Hello all!
I am just starting to build a KR2S and am gathering info prior to cutting
any materials.
I have heard it is easy to end up with a AFT CG in the KR2 and I plan on
having a passenger most of the time I fly it. To help correct the balance,
is it better to extend the wooden firewall forwa
Payne
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:02 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> Extending the Firewall or engine mount to adjust balance
Hello all!
I am just starting to build a KR2S and am gathering info prior to
cutting
any materials.
I have heard it is easy to end up with a AFT CG in the
Mark Jones wrote: Hello Brad and welcome,
I have a KR-2S and extended my forward area by adding one inch to each
bay forward of the main spar.
Hello Mark,
So that is a total of 3 extra inches forward of the main spar? Did you use the
WW mount? The reason I ask, is that I plan to use the Corv
The thing that worries me about adding distance to the fuselage in front of
the main spar when using a heavy engine like a Corvair is that if yours
doesn't turn out like Mark Jones', you'd be screwed. If you leave that
distance per the plans, or maybe only add an inch, and then save the rest
for t
ecember 13, 2006 6:23 PM
Subject: RE: KR> Extending the Firewall or engine mount to adjust balance
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> Mark Jones wrote: Hello Brad and welcome,
> I have a KR-2S and extended my forward area by adding one inch to each
> bay forward of the main spar.
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> Hello Mark,
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This topic is of interest to me as I have been considering a RV7A with a
Mazda rotary. The KR2S seems to be comparable (potentially from a
performance basis) to what I am looking to build. i.e., 190 - 200 mph cruise
capability, 1000sm range. Obviously, the KR is way cheaper to build... has
anyone b
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