Paul, I've got about 210 hours in a stock KR2S tail dragger to date.
Not sure what speed the tail comes up exactly but I just start with the stick full forward and open the throttle slowly to full over about 5-6 seconds. Check RPM and manifold at this moment to confirm that takeoff power is available. The tail comes up around 40 mph and then you can clearly see where you are going. If the gear is tracking straight at 30 mph then you should be well able to keep in straight through the lift-off phase. Cross winds will come into play so be prepared with rudder during lift off to immediately correct any tendency to swing. I am assuming that your Center of Gravity calculations put you inside the allowable envelope before attempting the first take off, of course. Most "scary" moment happens just after lift-off as the tendency to over-control in pitch axis during climb out is well documented and takes some getting used to . If the plane is balanced correctly it is perfectly manageable with a few takeoffs. Just brace your wrist/arm with a pillow of something to assist in keeping your arm rigid in spite of gust bumps etc. Regards Chris Gardiner C-GKRZ KR2S stock width -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of airgu...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:10 PM To: KRnet Posting Subject: KR> lifting tail I am in the taxi phase of training myself to fly a KR2 stretch taildragger. My taxi speeds are around 30 kts. No matter what position the stick is in (forward or aft) the tail remains on the ground. I remember seeing some folks at the fly-in turning their aircraft 180 degrees by full power with no forward speed. I would have expected some movement upward of the tail by now. Doesn't even seem light on the tailwheel yet. When does the back end of this thing get going? Paul OReilly KR2 Stretched N7970K Derry, NH _______________________________________ 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
