At 06:45 PM 3/26/2011, you wrote: >I recently acquired the fuselage for a KR-1. I plan to build it as a >KR-1B. I've purchased an 85 hp Corvair engine. Now I'm wondering if >I'd be better off with a lighter VW 2700. Any thoughts or suggestions? > >Oliver >+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I think your instincts are correct. The Corvair will be quite heavy for a KR1 airframe. A small VW or similar would be the best choice. Larry Flesner