KR> Converting KR-2 to KR-2S

2016-01-04 Thread stefkr2 at kpnmail.nl
Sid, We did the tail extention And the firewall improvement after the boat was finished. We did not the extention ( 2inch to the front). You can check our website how we did it. Stef -- Steph and his dad are building the KR-2S see http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2 >Origineel Ber

KR> Belly board

2016-01-04 Thread Oscar Zuniga
Paul (Visk)- I changed the subject line to be more relevant. You asked about the forces on the deployed belly board at 130MPH. I don't recall what the calculations were, but when Jeff Scott was converting his belly board actuator a few years ago, we ran some numbers on the forces required to p

KR> speed brake attach

2016-01-04 Thread Mark Langford
Paul Visk wrote: > You got a good point Larry. Even with soaking the holes with T-88. Are wood screw good to use for the long term. Sometimes wood screws are simply the best choice. My speed brake is installed with a bunch of #6 wood screws on about 3" centers. They screw through a piece o

KR> speed brake attach

2016-01-04 Thread Paul VISK
You got a good point Larry. ?Even with soaking the holes with T-88. ?Are wood screw good to use for the long term. Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618-406-4705 Original message? I've seen too many screws on aircraft that loosen with vibration over time.? They get loose, enlarge the hole, etc.?

KR> Motor Mt thrust line

2016-01-04 Thread Mark Langford
Mike Arnold wrote: >Is there a specific thrust line in reference to the top longeron? My Corvair engine sits about 2-3/8" below the longerons. This worked nicely to keep the intake manifolds and distributor just below the contour of the cowling, and smoothly integrated into the propeller's s

KR> 2016 Mt.Vernon Gathering

2016-01-04 Thread Flesner
Netters and Gathering attendees, The planning committee selected September 16 & 17 for this years Gathering and I've just confirmed that date with Chris Collins, the airport manager. He is very pleased that the group voted to come back to Mt.Vernon and will do everything he can to make us fe

KR> speed brake attach

2016-01-04 Thread Flesner
At 09:09 AM 1/4/2016, you wrote: >I know there is a 130 miles an hour speed brake with wood screws. >That is what I was thinking when I initially posted. +++ I've seen too many screws on aircraft that loosen with

KR> Converting KR-2 to KR-2S

2016-01-04 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Buy the KR-2S supplement and build a new fuse, Virg On 1/4/2016 3:00 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > I have a flying, airworthy, tri-gear KR-2. What would be the practical > considerations for converting the KR-2 to a KR-2S? Or would it be > practical to consider making the co

KR> Converting KR-2 to KR-2S

2016-01-04 Thread Sid Wood
I have a flying, airworthy, tri-gear KR-2. What would be the practical considerations for converting the KR-2 to a KR-2S? Or would it be practical to consider making the conversion? My purpose would be to get more room in the cockpit and more load carrying capacity. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N62

KR> Aileron spar

2016-01-04 Thread Paul VISK
I know there is a 130 miles an hour speed brake with wood screws. That is what I was thinking when I initially posted. I know that's a lot of force that bored going that fast.? Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 Original message From: Flesner via KRnet Date: 1/4/2016 8:53 AM

KR> Aileron Hinges

2016-01-04 Thread Chris Gardiner
If you use some cotton flox in with the epoxy resin it will act like a rivet ,when cured ,without drilling the spar. Chris Gardiner KR2S flying Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2016, at 13:06, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: > > You can rivet the anchor nuts to the back of the spar. > > > > >

KR> Motor Mt thrust line

2016-01-04 Thread Flesner
> I am finishing a KR2S >without a motor mount or engine cowl. Is there a specific thrust line in >reference to the top longeron ? I have a KR2 engine cowl that doesn't tell >me anything. Thanks for help. ++ Thrust line in line with

KR> Aileron spar

2016-01-04 Thread Flesner
> Has anyone had a securement issue using #6 > wood screws on there belly boards?? Paul ViskBelleville I would not use screws for attachment. I used a piece of 1/4" foam to construct my belly board with glass w

KR> Motor Mt thrust line

2016-01-04 Thread Mike Arnold
Happy New Year KR people! I asked this question once not sure I got a consensus. There are two kinds of KR builders as I see it, plan built and project finishers. At this time I am the latter. I am finishing a KR2S without a motor mount or engine cowl. Is there a specific thrust line in referenc

KR> Aileron spar

2016-01-04 Thread Paul VISK
I'm curious, off subject a little but not really. Has anyone had a securement issue using #6 wood screws on there belly boards?? Paul ViskBelleville Il618-406-4705 Original message From: Flesner via KRnet Date: 1/3/2016 2:11 PM (GMT-06:00) To: KRnet Cc: Flesner Subject: Re