Jeff, Pete's got a nice looking KR. It should be less sensitive and probably a bit more stable in pitch than your Sonerai and probably a bit heavier on the ailerons. You've done enough test flying that you already know what you want to accomplish on your first flight. For landing, if you find the airspeed to be reasonably accurate, a stable approach at between 80 and 85 will set you up for a nice landing. Slow it down over the numbers and just keep holding it off the ground until the mains kiss the pavement. The KR will either wheel on or 3 point very nicely and is exceptionally stable on the runway thanks to the wide gear. It should be one of your easier test flights.
I see that Pete has flaps on board. If you check them out in the air, you will want to use them for landing. A little bit of drag makes the landings easier and will give you a better view of the runway while on approach. No flap landing, the plane will want to float a bit longer, but shouldn't be a big change from your Sonerai. I think you'll like the way the plane flies and handles. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: 08/23/12 09:38 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> First flight in a KR Greetings, I am about to fly Pete Brautigam's KR2s and wanted to get any pointers. Joe Horton let me get a little stick time in his and it seemed to be an easy to fly airplane. Pete's has a reverse rotation Corvair with the 5th bearing. Its a taildragger and also has the new wing. I am transitioning from my Sonerai I which is more sensitive on the controls than the KR I flew so I am not concerned about the fabled pitch sensitivity. Any pointers or things to watch out for are welcome! Thanks, Jeff Lange Sonerai I - Skye Racer _______________________________________
