Sorry, I did not put this in the previous post. Here is a link which will show you the set up. http://www.flykr2s.com/enginemount.html
Alan Wray wrote: > >>Undercarraige: Id like to replace the retractable >>undercarraige with a fixed one. Either taildragger or >>tricycle and I have a couple of questions. The existing >>landing gear looks simple to remove but can I just drill out >>the spar and bolt a fixed one on in its place? Also, If I go >>for the tricycle option (which I'd prefer) how much weight >>does it add and is it a straightforward job or does the >>firewall need upgrading? > > There is no additional beefing up of the firewall required for a nose > gear. > If you decide this is what you want, I would seek out a Diehl nose gear > set > up. It is designed for the KR and is a very simple installation. Four > bolts > through the firewall and two support braces welded to the bottom of the > engine mount and you are ready to go. Like Langford said, you will loose > 10 > MPH but if you put a wheel pant on it you will gain at least 5 MPH back. > Mine actually improved by 8 MPH when I added the pant to it. The weight is > another issue as that is fixed and you can not get it back. With the plane > sitting empty the nose wheel will see about 147 lbs on the nose gear and > when the pilot is in the plane it is only about 45 pounds on the gear > which > helps greatly on turf runways. Personally, I love my tri-gear as it > provides > exceptional visibility and handling on the ground. I have not landed it on > turf yet but I do not think there would be a problem on a good turf > runway. > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI > Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com > E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > Post photos, introductions, and For Sale items to > http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/index.php > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
