I would NOT use a short narrow strip for my first flight in the KR-2.
First: this is a NEW aircraft and possibly an inexperienced KR pilot couple
those two factors with the good possibilities of something mechanically going
wrong and you are setting yourself up for a disaster which may cost yo
Stef
On my first flight landing I managed to use most of the paved 4200 foot
runway at K2W6 and bend the nose strut; approach to fast. Second flight
landing ran off the right side due to failed left brake. Third flight
landing ran off the end of the runway; touched down long. Fourth flight
Stef den Boer wrote:
> If I hear all your comments I have to go for the asphalt runway.
Well, if the asphalt runway is only 200m longer than the grass one,
there may be very little difference in safety between the two. The
grass will stop you more quickly than asphalt, and will be more
"for
I forgot to tell you that I have arranged a test pilot. The asphalt
runway is 200 meters longer than the 1000 meter gras runway. (2x the
price for a shared hanger)
NeXT month I have arranged that the test pilot will have a few hours in another
dutch kr2s. Later, he will lern me to fly in my own
Hi all,
Thanks for your comments. I forgot to tell you that I have arranged a test
pilot. The asphalt runway is 200 meters longer than the 1000 meter gras runway.
(2x the price for a shared hanger)
NeXT month I have arranged that the test pilot will have a few hours in another
dutch kr2s. Later,
I think the larger airport would be the best choice at first. It will give
you plenty of room as you learn the handling characteristics in ground
effect in a more protected environment. Grass strips can also aggravate
any handling problems while at high speed but still on the ground. Sound
is al
I am in the stage to look for an airport.
Stef
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Stef,
Congratulations ! Either location would work but I'd suggest the longer
runway if possible. Even if you assemble it at the large airport, get a
cou
My preference would be anyplace reasonably wide with a clear approach,
clear departure, and somewhere to go in emergency for the first mile. I
have a red Mark on my altimeter at 500 feet and always note it in climb
out. You CAN'T go back till then. I also fly all my approaches without any
power. Ju
Stef wrote:
> What do you think to do the test phase on a grass strip? The
dimensions are 1000x30 meter.
I'll tell you my story, just as a data point. I started out by renting
an outdoor "shed hangar"a long pole-barn type shed, open all around,
and $55 per month, at a local airport with
Stef,
I did the first 60 hours in 738EM on a grass field. If it wasn't so far away
from my house, I would prefer to keep it there. Grass strips also take the
edge off of not so good landings. 1000 meters is plenty for rollout and high
speed taxiing. Its good to see another KR heading for the
I avoided the inconvenience of the long runway. This is one of my regrets with
the test phase. I would use the longer strip for safety. Joe Nunley Baker
Florida
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Hi,
I am in the stage to look for an airport.
My original plan was to go for an big asphalt runway airfield for the test
period, when everything is oke and the first flights are don to move to a
smaller a grass airport.
Now I am busy to arrange a hanger space but the prices are that high, I ca
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