Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-240 four cylinder, air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 125hp (93kW) 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.

Thanks to the technology of the IQ-S chipset you’ll experience a fast ramp-up whatever power level you select. With a range of 5 - 200W, you’ll be able to find a level of vapour production that suits you. Aside from Variable Wattage, there’s also the option of Bypass mode. Bypass will detect the coil resistance and will deliver the maximum power output for a harder-hitting vape. 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.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.) Immerse yourself in a world of aviation insights: Explore in-depth articles, watch engaging videos, listen to enlightening podcasts, and join informative webinars.

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. Join us in protecting your freedom to fly: Engage with state agencies, monitor airports, participate in lobbying efforts, and support general aviation!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