Welcome to the club.
Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20 http://www.saaa20.org/
VH-PKR
Australia
EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
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With a lot of thanks to my old friend from my early USAF days, Kelly McGee,
I am now the proud owner of KR2 # N1333A. It is going to take a bit of a
critical eye and likely 12 to 18 months of work to get it where I would
consider it safe and airworthy, but the fact that it is right now in the
Dana Overall wrote:
>> For all who don't recognize the airplanes, both with the fifth bearing
>> corvair, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEjCTLIe7Y that was Joe in the
>> lead with Mark hot on his tail on there way back out to PN and AL
>> respectively. <<
That was a lot of fun, and nice li
For all who don't recognize the airplanes, both with the fifth bearing corvair,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEjCTLIe7Y that was Joe in the lead with Mark
hot on his tail on there way back out to PN and AL respectively. They stopped
by my home airport Sat. about 4. We went to a local Iri
Dana,
Was that the world renowned 5th bearing test team
Thanks for the fun, Looking forward to seeing Black majic in the air soon.
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The second plane loked like Mark Langford. I think he has the only plane that
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I have been using this link http://mylist.net/private/krnet/ To view the
archives. Normally it lists all the e-mails for this year and the past years.
But lately it only lists about 10 at a time from 08
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See how Windows Mobil
> After almost two full months since my crank breakage, "Six Mike Juliet"
> flew again this morning with the new Dan Weseman fifth bearing
> installed.
Mark, where are the pix's of your engine and great job!
--
Eric Pitts
Terre Haute Ind.
http://eric.pitts.mystarband.net
After almost two full months since my crank breakage, "Six Mike Juliet" flew
again this morning with the new Dan Weseman fifth bearing installed. I was at
about 200 feet off the ground when my mind said to me "wow, this engine has
never been this smooth on climb out". Then at 500 feet I made a p
Has anyone had any operational problems with their Ray-Allen (MAC) elevator
trim? Seems like with just at 100 hours things are starting to give up the
ghost on N202RH. First to go was the pressure switch on my Hobbs meter. Now
the elevator trim is acting up - works fine on the ground including r
Seems I had a couple of wayward ones stop in at my place yesterday and
vagabonded it over for the night at my house, after a couple of adult sodas.
This is a shot of them leaving this morning...care to guess the
names of the gypsies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEjCTLIe7
Has anyone had any operational problems with their Ray-Allen (MAC) elevator
trim? Seems like with just at 100 hours things are starting to give up the
ghost on N202RH. First to go was the pressure switch on my Hobbs meter. Now the
elevator trim is acting up - works fine on the ground including r
After mulling over all the input (thanks) I decided to test it so I got the
KR off the bench again and fitted the canopy and seat. I stood behind the
left hand stub wing and had no real issue with swinging a leg in and then
getting out again so I decided to continue building without a wing walk.
Mark and others.Thanks for drawing attention to the danger of carb float bowl
air pressure.I have twin Stromberg (Zenith) carbs,with the float bowls each
vented to the air intake,before the butterfly valves in the the carbs.Carb
heat is collected with scoops on the left and right exhausts near
Don't wax that primer until the finish coat or you get an orange peel finish
job. Al
- Original Message -
From: "Joseph H Horton"
To: ;
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: KR> not quite so fast!
> I hate to be the one to point this out but Langford is fast but still 2
Just my 2 cents (as it were). I have read some reluctance among the folks
that fly all of the KR series planes to seriously consider AirVenture; maybe
due to traffic concerns, "playing with the big guys", or whatever... You may
want to seriously reconsider attending.
Having said that, and maybe ti
Sorry... the tail dragger mode is looking more interesting.
An 'old guy' I work with said the only major risk of a TD (when you learn to
do it) is ground loop on grass.
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Mark Jones
Sent: Tuesda
Mark Wegmet wrote:
It is too late for this year,but you guy's have some fantastic planes...show
your colors dudes.
