On 7/4/2010 2:47 PM, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: > Send KRnet mailing list submissions to > kr...@mylist.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mylist.net/listinfo/krnet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > krnet-requ...@mylist.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > krnet-ow...@mylist.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Sid is ready to fly. (Hird Chris) > 2. (no subject) (aholochw...@aol.com) > 3. primer coat on composite (Dave McCauley) > 4. Update KR2S N1852Z (robert7...@aol.com) > 5. bike trip (rkp...@comcast.net) > 6. RE: primer coat on composite (Dan Heath) > 7. bike trip (rkp...@comcast.net) > 8. Re: bike trip (Mark Langford) > 9. Re: primer coat on composite (Matthew Elder) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:04:15 +1000 > From: Hird Chris<chris.h...@bigpond.com> > Subject: KR> Sid is ready to fly. > To: KRnet<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID:<4c2ed2df.4090...@bigpond.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > On 28/06/2010 2:23 AM, smwood wrote: > >> I cleaned the spray gun and put it away for the last time: spray painting is >> done; SANDING IS DONE! >> Did I mention how much I hate sanding? >> I am sure there will be bits and pieces for touch up, but that will be a >> little brush or rattle can. >> Now it's bolting on the big pieces and see if it will pass FAA muster. Only >> been 24 years come next week. >> My inspiration and battery charging comes from OSH, The Gathering, KRnet, >> Chapter meetings and my still gorgeous and supportive wife. >> >> Sid Wood >> >> >> > Sid, > i almost misswed this with the other title. > > Congratulations, I hope the inspection goes well.... > > Chris Hird > Vic. Aus > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:32:47 -0400 > From: aholochw...@aol.com > Subject: KR> (no subject) > To: je...@aerounion.com, jeanapal...@hotmail.com, > jfroehl...@dynamicaviation.com, jmcdon...@aerounion.com, > jmora...@gmail.com, jpal...@aerounion.com, jpb1...@msn.com, > jraj...@cox.net, junettezab...@yahoo.com, katiesch...@yahoo.com, > kenai...@yahoo.com, khol...@mail.chicousd.org, kr...@mylist.net, > krnet-j...@mylist.net, krnet-requ...@mylist.net, l.soldo...@gmail.com, > lanm...@onid.orst.edu, libr...@erau.edu > Message-ID:<8cce8cb5c1330b7-1584-10...@webmail-d012.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > http://www.diaf7.10-health.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:46:42 -0500 > From: "Dave McCauley"<davesmccau...@comcast.net> > Subject: KR> primer coat on composite > To: "KRnet"<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID:<4FA2237947384770B939F5E6630D0678@daveupstairs> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I'm building a KRSuper2 and have the fuselage upside down for what is likely > the last time. Before I flip it back over, I'd like to prime and sand the > bottom. I've read about Smooth Prime but it seems a little expensive for my > budget. Anybody have any suggestions on a composite primer that goes on > thick enough to help smooth the glass surface? I can hardly wait to start > sanding. > > > > Dave McCauley > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:24:41 EDT > From: robert7...@aol.com > Subject: KR> Update KR2S N1852Z > To: kr...@mylist.net > Message-ID:<5859.424e3f82.3960b...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Thought I'd send an update on my plane since I've made a few changes lately > and had some maintenance done on her as well. I passed the 250 hours mark > on N1852Z and she is ready for another trip to Oshkosh and the KR Gathering > this year. This spring I installed a Dynon D6 in the cockpit. I have added > a short video of the instrument panel and some flying to my web page at > _www.robert7721.com_ (http://www.robert7721.com) if anyone is interested. > The D6 was a very tight fit and I was not able to use the regular wiring > harness. I made my own connections and I have only the power and ground wires > installed to the unit along with Pitot and Static inputs. The D6 does not > have an internal compass, it requires an external unit and I do not have that > hooked up right now. I have plenty of other directional information from > my magnetic compass and GPS. > > I also did some engine work on my VW Revmaster engine. My problem started > out as a loss in RPM (about 200) that I could not quite determine on a > flight. I checked valve clearances, spark plugs, etc. This were all fine so I > then pulled the heads. Both heads had cracks in between the center valves > developing - I did some checking and this is actually fairly normal for VW > heads. I had the heads reconditioned by a local machine shop in Kansas City. > They said I also had two burnt exhaust valves and needed new springs. I > called Revmaster and Joe Horvath sent me the parts - cost was less than $60. > The cylinder head shop re-welded the cracks in the heads, reworked the > seats, installed the new exhaust valves for about $120. All told less than > $200 > to repair the cylinder heads. It only took me about 2 hours to remove the > heads, but probably 3 to reinstall everything. All told I was out of the air > for about 4 weeks. I've been flying again for a couple weeks and yes, > everything is back to normal. This has probably been my most expensive repair > on > my KR since it started flying in 2006, I'm pretty happy about that. It was > more depressing to not be able to fly for about a month. > > I plan to be at Oshkosh in the Homebuilt Camping this year. Hope to see a > few other KRs there as well. Should be flying in on Sunday morning. Probably > be there till Friday or Saturday. > > On a separate note, Terry Chizek (KR2) is having his annual fish fry and > BBQ again at his airport in Marion Kansas (43K) this summer, so if you are in > the area please drop in. Date is going to be Saturday 21 August. > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z > Kansas City > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 21:57:17 +0000 (UTC) > From: rkp...