It sounds like you may be looking for a different design! I will let others jump in with their opinions.
LARRY H Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2017, at 6:48 PM, Orson via KRnet <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello and thank you in advance for any responses. > - Long time lurker/ first time poster. Thanks to Ken Rand family for this > aircraft and to Mark Langford for the inspiration. I searched the database. > I’ll try to be succinct. I apologize for questions of a broad stroke. > Mission and particulars: > We’re stationed in WPB, Florida. I’m 5’10” at 220lbs, wife is 5’7” at 130 > lbs. We would like: a cross country plane for 3 to 5 hour legs to the north > east coast and as far west as NM; fast climb rate and cruise speed; > relatively high altitude operation; IFR; BRS; retractable, tail dragger or > fixed tri gear is fine; able to utilize a certified fuel injection engine; > decent glide ratio; hard to spin and correctable if happens, gentle positive > dynamic stability and a winning lottery ticket, please. 😜 > > Questions re: the build > We may build two KR2s, do so simultaneously or no? > Looking to rent a warehouse for the build - what should the space > have and not have to facilitate? > Where are the latest reading materials and resources for the latest versions? > Has BRS been incorporated to the level of being conventional? > What is the safest high HP engine in use? > Any builders near West Palm Beach or Florida/Georgia? I know Mark is in > Georgia. > What options are out there to give the KR interior a finished look besides > DIY? > Is it true only 10% finish the build? > What is the largest modified wing someone made and what were the loading > results? > Given the inherent safety factor, is the lowering of the g-load worth the > wing size increase? > > Prop: > Does the KR airframe cancel the axiom “3 for show, 2 for go”? > What props to avoid for rain? > A shout out to the prop Bank!👍🏻 > What are some esoteric prop/engine combos being used out there? > > Engine: > Do most builders DIY the mount? > Any one have something against a Rotax 912 is or a Motorav engine for the KR2? > Have torque issues, etc. been examined using larger engines in this airframe? > > Performance: > Given both of our weight, using 100+HP, what are realistic cruise speeds? > > Mods: > Are there proven plans lengthening the KR2 to accommodate BRS and mitigate CG > issues? > Has anyone used cockpit sound dampening materials? > Where can I learn more about creating slower stall speeds? > Has anyone used carbon fiber replacements parts where wood was _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