Why is it too late for this year,Oshkosh is not till July.
Bob Glidden
Eminence,Indiana
KR2S (Building)
Corvair 110
glid...@ccrtc.com
I use MPH on all planes. I go faster that way.
--- Mark Langford wrote:
> NetHeads,
>
> For almost a year I'd been thinking that my top
> speed was something like 168
> mph TAS, and now with the 3100cc engine, 178 mph
> TAS. But week before last
> I was out flying around over Guntersville
The closest place to sleep is 100 miles away. These guys are serious; they
reserve a year (or more) in advance. You can still go, fly in, but expect to
fly out... contact them, they like home built planes, after all; that's what
EAA is all about.
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@myli
It is easy er to ground loop a TD on pavement than
grass. Once you learn to fly a TD and get a little
time It will be 2nd nature.
When I started flying a KR TD I had 10 hrs in a PA11.
I now have over 1800 hrs in TD and Have never ground
looped. (I have come close) I do not feel I have any
more spa
Mark,
Last year we had six KR's at Airventure. Did you not see them? Five of us
flew in together and another showed up later. We all camped out right there
on the EAA grounds. It is never too late if you really want to go.
Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI
Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
E-mail:
The last 8 trips to Oshkosh were planed the day before
I left.My last trip I called a friend Thursday am an
said lets go now. We stayed Friday and Sat. and flew
back to Dallas on Sunday. When you arrive there are
bulletin boards around with phone # of places to stay.
They also can help you at the
Thanks... I feel better in my choice of TD with "spats"
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Randy Smith
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 10:13 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: RE: KR> Diehl nosewheel strut brace.
It is easy er to ground loop
Mark Wegmet wrote:
The closest place to sleep is 100 miles away. These guys are serious; they
reserve a year (or more) in advance. You can still go, fly in, but expect to
fly out... contact them, they like home built planes, after all; that's what
EAA is all about.
They have plenty of room to ca
I must admit that last year I was a member of the "dark-side" as I was
looking at GlasAir's, Lancair's, and RV's... sorry, didn't notice the KR's.
Also, I was only there on the last Saturday. I had to "fly" a '96 Firebird
at 2000 rpm (78 mph) on the ground [no less] to get there [it took 2 1/2
hour
The only reason I can see for staying at a hotel instead of camping at
Oshkosh, the gathering, or Sun and Fun is if you have to take your wife to
be allowed to go and she refuses to camp.
Of course if that is your reason you need to reconsider your priorities.
After all, you build a KR to keep for
How's about 178mph = 284km/h
Now that looks fast!!
On 6/7/07, Randy Smith wrote:
>
> I use MPH on all planes. I go faster that way.
>
>
> --- Mark Langford wrote:
>
> > NetHeads,
> >
> > For almost a year I'd been thinking that my top
> > speed was something like 168
> > mph TAS, and now with
I'm all ears... Mark J, where is your hangar this year (B&G is still on the
table) I'd like to come to your gig; and where is the 'gathering this
September' for those of us who are still "students" with airplanes, but
"experts" (yeah right) with high performance machines?
-Original Message
Anyone needing a 1835 vw great planes with diehl accessory case,,electric
start,,charging system,,,turnkey ready to go,,see it fly,,$2750
ObO,,,(918)658-4028,,,Poteau, Oklahoma,,,or will swap it for a 582 rotax or
high HP 2 cycle. Thank's,
Coda Riley
-
Choos
Pictures, hours, etc.?
Contact me offline, let's chat.
Mark
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Coda Riley
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 10:40 PM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> 1835 great planes engine for sale
Anyone need
Jeff,
I made my turtle deck very similar to yours. I made a framework by cutting
four squares of 1/4'' ply all the same size. I marked out the turtledeck
shape at each of the four stations and then cut out the shapes. I then built
up a framework from a few 2x4 bits of scrap pine that positioned the
Our EAA Chapter gets a block of rooms each year, for it's members and we
still have some. Your Chapter may do the same, check with them. I wanted
to go, but the way things are going, I am going to be lucky to make the
gathering.
