----- Original Message ----- From: "Coda Riley" <ultralightflyer2...@yahoo.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 7:20 PM Subject: KR> kr-2 parts
>I have a KR-2,,,no engine or prop (no firewall forward). I already have a >cowling on it,,,I think it fit's VW engine's. Will it fit a corvair engine >or do I have to get a longer cowling. If that's the case,,,I'd swap this >corvair engine for a VW engine of 1835 or larger. I weigh 240lbs,,,so is >this KR going to be a glorified single place, or will I be able to take >smaller people? I want to keep it light,,and simple. Very basic VFR >panel,,not the kitchen sink like some exp.'s I've seen in the past. My >need's are very basic,,,hand held GPS is plentiful for me. I dont' plan >on trip's over 400 mile's,,and those would be only several time's a >year,,mostly local 50 mile run's max. I have a canopy on it ,,,but I'd >like something with more "bubble,,and the tank is aluminum, and I think it >feel's like it weigh's 50 lbs,,very heavy. The panel covering the tank is >aluminum,,and I'd like to change it to fiberglass,,,keeping it removable >like this aluminum panel. My need's > are quite simple,,just needing engine, prop, and some "attaboy's" to keep > me motivated and on my way. Is there any KR's flying around the Fort > Smith, Arkansas area? I think that will also motivate me. OH yea,,one > more thing,,,is there a KR-2 out there that would get me up as a > passenger? If not,,how much do I need to lose? LOL,,,,I've been flying > ultra's and cessnas',,,and owned and flown the vp-1,,,and a fisher > youngster. How does the handling of a KR-2 compare to a 172, vp-1,,fisher > youngster,,,???? Mine is a tri gear,,so I know I have an advantage to the > tricky handling. Lemme know ya'll,, > > Coda Riley > Poteau, Oklahoma > > > --------------------------------- > Feel free to call! Free PC-to-PC calls. Low rates on PC-to-Phone. Get > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice > _______________________________________ > 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 >
