>Larry, >How did it handle as a 4 place and what was the climb rate compared to a >single place? >Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The twins probably weigh in at about 3/4 pound each and aren't due till November so my "offical" claim to having a four place KR is subject to some debate. However, to date, I've flown my KR with me (200 lbs) and a total of 170 pounds of passanger weight. The passanger reduces my climb rate from approx 800 to 900 fpm to about 500 fpm. That was on a day with the air temp in the mid to high 80's. The KR still handled well although I could tell the aircraft was slightly less stable in pitch. My W&B calulations indicate I could go with a 200 pound passanger before reaching the rear CG limit but I'll want to varify that with a set of good scales before trying it. My KR is a 24" stretch with standard KR2 tail surfaces and an 0-200 engine. I have the standard KR wing less 4 inches on each tip. The longer wings on KR's with the premolded skins should do better in the climb area. Most KR pilots with a "standard" KR2 advise staying out of the last 2 inches of the CG range. Larry Flesner
