Hi Tom , please send your direct email address , mine is mi...@wcoil.com
Thanks KevinAt 01:17 AM 12/15/03 -0900, you wrote:
>To all list members,
>
>I'd like to first say thank you for all of your assistance and replies. I've
>learned a lot about these aircraft in just a short time. As per your advice,
>since I am a beginner pilot, I am trying to slow down and not make any rash
>decisions regarding the KR planes and my non existent skill level. At any
>rate, I am still very interested in these aircraft and pretty much know for
>sure that I will still purchase one ASAP. As I've been researching them, I do
>have a seller that has contacted me. His is a KR2 which is advertised as a
>1987 Donald L. Lewis KR2 taildragger. I've gotten good info on the airplane.
>The owner did write back to say that a 6' tall person is about the limit for
>height. He also wrote that there is a cabin lime of 340 pounds.
>
>This aircraft has an 1835 cc VW engine. My question is:
>
>1. Does the engine size determine the gross or useful weight of the KR
planes?
>
>2. If so, would a larger engine allow for more cabin weight (heavier adults)
>to ride in the airplane?
>
>One of the main attractions of the KR2 planes is that they are 2 seat
>aircraft. My wife and I certainly weigh more than 340 pounds. Am I now doomed
>to HAVING to buy a more expensive Cessna 150 which I really can't afford and
>don't really want?
>
>For those of you who are flight instructors, how do you train taildragger
>pilots? Do all of the other conventional taildraggers have dual sticks or
>controls? I ask because I would have a flight instructor ride and train with
>me for about the first 10-15 hours in the KR2. The flight instructor I
have in
>mind also would exceed the weight limit of 340 pounds in this particular
>aircraft.
>
>I keep seeing pictures on the KR websites with 2 people riding happily in the
>KR airplanes. I'm now very confused.
>
>Please help, I'm trying to keep my chin up. Thanks again for all replies.
>Thomas
>
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