Chris, I did not use SMART LEVEL, instead good old tape measures, strings, plum bob and straight edges. I guess the SMART LEVEL would be the tool should I ever build another one....
I have looked at you flight ops manual at Dan Heath's web site, and I figured, that your values match mine's. But being a pain I would like you to ask were you got the maneuvering and beginning yellow arc speeds from? Did you draw your own V-n diagram as published in FAR 23 or did you get them from another source? And another one, what's the cruise speed you normally fly? Thanks again. Christian OE-VPD http://www.members.aon.at/oevpd -----Original Message----- From: cgardn628 [mailto:cgardn...@rogers.com] Sent: Samstag, 27. September 2003 00:26 To: KR builders and pilots Subject: Re: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance My stab is set at 0 degrees to the thrust line as per plans using a digital SMART LEVEL during construction. Since my plane flew "hands -off" on the first flight , according to Owen Macpherson, my test pilot, I have to assume that the SMART LEVEL was an accurate tool for the job. Wing wash out was also set using this device on dowels , drilled on the O/B wing rib centerline. Worked out great . No trim tabs required. Regards Chris Gardiner ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kogelmann Christian - OS ETA" <christian.kogelm...@aua.com> To: "'KR builders and pilots'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:00 AM Subject: RE: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance > Thanks Chris, > that's what I have, except that you horizontal stabilizer incident must be > better for you trim tab position. > My trim tab is neutral at half fuel and two in the plane. > > I have about the same "hands-off" time, but sure it is fun to fly. > Thanks again > Christian > OE-VPD > http://www.members.aon.at/oevpd > > > -----Original Message----- > From: cgardn628 [mailto:cgardn...@rogers.com] > Sent: Donnerstag, 25. September 2003 04:24 > To: KR builders and pilots > Subject: Re: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance > > > Christian, > > I have not done the tests you mention . > > I would guess that my KR2S has neutral stability . It stays where you put it > in a turn with little tendancy to come out on it's own. Same goes for climb > or dive, with level wings . > > The "hands off " time is maybe 3-5 seconds before some correction is > required, depending on turbulence. > This is not an IFR type , stable platform aircraft , but a lot of fun to fly > VFR and very manageble , even for a low time pilot ( like me) with only > about 200 hours ( 90 of them in the KR) . > > My tail sizes are "stock " RR KR2S and my trim tab is almost neutral , with > one pilot and full header tank ( 12 gallons of fuel). > Full flap ( 3 notches ...40 degrees ?) puts the trim tab down approx. 1" at > the TE. > > Regards > > Chris Gardiner > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kogelmann Christian - OS ETA" <christian.kogelm...@aua.com> > To: "'KR builders and pilots'" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 6:58 AM > Subject: RE: KR>KR-2S Weight and Balance > > > Chris, > > I believe you fly a KR-2S with VW engine? > Does you airplane have a neutral or even slightly negative stability. > Did you do the Stability test as described in the EAA Sport aviation (stick > force measurements?)? > > - > > > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
