N64KR Black Bird KR2 First Flight on August 28, 2006

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This is Wannabee in Jerry's Factory when Jerry and Dan took it to Dan's shop to be completed in May 2001. Made it to the airport and got inspected Nov. 17 2005. Engine problems have prevented me from getting her into the air, but progress is being made.On August 28, 2006, N64KR took to the air. Working the ailerons and elevator, briefly, demonstrated that the little craft was ready to go.

1/23/2005 The interior of the plane is finished. I used the very nice embroidery that Steve Glover sent to me. The fact that the rest of it is in the same color and looks much the same as Steve's, is just a coincidence as these colors were picked out shortly after the plane was moved to my shop.
The Black Bird as seen from the chase plane, an RV6 piloted by James Clark. This first flight went exactly as planned. More flight reports, as soon as I can find time to fly again. 1 hour and 2 landings.
Friday, December 30, 2005, Mark Langford flew his "very fast" "highly modified" KR2, to KCUB for a visit. We did not have much time due to fog having delayed his departure, but it was great and I really enjoyed the opportunity to handle the stick on his plane for a short flight. Those flaps on his plane really make a difference.
Click on any picture for more pics of the construction of KR2 Black Bird.
July 7, 2005, Bob Lee of KR Gathering WebMaster fame, came to the shop for a visit. He could not resist trying out the WannaBee.
6/17/2002 The side view mirror motor is cut in half. It is now only 1-5/8" high. Looks more like a trim servo now.... Click on the pic to see the new 'trim' section...
11/11/2001 This is the latest completion... The seats are made of foam, plywood ribs and carbon fiber. Click on the picture for more pictures....

This web site is designed to allow you to view the building process of my KR-2 experimental aircraft. All information provided herein is the opinion of the builder and should be viewed as such. This web site is not in any way related to Rand-Robinson Engineering. This aircraft is mostly plans built. All modifications were made at the discretion of the builder. It has not been widened or stretched. The changes are mostly in the canopy and T-Deck.

Bad Lexan Windshield

Building the Oven and other Windshield stuff

Dan's Previously Built and Owned 'Little Beast'

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Fitting and installing premolded engine cowling.....

Power Circuit

Presentations from Other Builders

Serge Vidal

Dan Freeman slide show of the 2008 KR Gathering in Mount Vernon, Ill

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KR2T - Courtesy of Dave Smith

Colin Rainey KR2

Jim Morehead KR2

Larry Flesner Flying his KR2

Jeff Scott's Modifications

Brian Douglas KR2 Conversion to Tri Gear.

Scott Cable - Beautiful turtle deck and Todd Canopy.

Joe Weber, Completed KR2.

Steve Jones - N212KR.

Steve Vitrella

Steven Lemke's KR2S with Todd Canopy.

KR Gathering 2008

EAA Chapter #242 in Columbia, SC...

 

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