KR> LSA null and void?

2013-12-16 Thread Tinyauto at aol.com
I guess I am looking at it from my point of view. That is where I have a full private (no LSA when I went through the whole license thing) and only interested in the medical side. I don't have an issue with the medical yet, but I am not getting any younger. Kevin Golden Harrisonville, MO

KR> LSA null and void?

2013-12-16 Thread Tinyauto at aol.com
IF the introduced legislation for your 3rd class medical can be your drivers license for aircraft up to 250 knots and 6000 lb gross weight goes through, don't that make all this talk about LSA null and void?

KR> KR2S LSA

2013-12-16 Thread Dj Merrill
On 12/16/2013 6:57 PM, Lawrence Bell wrote: > If you claim it meets LSA requirements you can certify it LSA. Technically speaking you cannot "certify" it as an LSA. You can, however, build it as an EAB (Experimental Amateur Built) that meets LSA specs, and fly it as a Sport Pilot. To

KR> LSA null and void?

2013-12-16 Thread Dave_A
No. It's still cheaper to get a 'Sport Pilot' license (less hours required) than a full Private, but more versatile than the old 'Recreational Pilot' that almost no one got because you couldn't do anything but circle your home airport... On 12/16/2013 6:55 PM, Tinyauto at aol.com wrote: > IF

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2013-12-16 Thread Dan Heath
I hate to jump in on this because it has been discussed at length in the past. I just went thru this with another party so I would be able to understand the significance of this being an EAB certified aircraft that could be flown under the LSA rules. As I understand it, you can build an aircraft

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2013-12-16 Thread Kenneth B. Jones
Just a slight correction to the numbers. The LSA speed and weight numbers are: Maximum gross takeoff weight?1,320 lbs, or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes. Maximum stall speed?51 mph (45 knots) CAS Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)?138 mph (120 knots) CAS There are other

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2013-12-16 Thread Larry Flesner
>The max speed is 152 knots and stall is under 50 without >augmentation. > Larry Bell > That seems a bit high. I recall it being more like 120 knots (138 mph) and 48 knots (52 mph) on the low end. Larry Flesner

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2013-12-16 Thread Lawrence Bell
Tony, the manufacturer is you. The KR-2 is not a kit and does not have kit certification. Each build is different and stands on its own when you certify it. If you claim it meets LSA requirements you can certify it LSA. The plans call for a retract gear making it ineligible but most of us have

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2013-12-16 Thread Lawrence Bell
You're absolutely right, Ken. My bad for taking the figures out of my head. Larry On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Kenneth B. Jones wrote: > Just a slight correction to the numbers. The LSA speed and weight numbers > are: > Maximum gross takeoff weight?1,320 lbs, or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes. >

KR> KR2S LSA

2013-12-16 Thread Lawrence Bell
William, the LSA requirements have to be met when you register. Most KR builders want performance which will not be LSA. If you look at the performance chart of KR-2's some meet the requirement but most don't. Flaps do not help because the stall requirement is without flaps, as in what if they

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2013-12-16 Thread Craig Williams
I believe it is possible.? The trade off for me will be useful load and cruise speed.? My modifications include: 120 HP, new center section spar to increase span to 26 feet and larger tail area.?? Obviously, it is hopeful thinking until flight testing proves me out or calls me liar. Craig