KR> GE Lexan

Hi everybody Try to remove scratches from Lexan is a waste of time. I remember that the first models of helicopter AS 350 Squirrel have the windshield made from a sheet of Lexan by G.E. after two years it became yellow and it whas impossible to remove any scratches so Eurocopter factory has rep

KR> I-KRFN airworthiness certificate

Hi netters After 25 hours flyng test and 60 landings, finally I've obtained ( after the inspection ) the italian airworthiness certificate as Experimental ( C.N.S. Certificato di Navigabilità Speciale). The story begun at oct, 1998 and now my KR2 I-KRFN is an airplane. In few words My KR is a sta

KR> Air brake holes

Hi In yours experience how many holes I can make in my belly air brake and which diameter. Thank you in advance for the answer. I've tested my KR2 with a passenger on board at take off weight of 483 kgs ( about 1063 lbs.) and C.G. at 26,9 % wing chord. Ewerythig OK but now the pitch is VERY sensi

KR> Wery understanding wifes

Bob You are wery lucky , I remember two years a go when I've "cooked" my composite tail spring in the kitchen howen and my wife found it.She want to kill me twice , even today it is strictly forbidden for me to bring any airplane stuff at home. She check my throuses searching nuts and bolts or

KR> Pitch sensitvity ,again

Hi First of all KR are pitch sensitives but not much more like many others planes, obviously they are not a C172. The lack of the pitch sensitivity of my KR in my opinion is caused of the following factors: 1 I'm an helicopter pilot ( choppers are very sensitive in all axes) 2 Offset, I' ve abou

KR> I-KRFN Rotax 912 first test

Hi netters Here are the first flight reports about my KR2 with Rotax 912 80hp ULS engine Plane KR2 call sign I-KRFN ( Italy) Prop. GT 1600X1600 mm. Empty weight 283 Kg. ( 622 lbs.) Take off in 200 mt ( about 650/700 ft.) Landing full stop in 400 mt. ( 1350 ft.) no float ( Diehl tail dragger )

KR>I-KRFN first flight

Hi netters Yesterday sunday 14 at 16.00 my KR2 I-KRFN airborne. My KR is a standard plan built with Rotax 912ULS 80 hp Dihel taildragger landing gear , pulsar canopy and speed brake. Empty weight is 283 Kgs ( about 623 lbs) Absolutely no problems about take off, flying and landing , I've landed a