KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Mark Langford
John Bouyea wrote: > It would be great to add a few columns (fuel, range, landing & takeoff > distance like a spec sheet) to the spreadsheet @ > http://www.krnet.org/kr-info.xls! I keep asking for updates, but other than something from Jeff Scott after he tweaked his KR2S, I haven't gotten any m

KR> first sixty KR newsletters link enclosed

2014-06-23 Thread Mark Langford
KRnetHeads, The first 60 KR Newsletters have been scanned and posted. I think you'll agree that the photos and text are far superior to what existed previously, and this one really is "searchable". The newsletters are located at http://www.krnet.org/nl1.pdf . I'd like to thank Wayne DeLisle

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Rob Schmitt
Tony, Numbers are on pavement. My landings on grass are shorter, more friction from the grass. It also takes more runway to take off from the grass as well, same issue with friction. Distance is from wheel touch down. I fly out of a 4000 ft airport normally so I do not get challenged v

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread John Bouyea
Gentlemen, This is very helpful, thank you. It would be great to add a few columns (fuel, range, landing & takeoff distance like a spec sheet) to the spreadsheet @ http://www.krnet.org/kr-info.xls! John -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of To

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Rob Schmitt
Larry, I did not hot wire. I used a 8 ft + long sanding board. The inner and outer ribs were the guide for the sanding board. The board was actually aluminum c channel with sand paper glued to it. I used a wood planner to get the styrofoam close and finished it up with the board. I do not have

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Robert7721
I use about 800 ft to take off. Rotate at 60 mph, level out in ground effect till I reach 80 mph and then climb out. Hot days with 2 people it is going to be 1000 plus. Landing is about 1500 realistically. I have landed on 2000 ft runways. I bet if I had a belly board and better brakes I co

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Lawrence Bell
from Larry Bell Rob, You built your airplane exactly like I'm trying to do. I'm on the wings and since you also used Styrofoam and I assume hotwire, how did you get the middle ribs for a hotwire guide. From your comment I assume you didn't do flaps. I have my flaps built and like the idea. I

KR> Real numbers for KR's

2014-06-23 Thread Flesner
At 06:55 PM 6/22/2014, you wrote: >Take off distance 350 ft. >Landing distance900 ft. >Stall Speed 52 mph >Anyone ever see these numbers? >John Bouyea +++ Yes, on a spec sheet one time. But in fairness, we have to remember Ken's KR only weigh