Hmmm that is true, though I do have a real small tank too so there is alot
of weight savings there. Guess it all depends on several factors. I guess if
I was going the two place route I would worry more about it as tyring to lug
300-400lbs of humans then every single pound saved counts.
I won't
Joe Fuentes wrote:
>>Was reading though the plans, and it seems it was supposed to have cooking
foil thin firewall, .005, gezz that is thin!! No wonder it peeled off with
my fingers. I'm going with stainless steel at .035 yea a little more weight,
but...<<
I thought exactly the same thing, so I
Slow but sure, note the repair job on that elevator, got the braces almost
done by the machine shop for the landing gear so soon this baby will be on
it's own wheels!!
Was reading though the plans, and it seems it was supposed to have cooking
foil thin firewall, .005, gezz that is thin!! No
Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: LUDLOW State: CA Country: US
DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE 1 PERSON ON BOARD WAS
FATALLY INJURED, AIRCRAFT WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN ALERT NOTICE, WRECKAGE
LOCATED 2 MILES FROM HECTOR NEAR LUDLOW, CA
INJURY DATA
http://www.morganaeroworks.com.au/
It seems to be one of the above aircraft, NOT a KR2.
Phil
Just heard a KR2 crashed in QLD Australia, and pilot got 90% burns
But after more calls an Google.
Found this
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/story/2011/03/12/surviving-pilot-aircraft-crash-explosion-warwick/
Sounds like the single-engine Sierra. ?? Morgan Aeroworks build a
Sierra,
Hopefully he is beyond feeling the pain right now and the ones closest to
him are by his side.
Very sad news Phil.
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Darren Crompton
AUSTRALIA
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AN-BOLTS www.an-bolts.com.au
My building site: www.kr-2s.com
SAAA #7125 - Chapter 18
RA-Aus #25866
Just had a phone call to say a KR2 crashed in Queensland and pilot received
90% burns
I will try and find out more info and get back.
Phil Matheson
4 new posts:
- The first is the measurement of propeller clearance with a flat tyre
- Second is fitting the VHF COM antenna
- Third recent engine run video
- Last is an update of my engine cowl work, finished the top deck.
Follow the link below, enjoy.
Paul Smith
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
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