I purchased my KR2/S plans back in about 2004. I was a bit disapointed with
the meagre drawings& buid instructions supplied (photos hazy). With no
known builders near me down here in NZ, I have been a bit cautious about
mods to original plans although I have widened the fuse to 42' (1070mm)
extended the tailfin to 7'6'' (2300mm) & increased the rudder size a it with
a rudder/tailfin shape more to my liking. Front deck canopy frame to my
design lifts to access rearof panel etc. Laminated rollbar to suit shape of
frame. all timber western hemlock slighty larger in size than called for in
plans. In my opinion RR could give better value for money as per plans
compared to other plans I have seen (more detail), & ease up on the one
plane per plan to encourage group builders. After all the copyrite is
invalid when deviation from original is undertaken.Surfboardsused timber
&foam before KR, aicraft originated with wood 7 fabric- fibreglass is just
newer technoligy0 so what are RR selling that is so unique? Just my humble
2 cents worth.
Cheers
Vaughan Thomas
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I'll put in an opinion for what it is worth. I built my KR2S pretty close
to plans and am pretty happy with it. Just the RAF48 airfoils and VW
engine. I went flying again this morning with our "Breakfast Club" and I
really
enjoy flying this great little airplane. When I tell folks I built it for
less than $15K, most people are stunned - they have drank the RV Koolaid
and
don't believe it can be done for what we in the KR community are investing.
I certainly hope Rand and Steve figure out how to keep the plans selling.
I'd also love to see the plans modernized as well, but don't know that will
happen unless Rand sells the rights over to someone.
Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:29:23 -0600
From: "Mark" <markweg...@charter.net>
Subject: RE: KR> KR2 Plans
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While I am working on two KR projects with original registered plans, I
would like to make the following observation.
With all the modifications that have been made over the years by all the
builders (finished and in process)... is the KR series as currently built
and flown really still the same aircraft?
JMHO
Mark W.
N952MW
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