Hi Guys Just want to introduce myself to you KRnetters. I live in the UK (near Hereford). I have just taken on a part built KR2s project started by a friend of mine, John Bally about 5 years ago. It has been the home for his chickens since then and needed quite a lot of cleaning up. He had built the basic "boat" and the wing spars. As with most KRs it has had a few mods. The centre wing section has been increased by 6" with a corresponding reduction in the outboard sections to accomodate special air brakes. This has entailed special WAFs to give us a reasonable AUW. Also the fuselage has been extended by 6" at the front and the seats moved forwards to move the Cof G further forwards. The width has been increased by 2" to accomodate us middle-aged men with expanding waist lines! We have just had our first inspection by the PFA (our equivalent to the EAA). I think the inspector was a bit daunted by the age of the project and that he was not familiar with the type (or a fan of foam & fibreglass construction!). I am attracted to the idea of using a Corvair engine, however as we are somewhat restricted on AUW by the PFA (our rules are much more restrictive than yours) we may have to go for something lighter like a Jabiru 120 (blow the expense!) any ideas welcome! I have been following the construction and first flights of Mark's KR and have taken much inspiration from it - Well done Mark!
Peter Drake
