Larry and Kevin, That is the same kind of tail wheel that I had on my first KR and it was great.
Larry, Do you know if they have a web address? See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC da...@kr-builder.org See you in Mt. Vernon - 2004 - KR Gathering See our EAA Chapter 242 at http://EAA242.org -------Original Message------- From: KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:17:43 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR>Tailwheel Size >I am curious on the tailwheel size most kr2's are using . mine is very >small 3" and gets hung up on the slightest crack , worst in grass ect . >I want to go to an air tire approx 6'' . This will also give me a little >visibilty infront of the craft . >.. Thanks Kevin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kevin, I searched in vain for months for a 6" pneumatic tailwheel and found nothing. I have a Matco 6" solid tailwheel that works well but wanted to trim 2 pounds off the tail and ordered a 4" solid tire, steerable, full swivel unit from Aviation Products Inc (805) 646-6042 114 Bryant St Ojai CA 93023 It is their lightweight single fork unit. The overall quality seems good but I am a bit disappointed in their bearings. The first time I tried it it seemed noisy. It seemed that one bearing was a bit rough. I sent the wheel back and they replaced the bearings. I put the unit back on the KR yesterday but have not had a chance to fly it. From my searchings I'd say that is about as close as you'll come to what you are looking for and keep the weight down. Larry Flesner Carterville, Illinois _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html .