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See yo
Any pics of that process. Sounds interesting.
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
---Original Message---
From:
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Wegmet"
> I'm all ears... Mark J, where is your hangar this year (B&G is still on
> the
> table) I'd like to come to your gig; and where is the 'gathering this
> September' for those of us who are still "students" with airplanes, but
> "experts" (yeah r
At 10:37 PM 6/6/2007, you wrote:
>and where is the 'gathering this
>September' for those of us who are still "students" with airplanes, but
>"experts" (yeah right) with high performance machines?
>++
http://www.krgathering.org/
has all the
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Wegmet"
> I'm all ears... Mark J, where is your hangar this year (B&G is still on
> the
> table) I'd like to come to your gig; and where is the 'gathering this
> September' for those of us who are still "students" with airplanes, but
> "experts" (yeah r
If anybody has a set of plans for the Davis DA-2 that they want to sell,
please contact me off-net.
Thanks.
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildr...@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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Make every IM count. Dow
> Some old fashioned waxed paper would have heped avoid the chisel.
>Don Lively
I'm curious, Where would you put the wax paper or tape it that would not
interfere with the glue joint between the 5/8" material and the plywood? To
be clear, the goal that flipping would accomplish is to keep the 5
I know this is a bit different from a corvair guy, but is anybody interested in
a O-200 engine core? I have the case, crank, gears and rear housing and some
other parts. No Mags, or cylinders (they were toast).
I also have a complete running O-200 available that belonged to a friend of
mine
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My TKM MX11 has dramatic noise that I hear through the headset when
transmitting on the lower end ie:118.20 etc. At the upper end it's very
quiet. Any of you electronics wiz's have any suggestions? Is it a squelch
thing?
Kenny Wiltrout
Kutztown, Pa
>
>My TKM MX11 has dramatic noise that I hear through the headset when
>transmitting on the lower end ie:118.20 etc. At the upper end it's very
>quiet. Any of you electronics wiz's have any suggestions? Is it a squelch
>thing?
>Kenny Wiltrout
+++
I just received my online copy of the EAA Hotline. There is a story there about
the SWRFI in Texas and lo and behold, there is a photo there with Jack
Daugherty's KR2 in it. Here is the link:
http://www.eaa.org/communications/eaanews/070601_texas.html
Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI
Visit my web
Jeff wrote
well all, I think I have a winner! I've attempted to make a turtle deck,
this is now the 3 attempt.
Check out how Scott Cable did his deck.
My deck is very similar. Very light.
http://krbuilder.org/ScottCable/index.html
Phil Matheson
SAAA
Coda Riley,
Would you send me an email off net please, I tried sending one to you but it
came back.
Thanks
Robin
r.macdon...@clear.net.nz
I found this link on oils for air cooled engines that I thought would be
helpfull. I hesitate to send something that will open the "my oil is better
than your oil" debate, but here goes ayway.
http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html
Brian Kraut
Engineering Alternatives, Inc.
www.engalt.com
I think that picture is in the new Sport Aviation too under the Sun and
Fun article.
Fred Johnson
-Original Message-
I just received my online copy of the EAA Hotline. There is a story
there about the SWRFI in Texas and lo and behold, there is a photo there
with Jack Daugherty's KR2 in
I had started writing a check for the KR2S plans, and then read about the
delays. So I thought I would try this first. Anyone have a pristene set of
plans and or just started project for sale? Reply to psh...@netscape.com, oh
yeh I live in South Mississippi.
IHS PAT S
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Fax to RR and leave a return Phone Number. Ask her
about delays, Virg
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 08:39:36 -0700 writes:
>
> I had started writing a check for the KR2S plans, and then read
> about the delays. So I thought I would try this first. Anyone have
> a pristene set of plans and or ju
Subject
F-82
Don:t think so , the one I saw was at Elgin, in 1972, with turbo. contact
trap3...@aol.com He was station there and crewed a B47 drone , in the 60s
I sure he would know something about it//its was a sight to see.
