KR> Mole Tail

2017-02-26 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Joe said regarding Dana Overall, > "He is in a new home enjoying triatlons and scubba diving, I think he is an instructor. He looks very healthy and happy in pictures." Change the names of the new interests from scuba and triathalons to yachting and teaching Master Mariner skills and you could b

Re: KR> Instrumentation on your Tablet

2017-02-26 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
Thanks for sharing. Looks very nice and affordable. I think its time I get something like that. Sure glad I waited. It will go nicely with my Stratux ADSB-in I just built last week. Craig www.kr2seafury.com www.n1160Hminiplane.com www.flightwidgets.com > On February 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM D

Re: KR> yellow cedar / hoop pine

2017-02-26 Thread Robert Russell via KRnet
Here is an article I came across that is interesting reading. http://www.aviationbanter.com/archive/index.php/index.php?t-80069.html Bob - Original Message - From: "Larry Flesner via KRnet" To: "KRnet" Cc: "Larry Flesner" Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 4:46:59 PM Subject: KR> yello

KR> yellow cedar / hoop pine

2017-02-26 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 04:33 PM 2/26/2017, you wrote: Here in Oz I'm using hoop pine - an Australian native timber that's popular with boatbuilders. ++ Any chance for export? Do you have contacts for sellers? https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s

Re: KR> yellow cedar

2017-02-26 Thread Tony King via KRnet
Here in Oz I'm using hoop pine - an Australian native timber that's popular with boatbuilders. It's been used in aircraft since at least WW2. About 10% heavier than spruce but also 15% stronger. And about an order of magnitude cheaper since it's locally grown whereas spruce has to be imported.

KR> Instrumentation on your Tablet

2017-02-26 Thread Daniel Heath via KRnet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EyxTI8fL34 Very neat for a small price. My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder Web Site Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://ww

Re: KR> Cowling Cooling Air design

2017-02-26 Thread Sid Wood via KRnet
Joe, The cooling air exit needs to be pointed aft like a jet engine exhaust. Blast to the rear, not down. Sorry if my semantics have created any confusion. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -- From: "Joe. E. Wallace" Enjoyed your comments on air

Re: KR> books ordered

2017-02-26 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
I would start with AC 43.13-1B. That's the FAA's standards for wood, wood selection, and wood inspection standards for aircraft. It is on line in PDF format to download for free, or can be purchased from various vendors if you want a copy sitting in your shop. (every builder should have a cop

KR> Mole tail?

2017-02-26 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
I'm not sure if I understand all I know about the "Mole" tail. If I read correctly he states that these "tabs" help to "increase" the stick force per G (it takes a stronger pull on the stick to accomplish a given G load). It seems to me they would "lighten" the stick force per G. As you p