To all list members, I'd like to first say thank you for all of your assistance and replies. I've learned a lot about these aircraft in just a short time. As per your advice, since I am a beginner pilot, I am trying to slow down and not make any rash decisions regarding the KR planes and my non existent skill level. At any rate, I am still very interested in these aircraft and pretty much know for sure that I will still purchase one ASAP. As I've been researching them, I do have a seller that has contacted me. His is a KR2 which is advertised as a 1987 Donald L. Lewis KR2 taildragger. I've gotten good info on the airplane. The owner did write back to say that a 6' tall person is about the limit for height. He also wrote that there is a cabin lime of 340 pounds.
This aircraft has an 1835 cc VW engine. My question is: 1. Does the engine size determine the gross or useful weight of the KR planes? 2. If so, would a larger engine allow for more cabin weight (heavier adults) to ride in the airplane? One of the main attractions of the KR2 planes is that they are 2 seat aircraft. My wife and I certainly weigh more than 340 pounds. Am I now doomed to HAVING to buy a more expensive Cessna 150 which I really can't afford and don't really want? For those of you who are flight instructors, how do you train taildragger pilots? Do all of the other conventional taildraggers have dual sticks or controls? I ask because I would have a flight instructor ride and train with me for about the first 10-15 hours in the KR2. The flight instructor I have in mind also would exceed the weight limit of 340 pounds in this particular aircraft. I keep seeing pictures on the KR websites with 2 people riding happily in the KR airplanes. I'm now very confused. Please help, I'm trying to keep my chin up. Thanks again for all replies. Thomas
