I took my KR-2 to the airport in November, 2011, expecting to wait two or three months for the FAA inspection, then go fly. Not so fast: fuel pump problems, transponder calibration, additional back-up airspeed indicator and wet compass installation (yes, N6242 has 2 ASI and 3 magnetic compasses per FSDO mandate), delayed FAA Airworthiness Inspection, brake pedal problems, Ethanol fuel induced problems, carb overhaul and fuel leaks have all but ground flying to a halt. All those problems were fixed. Today was to be the day to fly. Just top off the tanks and go put air under the tires. Not so fast: Eagle Eye Bernie Wunder spots a drip while at the fuel pumps. The drip turns into a minor gusher. The left fuel tank is hemorrhaging badly and pronounced DOA back at the hangar. The left wing is now back in my shop awaiting repairs. My intention is to rip out the fiberglass rib walls and install aluminum tanks. This experimental aircraft stuff does somewhat build character.
Sid Wood Tri-Gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA smw...@md.metrocast.net
