It's one thing to make a KR meet the LSA weight and performance specs. As
I understand it, it's quite another to make it an actual LSA since that
requires the manufacturer to certify (and demonstrate I believe) that it
meets certain engineering standards - usually ASTM.
Is this thread about the
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
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
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
>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
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
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.
>
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
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
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