>For you lucky ones that are flying already. So how much resistance in our chosen little birds stick is there? What kind of pressure from the elevator? I have read there is next to nothing in the ailerons. How about the tail? What kind of back pressure do you feel thru the pedals? >>Steve McGee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I can't give you an exact measurement in pounds of force but I can give you my general impression. On a scale where +10 is the average Cessna/Piper and 0 is no force at all: Mooney +20 (it drives like a truck) Cessna / Piper +10 Cub's, Champ, etc. +6 /+8 T-Craft +4 /+5 Acro Sport +2 /+3 KR +1 In flight at cruise I don't really feel any rudder pressure and often find that the weight of my feet on the peddles can throw the ball off center if I don't watch what I'm doing. I will notice the ball off center, take both feet of the rudder peddles, and the ball returns to center. In cruise flight the top of the stick will not go outside a 1 inch circle. In spite of that the KR is a fun airplane to fly. Just don't count on doing a lot of cockpit activities that require more than one hand. Don't even think about using both hands to refold a sectional unless it is in PERFECTLY calm air. Flight planning and organization will serve you well when going cross country in a KR. If possible set up you cockpit / panel so you can operate most switches and controls with one hand and not be changing hands on the stick for each activity. I fly with my right hand on the stick (dual sticks) and have my throttle on the left sidewall. All my switches and controls, except the Xponder and circuit breakers, are located so I can operate them with me left hand. I would guess that having a single center stick would make this even more critical. Given all that I just said, each time I shut down after a flight I'm looking forward to going back up the next time. I hope everyone has a much fun flying their KR as I'm having with mine. Larry Flesner
