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What's unusual for this end of the power spectrum is the presence of fuel injection. Continental makes its own system, and the IO-240's will be familiar to anyone who has worked on any of the Continental's other injected powerplants. It's a purely mechanical system that has had good service history in other applications. Homebuilders in the midst of construction might not appreciate the more complex fuel system required by the injection, but the improved mixture distribution should make up for the trouble. Without fluids, the IO-240 weighs a claimed 250 pounds, a bit more than a Lycoming O-235. An additional 15 or so pounds at the front of the airplane, courtesy of the IO-240, alter the KIS's handling. The slightly heavier powerplant has balanced the control forces somewhat; the last KIS exhibited considerably heavier aileron forces than those in pitch. That kind of control effort requires a bit of pilot accommodation. However, the IO-240-powered KIS seems more balanced in this regard, although pitch forces are still moderately light — fine for a sunny-day flier.Join us in protecting your freedom to fly: Engage with state agencies, monitor airports, participate in lobbying efforts, and support general aviation!
Ahead of the firewall, the IO-240 is a good fit in the KIS — the airframe pictured here used to be home to the Limbach, and save for the firewall-forward alteration is unchanged. As you might expect, the IO- 240's 125 hp gives the airplane a bit more performance than the 118-hp Lycoming version. Tri-R claims a 148-knot cruise for the Lycoming KIS. The vape quality is just superb, a full airy and flavourful draw with plenty of vapour production, it’s one of those tanks where I enjoy a really long draw.The airflow control goes from a very airy draw down to a cheek pulling RDL. Immerse yourself in a world of aviation insights: Explore in-depth articles, watch engaging videos, listen to enlightening podcasts, and join informative webinars. Thanks to the light projected empty weight — and homebuilders take notice: you are in control of this number; keep it in mind — the Cruiser's payload is Arnold Schwarzenegger-large. With a useful load of 1,200 pounds, you can subtract for full fuel (50 gallons usable) and still get four FAA-standard 170-pounders inside with room for 220 pounds of bags. Join the vibrant aviation community: Attend showcases, connect with fellow enthusiasts, participate in fly-ins, and immerse yourself in aviation events!Continental built the IO-240 out of familiar parts. A beefed-up O- 200 bottom end — replete with dry-sump lubrication system — anchors a set of four IO-360 cylinder assemblies. Bore, stroke, and compression ratio (4.438 inches, 3.875 inches, and 8.5:1, respectively) mirror standard IO- 360 practice. Power output, however, is only 59 percent of the hottest IO- 360's. Comparisons to the Cherokee, and the Piper Archer in particular, seem only natural. Power is the same — from an Archer-spec Lycoming O-360- A4M — although at maximum gross weight the Cruiser is 150 pounds lighter than the Archer. Predictions post the homebuilt's empty weight as 400 pounds less than the typical PA-28-181. (It happens to be a whopping 558 pounds lighter than the Archer III we tested in November.) The TFV Mini V2 (TFV8 Baby V2) tank is crafted from Stainless Steel and can utilise the high power output of the R-Kiss 2 mod. Filing and refilling the tank is easier and safer thanks to a childproof top filling mechanism. There’s an adjustable triple airflow built into the bottom of the tank, which allows you a greater degree of control to deliver either a tighter or looser inhale. When it comes to e-liquid, we recommend a 70% VG or higher VG e-liquid. Cranking up the power brings expected increases in speed. At 2,600 rpm, the Cruiser's two-way run averaged 148 knots. Turning 2,700 rpm, the Lycoming pulled the Cruiser along at 155 knots. For comparison, 2,600 rpm would have netted 70-percent power and 126 knots true in the Archer, and 2,700 rpm should yielded 76 percent and 128 knots true. Fuel consumption, according to the Lycoming books, should be about 10 gph at 75 percent and 8.7 gph at 65 percent.
Battery life will depend on which cells you use, but most will easily last a full day and evening.The charging screen shows separate battery icons and percentage, and it charges at a reasonable 2 Amps.The longest I had to wait was 1 ½ hours, but under an hour on average as I don’t like to run my batteries too low so a top up charge here and there will give you longer use. Is it a Smok?In cruise flight at 7,500 feet (in conditions slightly warmer than standard), the IO-240-powered KIS posted a 158-knot two-way average at 76- percent power and a 143-knot average at about 63 percent. Climb performance was also quite good — showing just more than 1,000 feet from sea level, tapering to 800 fpm at 7,500 feet. These numbers were obtained at maximum gross weight of 1,450 pounds. The twin wing tanks hold a total of 25 gallons.
The standard day, sea level, no wind, take off with a 125hp (93kW) engine is 600ft (183m) and the landing roll is 1,200ft (366m). [1] View Advocacy 100 Unleaded Avgas Pilot Advocacy BasicMed State Advocacy Aircraft Regulation Airport Support Network Transparency Airports, Airspace and Weather Political Action Committee Take Action Putting the limitations aside, it was time to vape.The S1 Mesh 0.15ohm coil is rated between 40-80 watts and is best between 60-70 watts.From experience, I knew my sweet spot was 66 watts (I usually go for 66.6 watts but there are no decimal places, BAH!). Just popping it amongst a few of my other lovely Smoks, it looks lost and shy.For me, it isn’t one that stands proud in my collection but one man’s rubbish is another’s treasure.I sound harsh perhaps, and to be fair it’s not ugly and I’m sure it suits others tastes more.This delivery option is not available for customers in Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands or Aberdeenshire. International We sampled cruise performance at three power settings — 2,500, 2,600, and 2,700 rpm — at 7,500 feet. An outside air temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit gave us an 8,870-foot density altitude. With a Proptach showing 2,500 rpm, the Cruiser chugged along at 123 knots indicated, 141 knots calculated true, and 139 knots average on a two-way GPS-verified speed run. Without a manifold-pressure gauge aboard or knowing the exact pitch of the Cruiser's prop, it's a bit difficult to determine the exact percentage of power being made at each engine speed and altitude. According to the Archer books, however, those setting would get 65 percent and a true airspeed of 121 knots in a PA-28. The KIS TR-1 has a typical empty weight of 750lb (340kg) and a gross weight of 1,300lb (590kg), giving a useful load of 550lb (250kg). With full fuel of 20 U.S. gallons (76L; 17impgal) the payload for the pilot, passenger and baggage is 430lb (200kg). [1] The manufacturer estimated the construction time from the supplied kit as 1000hours. [1] Variants [ edit ] KIS TR-1 KIS TR-1 Original model with tricycle landing gear and a gross weight of 1,300lb (590kg). By 1998 the company reported that 25 aircraft were completed and flying. [1] In March 2014 ten examples were registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration, although a total of 13 had been registered at one time. [3] Also in March 2014 there were seven registered in the United Kingdom with the CAA. [4] TR-1/TD KIS TR-1/TD Conventional landing gear-equipped version ("Taildragger"), with an empty weight of 800lb (360kg) and a gross weight of 1,425lb (646kg). Fuel is 34 U.S. gallons (130L; 28impgal). By 1998 the company reported that eight aircraft were completed and flying. [1] Specifications (KIS TR-1) [ edit ] KIS TR-1
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