KR-netters After consulting with the Aerospace Department at Mississippi State University concerning the pitching up of my KR-2 upon stall approach, a probable cause has been reached. The Horizontal Stabilizer is stalling prior to the wing stall. This may be caused by the longer wing by Dan Deihl. This creates a very dangerous condition. There are three ways to prevent this condition. (1) Increase the stabilizer area by increasing by several inches the length of the stab. The standard flat stabilizer is only about 50% as efficient as a stabilizer with a true airfoil which leads to the 2nd method of prevention. (2) Change the stab airfoil to a true airfoil which will increase the efficiency of the stab. And (3), Don't stall the aircraft, keep the airspeed well above stall. It has been noticed that some KR-2 builders constructed a true airfoil rather than the flat stab shown in the plans. Maybe it should be noted to other KR builders to do the same. You guys who have true airfoil stabs, where did you get your plans, technical info., etc. I would like to change my stab to a true airfoil.
Maybe if I put Armorall on my horizontal stabilizer my problem will be solved. I'm still finding dingle berrys after that close call. Bill Page [email protected]
