>I would like to say that the AS5048 spar size conformed the KR >advertised 9 G rating more accurately >than the RAF48 size. > guentheraviator at yahoo.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I don't recall ever seeing the KR rated at 9G. My plans say " +/-7 G's at 800 pounds. That would be 5600 pounds. Divide 5600 pounds by the weight of your KR and that is the G rating of your aircraft. Remember, that is "design" strength. Is yours built properly? Larry Flesner