Colin, you just had to tell the world that I am a large KR pilot. But then, those that have met me know that. Here are some real world specs. My KR2S: 771 lbs empty weight Fuel capacity 24 gallons: 144 lbs Pilot 6'00": 230 lbs Total: 1145 lbs. I have flown my KR with full tanks which made this weight of 1145 lbs. Take off roll is longer at full tanks but she will lift off at 65-70 and at 90 mph climb out she will give me 1100 feet per minute. This is with a Corvair engine with a carb that is rated for a 85 hp engine. I am willing to bet when I install my new carb in the next couple of weeks, The performance numbers will even get better.
Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" <crain...@cfl.rr.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:54 AM Subject: KR> Cockpit size > I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move the seat forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over the nose at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added an additional bay forward and aft of the spar. Larry Flesner is not a small man, neither is Mark Jones, and they are having a blast with their KRs also. > > You build it, so build it to accommodate you! It is yours.... > > Corvair engine torn down, waiting on parts from Clark's Corvair.... > > Colin > Sanford, FL > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
