What was Ken Rand's "best there is" method for measuring the fuel level? (He died in his KR because he ran out of gas, so I might need some convincing whether this is that good).
Mike Taglieri On Sep 20, 2017 3:30 AM, "Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet" < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: Hi again all, I am nearly done with all of this. Lessons learned from all the material provided: (I need to add more thing to the list) 1. Make absolutely sure your canopy latches closed properly as it might cost you your life - even here in South Africa we had such an incident recently. 2. Use a fail safe way for measuring fuel level - I think Ken Rand' solution is most probably the best there is. 3. Don't, don't, don't EVER try to purposely spin your KR2!!! I saw a sticker on one panel that reads: "Spins prohibited". Should be on every panel. 4. A belly airbrake is a must - always approach with it deployed so that if your engine dies, you can retract it and still reach the runway. 5. a Converted auto engine is not as reliable as thought. Always keep in mind when flying. If terrain rough, fly higher. 6. Never horse around in a KR2. Be cautious when pulling up sharply after a high speed pass, especially when banking. 7. When you overshoot on the final turn, GO AROUND!!! 8. Make a resolution: If engine dies on take-off, aim no more than 15 degrees towards each side of you, no matter what lies ahead. 9. Never attempt to fly in bad weather. Avoid landing or taking off in extremely gusty conditions. 10. NEVER take off or land directly behind another aircraft. 11. Avoid at all costs flying with your cg at the aft limits. Make sure losing your prop won't put you in this situation. 12. Don't finish your landing when the sun blinds you. Rather land on another runway. 13. If you are not familiar with the KR2, don't try to familiarise yourself. 14. Make an inspection panel allowing you to check elevator cable connections before every flight. Check all other connections also. 15. If static RPM below minimum, DON'T attempt to take off. 16. If you use Rand retracts, don't attempt to operate these below 1000 feet. 17. You get bold pilots. You get old pilots. You do not get bold, old pilots! 18. The KR2 is small, it is fast and therefore very hard to see in the traffic pattern. Now I know why in some of the videos I have, the pilots look around so much when landing. I am sure there are many more. The above would most certainly be my resolutions as a bare minimum. Looking at the beautiful pictures of the KR2s that are no more saddens me. To think that some spent years working so hard to create something to kill themselves with in the end. May stupidity not also add me to this list. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 3:39 PM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi again all, Amongst all the photos I have of KR2s, these are the ones that were either written off or severely damaged in accidents: https://app.box.com/s/eb5ak5yhkk5uvqzf8w94ndahn7h2ygfs Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 12:40 PM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi again all, I put all the KR2 accident detail in this spread sheet: https://app.box.com/s/dgg2n1j58omur955w6myrg3kx38jeyyp If anyone wants to make it pretty, please return to me at buildto...@yahoo.com I'll then attach links to the photos I have of these specific aircraft. Would be interesting to match an incident with a picture. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 11:14 AM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi again all, I must say, after reading through all the incident reports, I have much more faith in my Rotax two stroke engine than in any VW converted engine. Mine has been designed and developed for use in light aircraft with good results. I only have to bolt it on - no need to design or tamper with it or test anything at my own peril. I never knew there were so many inflight VW engine failures, for whatever reason. People install magnetos to be safe and yet at least two of those incidents were magneto related. Was going to mount the dual ignition Rotax inverted, but just the other day I read that it was actually designed to run in the upright position and that you have to put in the oil before turning it inverted otherwise an air pocket forms in one of the cambers - so upright mine will be! I am glad I chose to go for light - it makes all of these incidents safer except for the two or so cases where gusts blew it over during landing attempts. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 10:49 AM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi all, Just in South Africa, I personally know of two KR2 spin related incidents. In the 1st, the builder put some lead in the spinner to compensate for a too far back aft cg. On the 1st flight with two aboard, the lead came off, took the prop off and immediately the aircraft went into a flat spin killing both occupants. The pilot test flying the aircraft at the time was one of the most conservative persons I knew and I am convinced that he did not know about the lead in the spinner. The 2nd incident involved an instructor testing some ones KR2 that had previous engine problems. After fixing these, the instructor took it for a flight to check it out. During climb out, the engine stopped and he, the INSTRUCTOR turned back to the airport. He lost his life and the aircraft as a direct result. I have had many engine outs in microlights. When I am low, I choose landing spots no more than 15 degrees to either side in front of me. Even if there are buildings ahead, one can steer the fuselage towards an opening. It is better to lose the aircraft than one's life. Anyways, looking at the accident reports it seems many make these same mistakes and pay with their lives in the end. Plus, it seems that most setting out to deliberately spin their KR2s, pay for it with their lives. It seems best to stay away from this manoeuvre at all costs and be ready to catch it early before it develops. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 3:40 PM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi all, Again, only for those interested: I found this link: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/dblist.php?AcType=KR2 Hopefully something can be learned from it. Kind regards, Henni, South Africa -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 1:10 PM To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <hendrik.vanroo...@njcsi.com> Subject: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi all, Only for those interested in this specific topic, you mind find these quite interesting: https://app.box.com/s/2rb5zfgn5t1odck8jsaor1dynsottdsq If you have more of same (light general aviation aircraft only), please care to share the links with me. Kind regards, Henni, South Africa _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/ krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. 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