Hi
I own G-BZDR, with IO-240 and MT VP Prop.
She's great to fly, I've done 300+ hours in her.
Pros: Fast (140+ kt cruise), economical (27lph at max cont), good looking, not too common, easy maintenance, small (hangarage), can operate from grass of about 400m.
Cons: Very responsive/light in pitch but quite heavy in roll, little headroom for taller pilots, elevator feel/authority weak at low IAS, stall has minimal warning and wing drop is common but which one is unpredictable, 1450lb MAUW means its not possible to carry full fuel and 2 adults, stock nosewheel needs careful handling on touchdown.
If you type G-BZDR into youtube you can see her in action in formation. there's also a clip of a landing at Sherlowe, type sherlowe into youtube and look for clip no.1 at about 8min50secs.
As for touring, I've been to Spain and flew back from Barcelona to Sleap 6.5hrs.
I don't think the KIS will suit everyone, but if you're not too tall, or too heavy, and have a modicum of handling ability, it's a hard combination to beat.
JJ
Last edited by jellycopter; 11th September 2012 at 20:27.