Re: KR> Crash safety

2019-05-29 Thread Larry via KRnet
On 5/29/2019 12:58 PM, svd via KRnet wrote: There are a lot of things we can do to improve the crashworthiness of our airplanes, and it certainly behooves us to do so. Surviving a crash and then burning on the ground is a pretty terrible thing. +

Re: KR> Crash safety

2019-05-29 Thread Teate, Stephen via KRnet
"an alternative exit (through the canopy or fuselage with an axe?) " Like a lot of KR's my canopy hinges to the front with air struts for support. I would argue that this is just about the best way to get in and out of a KR in the normal position. Once you have flipped over onto your back all b

KR> Crash safety

2019-05-29 Thread svd via KRnet
Hi, Its certainly a relief that Craig is OK - One of the central members of our EAA chapter recently had a similar crash. His Rotax 912 powered Europa lost power. After a by-the-book minimum energy landing in a soft farm field, the plane turned over. With minimal injuries directly from th