KR> Corvair performance

2010-04-26 Thread Larry Knox
Thanks, Dan this is outstanding and I just did a preview. I can't imagine why I would need any more info. With all the crap I've ran into with this plane that was ready to fly, you just made my YEAR. Thanks again, Larry -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun..

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
If you did ... the technique for getting the PVC pipe out is as follows. To allow the glass to release over a long run first lay a single layer of light glass over the PVC and let it cure. Cut through this layer and move it around till it is released down the full length then reposition where yo

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Edward Spyker
Forgive me if this is an ignorant idea, but has anyone considered laying up fiberglass tube tanks using PVC pipe as a male mold? Edward Spyker Glenda McElwee wrote: Bill Clapp has developed an alum.version of his original PVC tanks.  I have the same PVC tanks

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Glenda McElwee
Bill Clapp has developed an alum.version of his original PVC tanks.  I believe he still has the PVC tanks in his plane.  Most people have not noticed any smell from fuel unless the tank is full and the vent is overflowing.  I have the same PVC tanks in my wings.   Alum tanks will affect embedde

KR> Deleted KRnet archives

2010-04-26 Thread Glenn Martin
Glad to see you're still sticking around Dan. -- Glenn Martin Owner Martek Mississippi 13238 Hudson-Krohn Rd Biloxi, MS, 39532 rep...@martekmississippi.com

KR> KR-2s Has a gap

2010-04-26 Thread Dan Heath
>From what I read here, I would be concerned, if it is on the leading edge of the canopy. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying has begun. Danie

KR> Corvair performance

2010-04-26 Thread Dan Heath
The spread sheet found here, may give you that information, cause it is in the sheet. http://krbuilder.org/WeightAndBalance/WB_Documents.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39 There is a time for building and a ti

KR> Flight Manual for KR-2S

2010-04-26 Thread Dan Heath
See if this will work for you. http://krbuilder.org/Documents/N64KR%20Flight%20Information%20Manual.doc And there are many more documents and lists, including Weight and balance, to be found here: http://krbuilder.org/WeightAndBalance/WB_Documents.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then

KR> Taxi Tests WARNING !!!

2010-04-26 Thread George Kolasinski
Mark -- I'll second this comment. I have a friend with a Ferguson ultralight wanted to do some taxiing a couple of years back after rebuilding his craft .Didn't have the wing on but did have rudder. It Didn't travel more than a fifty feet and was airbourne and on it side very quickly,. Six m

KR> Deleted KRnet archives

2010-04-26 Thread Myron (Dan) Freeman
Hi guys and girls; OK, I have had time to review my use of the KRnet search engine and it does appear that I and possibly others don't really know how to use it properly so I must apologize to the KRnet list moderator and ask for his forgiveness. I also apologize to the members of the KRnet l

KR> Manifold Pressure Range

2010-04-26 Thread Mark Langford
"Bob" wrote: > The link on your homepage to the EIS source is dead, as AOL's Hometown > is long gone. Would you have any current contact info on them? EIS is made by Grand Rapids Technologies, at http://www.grtavionics.com/product.aspx?productno=2 Mark Langford n5...@hiwaay.net website www.n5

KR> Taxi Tests WARNING !!!

2010-04-26 Thread Mark Jones
Gentlemen, Consider yourself being warned. A KR with no wings attached CAN and WILL become airborne. You will have no control and will subsequently destroy your KR and possibly endure severe injuries. Have you not seen this warning from the Surgeon General? You are flirting with disaster. Mark

KR> Taxi Tests

2010-04-26 Thread Howard Goodwin
Greetings Neal: I just had to reply to your post and say that you have more nerve than I dosmile... I don't believe I could taxi at your reported speed with no wings, and in addition allow the tail wheel to get lightie: less noise..., I would have liked to have been there. Rock on I

KR> Manifold Pressure Range

2010-04-26 Thread b...@wheelerexpress.com
Mark, The link on your homepage to the EIS source is dead, as AOL's Hometown is long gone. Would you have any current contact info on them? Thanks, Bob

KR> KR-2s Has a gap

2010-04-26 Thread Kirk Lacewell
I'm in the final stage of preparing my KR-2S for inspection. This is a plane I purchased 95% complete, I didn't do mst of the build. I am concerned about the gap between the canopy and the body forward of the canopy. I have a gap all the way across the plane, which is just under 1 inch at it's

KR> Flight Manual for KR-2S

2010-04-26 Thread Kirk Lacewell
Does anyone have a recommendation as to how I should go about preparing a flight manual for my KR-2S? Anyonr have one I can use as a model? Thanks, Kirk Lacewell Panama City, FL

KR> Re: aluminum wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Mark Langford
Here's a post from the KRnet archive from Oct 23, 2007: "I got the 5" Alum. tube from "Hastings Pipe", Hastings NE, last spring for $114 delivered for (4) 5 ft lengths. The price is now higher because of the increase of aluminum and freight rates. You should be able to find the material clos

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Dj Merrill
On 04/26/2010 11:02 AM, Ronald Wright wrote: > Sloshing is NOT an issue in a tubular tank. The Yankees uses long tubular > tanks and they do not have any baffles installed. I'm not sure if this will make any difference with regards to "slosh", but I believe the Yankee has a steeper win

KR> Re: tubular wing tanks

2010-04-26 Thread Ronald Wright
I want to use METAL irrigation tubing. The plastic bothers me because it gets brittle in cold weather, plus the info you provided below on weeping. Sloshing is NOT an issue in a tubular tank. The Yankees uses long tubular tanks and they do not have any baffles installed. Thanks, Ron --- On

KR> Corvair performance

2010-04-26 Thread Larry Knox
Dan, at what points does the fore and aft CG need to be. Thanks to the KRNET its easier to ask than dig it out of wherever. la...@lebanair.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:11 AM T