KR> Q. about KR2S as UL

2009-10-14 Thread Gunnar Olsen
@ Mark Langford : > with large flaps on the outer wings you would be able to achieve the > 35KIAS... The most challenging of those numbers would be the 275 kg empty > weight... Will Norwegian aviation officials allow you make such changes to > the plans without jumping through a lot of hoops

KR> Q. about KR2S as UL

2009-10-13 Thread Dan Heath
Do some research on Vortex Generators. I understand that they will really improve stall speed and climb, but have no first hand knowledge of this. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the picsĀ  See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a t

KR> Q. about KR2S as UL

2009-10-13 Thread Mark Langford
Gunnar Olsen wrote: > Empty weight: 275 kg. > Gross weight: 450 kg. > Vn0: Less than 35 KIAS (40mph) > My question: Is it possible to get the Vn0 down to 35KIAS with the help > of flaps / winglets etc. ? I would think with large flaps on the outer wings (and perhaps also on the stub wings) you w

KR> Q. about KR2S as UL

2009-10-13 Thread Gunnar Olsen
Hi All, I'm new here, so please forgive any silly questions... I live in Norway, and we have some special rules for Ultralights. I would very much like to build an KR2S as an UL but need some advice. The criteria is quite simple; Empty weight: 275 kg. Gross weight: 450 kg. Vn0: Less than 35 KI