KR> Ellison on Top

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
And here's Dan Heath's implementation of that, at http://www.krnet.org/mvn2008/080921379.jpg . Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> on Top

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
Virg wrote: >Interested in the ON TOP info. Pics, etc, Virg Here's how John Shaffer did it...see http://www.krnet.org/redoak2003/030913188.jpg . Ken's method has the Ellison facing rearward through the baffling. I have a picture somewhere (and Mike could get one), which I'll post next time I

KR> on Top

2014-04-12 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Interested in the ON TOP info. Pics, etc, Virg On 4/12/2014 8:38 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Mike Stirewalt wrote: > >>> As you mention on the Red Oak page linked above, my KR-1? (formerly >>> owned > by Steve Bennett) was built by Ken Cottle of Columbia, MO. > > I couldn't think of th

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread flesner at frontier.com
At 04:01 PM 4/12/2014, you wrote: >So, how do we know if these auto lights are bright enough to satisfy the regs? >Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC +++ the requirements are contained in FAR part 23 (part 23.1889 or close to that) but don't tr

KR> Tail position light

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
Mike Stirewalt wrote: >>As you mention on the Red Oak page linked above, my KR-1? (formerly owned by Steve Bennett) was built by Ken Cottle of Columbia, MO. I couldn't think of the name, and eventually decided it was Max (so close!), probably due to reading old Newsletters. I did meet Ken at th

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Dennis Dyer
Have one or more good strobes with good area coverage and don't worry about it, IMHO. Jeff Scott has the best setup I've seen on a KR but I'm guessing they weren't cheap. :-) Larry Flesner Try google for Crazed Pilot strobe. They're around $40. I bought a pair a couple of years ago an

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Heath
So, how do we know if these auto lights are bright enough to satisfy the regs? My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- It's up to you to make sure it is "properly equipped" and satisfies all the reg's.

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:54 AM 4/12/2014, you wrote: >"Do these satisfy the "brightness" requirement? " >+++ >The FAA passed mine as night worthy and it has no lens over it. >Neither does the standard 1156 bulb I use now. >Mark Jones (N886MJ) Mar

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Heath
That looks really bright. Did you put a lens over the bulb? See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior at 2013 - KR

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Heath
Do these satisfy the "brightness" requirement? My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- I should've done this first...just google "1157 bulb socket", and you'll get stuff like http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/320791364

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Jones
"Do these satisfy the "brightness" requirement? " The FAA passed mine as night worthy and it has no lens over it. Neither does the standard 1156 bulb I use now. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >If you're talking to me, I used a "real" Whelen tail light socket, >Mark Langford + I too used the Whelen socket on the tail and both wings with the little "high dollar" aircraft cup lenses. I got mine off the Cessna 150 I salvaged out, not an

KR> Tail position light

2014-04-12 Thread laser147 at juno.com
Mark said, "One very slick way to mount a socket (wherever and whatever kind of socket you use) is shown a few pictures down from the top of http://www.krnet.org/redoak2003/ in a plane that is now owned by Mike Stirewalt, originally built by Max Calkin, I think it was." As you mention on the

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul Visk
the sockets that I have been seeing has some kind of housing around them. I think I'll try Mark's idea. I'll go check out my junk yard.? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Mark Jones Date:04/12/2014 10:02 AM (GMT-06:0

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
Paul Visk wrote: > Mark, what did you use for a socket? If you're talking to me, I used a "real" Whelen tail light socket, probably inside some thin-wall plastic or fiberglass tubing (homemade...I forget). One very slick way to mount a socket (wherever and whatever kind of socket you use) is s

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Jones
You will need an 1156 socket. Any auto parts store has them or any farm supply store such as "Farm and Fleet". They are in the auto section where all the "Help" brand parts are. On my set up, I simply ground the flange off the socket and floxed the socket inside the pvc pipe. http://www.flykr2s

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul Visk
Mark, what did you use for a socket? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Mark Jones List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date:04/12/2014 9:48 AM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Looking for a light bulb? Paul, Take a l

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
I should've done this first...just google "1157 bulb socket", and you'll get stuff like http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/320791364623?lpid=82 which is cheaper than the gas it would take to drive to the junkyard... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Langford
Paul Visk wrote: > Larry, Did your taillight come with a socket? I'm having trouble trying to > find one that would work. 1156 and 1157 bulbs were very common on earlier cars. I'd do a quick web search for which cars used them (and it will be a long list), and then hit the junk yard and cut o

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Mark Jones
Paul, Take a look at my set up. I have replace my LED with a standard 1156 because the standard will actually give you better visibility from all angles. http://www.flykr2s.com/LEDtail.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com

KR> Two up?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul & Karen Smith
The canopy was fitted about 6" above the longerons to improve headroom. This left him with a blank area of infill in which he built and installed a bubble window. This bubble, as well as improving visibility, could be opened to improve airflow on the ground while taxying as well as a convenient are

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul Visk
Larry, Did your taillight come with a socke? ?I'm having trouble trying to find one that would work. I might have to use a short piece of thin wall PVC pipe and solder the wires to the builb. Then hold it all in with a rubber o ring.? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung G

KR> data base information

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:15 PM 4/11/2014, you wrote: >Rather than watching a video, why not download the software and try >it out so you can have first hand experience? >-Dj ++ I don't have an ipad or tablet so that's not an option.

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 12:13 AM 4/12/2014, you wrote: >Thanks Allen. It got the idea from Larrys plane. ++ I got my light from Aircraft Spruce as well as wing tip lights. I cut my electrical load by up to 5 amps. Larry Flesner

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul Visk
Sorry about the typos. I think I need to proofread before I send.? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4 Original message From: Paul Visk Date:04/12/2014 12:13 AM (GMT-06:00) To: "Allen G. Wiesner" ,KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Looking for a ligh

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Allen G. Wiesner
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KR> data base information

2014-04-12 Thread Dj Merrill
Rather than watching a video, why not download the software and try it out so you can have first hand experience? I've been using WingX for years now, and Avare does not have all of the bells and whistles, but frankly I am very impressed by what it does have, then doubly so when I remember th

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Paul Visk
Thanks Allen. It got the idea from Larrys plane. This will he an extra light. Wicks had a setup an all in one navigation/strobe light unit. for the wingtips. This also has a rear facing white light. I think it's in the mid $300 range.? Paul Visk Belleville, Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my Samsung