KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Larry H.
Mark, Based on the dates below, looks like you missed deer hitting season ! well, there's always next year.   ; ) Seriously I am proud of you for your perseverance in getting back into the air. You are a real inspiration, heck I think you have had your share of misfortune, I believe it is now ti

KR> Dynavibe

2009-03-08 Thread laser...@juno.com
> Any pros/cons? It works extremely well and is easy to use. I suggested to Mike at Dynavibe that he could quote me, "Even a retard can use the Dynavibe!", but he decided not to for some reason. It's a great tool. Mike Click h

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread CldLk-Tim
Nice WebsiteEasy to Navigate & Fast Good Luck on yer venture! http://www.aeromaxaviation.com/dev.php

KR> Feul residue

2009-03-08 Thread Brant Hollensbe
Pete Gauthier wrote: > I have a KR with a Rand header tank. there is a reddish brown tar > like residue in the tank. > Any ideas what this stuff might be and suggestions on how to > clean it out? < I would use Naphtha! Naphtha is used as an industrial solvent and is excellent to remove gre

KR> dynavibe

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Langford
"Per" wrote: > My chapter is interested in buying one so we can do our own prop > balancing.Does anybody have any other info on this equipment? Any > pros/cons? You already know what I think. Buy it, you'll like it! The only con I can think of is that it doesn't tell exactly how much weight

KR> Feul residue

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Langford
Pete Gauthier wrote: > I have a KR with a Rand header tank. there is a reddish brown tar like > residue in the tank. It is thick in the sump, the valve was plugged and > it has run in random patterns around the inside of the tank. The tank was > empty when I got the plane and has been empty

KR> dynavibe

2009-03-08 Thread cg...@sympatico.ca
Hi, I have not posted in a long while but I read the posts just about every day. There is a wealth of information (and humour) here as many of you have already mentioned. My reason for posting is that I got very interested in the Dynavibe that Mark L. described a while back and I think I have re

KR> Feul residue

2009-03-08 Thread PETER KAREN GAUTHIER
Netters, I have a KR with a Rand header tank. there is a reddish brown tar like residue in the tank. It is thick in the sump, the valve was plugged and it has run in random patterns around the inside of the tank. The tank was empty when I got the plane and has been empty for the 2 1/2 years

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 68

2009-03-08 Thread ROBERT (Jack) COOPER
AS William Wynne says "we are all one day closer to losing our medical." - J M wrote: > > On Mar 8, 2009, at 1:18 PM, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: > > Mark Langford wrote > > > Maybe this would be a good time to announce that I am designing a new > > airplane for myself right now > >

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread Solly Melyon
Hello Everyone, First of all I'd like to congratulate Mark on his initiative.  My First airplane ever, was a Trophy winner KR2 called "Miss Lily" built by a talented young pilot, Tod Goudau.  I loved it and enjoyed every hour I flew it.  After about 150 hours I felt that I am ready for something

KR> Miced

2009-03-08 Thread Robin Macdonald
I know how a KR2 wing is miced. I bought a KR2 that had been built in the 80's & decided to redo foam & glass on the wings someone had added an other layer of glass & I think they used polyester over epoxy . When I opened up one wing there were 2 very desicated mice when the wing was built they

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 351, Issue 68

2009-03-08 Thread J M
On Mar 8, 2009, at 1:18 PM, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: Mark Langford wrote > Maybe this would be a good time to announce that I am designing a new > airplane for myself right now and will make sure it is LSA compliant so I can fly without a medical in the future if necessary. That is

KR> Silent, but still working.

2009-03-08 Thread MICHAEL SYLVESTER
Hey Guys, Just a quick update. My computer has been down for a couple of weeks and I now see that it was a blessing in disguise. With all that free time, I have made good progress on the KR. I now have the front deck, canopy and aft deck fitted, mated and looking pretty darn good if I do say so

KR> airplanes,designs

2009-03-08 Thread Charles Brown
I have been reading what you guys been talking about own designs and airplanes, KR-2s   When I was In highschool I had talked to Ken Rand about building a twin engine as I have been always in love with twin engine aircraft, I bought a set of plans from Ken way back in mid 70's and still have the

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Jones
>Maybe the correct spelling would be 'mic'd'. I've been using micrometers >for >over 30 years and that is how I've always seen it written, as well as >writing it myself. >Happy flying soon! :-) >Mark W. Sounds good to me. Thanks for clarifying that for us. I hate incorrect grammar, spelling an

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread CldLk-Tim
includes dreaming ;-)...3000 Spence & Andy built the first Aircar, so I think it's fair to say 6000. I set up the Yahoogroup many years ago, set Doug as the Group Manager. Doug ran a website, during the construction of his Aircar Very Good Aircraft, needs large engine as it is heavy on. Alaska

KR> Frustrated Frence Builders

2009-03-08 Thread CldLk-Tim
Older Designs> Another good 'suffering' design is the Vee-tail Davis (DA2A). The Plans Holder's don't really support the A/C, hard to contact (group reports) don't serialize the prints & don't advertise. This all stems from liability concerns (being sued) as it is a two seater..Tim - O

