My KR2 

(WEB page last modified 31 July 2007)

Barry Kruyssen
kr2@bigpond.com 

This is a photo of the KR2 prior to purchase.

I purchased this KR2 in September 2003, built to plans (so I'm told).


Here is my KR2 ready to fly, finally. I'll paint the cowling during our monsoon season, next couple of months.

Engine is a Jabiru 4 cylinder 2200cc 4 stroke engine, 85 HP at 3300 rpm.
    (complete engine, exhaust and oil 60 Kg).
Propeller is made by Richard Sweetapple in Brisbane Australia 56" x 56".
Empty weight is 252.15 Kg. (includes GRS Ballistic Chute)
Registered as an Ultralight under RAA (Recreational Aviation Australia) in Australia 19-3873


Since purchasing my KR2 I have:
     - Replaced the Hirth F30U, 2 stroke engine with a Jabiru engine.
     - Added a ballistic chute from http://www.mcp.com.au/xair/online/category17_1.htm . 
       (Contact X-Air Australia for different models)
     - Replaced the retractable undercarriage with Jabiru undercarriage.
     - Rebuilt the instrument panel.
     - Checked the aircraft over from tip to tail.
     - Done an accurate weights and balances.
     - Added a Xcom 760 radio, in my opinion, the best value for money in a radio, available from http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760 . 
     - Replaced the propellor with a Richard Sweetapple 56x56 wooden propellor. Richard can be contacted on +61 7 3245 2579 (in Australia).

First Flight 28 December 2004, about time :-)

Index of more detailed information on my KR2

• Jabiru 2200 Engine
• Jabiru 2200 Engine Installation
• GRS Ballistic Chute
• Weights and Balance
• My KR2's and My History
• My Flight Tales
• Elevator Balancing Using Shock Cord
• Picture Gallery
• Propellor Pitch Calculations Spreadsheet - My interruption of information of the WEB

Links To Related WEB Sites

• Ken Warland's KR2S
• KR Mailinglist (and much more) for KR Experimental Aircraft Builders and Pilots
• X-Com 760 VHF Radio
• Galaxy Ballistic Chutes
• Jabiru Aircraft & Engines

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