Greetings KR folks, I have just taken over Richard Dowler's (Chinese Camp, CA) KR-2s project that may be at about 80%. ?Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
| | | | | | | | | | | Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Explore osprey220's photos on Flickr. osprey220 has uploaded 3443 photos to Flickr. | | | | So it seems I should introduce myself and the KR project.? My first project was an Osprey II:Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! | | | | | | | | | | | Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Explore osprey220's photos on Flickr. osprey220 has uploaded 3443 photos to Flickr. | | | | so I know how valuable the shared knowledge of a builder's group is... My new/old KR project is a taildragger with a HAPI Magnum (individual Scat heads), a Lectron Carb, Compufire based dual electronic ignition, wing and header tanks, manual flaps, a Sterba 54x52 prop as well as a Great American (52x46), and a basic panel. The wing is the old RAF with Hoerner tips. ? ? The project has some storage rash as well as a nice hole in its side from a thrown brick! ?Otherwise, it seems mostly well built. ? Richard may have been a bit rushed on the engine installation, suspecting he'd never finish it - and clearly the engine may be one of the bigger tasks left to redo. I haven?t decided on whether I?ll try to salvage/upgrade the ?new? HAPI, stick with a VW (I think this is my preference), or move to something like an o-200. ? I got the KR to finish with my 14yr old son - he?s pretty excited about it, should learn a lot, and will start flying lessons this summer.? I would love the chance to meet other KR-2s builders and flyers. ? Cheers,Owen Hughes ? ?(Osprey 2, Cavalier, B36-TC, and now KR-2s)Davis, CA 95616email: osprey220 at yahoo.com530.220.0403
