Good luck Sid. Keep us informed when you get her back in the air.? And there is one thing better then taken young eagles up in a rented spam can. It's taken them up in your own KR-2. : )
Paul Visk Belleville Il. 618-406-4705 <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Sid Wood via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> </div><div>Date:05/28/2015 10:04 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: krnet at list.krnet.org </div><div>Cc: Sid Wood <smwood at md.metrocast.net> </div><div>Subject: KR> Engine Run & Ground handling </div><div> </div>Started the 2180 VW for the first time since the fourth flight in August 2014. Since then I had removed and re-installed the Zenith carb to install a new throttle control. The elevator balance weights had been removed plus ELT was moved forward of the main spar, and 24 pounds ballast installed on the engine mount, all to improve the cg. Constructed and installed a new elevator trim tab control. Main wheels had been moved aft for better ground handling; axle centers are now 21 inches aft of the stub wing leading edge. Mount and dismount are now none events. Idle engine speed is 1050 RPM; need to adjust idle mixture to get 700 RPM. Brakes and ground handling are good; speed was limited to under 20 MPH. All engine readings are ok. WOT is 3150 RPM static with the Sterba 52x52 prop. Next up is to weigh the airplane to see if my goal of moving the empty cg 3 inches forward has been met. I can no longer pick up the prop to get the nose wheel off the pavement as I had been able to do previous to the wheel move and weight changes. High speed taxi will confirm or deny elevator authority for take off and landing. I am following my EAA Chapter Flight Advisor guidance to approach this next first flight in a one-step-at-time orderly approach. Even with only 30 minutes flight time on the KR in the past year, I have performed a complete Annual Condition Inspection. Yes, I am still legal to take Young Eagles for rides in a rented spam can. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
