Dear Gen. Locker, I like to assume that folks are honest and sincere at least until I have evidence (much less proof) to the contrary.
Several folks are building variations on the KR-2S that will be powered with 6 cylinder Corvair engines rather than the 4 cylinder VW. They are using the 110 H.P. (in the auto) version. Check out the Corvaircraft group for more info on the engine. With a more powerful engine, you should be able to make modest increases in the size of the airframe. After all, that's why it is called "Experimental" aviation. Naturally, if you make major departures from the proven KR-2 or KR-2S parameters, then, you are indeed experimenting. It would be prudent to carefully consider a whole range of aerodynamic factors. Common sense would be to build one prototype and test it extensively as you make the modifications before jumping directly into mass production. I do agree with others on the list, if you want an aircraft that operates above 14,000 feet, has oxygen and IFR capability, it is very probable that you might want to look into a larger aircraft with a higher gross weight and designed for more power than a VW engine. Give the Vision a look. It is a different type of construction but but seems some larger than the KR series. Like them, it is designed with economy in mind. As for mass producing anything and shipping it into the US you will run into lots of red tape. How will your aircraft qualify as 51% built by the owner? If the alternative is to have the aircraft finished and sold intact, does it need to be certified? Sounds like you have a very rough conception of a possible ideal for a business venture rather than a carefully researched business plan. That is absolutely OK but it will take a lot of research and study to determine if the whole ideal is viable. I happen to think anything that expands aviation and places more affordable aircraft in reach of ordinary folks of more modest economic means is fantastic...as long as it is done safely and by honest business practices. Good luck. Semper Fi. Dean Allen agat...@yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
