Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Robert7721 via KRnet
Paul, Much thanks. That is a great option to have in the pocket for us! Our 1st arrival is here already - Mike Simmons! He came in commercial from Washington. I'll be at the airport most of the day Thursday. I do have a meeting from 9:30 to 11:00 am in Lees Summit, but others will be arou

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread ppaulvsk via KRnet
Sorry about my cell phone not being there I have it on my signature block. That email did look a little funny. Paul Visk Belleville Il618 406 4705 Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet Date: 9/20/17 7:32 PM (GMT-06:00)

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Ken Hurley via KRnet
I'll be driving up from the Springfield, MO area (plane and I aren't ready to fly) so I can play shuttle also. I learned to fly at Dodge City, KS (DDC) back in the 70's. At that time DDC had the highest wind speed average of any municipal airport in the USA, average wind speed 15.2 mph. When you l

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 07:25 PM 9/20/2017, you wrote: If anyone tries to land and the winds are too strong for them. Â I would have no problem picking you up at KRCM. Â Then later in the day or evening I can take you back after the winds have died down. Â I should be getting there around 9:00 Paul Visk

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread ppaulvsk via KRnet
If anyone tries to land and the winds are too strong for them.  I would have no problem picking you up at KRCM.  Then later in the day or evening I can take you back after the winds have died down.  I should be getting there around 9:00 Paul Visk  Belleville Il  618-406-4705  Sent from my Verizo

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Robert7721 via KRnet
Runway Status. Talked to airport staff this afternoon. The runway inspection is still scheduled for Friday, so there is no change on this at this time. Runway 11/29 is in service. Runway 18/36 is still out of service. Rob -Original Message- From: Larry Flesner via KRnet To:

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Tx Chris, I am purely relaying what I read in the KR Newsletter at the time - I took that info as factual. Thank you for the update. Kind regards, Henni -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Kinnaman via KRnet Sent: Wednesday, 20 Septe

Re: KR> Toe in or Toe out?

2017-09-20 Thread Max Power via KRnet
I unfortunately have spent way to many hours in front of a hunter alignment rack. If you ignore the wings you're basically in a a car with a very high center of gravity, tri gear and tailwheel, toe-out will compensate for a slight tipping situation due to weight shift, whichever tire hits the groun

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Chris Kinnaman via KRnet
Henni, That is an assumption. "Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons" is stated in the NTSB synopsis of Ken Rand's fatal accident. https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=37774&key=0 EAA's Sport Aviation March 1979 Hot Line From Headquarters had a notice which detaile

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Larry Flesner via KRnet
At 07:37 AM 9/20/2017, you wrote: I'll try an get another update on the runway opening from the airport manager today. Still only 11/29 open at the moment. 18/36 is scheduled for opening Friday morning, but it is not confirmed. ++ Thanks Rob for the update and t

Re: KR> 2017 Gathering Update

2017-09-20 Thread Robert7721 via KRnet
I'll try an get another update on the runway opening from the airport manager today. Still only 11/29 open at the moment. 18/36 is scheduled for opening Friday morning, but it is not confirmed. If you are flying in and need an alternate due to the high south winds, I recommend Warrensburg MO

KR> 2017 Gathering Registration Update

2017-09-20 Thread kr2s--- via KRnet
61 people have registered! 13 KRs are expected to be present! This is going to be huge! Welcome to Mark, Dale John & Gregory as the most recent people to register. The Attendee List on http://krgathering.net is updates as well. At this point, I'm not going to be able to update the page further

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
His simple tube (sight glass type) fuel level sensor on the instrument panel. And no, he died because of carb ice in IFR type weather. He flew above the clouds when his engine dies as a result of carb ice. Thus he had no power and neither could he see the terrain below him. Henni -Origina

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Mike T via KRnet
What was Ken Rand's "best there is" method for measuring the fuel level? (He died in his KR because he ran out of gas, so I might need some convincing whether this is that good). Mike Taglieri On Sep 20, 2017 3:30 AM, "Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet" < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: Hi again all,

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi again all, I am nearly done with all of this. Lessons learned from all the material provided: (I need to add more thing to the list) 1. Make absolutely sure your canopy latches closed properly as it might cost you your life - even here in South Africa we had such an incident recently. 2. Us

Re: KR> KR Spin restraints

2017-09-20 Thread Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet
Hi again all, I am nearly done with all of this. Lessons learned from all the material provided: 1. Make absolutely sure your canopy latches closed properly as it might cost you your life - even here in South Africa we had such an incident recently. 2. Use a fail safe way for measuring fuel lev