>The last I heard, Les Palmer did not have internet nor even a computer. I >guess he became disenchanted with his computer so he canceled his internet >service. Also I think his aircraft although very well built is not an S, >it's just a standard KR-2 with a try-gear. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Actually, Les Palmer's KR is stretched 24" just like mine and his wings were slightly longer, similar to the pre-molded skins, I think. His gear legs where made from Grumman Yankee legs cut down a bit with 6:00X6 mains. It is standard KR2 width but set up as a single place. It was on the heavy side, 835 empty as I recall and that was before the engine upgrade. It sounded awesome with the smaller Sube engine but the performance ( takeoff and climb ) was less than spactular, hence the bigger engine. I recall Les trailering it to Columbia, Tennessee one year and had it flown to Perry, Oklahoma once or twice by a pilot named Smith. Les was building reduction drives for a while as well as props. Sorry to hear about his health problems. If someone on the net has a chance to talk to Les, pass along our concern and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Larry Flesner
