I don't actually own a flying KR 2 yet either but have soloed both Martin Roberts KR and Steve Alderman's KR and I had no KR instruction at the time I flew Marty's airplane. I did however own a Grumman TR 2 and had a few thousand hours of tailwheel time in a variety of airplanes. Steve Alderman was on hand when Marty told me to take his airplane and said that I should be scared. When I came back they said that I flew it like I was born in it. With that being said I would have to say that yes the Grumman TR 2 and they fly similar but the pitch sensitivity is more in line with a helicopter and the short coupling on the tailwheel is more in line with a Pitts. So, with that all being said and as a CFI if I were preparing you I would shoot for either Pitts time (easily obtainable) and about an hour in any helicopter ( also easy to get) in straight and level flight. If you could land the Pitts and hold the helicopter level you would be as comfortable in a KR as anyone out there. Just remember that if the KR has a VW in it you would use left pedal to counteract torque rather than right. I hope this helps. Victor Taylor CFII Irvington Alabama Airframe almost finished.
Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:32 AM, "Tiffany,Toby J" <ttiff...@travelers.com> wrote: > Hello Group - > > I have been a long time list member, but this is my first post, and I need > some help from the group. > > I am very close to purchasing a flying KR2, and need some last minute help > from the group to ensure I can actually and SAFELY fly this thing. > > I am by no means a low time pilot, as I have been flying for 17 years and > have flown numerous type or aircraft. My tailwheel time is a bit low and I'm > working to dust the rust off there, but based on experience of the group, > what's the best aircraft or group of aircraft for me to get time in that can > best prepare me for what I'll experience in a KR? I'm in no hurry to get it > in the air once I purchase it as I want to ensure I'm ready. > > Any opinions / suggestions are much appreciated. > > Thanks guys. > > > > ============================================================================== > This communication, including attachments, is confidential, may be subject to > legal privileges, and is intended for the sole use of the addressee. Any use, > duplication, disclosure or dissemination of this communication, other than by > the addressee, is prohibited. If you have received this communication in > error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy this > communication and all copies. > _______________________________________ > 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
