Richard I noticed that there were a lot of comments about the KR1's inherent pitch instability, and planned to do as you are - making the fuselage a little longer (not more than 18ins, say), although I seem to remember late-model Spitfires having similar problems. Maybe the KR1 and the Spits share something in this department? (I'll have to read up - it's somethign to do with the elevators, I know that much!).
What I meant by "pilot-friendly" was, if I screwed around with the tail section, would I upset the plane's CofG by a large amount? If so, what could I do to overcome this? (fit a bigger engine, put on more weight???) I don't mind the fact that the KR has to be flown all the time - that's the way I want it! Daz >From: richarda...@aol.com >Reply-To: KR builders and pilots <kr...@mylist.net> >To: kr...@mylist.net >Subject: Re: KR>KR1 - first time builder? >Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 13:12:28 EDT > >Daz asks: > >I'm contemplating building a KR1 as a first project. > >Is this a good choice? Or should I start with something else? I really >like the KR1 and would love to modify the tailplane (just a little) to >resemble, say, a Messerschmitt 109 fighter. Would it take a lot of >modification to get this, and would it still be "pilot-friendly"?< > >Daz: >If you have read this board at length, you should know that the KR series >of >airplanes is inherently pitch sensitive. I too plan to build a KR, and I >am >prepared to accept this condition, though I plan to build the plane a tad >longer to reduce this sensititvity. Mark Langford has considered this >condition, >and has provided much data and perspective about pitch sensitivity, and >actually many other aspects of the KR-2 in general. I think you will find >all his >information to be good reads. > >Your question about "pilot friendly" seems a loaded question. Much depends >on your personality and pilot experience. You can't trim out a KR, and >take a >nap. If that is a problem, you may want to consider another planform. > >Please understand that I am relatively new to the internet stuff, and I >respond to your e-mail because I do not see anyone else offering help. > >Richard Alps > > >_______________________________________________ >see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html _________________________________________________________________ Find a cheaper internet access deal - choose one to suit you. http://www.msn.co.uk/internetaccess
