I built my own actuator mechanism that >deflects the aluminum belly board to 60 deg. I thought I wanted 90 deg as >well but ended up w/60. This works very well as I cut my landing distance >by approx 1/3. But at 70 mph over the #'s you must pay attention as the >sink rate is incredable. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ken, What size is your bellyboard? Where on the fuselage is it attached? Do you have holes in it or is it solid? For those of you flying KR's with bellyboards it would be nice to have the above info plus the following: If you have a VSI (vert.speed indicator) could you set up a glide at a controlled airspeed and note the decent rate. Then deflect the bellyboard to the max and holding the same airspeed again note the decent rate. I'm planning to make that a part of my test flying to see how effective my bellyboard is. Mine is 9" X 30", capable of deflecting to 90 degrees and has a number of 3/4" or 1" holes, I don't recall which. I'd like to get the same drag profile that the Tripacer has on landing for getting into shorter strips. If I could get the Fed's to get the paperwork cleared so I can get the inspection scheduled I should know soon. I'm trying to get an "out of district inspector" to make the inspection so I can save $400 ! Time's a wasting! Larry Flesner
