> "As can be seen, it is on the original style retractable gear, but most >would advise to change it to fixed gear." It's true, going to fixed gear renders a more versatile and sturdy landing gear but the original retractable gear works fine if a stiffer than called for crossbar is used and if the latches are really secure. My first KR was built by Harold Ziggenfield, a Convair engineer. He built two or three KR's, then built a Barracuda . . . he loved building and did something to make the retractable gear secure. In learning to fly the KR I tested that gear to it's very limits . . . sliding sideways down the runway at Oceanside the first time I flew it. There were other stressful events during my ownership of that KR and the gear never faltered. Whatever Ziggy did with the latch mechanism worked really well, so it can be done.
I'd never recommend the original gear if one is just starting off but if the gear is already in place . . . stiffen that crossbar and goof-proof the latches. MikeKSEE
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