Hi all,
We positioned the pitot static system most outboard off the stubwing, (almost 
like the plans) I have a good and steady reading.
https://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2/styled-22/index.html
At the pics the PH-TDB is still upside down. We made also the combination with 
a third tube for the angle off attack read out.
 
Have fun, 
Stef

> Op 09-03-2026 00:48 CET schreef Chris Pryce via KRnet <[email protected]>:
>  
>  
> I started with the stock position: stalled at 40 with a 200 mph max airspeed
>  
> Tried side ports even with the panel: stalled at 75 and went like 160
>  
> I've been flying with the static inside the cockpit ever since. It is with 
> 5mph of true. 67 mph stall and 175 cruise.
>  
> Chris Pryce
> Vacaville, CA
> 
> On Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 15:57 Chris Gardiner via KRnet <[email protected] 
> mailto:[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> > Wondering what most KR builders have done for pitot /static probe mounting 
> > locations.
> > 
> > Specifically the static source as per the plans (upper tube for pitot and 
> > lower for static) built option has been poor .
> > Turbulence and air flow over the wing and wheel pant cause unstable 
> > vertical speed fluctuations.
> > 
> > Looking to change my static source to the side of the fuselage like a 
> > Cessna or something else.
> > 
> > Any thoughts or ideas on this ?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Chris Gardiner
> > KR2S
> > 
> > 
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Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see 
http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2
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