just thought i would pass this on .. before flying and at each landing before take off mags off of course i always try and swing my prop through at least 4 comprssions and pull the prop back and forth and listen for any sounds . so far during this test ing procedure
i have discovered alternator problems =magnets loose lack of compression leaky exhaust valves lack of compression cyl head stud gone awal a cracked prop flange spra g clutch on a 912 problem lack of compression valves tightened up these were on various machines ....so i think the procedure is very useful phill ________________________________ From: Marc Baca <mbf...@yahoo.com> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2011 9:31 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR crash Hello Flyers; After meeting many of you at the 2011 KR Gathering it became quite evident that we as a group are profoundly different than ordinary pilots and aviation enthusiasts. We strive for the satisfaction of building our own aircraft, we have the intestinal fortitude to fly them, we work diligently to move beyond just mastering our craft in order to thrive in the fringes of aviation. I wont speculate what happened with this incident but one of the things that we can do to promote KR safety is form regional support groups that assist in building, sharing technical resources, participate in KR Activities (fly outs, demonstrations, worshops etc) and actively promote the development of KR aircraft and sound building practices. The KR site is fantastic for providing information but hands on activities would be just as valuable. I've always thought that Southern California should have one of these builder/flyer groups. I know that there are a few flying KR-2's in this area but I have not seen any organized KR events here in So. Cal. There may also be a few KR's in people's garages that could be brought back out into the light and made airworthy. If anyone local is interested in building or finishing their KR in the area east of Los Angeles perhaps we can contribute toward renting a large hangar in Chino, CA (30 mi east of Los Angeles where NVaero is located) and re-invigorate sound KR building and flying in So. Cal that will hopefully spread throughout the rest of the country. Heck... I'd like to see a California KR Brigade of 7 -12 KR's flying to the 40th anniversary KR Gathering coming year. Marc Baca East Los Angeles ________________________________ From: Brian Coss <briancossdul...@gmail.com> To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Sun, October 9, 2011 1:50:13 AM Subject: Re: KR> KR crash Gosh the accident is heart wrenching! What can we learn from this? On Oct 8, 2011 9:38 PM, "Tim" <t...@telus.net> wrote: l _______________________________________ 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
