At 03:45 PM 1/12/2017, you wrote:
Pitch sensitivity is an overblown item, Virg
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Pitch sensitivity is NOT overblown but it also SHOULD NOT be an issue
for the knowing pilot. It is easily accommodated on the first flight
and actually makes for a nice flying sports car type aircraft. I
once saw a chart that listed the KR2 (original plans built I assume)
as close to the F86 in stability based on physical dimension and wing
and tail surface area. The closest thing I can relate my KR to (24
inch longer fuselage, standard KR2 tail dimensions) is driving my
Buick or Toyota down the interstate at 70 miles per hour. I can
change lanes with very little movement of the wheel (much larger than
my control stick) with the KR having much lighter control surface
push back. If you can drive an automobile at moderate speeds then
you can fly a KR and enjoy it, given acceptable C.G. location of course.
There is a reason the 2S was lengthened and given more tail
area. Mark Langford might be the best authority given his many hours
in both the 2s and then the 2. Jeff Scott reported on the difference
after enlarging the tail surfaces in his KR and I'm guessing Mike
Sylvester can enlighten us on switching from a Cessna 150 to the KR2s
on his recent first flight.
Keep the C.G. in the correct location, anticipate the sensitivity,
and enjoy flying your KR...........
Larry Flesner
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