Hi all. I have just returned from the Australian International Airshow where I was able to see Albert Cassar's KR2 with Jodel style wings and the AS5048 airfoil. When taking the photos of his aircraft I was able to shelter under it when it started to rain, so "Thanks Albert" I have created a page for it here. http://www.kr-2s.com/aussies/cassar.html
After sunset last nigh a microburst hit the airport and 6 aircraft were flipped onto their backs, completely writing off some of them, Other aircraft sustained damage when they pulled pegs or were tied down loosely. The Regel Renegade in these 3 pics sustained some fairly major damage. The cowl was bashed up, the landing gear collapsed, the lower wing is obviously in bad shape. Whilst the photo does not show it, the top wing main spar was broken and loosed 2 feet in from the end. The owner was apprehensive about what he was going to find after getting it home and removing the fabric. http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon1_800.jpg http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon2_800.jpg http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon3_800.jpg The SAAA (Sports Aircraft Association of Australia) marquis blew down but the Sonex wing being built and David Robbin's Corvair engine which were on display were spared any damage, In a few weeks we have gone from dry windy 113F temps to todays rainy and windy 65F. The runway had pretty much 90 degree crosswinds which proved too much for the Super Constellation http://www.thetudors.net/imageashow/Lockheed_Super_Constellation_Connie_A.jpgas the PIC aborted takeoff after a long takeoff roll. The owner of the P 51 http://www.kr-2s.com/krnet/avalon4_800.jpg was lucky to not ground loop as he exited the 10,000 x 148 feet runway on takeoff and had an excursion through the damp grass at a rapid rate of knots. I could go on for ages as I love the airshow and can't wait for the next one in 2 years time. Maybe I will fly there in my KR. Cheers -- Darren Crompton AUSTRALIA My web site: www.kr-2s.com
