Hi Harold

Were / are your wings built as per the orginal KR 1 / KR2 Method. As 
described in the Oskosh 1972 review of the KR 1?

Thanks Regards,

Tim
Australia
t...@dodo.com.au
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harold Woods" <haroldwo...@rogers.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: KR> dynel


> Hi Netters,
> The original specification for the covering of the wings etc was dynel. I
> did that. I later found out how weak it was. It really was a prepaint
> covering.I layed down a layer of 6 oz. boat cloth over it. That is what I 
> am
> going to fly with. ( If I can ever get it done).
> Harold woods
> Orillia, On. Canada
> haroldwo...@rogers.com
>
>
>
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>   1. Re:  Carbon Fibre (3343V)
>   2. RE:  Carbon Fibre (Joachim Saupe)
>   3. Re:  Carbon Fibre (Steve Eberhart)
>   4.  Tim Haynes engine information (olson gary)
>   5.  Tail Graphics (Mark Jones)
>   6.  Scolding - Krnet etiquette (Barry Kruyssen)
>   7. Re:  Carbon Fibre (Tim Haynes)
>   8. Re:  Carbon Fibre (Mark Langford)
>   9. Re:  Tail Graphics (Robert L. Stone)
>  10.  Registry Windows XP (Martindale Family)
>  11.  sunset ar 6000 feet (Harold Woods)
>  12. Re:  Tim Haynes engine information reply to Gary (Tim Haynes)
>  13.  Ellison carb "problem" solved (Mark Langford)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:05:50 -0600
> From: "3343V" <33...@swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: KR> Carbon Fibre
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <00e601c63273$9988e030$0c00a8c0@Katana>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Ron Smith wrote:
>>
>> Much has been written regarding the use of Kevlar and its'
>> difficulty to work with. However Kevlar's strength is not much lower
>> than CF
>> while it has excellent properties such as vibration reduction,
>> superior
>> strength, lower weight (than traditional e-glass) and excellent damage
>> resistance.
>
> Kevlar is easy to cut as long as you use the right tools. Ceramic shears
> aren't cheap, but they work. Just don't try to sand it. It won't happen.
> Just turns into yellow fuzz that's next to impossible to get rid of. I 
> just
> put a layer of glass over it, bag it with peel ply, and leave it alone 
> until
> it's primed. If you're careful with the layup it'll be flat enough that 
> high
> build primer will take care of any problems with the surface.
> -- 
> Steve
> 33...@swbell.net
> He who seeks will find, and he who knocks will be let in.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:18:36 -0600
> From: "Joachim Saupe" <jsaupe6...@earthlink.net>
> Subject: RE: KR> Carbon Fibre
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <410-220062315211836...@earthlink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Ron,
> they have the antenna on the outside!
> Joachim
> Fort Worth, Texas
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Ron Smith <mercedesm...@yahoo.com>
>> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
>> Date: 2/15/2006 2:29:42 PM
>> Subject: RE: KR> Carbon Fibre
>>
>>
>>
>> Doug Rupert <drup...@sympatico.ca> wrote:  Tim first of all you must
> decide the overall mission of your
>> aircraft. Super fast, or what seems to be the norm with others on the
> list.
>> First be advised that CF blocks all radio, GPS signals. That said, if you
>> wish a clean exterior, low drag machine use carbon fiber sparingly. The
>> forward boat ahead of the wing as well as cowl, wheel fairings and pants
>>
>>
>> I was wondering how people who build aluminum airplanes ever communicate
> with anyone? :)
>>
>>
>> Ron Smith
>> Kr2ssxl
>> Cypress Ca U.S.A.
>> mercedesm...@yahoo.com
>> http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php
>>
>> ---------------------------------
>>  Yahoo! Mail
>>  Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.
