>Why, you make my point exactly, thank you. >With the information currently provided via the KRnet, I can't think of >anyone person building to plans (aren't we promoting the KR series here). >They've all been told bigger is better, or change this and change that - >and your plane is a prime example of someone spending years of changing a >proven design. And your right, if your able to spend enough time and money >Doing that, you'll have something other than a KR.
>I guess from what I've read in your posts that your not actually promoting >the KR design, but your own design, based on your comments? Actually based >on your comments (see below), that the KR plans was a good starting point, >but take your word for it, "my "fantasy world" is now an "ELF, wizbang" ! Larry A Capps +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I think Rand Robinson said "bigger is better" when they came out with the KR2S. Stretched, wider HS, longer premolded wings, bigger engine recommended, fixed gear, larger canopy for more head room, higher gross weight, etc. The 2S is part of the KR series, right? Using your logic I would be using a quill pen to reply and having the postal service deliver it. As for promoting the KR design I'll include a portion of a post I made several weeks ago that you've obviously forgotten about. Other than the "weight" figure you could probably assume it came directly from a Rand Robinson video. <[From my 14 years exposure to the KR and having just finished building mine and with about 10 hours of air time now I would offer the following observation on what I think would make the "perfect" KR for the "average" builder. It would be a KR2S, plans built, with an engine of approx 100 hp, modest panel with one gyro instrument (artificial horizon), 20 to 25 gal of fuel, Diehl tricycle gear or equivelant, no sound proofing or upholstery, (use a noise cancelling headset) a speed brake or equivelant, with an empty weight of approx 675 pounds.]> The reason my project took so long is that I didn't work on it with a regular schedule. I probably have no more money invested then the average KR. Anyone wanting to save on both time and money and wanting a KR should just buy one. There are plenty for sale and going for less money than you can build one for. Just like Ken's KR1 evolved to the KR2 and then the 2S, my father's Model T evolved to the Oldmobile 88 that I drive and we are all better off for it having happened. Larry Flesner
