KR> Gliders' speed

[Francesco Montevecchi]

I am surprised of the surprise about 171 mph for a glider. Modern gliders can 
be that fast.

Regards

Francesco Montevecchi

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KR> discouraging

[Francesco Montevecchi]

A 20 h of tail dragger flight (both with instructor and solo) on a conventional 
tail dragger (not the KR2) are a good idea. I did it on a P 19 Scricciolo while 
building my KR2 I-BUZZ and I had no problem when I flew I-BUZZ from the first 
time on. The only rule to remember all time is "don't stop being concentrated 
until the plane runs".

Ciao

Francesco

- Original Message 
From: Kenhenderson 
To: KRnet 
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:09:23 PM
Subject: RE: KR> discouraging


I was happy to see the question asked concerning the amount of tail dragger 
time needed to fly the KR-2 safely. I am currently building my KR-2 and 
learning to fly also. I am close to my checkride and upon passing and receiving 
my license I intend to start building TD time with the head instructor at the 
HAFB Aero Club in his personal plane. A good friend of mine (the guy that sold 
me one of my KR-2 kits) recently had the opportunity to fly a KR-2 and told me 
that in his opinion I should get several hundred hours flying time in 
conventional geared airplanes before attempting to fly my KR-2. Now my friend 
started flying in his teens and has been at it for over 40 years so I value his 
opinion and I know he is not trying to "scare me off" my course. This is my 
request- Would those of you out there who are flying or have flown the KR-2 
series of aircraft tell those of us who are aspiring to be KR-2 pilots how much 
TD time you had logged before your first KR-2 flight? Realizing
 that all pilots are not created equal, it would still be useful to know how 
experienced you all were when you started. Thanks, Ken
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KR> KR2 I-BUZZ

[Francesco Montevecchi]

What do you think has been my first check after I disassembled my wings? And 
checks are still under way. Italian FAA must also come and check before I am 
allowed to repair.

Thank you any way.

Francesco

P.S. Spar seems in perfect conditions


- Original Message 
From: "pe...@heroic.co.uk" 
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:14:19 PM
Subject: Re: KR> KR2 I-BUZZ


>> I escaped nearly unscated (the safety belt made a nice job to my
>> ribs), but I-BUZZ was less lucky. Canopy broken, main gear badly
>> damaged plus other smaller damages.
>>

d...@deihlaero.com is your man

If your main gear is damaged there is a high possibility that your main
spar may have been damaged.

That could be very serious.

Pete




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KR> KR2 I-BUZZ

[Francesco Montevecchi]

Can anybody help me across the pond? 

Hallo, my name is Francesco Montevecchi and I am writing from Italy. On october 
28th, 2006 immediately after take off  I experienced an engine failure and 
forced to land in a very short ricefield. I landed very close to the end of it 
and, after the shortest landing in my life, I-BUZZ bumped against a mud bund 
surrounding the ricefield. She then made a nice somersault and ended the run 
upside down in the adjacent ricefield, 2 m below.

I escaped nearly unscated (the safety belt made a nice job to my ribs), but 
I-BUZZ was less lucky. Canopy broken, main gear badly damaged plus other 
smaller damages.

I phoned to Rand Robinson to ask for a new canopy and new axle brackets, but 
unfortunately nobody answered to the phone, to the fax and to an e-mail I found.

I have asked EAA and they told me that RR is still on business. So can anybody 
tell me how to contact RR? In case RR, as I suspect, is no more selling the KR 
parts, where can I found the axle brackets?

Thank you for helping me

Francesco




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KR> KR2 I-BUZZ

[Francesco Montevecchi]

Thank you

Francesco Montevecchi
Milano
Italy


- Original Message 
From: Fred Johnson <f...@renotruss.com>
To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:41:52 PM
Subject: RE: KR> KR2 I-BUZZ


Sorry to hear about your unfortunate event Francesco, but RR is still in
business, perhaps try calling again, as I'm sure others will agree. You
might also try Diehl for your landing gear brackets.

Good luck!

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV

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From: krnet-bounces+fred=renotruss@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+fred=renotruss@mylist.net] On Behalf Of
Francesco Montevecchi
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:38 PM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> KR2 I-BUZZ

Can anybody help me across the pond? 

Hallo, my name is Francesco Montevecchi and I am writing from Italy. On
october 28th, 2006 immediately after take off  I experienced an engine
failure and forced to land in a very short ricefield. I landed very
close to the end of it and, after the shortest landing in my life,
I-BUZZ bumped against a mud bund surrounding the ricefield. She then
made a nice somersault and ended the run upside down in the adjacent
ricefield, 2 m below.

I escaped nearly unscated (the safety belt made a nice job to my ribs),
but I-BUZZ was less lucky. Canopy broken, main gear badly damaged plus
other smaller damages.

I phoned to Rand Robinson to ask for a new canopy and new axle brackets,
but unfortunately nobody answered to the phone, to the fax and to an
e-mail I found.

I have asked EAA and they told me that RR is still on business. So can
anybody tell me how to contact RR? In case RR, as I suspect, is no more
selling the KR parts, where can I found the axle brackets?

Thank you for helping me

Francesco





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