I hate to contradict you Brian, but more travel does not necessarily
increase sensitivity, but WILL make for a better roll rate when fully
deflected.  The sensitivity will be dependent on how much deflection occurs
compared to a given amount of stick travel, as compared to an original
setup. If the original KR2 gets 5 degrees of deflection for a ½” of movement
at the stick, and Robert Pesak is getting the same 5 degrees with every ½”
(it will not be this clean since there is differential aileron motion on the
original KR design) then he will have the same sensitivity, but just more
deflection capable, therefore a higher roll rate.  This won’t make it more
sensitive or harder to fly, but will lead to over controlling if one is in
the habit of big control inputs.  It also has the potential for being a
little bit safer, due to the enhanced slow speed roll control.  I personally
would not change anything unless you find your ratio of activation greater
than the plans call for.

Brian sorry to hear about the plane!  I was looking forward to giving you
some IFR dual soon.

Colin Rainey
N96TA

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