Barry, I have even less weight on the tail (1.6 kg), and my header tank fills 48 liters. My heavy VW type IV engine has been pushed forward by 50mm also. My main wheels are slightly ahead of the main spar, say 80mm. And it works fine. Once you are on board, it's a different situation. Just keep the tail down when in the hangar!
Serge Vidal KR2 ZS-WEC - Taildragger, VW powered (2.4 liter, dual electronic ignition) - Total aircraft time: 390h - Aircraft hangared at: Orleans, France - Pilot moaning in: Tunis, Tunisia E-mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Barry Kruyssen Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 02:40 To: KRnet Subject: KR>Landing Gear Geometry Hi, My KR2 has the original retractable gear which has been fixed in place. See bottom of http://users.tpg.com.au/barryk/KR2.htm page for pictures how it is mounted. The CofG is right at the forward limit with full fuel and me in the aircraft. I only have 2.2Kg (4.9lbs) on the tail wheel when sitting empty, tail down on a level surface. When I pick the tail up it wants to fall on it's nose. If I put fuel in the header tank it will probably fall forward (not game to try). Is this normal? If not what weight should I have on the tail wheel? Can someone please tell me the distance of wheel axle to the leading edge when in the flying attitude so I can check mine. Thanks Barry Kruyssen Cairns, Australia [email protected] http://users.tpg.com.au/barryk/KR2.htm _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
