KR> KR1 plans

2010-10-18 Thread david feiger
Bought my KR2 plans spring of '81. Had not seen another experimental aircraft under construction before or during construction of mine (three years). Had no trouble at all. Possibly years building model airplanes (mid-'40s to late-'70s) prepared me. Just think of the KR1 as a 'big model. The dim

KR> Help Needed mixing Vinyl Ester

2010-10-18 Thread Mark Langford
Dan Heath wrote: > My instructions that came with the VE say 5oz to a pint. No way I need to > mix a pint at a time. I don't have my finished-up can of vinylester with me, but I'm pretty sure it says 5 CC's of resin per pint, rather than 5 ounces! I don't think my gallon came with but about 3

KR> Re: CorvAircraft> 50 Hour Mark

2010-10-18 Thread hornd...@aol.com
I don't think hunting season has started yet. ; ) Steve Horn -Original Message- From: Patrick Panzera To: 'Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft' ; 'KR Net' Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 4:51 pm Subject: RE: CorvAircraft> 50 Hour Mark > On my new engine install done back in March, yester

KR> Help Needed mixing Vinyl Ester

2010-10-18 Thread Dan Heath
My instructions that came with the VE say 5oz to a pint. No way I need to mix a pint at a time. Also, the only convenient way I have to measure it, is by weight, like I do with AeroPoxy. Does anyone know how many drops or what, go with how many OZ or Grams of VE. Daniel R. Heath da...@windst

KR> fly in.

2010-10-18 Thread MICHAEL SYLVESTER
Hey Guys, will be taking a break from building this weekend to attend SERFI (South East Regional Fly In.) This fly in is in Evergreen Al.. Our EAA chapter 152 helps with the aircraft judging so I'll be there all weekend. If you are looking for a place to fly to Saturday, we would love to have

KR> Corvair Case/ Crank and parts for airplane conversion - Oshawa / Durham Region Engine, Engine Parts For Sale - Kijiji Oshawa / Durham Region Canada.

2010-10-18 Thread Donald Greer
Good day, I'd appreciate anyone's two cents worth on the 'viability' of this engine. Thanks, Don Greer Belleville, ON http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-engine-engine-parts-Corvair-Case-Crank-and-parts-for-airplane-conversion-W0QQAdIdZ236505192

KR> 50 Hour Mark

2010-10-18 Thread velocityo...@yahoo.com
Mark, I only found it once but the video of a pass at moonport on YouTube really sells the Corvair. If I didn't already have the O-200 I would be buying a Corvair. Victor Taylor Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2010, at 4:57 PM, "Mark Jones" wrote: On my new engine install done back in March,

KR> 50 Hour Mark

2010-10-18 Thread Mark Jones
On my new engine install done back in March, yesterday I passed the 50 hour mark on my Roy Szarafinski short block build with his fifth bearing and Falcon heads. I must say that I am pleased to no end to the performance I have had with this engine. This is the first time since I made my first fl

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Buzby
i am happy with what i bought...Ken Rand was an amazing man...'nuff said for me...i learned a lot... > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:29:56 -0700 > From: jdl...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: KR> KR-1 Plans > To: kr...@mylist.net > > Hi Ed, > > I would say they are a little better now... 8 -) > > J.E. C

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread John Caudle
Hi Ed, I would say they are a little better now... 8 -) J.E. Caudle Fenwick, WV 363TB (On the Bench) <> Early KR-1 plans were pretty cheap (cost and quality) - at least the set I had -  <>

KR> comments for Craig and his Seafury replica

2010-10-18 Thread Patrick and Robin Russo
You will be doing a round cowl as well, right? Your rendition looks a bit more exciting than the original. On my last plane I painted it grey, drab military naval grey to no ill affect. That plane was done 100% West System Epoxy. Get their manual, it's free from Wicks. Keep at it, DO NOT LISTEN

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread tinya...@aol.com
I have KR plans purchased directly from Jeanette. I gave her $60 I think it was, and she gave me the plans in person. As odd as this may sound, I didn't buy my KR drawings because I was wanting a KR. I buy plans mostly as a collector, used more for education. I am a member of the KR grou

KR> Builders in Ireland

2010-10-18 Thread Glenda McElwee
I am sorry I did not get back with you.  I went out of state for a weekend wedding and did not get a chance to check my Emails. I am going to spend a week in Ireland next March and I was wondering if there were any builders I could go see. Thanks for responding. Glenda Glenda McElwee CFI ww

