Re: KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Awsome! Thanks for all the inputs! I will retain the current configuration. One of the things I really liked is the simple fuel qty indicator - see through pipe! I am glad that the CoG shift would not be a problem and the tank should be much safer during crashing. I do not expect to fly for

KR> Fuel header tank

2017-01-16 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Hi Guys The partial KR2 (original design) I have bought is fitted with an aluminum fuel tank in front of the instrument panel. From the information I have available this is not a good idea (shift of CoG, fire danger etc.) Would you advise that I ditch this and create wing tanks? Given all th

Re: KR> KR2 damaged elevator

2017-01-12 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Mark Thanks for the advice. I have studied your webpages for some time now and it is clear you have good experience! Regards Deon On 13/01/2017 02:18, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: Virg wrote: > Pitch sensitivity is an overblown item, Virg Now that I have put over 1100 hours on a KR2S, a

Re: KR> KR2 damaged elevator

2017-01-12 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
2017 15:55, Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet wrote: What pitch sensitivity ? Virg On 1/12/2017 1:47 AM, Deon-tsrc via KRnet wrote: Good day I was thinking that in the process I should reduce pitch sensitivity by enlarging the tail area as well. So removing the aft spar of the horizontal

KR> KR2 damaged elevator

2017-01-11 Thread Deon-tsrc via KRnet
Good day I have a partially completed KR2 (original design) which i bought some time ago. I need to complete the landing gear (removed the original retracted type & replace with fixed), engine and instrument panel & electrics. While hangered the elevator was basically destroyed when someone d