>> _______________________________________
>> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
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>> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:04:00 -0600
> From: Steve Eberhart <st...@newtech.com>
> Subject: Re: KR> Carbon Fibre
> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <43f3b360.1000...@newtech.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Ron Smith wrote:
>
>>
>>I was wondering how people who build aluminum airplanes ever communicate
>>with anyone? :)
>>
>>
> We communicate, we're just talking to ATC :-)
>
> Steve Eberhart
> RV-7A Slider, wing and tail done and working on the Fuselage
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:10:13 -0600
> From: "olson gary" <olsontrees...@hotmail.com>
> Subject: KR> Tim Haynes engine information
> To: kr...@mylist.net
> Message-ID: <bay103-f395dcdeb93f92bf188dc8faa...@phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>
> I have had the privilege of belonging to several e-mail groups where
> everyone enjoyed helping each other achieve their dreams and goals of
> building an aircraft. Recently there has been an incredible amount of
> griping from a few of the members of this group. It is directed at others
> simply trying to tap into the vast knowledge base that exists in this 
> club.
>
> I had recently posted an item for sale on the site that was purchased by
> another member. The item was extremely popular and I received several
> e-mails regarding it. I thought it best for everyone including myself that 
> I
> forward one of the e-mails to the group with my reply that the item was
> sold. My intention was to let any other interested members know that it 
> was
> sold and not to waste their time or mine by inquiring about it. Lo and
> behold, I was sent an e-mail by one other fellow that accused me of spam
> mail. His e-mail to me "by his very own definition" was SPAM. I did not 
> want
> it or ask for it, but he felt it was his job to dress me down for wasting
> his time. Wouldn't it have been easier to just click the box along with 
> the
> rest of the posts that you had no interest in and delete it instead of 
> going
> thru the trouble of sending me a accusatory reply? The reason that we 
> belong
> to these groups is because we are not all-knowing or perfect and sometimes
> we make mistakes with regard to posting items. We are looking for help, 
> not
> to be scolded like a 2 year old. For all of the truly good hearted and
> helpful people on the list, thank you. I am sorry for wasting your time. 
> For
> the other few, perhaps a little tolerance of those who are not as perfect 
> as
> you would go a long way!!
>
> Gary Olson
> Oshkosh
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:37:27 -0600
> From: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> Subject: KR> Tail Graphics
> To: "KR Net" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <000801c63291$2b078e40$6401a...@wi.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Just in case anyone is interested  :-)  here is a link which shows the 
> tail
> graphics I just applied.
> http://flykr2s.com/photo.html
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my NEW
> KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:50:11 +1000
> From: "Barry Kruyssen" <k...@bigpond.com>
> Subject: KR> Scolding - Krnet etiquette
> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID:
> <20060216005026.XWVB17345.omta04ps.mx.bigpond.com@T1W100490>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Gary
>
> I wish to offer you my moral support.
>
> At times there is junk email by our members, some of the threads go on
> toooooooooooooooo long and a high percentage of the threads end up way off
> subject.
>
> But the knowledge here is extremely good and useful, and there is so much
> that it can be a major job to wade through it get the relevant 
> information.
> That's why some of us ask questions that have already been asked, patients
> please.
>
> Gary's info saying every thing was sold already was useful to those that
> were still thinking of buying it.  Not everything is relevant to everyone
> (what do I care about the "William" thread, it has gone on way to long and 
> I
> have a Jabiru :-)
>
> We should be more patient and respectful of each other ............
>
> ...........AND TRY TO KEEP INFORMATION RELEVANT AND CONCISE SO AS NOT TO
> CLUTTER THE ARCHIVES.
>
> Sorry to go on like this but some people may get offended by some of the
> replies they get, especially the public ones (I expect to get a few choice
> replies from this email, they will all be deleted and I will not respond 
> to
> them, I may not even read them.... Yes I will. :-)
>
> Best regards
>
> Thick Skinned - Barry Kruyssen
> Cairns, Australia
> k...@bigpond.com
> http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
> Of olson gary
> Sent: Thursday, 16 February 2006 10:10 AM
> To: kr...@mylist.net
> Subject: KR> Tim Haynes engine information
>
> I have had the privilege of belonging to several e-mail groups where
> everyone enjoyed helping each other achieve their dreams and goals of
> building an aircraft. Recently there has been an incredible amount of
> griping from a few of the members of this group. It is directed at others
> simply trying to tap into the vast knowledge base that exists in this 
> club.
