Larry, I’ll take this on, it really needs to be done. I nominated Chapter 91’s Young Eagle Coordinator for his 20+ years of service for an EAA commendation, and he got one.
What I would need help on, is the history of the design. Really, how Stu interacted is the part I’m sketchy on. I can run internet searches as well as most others, and am willing to do so. I would need a few entry points into the research. Your memories, and Mark’s and John’s and others, would be a good starting point. My last post on the net concerning this referenced that assistance that would assure that this nomination results in success. FYI: I was active on the old newsletter and still have a couple of copies in my possession. Sold my project due to divorce in the mid-90’s. Had one of GPAS’s assisted build VW engine on it (2080 was all I could afford then), with sanded wings on original retracts. Was in Jenks when Dan did his first public demo of assembling his wing skins. I helped Jim Faughn build his plane- nothing major, just helped. I was honored when he waited until I could get to St Louis to do the initial start-up of his Great Planes VW in his driveway. After 10+ years of marriage to Janet, I revealed that I wanted to fly again; more specifically- to finish a KR. This wife loves flying and aviation (since she was 16), and the rest is just an aviation journey for us both. Due to my age (73), I probably can’t pull off the first FreeBird, but I would sure be willing to give it a try! Griff Pickett N141GP (reserved) KR200 From: KRnet <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Larry Flesner via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4:12 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Larry Flesner <[email protected]> Subject: KRnet> Fwd: Homebuilders Hall of Fame Since I challenged the KR community a week or so ago to try to get Ken and Stu inducted in to the Experimental aircraft Hall of Fame, a few thing have happened. This is to bring everyone up to date. I contacted Jeanette Rand and she will provide any help possible. I have possibly located the last know address of Stuart Robertson. Chris Pryce lives close to that location and will check it out. I fear that Stu has unfortunately passed away recently. Let's hope that is not the case. I contacted Marc Cook at Kitplanes magazine,they did a nice article on the 50th anniversary of the KR, and asked for their assistance in submitting the nomination. My post to him is below and his reply in red. Is there anyone on the net that has the time, experience, and would like to take on the challenge of completing the nomination form with the input we will have available? If not, submit you input to me at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> and I'll complete the form for submission. I'll attach two items. We'll see if they come through. See you all at Mt.Vernon............... Larry Flesner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hi, Larry. I agree with and support your efforts. Let me know how I can help. On Aug 31, 2024, at 4:19 PM, Larry Flesner <[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Mr. Cook, I recently learned that the EAA has a "Homebuilders Hall of Fame" and that Ken Rand and Stewart Robinson, designers of the KR series of experimental, have never been inducted as members. As the builder of a KR2, logging 800 hours of flight time over 20 years, and hosting 15+ KR Gatherings at Mt.Vernon, Illinois, I feel this is a blatant over-site. I have challenged the KR community of builders and fliers to work on nominating them so they will receive the honor they greatly deserve. It will be posthumous for Ken but his widow, Jeanette, and three daughters are still living and would be grateful to see their husband and father receive such an honor. I've done considerable research on trying to locate Stewart Robinson with no success. Jeanette Rand has lost contact with Stewart also and I'm not sure if Stewart is still living. The last Jeanette knew he had moved to northern California. If he still survives it would be great if he could attend the induction if their nomination is successful. Your magazine did a great cover story of the 50th anniversary of the KR series with Scott Spangler being the author. https://www.kitplanes.com/the-kr-at-50/ It would be beneficial to our efforts if Kitplanes magazine and staff agree with our efforts and could assist us in any way. If your staff could assist us with writing the nomination or in researching the information to complete the nomination it would be greatly appreciated. I recently had a phone conversation with Jeanette Rand and she fully supports our efforts and will help in anyway possible. I will attach a copy of the nomination form as well as well as a copy of some thoughts I put on paper to start the effort. Your review and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Larry Flesner Carterville, Illinois KR builder / flyer N211LF , KR Gathering Host 618 201 5958 <Hall-of-Fame-Nomination-Form.pdf><Ken Rand and Stuart Robinson.docx>
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