------------------------------ >Are the KR's aerobatic? >Brian ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The KR's are capable of limited aerobatics, basically loops and rolls, if you watch the speed and G loads. In the U.S., the maneuvers must be performed during the initial phase 1 test period and proven to be safe in order to perform them legally after the test phase 1 is signed off. I'm guessing that in my case I could put the KR back in to a test phase, perform the maneuvers, and then put it back in to phase 2 but that is strictly a guess on my part. Larry Flesner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I discussed qualifying aerobatic maneuvers with my FAA FSDO inspector during my KR-2 airworthiness inspection. He said that the maneuvers had to be performed during the Phase 1 testing and make log book entries listing the allowed maneuvers. Only these tested maneuvers would be legal during Phase 2. Obviously, if you wanted to do negative g maneuvers, then suitable inverted oil and fuel systems would be required. Wearing parachutes are required. Five-point aerobatic harness would be nice but not required. My inspector inquired as to opening or jettisoning the canopy in flight. I told him neither was an option. He said since you cannot exit the aircraft in flight, aerobatic maneuvers would not be legal. My FSDO inspector said the if I wanted to qualify aerobatic maneuvers in Phase 2, I must send a letter to the FSDO stating my intent to go back to Phase 1, do the testing and make log book entries, and then send another letter to the FSDO requesting Phase 2. Do not expect either letter to the FSDO to be acknowledged. The FSDO will simply put the letters in the aircraft folder for record purposes. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA [email protected]
