Larry, Assuming you haven't seen too many completed KRs in the flesh or have had a ride in one, I'd start there with my decision making. Your physical size and weight could be a factor. Try to find someone in your area that is willing to give you a ride - that may the best info you could use at this point. Let KRnet know where you live and there are guys that will steer you in the right direction.
Ed Janssen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Eilenberger" <[email protected]> To: "'KRnet'" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:56 AM Subject: RE: KR> finally current again I don't know if I am doing this correctly or not. But I am a want-a-be that soloed some years ago but never followed through due to financial considerations with small children etc. Now those considerations are all in their forties and I am approaching retirement at 70. So the itch is coming back. In researching Corvair engine soup up ideas (I own a Corvair) I came across Mark Langford's work and began to get interested in building a KR. I am a professional mechanical engineer, skilled in cabinet making, and own an automobile repair shop and have a complete wood shop in my basement. So I think I have the wherewithal to do the building. But one thing I never see elaborated on is how does one start to build a KR. Where do you buy the plans, or must it be a kit or what? Also for one who has never actually had a license to fly can I master this aircraft after I build it? I understand that I would have to almost start over on the licensing process as it has been 40 years since I have last been at the controls. Any encouragement or discouragement or comments would be welcome. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Gotschall Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:13 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> finally current again _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
