Hello all! I am just starting to build a KR2S and am gathering info prior to cutting any materials.
I have heard it is easy to end up with a AFT CG in the KR2 and I plan on having a passenger most of the time I fly it. To help correct the balance, is it better to extend the wooden firewall forward by extending the wood airframe, or is it better to build the KR2S as shown on the plans then fabricate a longer engine mount? I realize it may be difficult if not impossible to calculate the weight and balance and the required Arm of the engine prior to building the airframe which makes me think fabricating a longer engine mount is the way to go. Is this acceptable to fabricate a longer engine mount? Would I add other new problems other than not being able to use a prefab cowling? How about excessive weight on the nose gear? Thanks, Brad Payne KR2S - N494BP -- [email protected]
