Hi,
I'm new to this list and to KRs (but have just sold an RV-6 project I'd
been working on for 10 years). I'd appreciate some
advice/opinions/thoughts on a KR-2 I'm considering buying.
Here's the ad:
"Rand KR2 homebuilt 65 hrs Total Time Airframe and Engine 100 Kts Cruise
on 2.5 GPH Ian Henry Pr
miss something on the
engine,...like a carb heat box?? A little ram air into that carb might
improve things also.
- Original Message -
From: "Frank van der Hulst (Staff WG)"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: KR> Advice sought on buying a KR-2
Hi,
I'm new
Frank,
No way to really tell how good or bad a plane is from a picture. It may be a
little heavy, but not out of the ballpark. It has a lot of good stuff with
it. I would consider rebuilding the engine into a 1915, (no crank or rod
changes necessary), or just replacing it. It is underpowered, unle
Thanks to those who responded... this sure is a friendly helpful list!
I'll reply to all the responses in this one post.
Whilst I'm used to taking anything I find on the Net with a grain of
salt, I was mainly concerned over the weight after I read "A CRITICAL
ANALYSIS OF THE KR2" By Neil Bingham
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With two aboard, my standard KR-2 with a 2180cc engine flew fine at 1100lbs.
The main thing to watch is your CG location. Middle of the range or forward
is the safest bet.
Regards,
Steve Glover
kr...@cox.net
KR-2 N902G
AJO, Ca.
Hi,
I have seen the plane in question - and so can report first-hand on it. I
saw the advert in our local aero news, and went out to the airport where it
is kept. I was looking to build a plane, rather than buy one, and I was
looking for a tri gear, with a large engine and plenty of modern
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