John Backer made the pants according to the gathering photos. If he is on the list or anyone has contact info I may interrested in buying a set also.
-----Original Message----- From: William Clapp <clapps...@cybersouth.com> Sent: Oct 12, 2003 11:32 PM To: KR builders and pilots <kr...@mylist.net> Subject: KR>wheel pants and CG The tires for my KR are Lamb 4.00 X 5 - 8 Ply. I am going to be flipping the plane over to build up stub wings and fairings. There was a man at the Gathering that had a mold and wheel pants. Does anybody know if they will be available and if they fit my tire? Or are there other pants out there that will work well with my set up? Does anybody make a tailwheel pant and is it going overboard to install one? On the CG issue, I plan to have my aft cg adjusted for 4 gallons in header, full baggage and one 200 passenger. I believe that when the plane is empty the CG should be just forward of the forward limit and then on the forward limit with pilot (necessary equipment) and full header - empty wing tanks. I have flown my previous KR on the aft limit - two people, and baggage - and it did make it more difficult on landings. I increased my approach spped by 5-10 mph to allow for better and smoother control - always wheel landing it. I believe if I could have done some changes I would have moved my battery up into the engine compartment and it would have flown a bit better at gross. Since my Corvair may be a tad heavier than the Turbo Revemaster ( by only a few pounds) I should balance out well with the 2S. My elevator is 6" wider and should provide more stability if I fly with a more nose heavy CG. We will know soon.... Happy building... Bill _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
