Thank you Tom!
I really appreciate all of your data, it will really help me.
Cheers!
Tim Hoversten
Oshkosh, WI
"Whatever you think is impossible, is really impossible for you. And whatever
you think is possible, it really is possible for you, just don't be afraid to
try it. Make a plan, consult with your friends and with the experts, with
everyone who can help you - and follow your dreams. Life is easy. So keep
smiling and be happy!" - Jan Hercek, Slovenian paraplegic pilot
On Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 02:01:51 PM CDT, TOM JUDKINS via KRnet
<krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
A few years ago (that would be 1979-1985) I owned a KR1. Empty weight was
433 lbs. It had an 1835 VW, no electric system or starter, a metal 10.5 gal
header tank, retractable gear per plans, and a Great American 3 bladed ground
adjustable prop. I don't remember what the diameter or the pitch of the prop
was. My best memory is that it would climb at 1000-1200 fpm, cruise around 140
mph at 5000', and top out around 145ish mph in level flight. Of course, back
then I only weighed 135 lbs so... I am attaching scans of an article the
local paper ran at the time. Good luck with your endeavors! Tom
Judkins tom_judk...@comcast.net
On 09/06/2023 10:29 AM EDT Tim Hoversten via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org>
wrote: If you have a finished KR-1, would you please post your
empty weight? The original article in Sport Aviation by Jack Cox listed Ken's
at 310 lbs using a 1200 cc VW. Current plans show 375 lbs for EW, and I would
just like some real-world numbers if possible. I am finally going to have some
time to build my plane to set an endurance record, and it needs to be as light
as possible (for more fuel). Thanks in advance! Tim Hoversten
Oshkosh, WI
"Whatever you think is impossible, is really impossible for you. And
whatever you think is possible, it really is possible for you, just don't be
afraid to try it. Make a plan, consult with your friends and with the experts,
with everyone who can help you - and follow your dreams. Life is easy. So keep
smiling and be happy!" - Jan Hercek, Slovenian paraplegic pilot
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