Netters, thanks for your comments:
-) the flight was in LOGF Austria (Europe) -) I build an will have to register the airplane in Austria under the following conditions: -) 51 percent like with the FAA -) extensive 60 page test protocols to complete -) 50 hours total test flight time -) noise certificate -) and a flight characteristics review by the local authority -) we were trying to do the flight characteristics review last Wednesday -) review went ok expect for the inspector induced ground handling problem and the longitudinal stability -) next review is scheduled in 3 months (hopefully with a different inspector) -) the inspector never flew a KR before, his taildragger experience is limited to PA18, but he did a test pilot course in the US. -) if the authority inspector flies (I am already afraid of that happening again) my airplane the Austrian government covers the insurance my experience with the KR-2S/GPAS2180 plans build + belly board -) first flight was done by another local authority inspector 1.Aug 2002 - he overran the runway, slight prop damage -) the next 5 flight hours were at an Air Force Base (12000ft runway) with a retired Air Force pilot...super experienced and very interesting to work with...using such a huge airfield is best to get to know the plane... -) the remaining time to the 37 hours were flown by a glider tow pilot at a 1900ft long tar sealed airfield. -) the glider tow pilot is also very experienced and he trained me on the KR -) as of yet I have about 10 hours and I took off, flew and landed the KR without my safety pilot interfering. -) I still have to wait for the right timing to go for my real solo.... -) the airplane is very easy and delightful however it is a handful once it is on the ground. Cheers Christian OE-VPD http://www.members.aon.at/oevpd