Stef wrote: > So I will do a run up just like a normal take off and abort at 40 / 45 kts. > No backpress to the stick...
I don't know about tri-gear KRs, but both of my taildragger KRs will take off with no stick input when they hit flying speed, which is somewhere around 45 mph indicated (which is more like 53 true airspeed). This is with neutral trim on the elevator. If you don't want it to fly, some forward stick might be in order. I'm sure you know this, but on the first flight, the most important thing you can do is to take it to altitude and verify the indicated airspeed at which it stalls. That way you have a speed that you don't want to fall below while landing. Airspeed indicators are notorious for reading low at low speeds. Ideally, approach over the fence at 10-15% faster, and be prepared for a long float while the speed bleeds off. With more experience you'll be comfortable landing with a lower approach speed that is closer to stall speed. Given the very low wing to ground clearance of a KR, there's a bit of a safety cushion on landing, as the stall speed drops a bit due to ground effect. Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL ML "at" N56ML.com www.N56ML.com _______________________________________________ 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