>
> I had recently posted an item for sale on the site that was purchased by
> another member. The item was extremely popular and I received several
> e-mails regarding it. I thought it best for everyone including myself that 
> I
> forward one of the e-mails to the group with my reply that the item was
> sold. My intention was to let any other interested members know that it 
> was
> sold and not to waste their time or mine by inquiring about it. Lo and
> behold, I was sent an e-mail by one other fellow that accused me of spam
> mail. His e-mail to me "by his very own definition" was SPAM. I did not 
> want
> it or ask for it, but he felt it was his job to dress me down for wasting
> his time. Wouldn't it have been easier to just click the box along with 
> the
> rest of the posts that you had no interest in and delete it instead of 
> going
> thru the trouble of sending me a accusatory reply? The reason that we 
> belong
> to these groups is because we are not all-knowing or perfect and sometimes
> we make mistakes with regard to posting items. We are looking for help, 
> not
> to be scolded like a 2 year old. For all of the truly good hearted and
> helpful people on the list, thank you. I am sorry for wasting your time. 
> For
> the other few, perhaps a little tolerance of those who are not as perfect 
> as
> you would go a long way!!
>
> Gary Olson
> Oshkosh
>
>
>
> _______________________________________
> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:55:57 +1000
> From: "Tim Haynes" <t...@dodo.com.au>
> Subject: Re: KR> Carbon Fibre
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Cc: Walter <radov...@primus.com.au>
> Message-ID: <05f801c63293$c0527ad0$761e443d@ibmsi9gk5oq78q>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="windows-1250";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi Doug
>
> Thanks for your email. I am a little confused. You Say " If your not 
> worried
> about total performance then go ahead and use carbon" ???? The reason i 
> want
> to use carbon is is for its superior properties and was considering a
> lighter weight than glass. Also where multipul layers are required with
> glass that would not be the case in carbon. An immediate weight saving, 
> and
> a stiffer structure. As you suggested with seats, spats etc.
>
> In my intial email re Carbon i stated yes we understand Carbon is stronger
> than eglass. It was in the area of "Buckeling" i was particualy interested
> in if used for wingskins. Does its properties in this area exceeded
> eglass.If so I would then feel comfortable to use a calculated lighter
> weight than the eglass used in the premouled skins presently avalaible. 
> Mark
> said he used Carbon weight of 5.85 ounce / yard  (on the majority of  his
> KR2) the same weight as if using glass in relation to the wingskins. And i
> presume a single or at least less layers than glass than glass in the 
> other
> areas.
>
> Mark are your Carbon wing skins premoulded ??? A question re KR2 original
> plans. Is it correct the original plans of the KR2 show dynal sheathing as
> the nominated wing skin.Is this is the case, as i understand it. Dynal
> offers no structual bennefits only acting as a skin to paint.It also 
> weighs
> almost nothing. Out of interest if dynal was / is used it would not be
> premoulded. What technique was used, was there a layer of thin foam
> underneath the Dynal. ???
>
> Thanks for all you help and patience
>
> Regards,
>
> Tim, Australia
> t...@dodo.com.au
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Doug Rupert" <drup...@sympatico.ca>
> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 4:02 AM
> Subject: RE: KR> Carbon Fibre
>
>
> Tim first of all you must decide the overall mission of your
> aircraft. Super fast, or what seems to be the norm with others on the 
> list.
