>Congrats Larry on that flight, thats just awsome. I was just wondering if >you are running the stock wing or the "new" wing and whatever other >modifications you have done? >Justin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I'm using the "stock" RAF 48 with a 4" tip past the 36" outer rib. It is set to "plans" 3 1/2 degree AOA with a 3 degree washout. Other mod's include: - 24" fuselage stretch from rear spar back. - HS moved forward 2"s from the stretch location to provide more room in the tail for hardware, i.e. bellcrank, counter balance, etc. That increases my VS area by a two inch strip on the front also. - 30" Diehl gear legs (standard is 24") with 600X6 low profile wheels and tires with disk brakes, a 6" steerable , full swivel tailwheel. I'm going to a lighter 4" tailwheel to get 2 pounds of the tail and move my CG forward 1/2". I've had it install before but it had a bad bearing and I've not gotten it re-installed. (having too much fun flying). - No header tank. One 12 1/2 gal tank in each outer wing panel with a two elect fuel pump system with backup elect power. With over 6 hours run time and 2 hours in the air the fuel system has performed flawlessly. Well, that is unless you count the time I taxied out with the fuel shut off. :-) A checklist not used is just so much bad toilet paper. -Custom canopy and turtledeck. I laminated a windshield and turtledeck bow. I used the forward portion of a broken Pulsar canopy for the windshield, built a single gullwing door and used the glass from a standard KR half bubble for the side glass. The right side glass panel is removable for maintenance and as an emergency exit. Turtledeck started as a standard KR turtledeck that I mounted, split down the middle, lengthened and reshaped to match my turtledeck bow, and added the rear windows. -I'm using a dual stick setup with the throttle on the left sidewall. That's the way I like to fly. Custom panel with all switches and control knobs on the left side so I don't have to change hands on the stick to operate. - 0-200 engine with a five inch prop extention. - With 2 hours (four flights) in the air, all systems have been totally trouble free and the only thing I can think of that I'd change is the pitch on the prop. If I were starting over I'd probably go with the new airfoil, etc. but this thing flys just fine. There are probably a hundred more little things that may not be standard KR but I'll not bore you with details. You'll have to attend next Years Gathering for that. I have my KR registered as a "KR 2 Modified" in case any of my changes come back to bite me. Larry ( It's finally flying :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ) Flesner Carterville, Illinois
