > > only 2" in front of the rear limit. It seems to me that I've heard some > > discussion about the wt and balance in the builders manual being > incorrect. As I > > am about ready for the first flight, I would appreciate some input on this > > issue. > > > > RV > > _______________________________________________ > > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html >