> First be advised that CF blocks all radio, GPS signals. That said, if you
> wish a clean exterior, low drag machine use carbon fiber sparingly. The
> forward boat ahead of the wing as well as cowl, wheel fairings and pants
> come to mind. If you're not that worried about total performance the go
> ahead and use carbon fiber BUT you best have a wad of cash, this stuff 
> isn't
> cheap. Myself, I would use CF for the seat pan and especially the seat 
> back
> and bulkhead at the rear of the baggage shelf. Why? Exactly those 
> properties
> that make CF undesirable for internal radio antennas. Passive radiation 
> from
> said antenna are not exactly a boon to ones health. Want an example? Lay
> your hand on the antenna and push the transmit button. Next day your hand
> will look like a football it will be so swollen. (watch the flame wars 
> start
> over that statement)
> Much has been written regarding the use of Kevlar and its'
> difficulty to work with. However Kevlar's strength is not much lower than 
> CF
> while it has excellent properties such as vibration reduction, superior
> strength, lower weight (than traditional e-glass) and excellent damage
> resistance. For my own KR I went with the composite boat method of
> construction. This does away with the outer plywood skin and replaces it
> with foam between all the boat formers and sandwiched both sides with 
> fabric
> (be it glass, Kevlar or carbon fiber). The inner skin on mine will be of
> Kevlar since the overall finish is hidden away. The outer covering is
> S-Glass which is 30% stronger, 15 % stiffer and retains those properties 
> up
> to 1500 degrees. S-Glass is finished the same way as traditional E-Glass 
> so
> you can achieve a truly outstanding outer finish on the aircraft. Hope 
> this
> helps with the carbon fiber issue.
> As to engines, well many have responded already but I don't know
> what a Jabaru sells for in Australia so I don't feel comfortable 
> commenting
> on the issue other than the lighter weight of the Jab may necessitate 
> using
> a longer engine mount to keep the CG with range.
> Doug Rupert
> Simcoe Ontario
>
> I have already tried 2 twice to acecess the information via KRnet 
> Archives.
> For both Carbon Info and Jabiru 3300 info. Nil results. ! I read the
> instructions re wording to use still no luck ?
>
> Regards, Tim
>
>
> -- 
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>
>
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:38:16 -0600
> From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net>
> Subject: Re: KR> Carbon Fibre
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <000e01c63299$aa4a02c0$2802a8c0@2600xp>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="windows-1250";
> reply-type=original
>
> Tim wrote:
>
>> Mark are your Carbon wing skins premoulded ???
>
> See http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/owings.html .
>
> Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
> see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>
> info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:46:00 -0600
> From: "Robert L. Stone" <rsto...@hot.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: KR> Tail Graphics
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <000801c6329a$bd643050$5d817646@yourat5qgaac3z>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hay Mark,
>     Here is a Texas compliment,
>
> That flying mochine of yours sho is a hansom critter.
>
> Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
> rsto...@hot.rr.com
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com>
> To: "KR Net" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 6:37 PM
> Subject: KR> Tail Graphics
>
>
>> Just in case anyone is interested  :-)  here is a link which shows the
>> tail graphics I just applied.
>> http://flykr2s.com/photo.html
>>
>> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
>> Wales, WI  USA
>> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
>> Visit my NEW
>> KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at www.flykr2s.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________
>> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
>> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net
>> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:53:25 +1100
> From: "Martindale Family" <johnja...@optusnet.com.au>
> Subject: KR> Registry Windows XP
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <000601c6329b$c83760f0$6400a8c0@desktop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Folks, off topic I know but I've been having such problems lately with my
> computer running intermittently slowly.
>
> I downloaded Reg Seeker from www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm and gave it a
> burl....... It found 1410 problems in my registry. When added to the 394
> bits of spyware uncovered by AdAware, I'm amazed the electrons moved at 
> all.
> Use at your own risk but it sure fixed me up. I'm a happy little Vegemite
> now.
>
> John
>
> Martindale Family
> 29 Jane Circuit
> TOORMINA NSW 2452
> AUSTRALIA
>
> ph: 61 2 66584767
> mobile: 0417584767
>
> email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au
> web:  www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:27:24 -0500
> From: "Harold Woods" <haroldwo...@rogers.com>
> Subject: KR> sunset ar 6000 feet
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <00a401c632a0$85ee9740$6500a8c0@HAROLD>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
>
> Hi Netters
> One of the best motivational elements was Marks photo of "sunset at 6000
> feet". If  for no other reason, I should finish my KR, it is because I can
> view nature from such a lovely "perch".
