KR> Epoxy Basics article in kitplanes May issue

2018-04-02 Thread Ppaulvsk via KRnet
Just got done reading part one of an article in the May issue of kitplanes on epoxy basics.  One thing I got out of part one is the differences in strength when you do a post cure.  There is also a Color Curve Chart on page 53. This chart shows the peak surface temperature in relationship to dif

Re: KR> grass runway

2018-04-02 Thread John Bouyea via KRnet
Hi Ken. I fly a stock KR2 with Diehl wings, trigear, hydraulic Matco brakes and a RevMaster 2100D off our 2000x80 grass strip (OR81). I use about 800 feet to get off and about 1200 to land and roll out. We are open on one end and a road and 2000' beyond we have trees. I'm not saying everyone would

Re: KR> grass runway

2018-04-02 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Regardless of where you fly you'll want flaps or speed brake for drag in the landing mode.  With sufficient drag 2000 feet should be quite doable for landing.  I suspect your takeoff roll will be equal to or exceed your landing requirement, depending on aircraft weight, obstacles, condition