I imagine Ken Rand received similar advice when developing the KR2. Some people are happy to try something new and others aren't. That's just the way of the world and aviation's no different. But we advance thanks to those who choose the path less travelled, although it's undeniable it's usually not the easiest path.
TK On 4 September 2017 at 15:30, Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Hi Donald, > > If that was the case, there would be no Corvair, Rotax 912, Continental, > Lycoming, Subaru, Jabiru, VW Combi water cooled, Franklin, Mazda Rotary or > other than normal air cooled VW powered KR2s flying around. Many of these > proved to be quite successful. If it is okay to go heavier, then it should > also be okay to go lighter. The KR2 was designed to fly two up with 60hp up > front and the cg within certain limits. The gross weight was 1st set at > 800lbs and later updated to 900lbs. Many exceed that and they still fly > safely. I am not intending to exceed any of the design paramaters. > > I am perfectly at peace with my choice of engine. Thank you so much for > your concern. > > Kind regards, > > Henni > South Africa > > > -----Original Message----- > From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of donald > january via KRnet > Sent: Sunday, 03 September 2017 11:17 PM > To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > Cc: donald january <januaryd...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: KR> Rotax 582 > > Stick with what Ken R made work any thing else you go out of the Box > > _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
