"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"BA" wrote in message
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hi,

I am seriously looking into getting my pilots license and building a
homebuilt airplane (via purchase of a kit....preferably a fastbuilt kit
or
one with low construction time (around 1000 hrs or less).

anyway, I love a lot about the KR-2 (mostly the kit price and the fuel
economy). I have read on the KR2 web site that this plane is
constructed
of wood and composite. could someone tell me what part (s) of the plane
is made out of wood and what part is make out of composite? is the
reason
the kit so cheap (in price) is because it is made partly out of wood.
I'd prefer to build a plan that is all or mostly composite (but would
consider metal). also does anyone know if the KR-2 might eventually be
sold in a kit that is all composite.

all responses are much appreciated.

Blyth

The basic structure of the KR is constructed from wood. That isn't likely
to change, although Rand Robinson Engineering does offer some composite
parts (wing skins for example) which can save you some work. Once you're
finished with the woodwork, certain portions are covered with fiberglass,
and other portions get foam attached to the wood, then the foam gets
shaped
and covered with fiberglass.

There is a lot of information on the web about the KR series. You should
educate yourself and decide if the KR is the right set of compromises for
you. The bottom line is that it is fairly skittish during takeoff and
landing, and with the VW engine, it is very marginal for two normal sized
people ( 150 lbs).

If you are interested in a KR, look on EBAY. There are usually several
projects for sale for not a lot of money.

KB


In addition to Kyle's comment about weight, I would add that the stock
canopy will be very dissapointing if you are much taller than about 5'7".
If you are 6'+ and around 200#, as I am, fuggeddaboudit!

Further, if you choose the VW engine, take Veeduber's comments to heart
regarding maximum sustained power. And, if it was mine, I would also choose
one of the conversions that takes power from the flywheel end--even though
it is almost certainly heavier and more tedious to mount. Great Plains
calls theirs "rear drive" and Steve Wittman's plans for the engine in his
VeeWitt racer may still be available from either Wicks or Aircraft Spruce.

Peter