Bob K
Just put a check in the mail for the plans and the supplement for the "S".
Start getting your shop in order. Your plans will arrive without a phone call.
You will then need to send in the registration page and let the fun begin.
Also let us know who and where you are. KR people get around a lo
Faxed her early last week, with my return fax number, no answer. Called
left a message early this week, answer. This is typical, you just have to
either keep at it, or build something else.
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
There is a
Pat:
I purchased my original set of plans from Ken Rand himself at his office in
Huntington Beach in '76. I since took over a project complete with plans. I
spoke with Jenette Rand at the last gathering and about a month ago I got
around to transferring the registration of the plans I got wi
Dan Heath wrote:
> Faxed her early last week, with my return fax number, no answer. Called
> left a message early this week, answer. This is typical, you just have to
> either keep at it, or build something else.
I guess if you're a trend analyst, the next step in this progression would
be a ch
I have an original receipt for plans that came with my kr2, but the
plans are all 8 1/2 by 11" photocopies. were the original plans full
sized? I have no rib or former templates, etc.
jg
Do most people here think the instructions in the plans on how to
make the turtle deck are not a good way to do it?
Mike Taglieri
On 6/6/07, AVLEC wrote:
> Jeff,
> I made my turtle deck very similar to yours. I made a framework by cutting
> four squares of 1/4'' ply all the same size. I marked
It's funny how it works with the FAA, 8 yrs ago during the certification
process they asked what the ser # was, I could have said anything but I used
the # Jenette gave me. I got the impression they just wanted a # and could
care less. The last thing the FAA will do is check up on anything
experime
John:
There Plans I have and even the original set had Full size inboard & outboard
plywood rib dwgs plus a full size bulk head drawing plus a few other of some
lesser metal parts. Those full size plywood rib & firewall drawings are
indispensable as you can accurately trace them to piece of pa
Mike:
As with anything you do there are many ways to "Skin the Cat" and many ways ave
been used to get to the end result depending onwhat tools, materials, methods
and skills you have available and many different approaches have been used . I
suggest that you use the KRnet fvenue and review th
Hey Guys,
Just got back from a day trip to Barber field in Alliance Oh.
Fro me it was the first real flight since the nose gear failure 3 weeks
ago. I have my original Sterba prop on and in the summer heat it is not a
stellar performer. Just to much pitch. Any way I didn't even decide if I
Hey ya'll, I would like you to check out my web site, billclapp.com and a
couple new and more complete items. I finally finished more of my biography
and also added a new page - "Current Adventures". Check out my last trip. I
will soon be doing a similar trip out to Colorado, so if you
I enjoyed Bill's visit and would like to say.
Thanks for the nice comments. Everyone needs to take advantage of visits by
other KR experienced builders. The visits help keep you on track.
I think I saw a 64 VW like I drove in High School in Bill's Pictures. I'm I
getting old?
Steven Phillabaum
What is an acceptable tolerance while working on the alignment of the
fuselage? If I am 1/16 or 1/8 out of square (example. from center line to
outside of longeron on one side is 16" and the center line to other side is
16 1/8") is this acceptable?
I am having issues getting any more accurate the
Larry Flesner, has a very simple way to align the fuse. Larry, where is
that documented?
See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexingto
KR people
A KR was seen flying over Covington Tennessee several times this last week.
I wasn't aware of one being in West Tennessee. Anyone know who this might
be?
Steve Bray
Jackson, Tennessee
_
Need a break? Find your escape
A big THANK YOU to Pete and Ron and all the members of EAA Ch. 82
for their wonderful hospitality and generosity at the fly-in at Barber Field
at Alliance, Oh.
