The speed on finial is > something that has to be mastered and I am starting to question if I > should have cleaned the plane all up with fairings and seals before I > flew it. It just builds speed so fast. I need to learn to stay on top of > it way better. > Joe Horton, Coopersburg, PA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Joe, You're right, the KR is a slick little airplane. I love my speed brake as it makes it much easier to control airspeed on approach. I'd have to disagree with Mark L. on the steep approach. If you don't have any drag to hang out you really can't make a steep approach in a KR other than slipping and you're not ready for that yet in the landing mode. A shallow approach makes for less of a vertical decent rate and it requires less pitch change at the flare. Things happen a bit slower and that's what you need right now. If you're sure of your CG, go to altitude and do some stalls. You should be able to take it to a full break and note the indicated airspeed. That number X 1.3 over the numbers should treat you right. Getting the flare height right is a matter of practice. Hold it off until the mains touch first and you can hold the nosewheel off. Once you're stable in the flare, land it like a C-150. Get you speed contol "under control" and the landings will start to get more consistent. Larry Flesner
