> I was just looking at the Rand website and I was trying to figure >out if the KR-2S is worth the extra $2000. I am 6'1" and weigh about >200 lbs. Do you guys think that I need the extra room or would the >KR-2 suit me well enough?
The KR2 and KR2S are designed the same width, so there is no more room. However, for either plane many have made the fuselage wider. > Also, does the KR-2S have better landing >characteristics (conventional gear), etc. The KR2S has more distance between the wing and the tail surfaces. This will make it a more docile plane to fly. The GeeBee of the 1930 was a killer because of extreme short coupling. The KR2 is no where near that bad, but every little bit helps. Also, the extra wing area will allow slower landing speeds for a given weight. In either case, build it light! Spending more money and buying the prebuilt parts for the KR2S will aid in the lightness - which will add to the weight that you can carry safely. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 lar...@socal.rr.com
