OH Jeez Ron you've started it now:-) The first thing off my mind is the ol KR is more sensitive/responsive (you pick:-) in pitch. Roll........about the same. Takeoff, big difference simply due to engine size, RV off the ground faster. Keep in mind though, these are two totally different airplanes. I am not an advocate of the KR in IFR conditions, I will fly my RV IFR....BUT....the general concensus is shot an approach or punch up through, no big deal, in the soup, use an autopilot due the sensitivity of the controls.
RV styles of what I've flown RV-6, 150 HP, not a great trainer for KR due to tandem seating, no real CG factor. This has been the RV of choice for some as there are simply so many 6's out there. See below, the 4. RV-7, not a good trainer, 18" longer than the 6 and no CG factor RV-4, this would be in my opinion the best KR trainer. Tandem seating makes CG in this airplane something to think about, much more so than the side by sides. Smaller RV, more sensitive in pitch than the 6 or 7 but not as sensitive as a KR. Roll is very quick. RV-8, tandem but so much larger than the 4, waste of time if you are looking for KR similarities RV-3, probably the closest but only one seat so I can't say a thing RV-10, never flown in one but :-) you ask so........it's got 4 seats and goes 195 in cruise.....might have to solve that not flown issue as I just sent my flying surfaces out to paint. Others may certainly have different opinions. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY i39 RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" O 360 A1A, C/S C2YK-1BF/F7666A4 http://rvflying.tripod.com/id30.html do not archive _________________________________________________________________ Search from any web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! http://get.live.com/toolbar/overview
