Joe wrote: >At do you know, preferably first hand, about flying the KR2 at gross weights approaching 1300 pounds?
Joe, As you can see, the value of the KRnet is that you can throw a question out there and get a lot of opinions. In some cases, your original question can mutate into another (gross weights into G limitations). To try and address your original question, the KR was designed for an 800lb gross weight. However, the average that I have seen are flying generally in the 1100-1200lb gross weight range (this is just my limited observation); however, there may be a few beyond that. Clearly, if you increase your gross weight beyond the plans (800lb), then you need to understand the consequences (ie, G limits, climb performance, etc) and MAYBE make some changes to compensate (ie, different engine, larger horizontal stabilizer, etc), but you need to do your own research as it is your life on the line. Also, as Colin stated, another important thing as you add weight is to watch your CG, it's critical you keep it forward, perferably in the forward half of the CG range. As always, your results may vary... Welcome to the KRnet. Happy building. ps. Having gathering withdrawals while trying to dodge Hurricane Jeanne... I'm going to work on the KR all day tomorrow since the weather will be terrible and my wife thought I was going to still be in Mt Vernon anyway... :-) Dean Cooper Jacksonville, FL Email me at [email protected] See my KR project at www.geocities.com/djramccoop1/KR2_Home.html
