Hi, Cristiano.
200ft long runway? Hey, that's the size of a tennis court! Did you smoke
something, or did you get your unit conversions wrong?
I would dream of flaperons in my KR2. If somebody has got a design, I
would like to here more about it!
Here in France, wood construction is still the norm, and more and more
sophisticated wooden designs are showing up. The hybrid (wood and
fiberglass) KR2 onstruction is still seen with suspicion.
Serge Vidal
KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
Paris, France
"Cris." <flyi...@gmail.com>
Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net
2005-09-09 11:09
Veuillez répondre à flyingb; Veuillez répondre à KRnet
Remis le : 2005-09-09 11:10
Pour : KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Hi from a new comer / prospective builder in
Europe
Hi, Tony!
I think that the Rotax 912 option will become more popular with the
spreading of KR2S in Europe. The race for replacing older 80HP with a
100HP
will hopefully make some 80HP engines available on the market at
affordable
prices. I have an 80HP 912 on my Storm and I am pretty satisfied with it
for
a number of reasons and I'm not considering buying a 100, but a lot of
friends think differently, so I hope I'll be able to buy an 80 when It
will
be the time to work forward the firewall.
Besides, I hope more people start a KR in Europe, as the problems here are
different. Engine mounts, wood availability, certification issues and so
on.
I know of a KR2S with flaperons, operating in a 200 ft long runway near
Rome
(I'm currently trying to get in touch with the owner). This could be due
to
the need of lowering the stall speed.
Ciao!
Cristiano.
Roma (ITALY)
2005/9/9, Serge VIDAL <serge.vi...@sagem.com>:
>
> Welcome, Tony.
>
> I own a KR2 which is complete and used to fly; I live in Paris, and you
> are welcome to contact me off net.
>
> With a KR, you can build as you go, since the raw materials you need to
> start your project are fairly cheap (wood and foam).
>
> As far as engines are concerned, Barry made a pretty good summary. I
would
> like to add that:
>
> - A KR will fly nicely with as little power as 60 hp.
>
> - You can either buy a certified engine (unnecessary luxury in my
> opinion), or buy a non certified "professional" engine (a non certified
> Rotax, for instance) or buy an automotive conversion, or make your own
> automotive conversion.
>
> (Barry, as far as VW engines are concerned, you don't have to check the
> tappets if your VW is a Type 4. Actually, the Type 4 is very different
> from all the previous VW versions; it does not crack easily, has
hydraulic
> lifters, etc., and is definitely a good option; although I doubt you can
> get one easily in Europe.)
>
> - If you don't want to start an engine project, and want to buy a ready
> made engine, go Jabiru. Cheaper and not worse than the Rotax.
>
> In general, with a KR2, everything comes down to effort versus money.
>
>
> Serge Vidal
> KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
> Paris, France
>
>
>
>
>
> "Barry Kruyssen" <k...@bigpond.com>
>
> Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem....@mylist.net
> 2005-09-09 00:48
> Veuillez répondre à KRnet
> Remis le : 2005-09-09 00:50
>
>
> Pour : "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: KR> Hi from a new comer / prospective builder in Europe
>
>
>
> Welcome Tony,
>
> In my opinion the KR2S is a great choice.
>
> Engines (the controversial subject)
> a.. Certified engines like the O-200, etc are too expensive and a bit
> fuel hungry
> b.. Corvair engines are an auto engine and unless you are in the US may
> be a bit hard to get parts for. Also as I understand it, the crank shaft
> lateral thrust bearing is on the center journal which could cause
problems
> for the cracking of cranks (someone please correct me if I'm wrong where
> the thrust bearing is).
> c.. VW conversions, yes another auto engine but they have been in
> aircraft for ever. The problem here is that they are heavy for the horse
> power they deliver. People try squeeze more HP out of them and then they
> become unreliable. You have to check the tappets regularly.
> d.. Jabiru engines are light, designed for aircraft, reliable and fuel
> efficient, but you have to check the tappets regularly and can only use
a
> timber prop.
> e.. Rotax 4 stroke engines (don't know much about the Rotax 2 stroke
> engines) are light, designed for aircraft, reliable and fuel efficient.
> They have water cooled heads, hydraulic tappets, you can use an
in-flight
> adjustable prop (if you want). Very user friendly in that you don't have
> do much on them, except turn the key and fly, but a bit expensive.
>
> Best Horse Power for weight against MY dollars is the Jabiru.
>
> The above are only my opinions and will no doubt cause some heated
> discussion :-)
> This was the process led me to deciding on a Jabiru.
>
> regards
> Barry Kruyssen
> Cairns, Australia
> RAA 19-3873
>
> k...@bigpond.com
> http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Antoine F8CKH
> To: kr...@mylist.net
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 6:44 AM
> Subject: KR> Hi from a new comer / prospective builder in Europe
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> My name's Tony, I'm a 24 year old Flight / Attendant for a british
> airline. I've been flying since 3 years now (I've got my PPL in France)
> and I would like to move on to something else: build my own aircraft and
> enjoy flying that way.
>
> As my dad had begun a Cozy several years ago, I was already pretty much
> aware about what is an experimental aircraft but now it's time to go for
> my own project.
>
> I'm ready to spend hours in my workshop and now here are some questions
> about a KR2S project:
>
> - I didn't have a look yet at the plans themselves but I'd like to know
> how is the building process divided into parts. Whilst I'm looking at
the
> different groups (1, 2, ...) of raw materials, I guess everything has to
> be built from "'scratch"? (apart from those molded parts)
>
> - What would you think of mounting a Rotax 912 (100 HP) on the aircraft?
> Apparently, the Rotax has a gross weight lesser than a Continental O -
> 200.
>
> Anyway,
>
> This was just a quick introduction and I hope to hear from you soon,
> guys!
>
> Regards,
>
> Tony
>
>
>
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