At 08:58 PM 12/26/2006, you wrote: >hi there, I am 6' and 155lbs ..yes I am skinny,.. how much room is >there in a kr2 ??? >can my knees clear the panel ? thanks > GUS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I'm 6'4" and 190 lbs and I raised my canopy and instrument panel a bit for more room. I could use a few extra inches of leg room but it works out o.k. I would think the KR2s of standard dimensions should work just fine for you. Mounting the rudder peddles to the upper firewall box seems to help keep an obstacle off the floor and lets you place your feet between the peddles for more room in cruise when you don't need you feet on the rudders. Someone asked about tailwheel time. 100 hours should be way more than you need to fly the KR if it handles as well as mine. Work up to high speed taxi until you're comfortable with your KR and then go for it. Like Randy said, have an arm support and fly with your wrist and finger tips. As for what aircraft are similar to get a ride in, try the Pulsar or an RV. I taxied my KR around the ramp last night after a plug change and have an observation for builders. If you install landing lights, put them in the outer wing panel. If you are building a taildragger and have a landing and taxi light, install them both in the left wing. Any lights in the right wing are a waste of electricity as you can't see out that side anyway. I also realized that my two small red lights on the bulkhead behind the baggage area are not quite antiquate to light the panel for night flight. They only give me about 75 percent of the light necessary. Perhaps a light with a more focused beam might work but I found that some changes are necessary. Larry Flesner
