Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

Thank you guys, great ideas all. I like the idea of the aluminum panel and I didn't think about the hassle of the foam being more of a detriment than helping for all the now obvious reasons. Aluminum it is... I like the grounding and stiffening suggestions and the fact that I already had the do

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

Hi Mark. How thick was the aluminum you used on the panel? I am now thinking of making mine from AL as well. Thanks Stan On 2/12/2018 1:41 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: Luis Claudio wrote: I am torturing myself with the decision to build the instrument panel out of aluminum or do a

Re: KR> Angle of attack

Interesting question about the "outside wing" The most common use where I've seem AOA demonstrated is on final. We're on 2000' grass. Landing to the west is over a road and the state of Oregon wants pilots to cross that at 20'+. So the 2000' becomes shorter. Approaching final with "reserve lift" or

Re: KR> Angle of attack

OK, now I see what your getting at. I always carry more speed than I should while turning in the pattern, Trying to slow this thing down is like trying to catch a greased pig at the State Fair. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 F

Re: KR> Angle of attack

A friend built one exactly as drawn in the Airsoob "white paper" and mounted it on the left wing of his BD-4 for the very reason you describe. He figured slow turns in the pattern were when he most needed to know what was going re: AoA. Chris On 2/12/2018 5:25 PM, Tony King via KRnet wrote:

Re: KR> Angle of attack

'Knowing' that their aircraft stalls at a certain speed has killed many pilots. In fact it's possible to stall an aircraft at any speed because stall is about angle of attack, not airspeed. The quoted stall speed for an aircraft is usually calculated when the aircraft is straight and level and if

Re: KR> KR Zeemaps

Hi Bob, Sorry for leaping before I looked. There is already a map. Add you pin to: https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1778611 Again, sorry for the misdirect and if you find yourself in central CA - look me up. Cheers, Owen > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:

Re: KR> KR Zeemaps

I added mine ... Winnipeg Bob Russell - Original Message - From: svd via KRnet To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: svd Sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:16:03 -0500 (EST) Subject: KR> KR Zeemaps Great! I didn’t know this was out there. I’ll add a few pins. Disregard google map - I’ll kill it. Ch

KR> Angle of attack

I have a friend that has one in his STOL airplane and absolutely loves it. So much so that he can't believe that I fly without one. I just don't see the point, If you know where stall is in MPH isn't that the same? Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 ___

KR> KR Zeemaps

Great! I didn’t know this was out there. I’ll add a few pins. Disregard google map - I’ll kill it. Cheers, Owen ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www

KR> KR map administrator

Is the administrator for the KR locator map on Zeemap still on the Net?  If you are can you send me an email.   Paul Visk Belleville Il.6184064705  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-arch

Re: KR> Instrument Panel

Sid, Is the aluminum bonded to the fibreglass or held in place by fasteners (including those for the instruments)? Cheers, Tony On 13 February 2018 at 04:28, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > I used the RR panel and forward deck for my KR-2. On the back face of the > instrument panel is a aluminum

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

On 2/12/2018 10:22 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: I am torturing myself with the decision to build the instrument panel out of aluminum or do a layup of glass and foam Luis R Claudio +

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

Sorry Guys, That last one was to go private- Joe Horton - Original Message - From: "n357cj" To: "KRnet" ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.k

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

Wow, you must have time on your hands today...writing a short novel. How did you make out with the swift firewall? I ordered a new needle today. They are not made from brass anymore and a few more things I learned from their web page. They also don't offer the 38mm carb anymore. J - Origina

KR> KR owners map

Owen said>>The Kitfox folks (and a few other type groups) have a member annotated Google Map with really helps connect up for flying or other meet-ups. We alredy have one. Are usually posted right before the KR gathering for everyone to update.  I believe it's on KRnet.Org Paul ViskBelleville Il

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

I should've included a link to my first N56ML panel, which is at http://www.n56ml.com/kpanel.html . I didn't emphasize the utility of the bottom shelf, but my next panel will probably have a 6" shelf on the bottom for all that extra stuff. Really, 062" aluminum is thicker than it needs to beI

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

I followed Marks panel and made it out of aluminum. I paid some hvac shop 20 bucks to put a two inch bend in the bottom. All of my wiring and ground bus is installed on the shelf for an easy install. Two bolts on the side through some wood blocks and two screws on the top hold it in. The two top sc

