You say you want to learn to fly. You'll be learning for years, but flying in a hostile weather environment (Alaska) can make you learn some of it real fast. Choose a docile, stable airplane that you can learn in safely. If you can't read between the lines that a lot of people have tried to write for you, then here it is; A KR is NOT AN APPROPRIATE choice for the mission you describe.
As you fly and learn, your needs and wants will change many times. If you haven't gotten the message, you may be a slow learner. Ron Freiberger mailto: r.freiberger at earthlink.net r dot freiberger.... get it? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Thomas Brock Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 2:50 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR>I've learned a lot! Thanks to all of you veteran flyers and KR owners. I have a much better picture of what is needed for my location. Thanks to you, I was able to contact Bob Jennings in Anchorage, Alaska. Not only do I have his e-mail, but I spoke with him on the phone. I think he has agreed to "adopt" me as a future flyer. After speaking with Bob, I've learned that there are other KR planes in Alaska. I will see if I can locate these owners. Bob is amazing! He has quite a history as a pilot. In addition, his family has spent many years in the region where I live. He is very familiar with the weather, airports, and conditions in this part of the state. I keep you posted on my progress. Anyway, here's what I think is needed for me: 1. A tricycle gear 2. Largest engine I can find 2100 D, Corvair, or similar 3. Dual control, with throttle location in the middle of dash 4. A KR that is widened 5. A KR that will actually carry a flight instructor and a student pilot 6. A KR that has lights for night time VFR flying Bob also told me that Alaska recommends survival gear be carried. If I remember what he said correctly, it was that the survival gear would probably use most of the baggage area. Given the above requirements, do any of you know if such a KR aircraft exists? If not, could one be built that would meet these requirements? Am I still in the ball park as far as being able to realistically buy a KR? Again, I do not want a utility aircraft, but a fast flyer to use for cross country trips to improved airports. On, I forgot to mention in all of my previous posts, that our little town is basically built around our airport. We are a "hub" village and so feed other airstrips. As such, we have a new 5000 foot runway with just about all the bells and whistles: lights, nav aids, IFR capability, etc. We land cargo jets and Hercules aircraft here. It has been paved for about 2 years now. Let me know what you think. I am answering all individual replies as fast as I can. Thanks for slowing down and dampening my wide eyed blindness to the realities of these aircraft. Merry Christmas, Thomas _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at
