KR> Is this the correct foam?

2015-08-21 Thread Bill Masquelier
I have been searching for large pieces of foam for the KR2 Is this the best (or at least a usable) source for the correct stuff? http://www.atsacoustics.com/item--Owens-Corning-703--1002.html?d=GPGEN01&kw=1002-703-2S Thanks BillM

KR> Roger Bulla

2015-08-21 Thread Jeff Scott
Sorry for the private message to everyone. Roger Bulla, I don't have your email. Drop me an email and let's compare flight plans. We'll see if things work out so we can meet up and fly part of the way to MMV together. Jeff Scott

KR> Flying to the Gathering

2015-08-21 Thread Jeff Scott
For those planning to fly to the KR Gathering, keep a close eye on the TFRs out west. I noticed a new TFR popped up this morning right on top of my planned route after I finished my preliminary flight planning yesterday. Make sure you keep your TFR databases up to date. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos

KR> Dacron substitute

2015-08-21 Thread jon kimmel
Good tip on the silicone...only tried it on the outer layer so I might be lucky. https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/parts-for-sale On Aug 21, 2015 12:36 PM, "Dan Prichard via KRnet" wrote: > If the nylon you're looking at is water or wind resis

KR> Dacron substitute

2015-08-21 Thread peter
Dacron is not nylon. It is a distinct polymer and has very different properties. Caution advised if used as a substitute in layups. Peter

KR> Dacron substitute

2015-08-21 Thread Dan Prichard
If the nylon you're looking at is water or wind resistant then its coated with silicone. Don't use that. Any fiberglass supply shop will have some sort of peel ply. Prices vary. Tap Plastics, fiber lay, US composites etc. I bought mine from a.s after picking up a few samples from local fabric st

KR> Dacron substitute

2015-08-21 Thread jon kimmel
I needed some dacron peel ply but didn't want to go to the trouble of buying from a.s. for just that. Figured out dacron was just a trade name for a particular nylon weave... went to my local hancock's fabric...found some nylon with a similar weave...couldn't tell the difference. https://sites.go

KR> Flying to the Gathering

2015-08-21 Thread Dan Prichard
Long range weather forecast shows mostly sunny, temps in the upper 70's to low 80's, evening low near 53. Winds will be out of the NW around 10 kts. Looking good. We do have some fires in the area with light smoke in the Willamette Valley. Just thought you might want to know. Dan Prichard Po