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

Luis Claudio wrote: > I am torturing myself with the decision to build the instrument panel out of > aluminum or do a layup of glass and foam. I think you'll find 1/4" plywood will be very heavy by comparison to aluminum. It all adds up. N891JF has a seat back made of 1/4" plywood, and I figure

Re: KR> Member/KR Map

I've added mine, Clever, MO. Now to get it flying. Temps have been so cold (how cold is it?) Well,,, the diggers backside is frozen. I'll hanger it a MO9 this spring. Thanks Ken Hurley kenhurle...@gmail.com 417-343-6888 On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 12:15 PM, svd via KRnet wrote: > Hi Guys, > > T

Re: KR> Instrument Panel

I used the RR panel and forward deck for my KR-2. On the back face of the instrument panel is a aluminum sheet 0.040 to strengthen the fiberglass and make an electrical ground for all the instruments and radios. All holes for instruments and screws are match-drilled through the fiberglass, alumi

KR> Member/KR Map

Hi Guys, The Kitfox folks (and a few other type groups) have a member annotated Google Map with really helps connect up for flying or other meet-ups. Here’s a link to the Kitfox Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W01TejrfdxQ3tM7AilGT2UAAQ5A&usp=sharing

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

I built my first panel with aircraft grade plywood and the second with 6061-T6 Aluminum sheet when I replaced the original a few years ago. Photos of both are at . If I had to do another, I would use Aluminum again. Aluminum made for a pretty simple

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

"aluminum or do a layup of glass and foam" Luis, That sounds kind of familiar. Because of my lack of experience and tools for working aluminum I decided to make mine out of 1/4" aircraft plywood. I then put a layer of glass on both sides with a silk weave on the front. You could probably do th

Re: KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

I used 1/4" plywood and put a brown laminate on it. I have a small shock mounted Aluminum panel in the middle. The entire panel is removed with 8 screws. The panel with instruments shown weighs about 8 lbs. Not sure how that compares to the other materials. http://kr2seafury.com/7.html Craig

Re: KR> mechanicals

Hi Ray, Thanks for this write up.  Being new to owning an aircraft, this is the kind of thing that I may have overlooked and I am sure others learned from it as well.  It is very easy for those who have been around aircraft all of their lives to gloss over small details like this without a secon

KR> Instrument Panel KR2S

I am torturing myself with the decision to build the instrument panel out of aluminum or do a layup of glass and foam. Can I have your input on what you did? I value greatly the inputs and discussions on this forum and its great to be able to be knocked back into reality by your comments and sug

Re: KR> AOA lift reserve indicator DIY

I should mention that the gauge is the Dwyer 2-5002. Currently about $45 on ebay. > On February 12, 2018 at 10:04 AM Craig Williams via KRnet > wrote: > > > Folks > > There are plans on the web for building your own system. I put one on my > Smith. Very easy as evidence by my ability to build

KR> AOA lift reserve indicator DIY

Folks There are plans on the web for building your own system. I put one on my Smith. Very easy as evidence by my ability to build one. Cheap too. I probably don't have $50 tied up in mine. Google DIY lift reserve indicator or http://tincantimes.dcsol.com/LRI.html Craig www.kr2seafury.com

Re: KR> Who has installed an Dynon AOA probe on their KR?

Although I haven't installed an Angle of Attack indicator, I do own two of them, and from those instructions and others that I've read, the calibration is pretty much a trial and error affair g to work properly. Mark Langford, Harvest, AL Rem

Re: KR> Who has installed an Dynon AOA probe on their KR?

On 2/12/2018 6:58 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: Although I haven't installed an Angle of Attack indicator, I do own two of them, and from those instructions and others that I've read, the calibration is pretty much a trial and error affair involving several flights, Mark Langford ++

KR> data logger

Hey Guys,    A year or two ago we had a discussion about inexpensive data loggers to record from the stream out of EIS units. I have been working with the Arduino as a inexpensive solution and I remember someone else talking about that unit. Has anyone actually gotten the information to a card

Re: KR> Who has installed an Dynon AOA probe on their KR?

Although I haven't installed an Angle of Attack indicator, I do own two of them, and from those instructions and others that I've read, the calibration is pretty much a trial and error affair involving several flights, usually at high altitude for the stall protection. That's the only reasonable w