Thank you for your replay, Owen. The internet is filled with “less than kind” types but it’s nice to verify that with a fellow poster’s observation especially when you’re the target. I feel strongly that this little plane can fill my needs. I’ll look at your attachments. Thank you very much for your response. I’ll be in touch.
Orson Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2017, at 1:15 PM, svd via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > Olsen, > > When I first read your post I quickly dismissed it as too far outside reality > to respond to - and those who did respond were less than kind. > > This list has a tendency to be troll-ish, so I’ll try to be a little more > constructive. > > Most KR’s are too small and have too little hp to be practical for the > missions you describe. However, the KR-2S with a o-200 may fill your > requirements nicely. Its probably the most performance out there on an > o-200. You can search KRnet.org for more info on them. > > This is a youtube I made when checking one out that was for sale ($15,000): > https://youtu.be/k5kWkv-Es_s > > It used to have a BRS parachute that has since been removed. It had a o-200 > engine, climbed quickly with 2 aboard, and cruised at 170mph! > > The KR-2s with a Rotax 912 is a great airplane with very good performance and > the 912 has come to earn a lot of respect for reliability and power/weight. > Perhaps the only downside on the 912 is price. The KR was designed as a > budget performer - epitomized by the VW engine. > > The Motorav engine looks great - saw it at OSH this year - but there isn’t > much experience with them yet. > Here are some pictures of it: > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KRaircraft/photos/albums/1144680757 > > http://www.motorav.com > > Same goes for a number of other engine options such as UL: > http://ulpower.com/en/engines/ul260 > > > KRnet.org is a great source of info. It should be the first place you look > to understand the issues with KR aircraft. Within it, the KR newsletters are > a particularly rich (if a little dated) source of builders experience: > http://www.krnet.org/newsletter/ > > > Cheers, > Owen > > > > > > > > > >> On Oct 21, 2017, at 9:00 AM, krnet-requ...@list.krnet.org wrote: >> >> From: Orson <orso...@gmail.com <mailto:orso...@gmail.com>> >> To: krnet@list.krnet.org <mailto:krnet@list.krnet.org> >> Subject: KR> First post - Floridian newbie potential builder - KR2 >> Message-ID: <7b83ecaf-92c3-46d0-995c-c8e1e1ced...@gmail.com >> <mailto:7b83ecaf-92c3-46d0-995c-c8e1e1ced...@gmail.com>> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >> >> 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 traditionally >> used? >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. > 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 krnet-le...@list.krnet.org _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. 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