I have copy of KR Newsletter 332, dated Feb 1978 that has a bit on the KR3, Registered N3 3KR. "Remeber last issue? The amphib had just suffered a minor setr back. Turns out the prop used for that particular flight had not been adjusted to the engine. The prop, a Maloof/Revmaster unit, was a lonerreplacing the original that had sustained damage from a foreign object (screw, cowl fastener etc). The loner was handed over with directions to adjust the pitch setting before flight. for one reason or another, probably haste, the necessary adjustment was not made properly. Result was an over revved engine and a stall when power was cut. repairs were made to the KR3 and within a week it was ready to go back to the airport. The result of this latest trip you see in the picture. The pilot, Jack Moell, received only a couple of minor abrasions. Cause of the accident has been attributed to low-speed control reversal and has prompted reconsideration of the CA(W)-1 airfoil used on the KR3. Rand says there will be about a year delay in the release of the KR3 plans and those who already ordered plans will have their money refunded. Meanwhuile, the KR3 will be rebuilt using a different airfoil (probably the RAF 48) and testing will start over from scratch." Somehow, this never happened! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randolph R. Clark" <rrcl...@carrollsweb.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 4:58 AM Subject: KR> Amphibious A/C
>I remember a pic many years ago of an airplane that Ken > Rand built, I believe he called it the KR-3. It was an amphibious > plane-pilot under canopy up front with eng. behind. I think that > it was underpowered and the idea and plane scrapped. Anyone > know about this plane and what happened to it. Just wondering. > Randy Clark
