Whether you build a KR with retracts or fixed be very up front in providing your insurance agent with the exact engine type in your KR. The companies insuring have recently tightened the reins on extending coverage based on the type of engine mounted to the front.
The last info I had on this, about 6 months old, was a homebuilt VW, Corvair would disqualify you from obtaining insurance. A competed VW from Great Plains would be acceptable, for example. However, if when asked you reply "I have a Great Plains engine" there is a 180 degree difference between you building it and Steve providing it. Remember, just because you pull the wool over the eyes of your agent, it is your responsibility to know what is needed by the carrier, not the other way around. So, just because you have policy in hand does not mean it is anything more than toilet paper. I'll give you an eye opening example. You have seen the XP-360 engine in Sport Aviation. 0 time, all new parts, better than a new Lyc. 360................uninsurable at 20K per engine until about 4 months ago. If insurance is a major issue with you, really check into this as insurable engine choices have really shrunk. I haven't talked with Jeff York since his insurance company decided not to renew his KR policy for this year. Things may have changed in the last six months so if someone has more current info you may want to provided some websites or documention on this issue. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY RV-7 slider/fuselage Finish kit ordered!! Buying Instruments http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