477 miles straight line with detour for fuel going over. Flight time was
3 hours 20 minutes with tailwind. Awesome breakfast, great w
Brad
I have not seen a lot of replies to this and I'm no expert,but I would think
that a 16th is pretty good and as I've heard many times and you will get
used to saying "close enough for KR work" Good luck and happy building.
Bob Glidden
Eminence,Indiana
KR2S (Building)
Corvair 110
glid...@ccrt
I'm considering a KR2 project and want to know if there are any complete 2180s
or close size engine for sale. If I can get a used, good engine, then I might
be able to work out (i.e., afford) a deal on the airframe.
I want a ready to run and mountable engine. Prefer dual ignition but not
requi
Bob Glidden wrote:
> I have not seen a lot of replies to this and I'm no expert,but I would
think
> that a 16th is pretty good and as I've heard many times and you will get
> used to saying "close enough for KR work" Good luck and happy building.
I second that motion. That sixteenth could turn i
Hi all, I was going to be smart, and find the standard tolerance that they
used for the drawings, however in looking at the plans, they do not give a
+/- tolerance to go with. I have been a Mechanical Drafter for 17 years, and
have never seen a drawing without a standard tolerance block on it. My
s
I second that motion. That sixteenth could turn into an eighth, or even
"perfect" next week due to humidity in the wood, but if mine had been with
only a 1/16" error, I'd have had to open a bottle of champagne!
My KR world is crushed Mark I just knew all your tolerances were within a
half thousa
Ron & Netters:
If they have estate auctions in your area check a few of them out, They
generally sell them off early in the day unless they are really old.
Don
- Original Message -
From: "Ron Butterfiel
Well the triaxle made it's way out of the garage for the first time today. Take
a look at HTTP://eric.pitts.mystarband.net/indexk.html
Eric Pitts
Terre Haute, Indiana
KR2S
eric.pi...@starband.net
Looking good Eric.
Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI
Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
- Original Message -
From: "Eric Pitts"
To: "KRNET"
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 8:52 PM
Subject: KR> Triaxle sees the Sun
> Well the triaxle made it's way out of the garage
GREAT looking engine mount, where did you get it and how long did it take
to make
> Well the triaxle made it's way out of the garage for the first time today.
> Take a look at HTTP://eric.pitts.mystarband.net/indexk.html
>
I love the curves.
That curved fuselage looks awesome.
Regards
Barry Kruyssen
k...@bigpond.com
http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Eric Pitts
Sent: Sunday, 3 June 2007 11:52 AM
To: KRN
Well today I finished off the engine installation, and fired her up!!
But I can not get the right bank to run. It only runs on the two left
cylinders,
Stromberg CD Carburettor.
It has compression, Spark, timing is right,
fuel in both carb float bowls, spark plug leads are on in the right ord
Now Lee you are not trying to stir things up are you?
> GREAT looking engine mount, where did you get it and how long did it
> take to make
--
Eric Pitts
Terre Haute Ind.
http://eric.pitts.mystarband.net
Phil,
Why not switch Carburettors to see if the problem is in the Carb.
Jim Morehead
Cameron Park, CA
N522PC
Phil Matheson wrote:
Well today I finished off the engine installation, and fired her up!!
But I can not get the right bank to run. It only runs on the two left
cylinders,
Netters,
Not a KR question, I thought I remember seing photos of a fighter, I think it
was used at night, but it was 2 P-51 fuselages put on a wing. Like aP-38, but
this was 2 p-51's used. Can anybody give me any information or am I nuts?
Lee Van Dyke
Mesa AZ 85212
l...@vandyke5.com
N783JB F
Sorry I had a brain fart P-82
http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/american.htm i answered my own
question
Lee
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Van Dyke"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 3:48 PM
Subject: KR> AIRPLANE QUESTION
> Netters,
>
> Not a KR question, I thou
What about the NUTs part?
Eric Pitts
Terre Haute Ind.
http://eric.pitts.mystarband.net
> Sorry I had a brain fart P-82
> http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/american.htm i answered my own
> question
>
> Lee
>
>
>--
It was called a F or a P-82, there was one of these on display at Lowery
AFB in the 50"s.!
