KR> selling my KR2

2012-11-04 Thread Dj Merrill
On 11/4/2012 6:46 PM, Joe L. wrote: > It is well worth the price i am asking How much are you asking? -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

KR> selling my KR2

2012-11-04 Thread Joe L.
I have decieded to sell my KR2. After flying it for 25 years it is time to move on. I will give the members on this list the first chance to buy before i advertise it anywhere else. This KR has everything you need to fly anywhere from mode c to760 panel mounted com. I have flown  this plane over

KR> applying plywood to foam ribs

2012-11-04 Thread jon kimmel
You can get the same effect by covering the surface of the foam ribs with a layer of fiberglass before adhering the skin foam...that's what I plan to do. https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ On Nov 4, 2012 12:39 PM, "david" wrote: > Noted in Herb Gillespies KR2 design review (decades ago)

KR> applying plywood to foam ribs

2012-11-04 Thread david
Noted in Herb Gillespies KR2 design review (decades ago) that as designed the torsional stifness for the wings was mostly handled by the wing skin alone. When building mine I epoxy glued 1/16" poplar ply to each side of the foam ribs (between the spars only) and tied these the spars with triang

KR> Ivoprop

2012-11-04 Thread Charles Babb
If you have a spare $12,000 to spend, MT props are the best. From: Barry Kruyssen To: 'KRnet' Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:54 AM Subject: RE: KR> Ivoprop Hi Phil Nothing good to say about ivoprops and I would not put one on my aircraft. All my experienc

KR> Ivoprop

2012-11-04 Thread stef...@kpnmail.nl
KR friends, A guy I know he flyes with an other type homebuild behind a "Woodcomp in flight adjustable prop SR3000" This in combination with a 100 hp BMW. He is very happy with it. Almost the same weight but much cheaper. Stef Stef and Ted are building the KR-2S see http://www.mastto

KR> wing building materials

2012-11-04 Thread Dan Heath
Aircraft Spruce or Wicks is where I would go for foam and wood. Foam: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/urethanefoam.php http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/viewitems/aircraft-foams/polyureth ane-foam? Wood: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/wppages/domplywood.php http:/

KR> Ivoprop

2012-11-04 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi Phil Nothing good to say about ivoprops and I would not put one on my aircraft. All my experience is third hand but if enough mud is thrown some will stick. (delaminating blades, out of balance vibrations) I would put an Airmaster Prop on having heard no bad reports. http://www.airmasterpropel