Hi Guys,
I have rescued a KR1 from a hanger ( where it has stood since 1983, the owner /
builder purchased a 172 tinny and now has shares in a Mooney ) and need a set
of plans to finish the wings. The plans that came with the plane are KR2
photocopies and leave a large amount to the builders ingenuity. It is my
intention to purchase a full set from RR to double check everything that I can,
but would like to know if it is worthwhile changing to the longer extended
wings and what advantages there are, speed, useful load, etc. and also is it
worth changing the wing profile to another type.
The KR fuselage is finished and inspected and passed / signed off, but still
needs all the tail control surfaces finished.
I have attempted to get 7076 in South Africa but it seems no go and must be
imported as the aircraft industry uses 6061. Anyone offer any comments there?
I need to make the hinges for the control surfaces and was at Swellendam
yesterday and while looking at a Rans S7 I saw all the hinges are made of about
.9mm stainless plate bent into "U" shapes. I asked if this worked and the Rans
has 1700 hours on with not a single snag. Can I go this route also?
Regards
John Little.
