I toyed with that before low-priced solutions like the uAvonics one came along. You don't actually have to do without an electrical system. You just can't have an ENGINE-DRIVEN electrical system.
But if you're getting your juice from a wind-generator, that's perfectly allowed. These do create drag, so putting one on a KR would be kind of odd. But I was thinking of a streamlined cover that could move over it when the power isn't needed, or even a way to pull it inside the fuselage in flight. Mike Taglieri On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 2:01 PM Rob Schmitt via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Kayak, > > Afraid I don't know of any KRs nowadays operating in this fashion (no > electrical system), which is probably why no one responded. Without > electrical system, you are hand starting. If engine goes out, you have no > inflight capability to restart. Your handheld radio will be very limited in > duration. > > Staying out of controlled airspace is fairly easy if you don't live near > any > large airports. I flew without a transponder for years before I installed > one. I always used a handheld comm radio myself for a few years as well. > But, I always have had an electrical system. If you build your KR with no > electrical, I do recommend you build it so you can add this stuff later. At > some point you will want it if you end up flying it regularly. > > Thanks, > > Rob Schmitt > N1852Z > www.robert7721.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: KRnet <krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org> On Behalf Of Kayak via KRnet > Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 11:49 AM > To: KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > Cc: Kayak <kayak1...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: KR> ADS-B out opt out > > Wow I am surprised no one has anything to say about this one. I will try > and > dig up a summary on what the downsides would be, May be nice to be old > school, just a handheld vhf and handheld gps... (smartphone > app) > > On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 9:57 PM Kayak via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > > > My project will have no engine driven charging system, which makes > > ads-b out optional (I may opt in just the same but not being in a > > matrix and having my every movement viewable online holds some > > appeal). > > > > What are the downsides to this? Is some airspace completely off limits > > for example, or is just a matter of requesting entry? > > > > Just thought this angle may be a good topic for discussion and benefit > > future projects. > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org > _______________________________________________ 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. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