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread Dave
Thanks Tim, I have never heard of the AVOCET AMPHIBIANm - I have Doug on my list to call. 5000 hr ? I thought the Spencer was like 3000 I hope that 5000 is for the Spencer and not the Avocet. ;-) -dave CldLk-Tim wrote: >The Avocet Amphibian, tried that route, Fizzled.(below info AC n

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread CldLk-Tim
The Avocet Amphibian, tried that route, Fizzled.(below info AC not specified probably never flew) Redesign of the Spencer Aircar, they ran an Ad in Kitplanes Magazine. Talk with Doug Palmer, he's the last person to finish-one (5000hrs) Tim Check for printing N-number :

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Mark
Maybe the correct spelling would be 'mic'd'. I've been using micrometers for over 30 years and that is how I've always seen it written, as well as writing it myself. Happy flying soon! :-) Mark W. N952MW -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] O

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread Dave
Good luck Mark - Godspeed !! Now that my KR2S project is sold, I am looking for Spencer Air Car plans to use as a guide for a design of my own. 5 seats and much less complex wood and much more composits - the idea is not to spend 3000 hours building (Maybe total time will still be 3000 hours, b

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread jeff downing
I wish you well, sir. - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:32 AM Subject: KR> "ML2" Kevin Golden wrote: >Who would want to build a KR2 when > they could build a ML2.if you know what I mean. Maybe this would be a good time to

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread rdrace...@aol.com
Mark, Why not go al the way and just produce and sell the airplanes instead of the planes. It seems the LSA market is hopping, but full of overpriced airplanes. Since your talking economy and with the relatively inexpensive cost of building the current (KR2) versions you could probably p

KR> "ML2"

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Langford
Kevin Golden wrote: >Who would want to build a KR2 when > they could build a ML2.if you know what I mean. Maybe this would be a good time to announce that I am designing a new airplane for myself right now, which I intend to sell plans and parts for after the design proves itself. I wil

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Jones
>How do you "mice" an engine? :-) >Is that something I should consider doing to my 0-200? :-) >Larry Flesner I would highly recommend it. :-) If you do not know what it is here is a definition: Miced is a little different from "mice" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrometer Mark Jones (N886MJ

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread bobby burington
I know where there is an old engine block in a friends barn that I think has been "mice"d in every cylinder !. But we haven't tested it yet. :-D Bobby Burington --- On Sun, 3/8/09, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > From: Larry&Sallie Flesner > Subject: Re: KR> Engine Update > To: "KRnet" > Da

KR> Frustrated Frence Builders

2009-03-08 Thread KENNETH and ROSEMARIE LOBB
I ordered a set of KR2S plans in January and recieved them about 3 weeks later.I had to leave a message on the answering machine and it took about a week for Jeannette to call back, leades me to believe that they are not working full time. Kenneth Lobb > From: flyk...@charter.net > To: kr...@

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> checked for tolerances, plastigauged, miced, measured, tested and retested. >Mark Jones (N886MJ) ++ Mark, How do you "mice" an engine? :-) Is that something I should consider doing to my 0-200? :-) Larry Flesner

KR> Frustrated French Builders

2009-03-08 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:47 AM 3/8/2009, you wrote: >These postings come repeatedly, but yet there are those who continue to >idolize the Rand operation. Weird. > Kevin Golden ++ I know of no one on the krnet that "idolizes" the Rand business practices

KR> Engine Update

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Jones
Yesterday, I arrived Falcon Automotive at 10:00am and walked out of his shop last night at 8:30pm. I must say that working with Mark P for a full day is truly and inspiration. Mark P is one knowledgeable Corvair mechanic. I learned so much from working with him yesterday. Together we built the c

KR> KR Frustrated Frence Builders

2009-03-08 Thread tinya...@aol.com
These postings come repeatedly, but yet there are those who continue to idolize the Rand operation. Weird. Yes, I have bought plans from Jeanette Rand so I know what it is about. Maybe someday, someone, somewhere will either buy out the Rand operation and do something with it or completely

KR> Frustrated Frence Builders

2009-03-08 Thread Mark Jones
FlashmailHas anyone talked to Jeannette lately. This gentleman has tried every method possible to contact her for months and Jeannette simply is not responding to his request. I too tried to contact her and had no luck. Please read his e-mail below and if anyone knows a sure fire way to get in t

KR> another sunset picture...

2009-03-08 Thread ROBERT (Jack) COOPER
Mark Why not fly up to East Tennessee next weekend. Bring Dana and Dan and anyone else that cares to come. Jack Cooper - Mark Langford wrote: > NetHeads, > > See http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford/sunsets/090307217m.jpg for today's > sunset picture. Not the greatest, but better than no sunse

KR> Mt. Vernon

2009-03-08 Thread David Mullins
Also, There will be an airshow at the Scott AFB that weekend. Headliners will be the Canadian Snowbirds. Scott AFB is located about 60 miles west of Mt. Vernon on I-64 http://www.scottairshow.com/ http://www.scott.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123136378 Dave Mullins Nashua, NH