KR> Since we're talking flaps, a flaps question.

2012-04-13 Thread Dave_A
My plane has the stock flaps, and they're one of the last things still wrong with the plane. The flap torque-tube on the passenger side has the hole for the flap-arm mounting screw 'oggled out', so that the flap can move up and down a small amount despite the tube not being moved. This also res

KR> Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread laser...@juno.com
Another name is non-split flap . . . ? Drag flap. Dive brake. Uniflap? Mike KSEE 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f8915b9b6bae4509fd

KR> Flaps vs. Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi Dave Here is my 2 cents worth, a few extracts from my WEB page. My belly board does increase my rate of decent (a lot) and does improve vision over the nose (both are easily achieved by side slipping). You could not pay me to do it again nor would I add it during building (what a waste of time

KR> Flaps vs. Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi Dave Here is my 2 cents worth, a few extracts from my WEB page. My belly board does increase my rate of decent (a lot) and does improve vision over the nose (both are easily achieved by side slipping). You could not pay me to do it again nor would I add it during building (what a waste of time

KR> Flaps vs. Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:50 PM 4/13/2012, you wrote: >there has been debate on the KR Net about belly boards vs. flaps? + You will want one or the other for drag in the landing phase to help stabilize the approach. A belly board is the least complica

KR> Flaps vs. Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread Jeff Scott
There have been past discussions. Belly boards provide plenty of drag, but no lift. Flaps provide lift and drag, so can also reduce the stall speed. However, the stock flaps per plans are too small to be very effective, which is why you will see most KRs with drag producing devices using a belly

KR> Flaps vs. Belly Board

2012-04-13 Thread Dave Anderson
Hi! Has there been debate on the KR Net about belly boards vs. flaps? I'm getting close to committing an starting a build. This is just one of many questions I'm sure to have along the way. Studying plans and drawings now. Thanks for the help so far... It is reassuring to see so much great

KR> Jabiru 3300 tested in stock KR2

2012-04-13 Thread Dene Collett
Congrats Willie! It's been quite a wait but I am sure you will enjoy it. I hope you don't battle too much with cooling. Those motors are a bit of a B with an itch to cool properly. Keep us posted! Regards Dene Collett Avlec Projects cc Port Elizabeth South Africa Learn the system that revolution

KR> Jabiru 3300 tested in stock KR2

2012-04-13 Thread Rudi Venter
This is great news Willie! Well done!! Soon Shrek and Sexy can fly together again :) Keep well, Rudi On 4/13/2012 1:25 PM, Eric James Pitts wrote: > Well done, keep us up to date on your progress. > > > Eric Pitts > Terre Haute, Ind. > > "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the int

KR> Revmaster engines

2012-04-13 Thread Dene Collett
Hey group I need some help urgently please. Is there any member here that currently has a revmaster motor with the case open or has access to one? Please contact me privately if you do. Thanks guys Regards Dene Collett Avlec Projects cc Port Elizabeth South Africa Learn the system th

KR> Jabiru 3300 tested in stock KR2

2012-04-13 Thread Eric James Pitts
Well done, keep us up to date on your progress. Eric Pitts Terre Haute, Ind. "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally

KR> Jabiru 3300 tested in stock KR2

2012-04-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
I am proud to announce that I test flew my KR2 (Shrek) with the 120hp Jabiru this morning. Wow.. to say the least. On take-off I used a lot of rudder but the tail came up in about 5 meter. I climed at 100 mph @ 1200 ft per min. and did not trust the rpm gauge so did not cruise at full thrott