KR> Cross-Country flying
Trevor, I can not speak for the KR2 but the 2s has far exceeded my expectations. I have a U.S.map that has lines radiating from my home base all over the east coast and as far as Chino Ca. I have about 50,000 miles traveled in the last 10 years and 75% of my hours are XC. Maybe the definition of XC needs to be addressed as going 40 miles to the hamburger stand is different than crossing mountains and plains and weather frontal systems. but both are XC. I took a flight to visit my son at college last weekend that is nearly a 3 hr. drive but 40 minutes in the KR. At one point I thought that I had the auto pilot set because it was so smooth and stable and stayed on course so well. (A oh yea moment when I remembered that I was supposed to be flying ?it). My range if I pay attention could be about 800 miles and I have spent over 5 hours at a time in the seat (with a way for relief) I love the plane so much I am building another. But it is a bit larger in the cockpit for more comfort and I don't mind having a passenger with me ?either so there will be more room for them too. ?? ?I tend to fly high most of the time and when weather forces me to fly low (below clouds) it can be a handful and very fatiguing ?? ?This was also my second flight with the ADS-B and I spent a lot of time searching the sky for the planes that were on the screen. Out of the dozen or more that were on screen through the flight I bet I would have only saw one. ?? ?I can not comment on the VW but I sure am happy with my Corvair. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa ? ? ?Original Message - From: "T. W. Norman via KRnet" ?Cross-Country flying Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using the KR-2 as a cross-country aircraft? Is it comfortable for just a single person? What range are you guys seeing out of your actual aircraft? Would I know it may not be what it was designed for, but for a single guy like me, I'm looking at the option of using it as an extended transporter. ?
KR> Cross-Country flying
1 problem with a KR is where will you put the 12 inch N#s? (required on a US reg. plane) I don't know if on the top and bottom of wing is still good.?You need those to cross the ATTIS.?I had?18?Gals of fuel, 5 in each wing stub and?8 in the header?tank. My bladder has a 3 hr timer on it. On Saturday, October 10, 2015 7:57 PM, Paul VISK via KRnet wrote: I'm designing mine for a 800 miles duration. ?If I get it that's ?another matter. ?I would like to fly from St Louis to Tampa non stop. Then work my way down the Caribbean islands. ?: ) ?Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 ?Colin has pretty much flown around the globe in his... http://www.kr2worldtour.com/photos/ > T ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Cross-Country flying
If you want a DEPENDABLE cross country put an 0200 in. You can cruise around 160?to 170?mph. Mine would burn about 5 gph. It is not very big inside but by your self there is room. Add an autopilot if you?plane on traveling long. It was never easy looking at charts or Airport directories when needed especially going west.? I know I am going to catch a lot of flak for the engine choice but read past post on engine failures in the KR. I had?5 in VW,s 2 were hapi conversions and 1 in a C75,?Should have not put a metal blade on that one. If the folks in?Talhequal OK read this what happened to 197RS On Saturday, October 10, 2015 3:58 PM, T. W. Norman via KRnet wrote: Good afternoon, Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using the KR-2 as a cross-country aircraft? Is it comfortable for just a single person? What range are you guys seeing out of your actual aircraft? Would I know it may not be what it was designed for, but for a single guy like me, I'm looking at the option of using it as an extended transporter. Also, what speeds could I expect with the traditional VW/Revmaster 2100 engine? Thanks! Trevor ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Cross-Country flying
?Sure will. It will be a couple of though.? Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 Original message From: bjoenunley via KRnet Date: 10/11/2015 5:56 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: bjoenunley Subject: Re: KR> Cross-Country flying ??? Paul, If you need to stop at Crestview Florida come visit. Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida? Original message From: Paul VISK via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 10/10/2015? 7:57 PM? (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Paul VISK Subject: Re: KR> Cross-Country flying I'm designing mine for a 800 miles duration. ?If I get it that's ?another matter. ?I would like to fly from St Louis to Tampa non stop. Then work my way down the Caribbean islands. ?: ) ?Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 ?Colin has pretty much flown around the globe in his... http://www.kr2worldtour.com/photos/ > T ___ ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Cross-Country flying
Paul, If you need to stop at Crestview Florida come visit. Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida? Original message From: Paul VISK via KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 10/10/2015 7:57 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Paul VISK Subject: Re: KR> Cross-Country flying I'm designing mine for a 800 miles duration. ?If I get it that's ?another matter. ?I would like to fly from St Louis to Tampa non stop. Then work my way down the Caribbean islands. ?: ) ?Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 ?Colin has pretty much flown around the globe in his... http://www.kr2worldtour.com/photos/ > T ___
KR> Cross-Country flying
Colin has pretty much flown around the globe in his... http://www.kr2worldtour.com/photos/ > To: krnet at list.krnet.org > Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:58:54 -0500 > Subject: KR> Cross-Country flying > From: krnet at list.krnet.org > CC: Twnorman at msn.com > > > > Good afternoon, > > > > Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using the KR-2 as > a cross-country aircraft?
KR> Cross-Country flying
I'm designing mine for a 800 miles duration. ?If I get it that's ?another matter. ?I would like to fly from St Louis to Tampa non stop. Then work my way down the Caribbean islands. ?: ) ?Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 ?Colin has pretty much flown around the globe in his... http://www.kr2worldtour.com/photos/ > T
KR> Cross-Country flying
Trevor wrote: > Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using theKR-2 as > a cross-country aircraft? Is it comfortable for just a single > person? What range are you guys seeing out of your actual aircraft? In good weather, they are perfectly viable compared to cars. Sure, it's cramped, but you get there 3.5x faster, burning less fuel. Range depends on how much fuel you carry. I have 15 gallons and the range is about 350 miles at the "economy cruise" speed I normally fly at in N891JF, 150 mph, with a 2180cc VW engine. N56ML can carry 23 gallons, and gets 40 mpg also, so you do the math. Your bladder and your back are really the limits here. Comfort is a matter of opinion. You're not going to move but a few inches in any direction, so you be the judge, but flying is a lot less stressful...no "left-lane bandits", no cops, no traffic jams. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com
KR> Cross-Country flying
Good afternoon, Can you guys give me some feedback about the viability of using the KR-2 as a cross-country aircraft? Is it comfortable for just a single person? What range are you guys seeing out of your actual aircraft? Would I know it may not be what it was designed for, but for a single guy like me, I'm looking at the option of using it as an extended transporter. Also, what speeds could I expect with the traditional VW/Revmaster 2100 engine? Thanks! Trevor
