Duncan wrote:
BTW, reading the many posts which deal with KR2 pitch sensitivity in which the comparison is frequently made to a Cessna 152 or similar aircraft, also has me intrigued. I've never flown a 152 or anything like it. I've just got my PPL in a Robin R2120. Low wing, O-235, glides like a brick. It certainly doesn't fly for more than a few seconds hands-off, no matter how carefully it is trimmed or how stable the air. I regard this as normal. Anyone else flown one of these planes? If this is all that is meant by the KR2's pitch sensitivity, then my worries are over as far as this is concerned. Or is the KR2's flight characteristics more sinister than this? Duncan, i have not flown a KR-2 yet, hopefully there is somebody at Oshkosh you may give me an opportunity. I did, however, get my training on a Jodel-Robin DR-300, which I suppose is a little heavier, but otherwise similar to the R2130. Later on I also flew different Cessna models - 172, 182 and 206, and none of them were comparable in sensitivity to the DR-300. Also, although a tri-gear, the DR-300 had a tendency to float, and float and float ..., If the engine was not pulled back to fully idle, it would go in ground effect forever. The best way to land the aircraft was to get close to the ground and slowly pull all speed out of it, until the stall-warning came on the bird nicely settled down. After that i could put a Cessna on the spot, because it did land like a brick. I am hoping that the KR-2 will fly as sensitive as the DR-300. Alhtough I indeed had to keep my hand at the stick at all times, it was a pleasure to fly. Very easy, very responsive, and I am looking forward to get something similar once I am done. BTW: Who is coming to Oshkosh? I know, i know, I should come to the gathering, but I will not be able to make it then due to some family appointments around that time. Maybe next year. Wolfgang+ _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