@comcast.net > Subject: KR> bike trip > To: krnet<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID: > > <1721309581.27805.1278194237558.javamail.r...@sz0041a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > Hi Everyone, > >   I just got home from a place called Hazel green Al. It's one hundred > fourteen miles from my home in Hermitage, Tn. I had a great time visiting > with everyone at Mark's airport, as I watched them build a deck onto the new > club house. I hope it wont be to much longer before I can fly down,but I'm > not complaining...The ride was great. > >    > >    Robert Pesak > >    Hermitage, Tn. > http://s449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/rkpsk1/?action=view¤t=P2010002.jpg > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:56:21 -0400 > From: "Dan Heath"<da...@windstream.net> > Subject: RE: KR> primer coat on composite > To: "'KRnet'"<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID:<000001cb1b02$f53707a0$dfa516e0$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I used smooth prime, and will never use it again, so I do not suggest that > one. If you want to know why, just ask off net. Any two part filler primer > will do fine. I was advised that using a Lacquer based paint is better for > your health than enamel, so you may want to investigate which type you will > use. I have used enamel, and agree with the reasons for not using it, but > too late for me. I know you did not ask about paint, but it may be time to > start planning for it. > > You may want to consider this filler primer: > > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/featherfill.php > > I used it first, then found that my PPG auto paint dealer also has a good > one that is relatively cheap. > > > See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics > See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 > There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying > has begun. > Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC > > -----Original Message----- > > Anybody have any suggestions on a composite primer that goes on > thick enough to help smooth the glass surface > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 22:59:19 +0000 (UTC) > From: rkp...@comcast.net > Subject: KR> bike trip > To: krnet<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID: > > <1818691961.28521.1278197959240.javamail.r...@sz0041a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > Hi everyone > >  I sent the link for my pictures,but I'm not sure that it came out right. > I think this will work. > > > >  Robert Pesak > >  Hermitage, Tn. > > http :// photobucket .com/ robertskrs > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:11:16 -0500 > From: "Mark Langford"<n5...@hiwaay.net> > Subject: Re: KR> bike trip > To: "KRnet"<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID:<6C34F14DC50441E780B9DF73449AE154@base> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Robert Pesak wrote: > > >> I just got home from a place called Hazel green Al. It's one hundred >> fourteen miles from my home in Hermitage, Tn. I had a great time visiting >> with everyone at Mark's airport, as I watched them build a deck onto the >> new club house. I hope it wont be to much longer before I can fly down,but >> I'm not complaining...The ride was great. >> > If y'all haven't seen Roberts photos at > http://s449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/rkpsk1/ , it's a real treat. > Anybody hoping to win any KR awards at the KR Gathering would be well > advised to do your best this year, because next year Robert's plane is going > to win them all. That is one gorgeous airplane and it's not even painted > yet. In fact, I don't think I'd paint any of the wood, since it's perfect > like it is. The whole thing is just plain awesome. I plan to fly up and > see it in person once my plane is back together. He forgot to mention the > Harley he was riding when he showed up, also perfect. I was afraid he > wouldn't have much to do while he was there, but he ended up entertaining > everybody there... > > Mark Langford > N56ML "at" hiwaay.net > website at http://www.N56ML.com > -------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 22:20:02 -0400 > From: "Matthew Elder"<mel...@maxqcomposites.com> > Subject: Re: KR> primer coat on composite > To: "KRnet"<kr...@mylist.net> > Message-ID:<mailman.0.1278216001.23542.kr...@mylist.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Oh. You can wait :) I just finished what you are starting but I > painted the belly as well. About 70 hours of priming and sanding > followed by 30 minutes of paint. > > I used featherfill's younger sibling - slick sand by evercoat for > priming. I thought it was great stuff to work with. High build, > easy sand. A bit stinky. > > She's ready to flip back over now! > > > > > > > -- Sent from my Palm PrÄ? > On Jul 3, 2010 11:46, Dave McCauley<davesmccau...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I'm building a KRSuper2 and have the fuselage upside down for what is likely > > the last time. Before I flip it back over, I'd like to prime and sand the > > bottom. I've read about Smooth Prime but it seems a little expensive for my > > budget. Anybody have any suggestions on a composite primer that goes on > > thick enough to help smooth the glass surface? I can hardly wait to start > > sanding. > > > > > > > > Dave McCauley > > > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > > End of KRnet Digest, Vol 352, Issue 180 > *************************************** > I went to Robert Pesak's Photo album. Uhhhh! is this the 'Perfect' KR? Surely, it is!! Lurking Tommy James
