I was thinking about the KR2 as a kit option, but was worried about the
cockpit size for my frame. I'm 5'10" and 230lbs (working getting the
weight down, but there's no guarantees :)). Does that immediately
eliminate the KR2 as an option?
My only flight hours so far are in a Cessna 150 (which
There are bigger guy's then you flying KR2's
>I was thinking about the KR2 as a kit option, but was worried about the
> cockpit size for my frame. I'm 5'10" and 230lbs
>
> Thanks.
>
> Michael Gaskins
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I was thinking about the KR2 as a kit option, but was worried about the
cockpit size for my frame. I'm 5'10" and 230lbs (working g
> AMEN BROTHER...
>
> I'M IN YOUR BOAT, I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN FLY IF I CUT A LEG OFF TO LOSE 40
> LBS
>
> LEE
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> From: "Al Hawkins"
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:05 PM
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Subject: KR> Cockpit size?
I was thinking about the KR2 as a kit option, but was worried about the
cockpit size for my frame. I'm 5'10" and 230lbs (working getting the
weight down, but there's no guarantees :)).
on pilot size. That is if I figure on
> the airplane carrying any gals or pals and some luggage.
>
> Kevin.
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Michael Gaskins [mailto:mbga...@winterfairy.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:56 PM
> To: kr...@mylist.net
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Michael,
Come to the gathering and you will see all sizes and shapes of people flying
KR2 and KR2S. Then decide for yourself.
See you in Mt. Vernon - 2005 - KR Gathering
See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time
I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move the seat
forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over the nose
at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added an additional bay
forward and aft of the spar. Larry Flesner is not a small m
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:54 AM
Subject: KR> Cockpit size
> I have a KR2 built to plans, I am 5'5" tall, and 195 and I had to move the
seat forward 5 inches to comfortably reach the rudder pedals, and see over
the nose at the same time. The KR2S has even more room having added
I was just wondering! What is the difference on cockpit space and cg between
a 6' 230 lb person and a 5'6" 230 lb person?
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Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 4:08 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size
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Behalf Of joe
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:52 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size
I was just wondering! What is the difference on cockpit space and cg between
a 6' 230 lb person and a 5'6" 230 lb perso
Thanks Mark. With the weight distribution (larger mid-section) and shorter
legs would the pilot be able to fly the KR safely?
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From: "Mark Jones"
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Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:14 AM
Subject: RE: KR> Cockpit size
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Jones
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Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:18 AM
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Subject: Re: KR> Cockpit size
Thanks Mark. With the weight distribution (larger mid-section) and shorter
legs would the pilot be able to fl
>How wide would you make it if you built another 2S and wanted 2 seats?
>I was surprised at how far you are seated away from the panel in your
>airplane - I suspect that you have no shortage of legroom - looks like a
>good 4" of headroom?
>Steve (askies"AT"microlink.zm)
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Larry wrote:
>As for the head room, build your seat first and have someone measure the
>height you need while you set in the seat and built to that dimension.
Also, make sure you have your headset on when you measure... :-)
Dean Cooper
Jacksonville, FL
Email me at dean_coo...@bellsouth.net
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