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Buzby
mine cost about $70 and i Could build it, too...ji'm just not sure it would Fly... > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:55:04 -0700 > From: mijni...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: KR> KR-1 Plans > To: kr...@mylist.net > > Mine cost $15.00 if I remember right,but I could build the airplane from them. > > > -

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread James Ferris
Mine cost $15.00 if I remember right,but I could build the airplane from them. - Original Message From: Ed Janssen To: KRnet Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 3:00:51 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR-1 Plans Early KR-1 plans were pretty cheap (cost and quality) - at least the set I had -  sorta gave

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread Bob Buzby
now you have me laughing...thank you... my plans have no fuselage drawings...nor dimensions... i think a few 'things' were skipped... fit and fair ! haha ! > From: ejans...@chipsnet.com > To: kr...@mylist.net > Subject: Re: KR> KR-1 Plans > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:00:51 -0500 > > Early K

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread John Caudle
Hi Jim, Thanks for your suggestion. I have been to Mr. Landford's site several times.  It was his aircraft that got me interested in the KR-xxx! Gods Speed, J.E. Caudle Fenwick, WV 363TB (On the Bench) <> Go to KR net and look at some of the buiding accounts, especially Langfords, you need

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread Ed Janssen
Early KR-1 plans were pretty cheap (cost and quality) - at least the set I had - sorta gave you an idea how to put the plane together, leaving much to the imagination. It had such detailed directions as "fit and fair the aileron to the wing." Ed J. ---

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread James Ferris
Go to KR net and look at some of the buiding accounts, especially Langfords, you need to do this even if you had the best set of plans in the world. Jim - Original Message From: "mel...@maxqcomposites.com" To: KRnet Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 1:49:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR-1 Plans

KR> comments for Craig and his Seafury replica

2010-10-18 Thread Craig Williams
Can I paint it something other than white? All joking aside, the plane will be a KR2S just the tail will look different and the paint job will be unique. I am sure it won't fly any worse than a stardard KR2 and I hope it better but it will be what it will be. We can all find out when it's d

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread John Caudle
Hi Matt, Thanks for your reply!  It sounds like I have what you have. The last change was in the 80' (I think...) Gods Speed, J.E. Caudle Fenwick, WV 363TB (On the Bench) <> As I'm building a KR-1 (kinda) I may be able to help out here. I don't have the whole inventory listing of what you hav

KR> Ebay KR2

2010-10-18 Thread Craig Williams
$7500 buy it now. Item 290487829695

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread mel...@maxqcomposites.com
> The biggest problem is I don't know if I have a problem. (Plans related > that is.) > > My question to the group is, do I have what I need to build the aircraft? As I'm building a KR-1 (kinda) I may be able to help out here. I don't have the whole inventory listing of what you have, but I can

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread John Caudle
Hi Virgil, While reading the archives it sounded like there  has been issues with the KR-1 plans long before Steve took over. You are correct!  I should have contacted Steve first and for that I apologize to him and the group!  My post was not meant  as a flame!    The biggest problem is I d

KR> kr control sensitivity/ my final thoughts

2010-10-18 Thread Glenn Martin
Virgil N. Salisbury wrote: > Pick up, read and STUDY "Stick and Rudder", Virg > > I have Stick and Rudder. GREAT Manual!!! EVERY Pilot Should read this book. What in particular would you recommend focusing on which will really Benefit me in my KR initial flights? -- Glenn Martin B

KR> KR-1 Plans

2010-10-18 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Did you call Steve (???) and inform him before posting this comment ? Let him have a chance to correct the problem ! Virg On 10/18/2010 1:45 AM, John Caudle wrote: > Men of KR Flight: > > I just received my KR-1 plans and am not overly pleased. >

KR> kr control sensitivity/ my final thoughts

2010-10-18 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Pick up, read and STUDY "Stick and Rudder", Virg On 10/17/2010 11:58 PM, David Goodman wrote: > Jeff wrote: > > Is the KR2 really a lot more sensitive than a KR2S? > > Having recently flown both the KR2S (mine) and test flown a basically stock > KR2 (small extensions on the horizon

KR> kr control sensitivity

2010-10-18 Thread hornd...@aol.com
The two photos Mark posted below are enough incentive to get a few hours done in this shop this evening. Get 'em flying! Steve Horn -Original Message- From: Mark Langford To: KRnet Sent: Sun, Oct 17, 2010 9:46 pm Subject: Re: KR> kr control sensitivity <