Craig wrote: Is there one (a laser level) out there for under $150 that does everything I will need it to do?
Craig, If you have the money to burn, a laser level might not be a bad item to have. It is not needed to make a straight KR though. The vertical tail on my plane was done with a plumb bob from the ceiling and a bubble level and it is less than 1/4-degree off perfectly upright. Even that level of accuracy is certainly not needed for a KR, as heat, humidity, and air loads in flight are going to distort the alignment constantly. One might use a laser to align the wheels, but I used chalk, string, and angled aluminum and my wheel alignment is quite acceptable. There will be plenty of things to spend money on down the road, for the engine, fuel system, and cockpit. My recommendation is to hold on to your hard-earned cash until then. IHS, David Goodman Vertical Avionics, Inc. www.verticalavionics.com
