781 pounds does exceed my self-assigned goal of 650 set many years ago. However, adding a 2180 VW, Diehl adapter and electric, mechanical fuel pump, oil filter, carb heat, cabin heat, Diehl skins, bigger spar, three batteries (main and two backups), extra airspeed and wet compass, ELT, panel mount comm, 250-watt transponder, intercom, GPS, cabin lights, seat belt anchors, hydraulic brakes (that really work), upholstery, fiber glass seats, welded fuel tanks, strobes and nav lights, landing lights, wheel fairings, 30 inspection panels, cockpit access doors, Dynon D10A, electronic magnetic compass, electronic OAT, bull ring tie downs and a Mixture Meter does bump up the empty weight somewhat. There are some safety and utility tradeoffs. I fully intend to fly this airplane at night and in the system. How much remains to be seen. However, it will be legal - always.
Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA --------------------------------------------------------- >> there's no reason to disparage the KR2S and the improvements that have >> been gained in the twenty years since the "most recent" plans were >> published...unless you have some KR-2s you want to sell... >> >> Mark Langford > > You have a good point Mark, some improvements are good, and needed in some > things. There are people out there that will 100,000 plus for a legend > Cub, but you can find a good referb Cub or Super Cub and they could save a > ton of money. I will never discourage a person on this net for wanting > the best for themselves. I will also not discourage a person who wants to > build a "stock KR". The first big expense to build a KR is the wood. > Like I said I have projects for sale and it is not to make money. The > sole purpose was to save projects from the fire pit, and to help people. > I guess my point is there are still people that would like to build a > stock KR and it would fit their needs. I have a good example, there are > no piston engine powered Lancair Evolutions built or sold. We have a 4P > customer who purchased the first one to be built. My question is why > would you need a piston powered pressurized airplane? Answer he does not > make long trips and does not need a turbine.! > My question what about resale. Answer, he does not care. This guy will > fly the wings off this plane. The point I'm trying to make is there are > all kinds of people out there who want what they want. I hope they can > get unbiased opinions and they can make a choice. > On a lighter note my engine is ready to go on and I still need to fix my > VE cowl. I'm looking at making the gathering this year to take my > whippings. Period > ------------------------------ > 781 lbs! is that not a bit on the heavy side? What do other planes > "typically" come in at? The spread sheet on the net is a bit dated and not > very complete. Not criticizing, just curious. > > Wayne -------------------------------------------------- >> > Empty weight is > 781 pounds; FAA calculated gross is 1178 pounds for a useful load of 397 > pounds. > With my tender body onboard the CG ranges from 12.4" full fuel to 11.2" > Empty. > Sid Wood > >
