Duncan, A speed brake is a door that sticks out into the air-flow and creates a lot of drag helping slow the plane on landing (hopefully). KRs are slick little planes and need something to get the speed down once you're near enough to the ground to land. I learned to fly in a C-152 and I assure you there is no comparison to a KR. None. If you want to pull the nose on a 152 up you have to PULL on the yoke. In a KR you THINK about pulling on the stick. One of the early KR-1 builders said he could fly his plane by moving his head. I believe him. That said, LOTS of people have become quite comfortable flying them and swear by them. Sounds like you might not be in the US, so it might be difficult for you to get to the 'Gathering' in September. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to know more about KRs to go to the Gathering. You will get to meet a lot of great people, many of whom will become your life-long friends. The best way to find out if the KR is the plane for you, is to get a ride in one. As soon as you can. Keep looking. Frank
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