Thanks for the info on the retracts,Dave, much appreciated,leaning to the
fixed gear is gettin more interesting, a used, proven, fixed type for krs
would be nice,if I can find one?
On Sep 28, 2011 9:02 PM, "Prototype Mech" <prototypem...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello Brian,
> I have a Plans Built KR2 with retracts too. The retracts arn't bad. The
only things I dont like about them is, when combined with outta-round brake
drums, the the aluminum spring bar winds-up and releases and makes it
shudder. Plus, the hole in the fuselage for the spring bar makes for a
excellent cold-air vent at high altitudes so I have to wear double socks. I
had a horrible landing 2 flights ago and really belly-flopped and bounced it
in and the retracts held up fine. Another benefit is you can log retract
time for insurance purposes.
> As for brakes, I run toe/cable operated Azusa go-cart drum brakes. I dont
recommend them unless theyre already set up. The brakes will barely hold
the plane at full power, but theyre not much use for slowing the plane down
to exit the runway.
> Good luck,
> David Robins
>
> --- On Thu, 9/29/11, Brian Coss <briancossdul...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Brian Coss <briancossdul...@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: KR> Magneto
> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 1:05 AM
>
> Hi every one, Brian here,im the one that recently purchased a beutiful
built
> to plans kr2 with retracts, I can see the better potential of fixed
gear,but
> got abit sticker shock on price of diehl set up,its def. Nice, but is
there
> other options? Like alum.or composit one peice,or used,? with disc breaks.
> Also wonderin about break accuators,toe?or handles?or what is most used?
or
> a gd disc system & mods for retracts, thanks so much!!! :)
> On Sep 28, 2011 5:26 PM, "Bob Glidden" <glid...@ccrtc.com> wrote:
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