Hi all,
I'm thinking of building a KR-2S, and while I wait for
the info-pack to arrive, I have a couple of questions.
I apologize if these have all been answered somewhere
else, though I've followed just about every link on
krnet.
- Is the KR-2S more stable/less twitchy in pitch?
I've read that the KR-2 requires a light touch ("fly
by thought"). Most of my flight time is in a Cessna
172, and I'm thinking about leaving a project known to
be sensitive in pitch (a Polliwagen), I'd like
something that I can trim for hands off flying.
- How well does the tri-gear KR-2S handle grass
strips?
- What kind of performance can I realistically expect
from the KR-2S with a 75hp revmaster engine?
- I'm a bit scared of wood composite construction. Is
there really anything to be worried about? I'm
thinking about glue life, fatigue, warping/internal
stresses from moisture; things like that.
- The AS504x airfoil: how does it compare to the
RAF-48 airfoil in the real world? From what I
understand, its an all around higher performance
airfoil, while still maintaining the same sort of
flight characteristics as the RAF48. Are there any
downsides to this airfoil? From what I understand,
NLF airfoils are very finicky to surface
irregularities.
- Is the seat:controls adjustable in any way? From
what I'm seeing, the seat is glassed into place, and
you pick rudder and stick positioning based on where
you feel comfortable with.
- What is a real-world cost to build for the KR-2S? I
have the engine and VFR instruments (minus navradio)
already.
- Is the KR-2S aerobatic-capable (with proper oil and
fuel arrangements)? I've seen mention of the KR-2
handling +6 Gs.
- Is anyone in the Triad, NC (Winston-Salem,
Greensboro, High-Point) area building one or have one
that flys? I live in Belews Creek, and would like to
stop by and take a look.
Thanks in advance,
-Jacob
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