Dean, I am 6'+ and weigh 195 and on a diet. My plane weighs about 625 empty with a GPAS 2180 engine. I have carried a 200 pound passenger, actually several between 190 and 200 at the last gathering. My gross weight on the plane I certified at was 1120. My plane is as stock as you can get.
Realities, I can fly with that much weight because my CG is forward. It is tight and I wouldn't want to fly cross country with two people of my size. I had to raise the turtle deck so the canopy would fit my body. My wife is 5' and weighs much less than me which allows us to carry baggage if we actually travel someplace. Keep up the diet idea because the plane will fly much better. Jim Faughn N891JF -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dean Cooper Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:02 PM To: KR Net Subject: KR>advice Netters, I'm looking for some advice. I am 6' and weigh about 238 lbs. I will get down to about 210-220 lbs before my plane is finished and probably sooner if I ever want a chance to fly in one sooner. I am building a stock KR2 and have ordered tri-gear. - What structural modifications should I consider (ie, larger stabilizers, etc) to ensure this is a 2 place aircraft for my size? Obviously with a smaller passenger... - Should I heavily consider one engine over another? - Any other ideas? You can email me off net at dean_coo...@msn.com. Thanks. Dean Cooper Jacksonville, FL See my KR project at: www.geocities.com/djramccoop1/KR2.html______________________________________ _________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