> Regards
> Harold Woods
> Orillia, ON.
> Canada.
> haroldwo...@rogers.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:33:02 +1000
> From: "Tim Haynes" <t...@dodo.com.au>
> Subject: Re: KR> Tim Haynes engine information reply to Gary
> To: <gtol...@hotmail.com>, "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <064e01c632a9$b2590c80$761e443d@ibmsi9gk5oq78q>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Gary, well put. Perhaps i could contribute,
>
> Its not always what you say, its how its you say it.
> Tim
> Australia
> t...@dodo.com.au
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "olson gary" <olsontrees...@hotmail.com>
> To: <kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:10 AM
> Subject: KR> Tim Haynes engine information
>
>
>>I have had the privilege of belonging to several e-mail groups where
>> everyone enjoyed helping each other achieve their dreams and goals of
>> building an aircraft. Recently there has been an incredible amount of
>> griping from a few of the members of this group. It is directed at others
>> simply trying to tap into the vast knowledge base that exists in this
>> club.
>>
>> I had recently posted an item for sale on the site that was purchased by
>> another member. The item was extremely popular and I received several
>> e-mails regarding it. I thought it best for everyone including myself 
>> that
>> I
>> forward one of the e-mails to the group with my reply that the item was
>> sold. My intention was to let any other interested members know that it
>> was
>> sold and not to waste their time or mine by inquiring about it. Lo and
>> behold, I was sent an e-mail by one other fellow that accused me of spam
>> mail. His e-mail to me "by his very own definition" was SPAM. I did not
>> want
>> it or ask for it, but he felt it was his job to dress me down for wasting
>> his time. Wouldn't it have been easier to just click the box along with
>> the
>> rest of the posts that you had no interest in and delete it instead of
>> going
>> thru the trouble of sending me a accusatory reply? The reason that we
>> belong
>> to these groups is because we are not all-knowing or perfect and 
>> sometimes
>> we make mistakes with regard to posting items. We are looking for help,
>> not
>> to be scolded like a 2 year old. For all of the truly good hearted and
>> helpful people on the list, thank you. I am sorry for wasting your time.
>> For
>> the other few, perhaps a little tolerance of those who are not as perfect
>> as
>> you would go a long way!!
>>
>> Gary Olson
>> Oshkosh
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________
>> Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
>> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net
>> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:07:52 -0600
> From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net>
> Subject: KR> Ellison carb "problem" solved
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Message-ID: <000801c632ae$8ebe6ae0$2802a8c0@2600xp>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Harold Woods wrote:
>
>> One of the best motivational elements was Marks photo of "sunset at 6000
>> feet".
>
> Thanks, Harold.  I took a few more today!
>
> Today I adjusted my mixture linkage so that the carb wouldn't be so rich 
> at
> "full rich".  This pretty much solved the rich mixture problem.  For the
> last few weeks, full throttle made the mixture go suddenly lean, but 
> pulling
> the mixture out a quarter inch made it much richer, which simply doesn't
> make sense to me.  For whatever reason, readjusting the mixture lever to a
> more lean position solved that problem, so now when it's full rich, it's
> really full rich.  I also covered up the ram air and started sucking 
> warmer
> air from under the cowling, so now I never have to worry about carb heat.
> This is just a temporary experiment, but I think I like the resulting
> improvement in fuel distribution, with no real decrease in power.  The 
> range
> at which the mixture is acceptable seemed to be much larger today.  Of
> course it was also much warmer today than it has been, so that may also be 
> a
> factor.  I'll reinstall ram air in Spring, if not before, because under
> cowling temps will soar then.  The engine really ran perfectly today, so I
> flew for 45 minutes until it got so dark I had to land.  I have to admit 
> to
> hollering a few YEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAs while doing cricles around the house.
>
> Ellison owners may want to check the bottom quarter of
> http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/fuel/  for something interesting when
> rebuild time rolls around...
>
> Mark Langford, Harvest, AL
> see homebuilt airplane at http://www.N56ML.com
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
>
>
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