On 10/4/2023 11:37 AM, ROBERT HARTMAIER via KRnet wrote:
But just so I know in case anyone asks me, doesn't a KR-2 qualify as
Light Sport, and therefore only requires a valid drivers license to
legally fly? I know most are lengthened, and have larger engines
installed compared to the original prototype, but Ken Rand advertised
a empty weight of 420 pounds, and a gross weight of 800 pounds with
the 1600 VW. I would think it would take a lot of additional airframe
and powerplant weight to get over 1320 pounds.
Bob Hartmaier
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At the present time the KR does not meet the Light Sport regulations.
The clean stall speed is a couple knots too fast. The last KR to weigh
in at 420 pounds was the one built by Ken Rand. The vast majority of
KRs built today weigh in at 700+ pounds and 800+ is not an isolated
happening. It doesn't take much effort to add 300 pounds to the project
during building. If the proposed regulations pass in the next 12 months
or so the KR will fall in to the Light Sport category. This may help to
get some KRs back in to the air but I'm guessing the change will have
little effect.
Larry Flesner
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