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Van Dyke"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 5:48 PM
Subject: KR> AIRPLANE QUESTION
> Netters,
>
> Not a KR question, I thought I remember seing photos of a f
Lee:
I can be wrong but I'm sure that it did happen and I think it led to the P-38
Lightning.-- Maybe a check on Lockheeds development of the P-38
Don
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Van Dyke"
To: "KRne
Go to Google under p82 for pictures.
Ray
** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Must be a major block in that R carb, but the main
Phil, use carb spray while running and fog over the inlet and make the right
side hit. If the rpms go up and that side runs, then the carb is bad, maybe
a jet plugged or not drilled out correctly. Exchange the carb for a good
one. Also, check that
I just made a deposit on a new long block 2180 for
my KR2.
I am in the Seattle area and virtualy surrounded by mountains.
I have only 150 hours PIC, but in a pretty wide variety of
craft (C-150, Musketeer, C-172, Champ, C-120,
C-150 Long range, beech 1900 etc... All of them seem (except the 1
For the last nine days I've had my oldest daughter and our two eight week old
twin grand babies staying with us. This weekend my youngest daughter and
friend were home to attend a wedding where they provided the guitar music and
vocals. All in all a week to remember. Life is good !!
With all
P-38 was 1930's, Virg
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 18:37:41 -0500 "D Lively"
writes:
> Lee:
>
> I can be wrong but I'm sure that it did happen and I think it led to
> the P-38 Lightning.-- Maybe a check on Lockheeds development of the
> P-38
>
> Don
>
--
A P-82. Not made fron 2 P-51's . Korea era, Virg
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:48:51 -0700 "Lee Van Dyke"
writes:
> Netters,
>
> Not a KR question, I thought I remember seing photos of a fighter, I
> think it was used at night, but it was 2 P-51 fuselages put on a
> wing. Like aP-38, but this
John:
I would say that your proposed use of a turbo charger is its best use but
personally have flown C-172s to 13,000 & C-182s to over 15000' for short
periods but view 12,500 ft about the limit for sustained operation by a
non-smoking pilot or passenger without Oxygen. I believe the craft
Somebody asked me a question this morning, and the following is my reply. I
think it falls under the heading of things that I'd do differently given
another chance. I need to update my fuel tank page with it.
> For fuel connections I would cut out a round aluminum plate out of 3/8"
> aluminum
Yep, it existed as a experiment.
David Mikesell
23597 N. Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
209-224-4485
skyguy...@skyguynca.com
www.skyguynca.com
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Van Dyke"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 3:48 PM
Subject: KR> AIRPLANE QUESTION
> Netters,
>
> Not a KR ques
G'day John.
There's been quite a few things written on Turbo-ing a KR over the
years, so the Archives could yield a good wastegate.
Something I have briefly thought about, but not researched much, is
using a blow-off valve from some Doof-Doof Boy-Racer's Japanese Import.
You know the ones where t
Hi,
I forgot the piper 180 that took 2 hours to climb to 8k feet in the
downhill (read downwind) side of a mountain range.
I have never gotten anything naturally aspirated to 10k. Perhaps
I did not have the time to wait (or the distance)..
jg
Gotta get high fast..
On Sun, 2007-06-03
Colin.
I can not find any info on the Stromberg.
Where is the signal vacuum port??
Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20
VH-PKR
Australia
EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com
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Question.
Does the facet fuel pump stop making a noise when the carbie bowls are full?
My pump primes all the system, then quiets down, but never strops making a
noise when the engine is NOT running???
I thought most Elect pumps stop pumping when fuel is not required?
Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch.
John:
On the down wind side of the mountain you will have very strong headwinds
because the air is accelerated to very much higher as it rises(Bernoulli
Effect) and then will take a while to slow down as the ground falls away all
the while giving you a major down draft to fight as well. When e
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