We are talking about stretching the stretched version (KR2-S) aren't we? How much was that stretched from the original KR? I did add 14" to my last KR2 build and also added 2" to the Engine mount rather than extending the fuselage forward. But that was for looks and ease of maintenance. I am not 6'2". If it is leg room needed, by all means you must make the change forward. An uncomfortably cramped plane will be a chore to fly. I believe comfort was one of the biggest problems with the original KR and for this,many projects were too quickly sold or abandoned. The changes you suggest are the safest, least expensive and simplest to make. You will not regret the little added weight and build time.
-----Original Message----- From: Dan Prichard Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 8:53 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: KR> KR2-S Fuselage Extension Finally got the shop cleaned out and I'm ready to begin the fuselage layout. I've read a lot of the past posts about lengthened the fuselage an additional 14"s aft and some added 2"s forward. I get the adding an extra bay concept aft but what about the forward section? I plan on using a Corvair engine so maintaining structural strength is obviously important. I'm also 6'2" and after making a rough cockpit mockup I could sure use a couple of inches. I would appreciate some input. Thanks Dan Prichard Portland, Or. _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
