Mine is 565 empty, 875 gross. I'd guess you can knock 80 lbs off of that easily just by sticking to the plan layup schedule. Mine has the entire boat wrapped in a layer, multiple layers on the wings. It also has GPAS 1776 with full electrics, good for another 30 or 40 lbs.
Kevin N832VS On Wed, Sep 6, 2023, 7:30 AM Tim Hoversten via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > If you have a finished KR-1, would you please post your empty weight? The > original article in Sport Aviation by Jack Cox listed Ken's at 310 lbs > using a 1200 cc VW. Current plans show 375 lbs for EW, and I would just > like some real-world numbers if possible. I am finally going to have some > time to build my plane to set an endurance record, and it needs to be as > light as possible (for more fuel). > > Thanks in advance! > > > *Tim HoverstenOshkosh, WI* > > > *"Whatever you think is impossible, is really impossible for you. And > whatever you think is possible, it really is possible for you, just don't > be afraid to try it. Make a plan, consult with your friends and with the > experts, with everyone who can help you - and follow your dreams. Life is > easy. So keep smiling and be happy!"* - Jan Hercek, Slovenian paraplegic > pilot > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >
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