Re: KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in Dallas

2018-07-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Justin and Mark are the new proud owners of this latest project in Dallas and I look forward to bounce ideas from them as we move forward with these two new projects. I will be attending the gathering so I am looking forward to meeting some of you there. I hope to convince Mark and Justin to co

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Larry via KRnet
Now those spots won’t be there for you Mike! LOL Larry H > On Jul 22, 2018, at 11:02 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet > wrote: > > Getting there a day or two before it officially opens and watching the > planes come in is the best part of Oshkosh. It's also possible to get > last minute camping

KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Getting there a day or two before it officially opens and watching the planes come in is the best part of Oshkosh. It's also possible to get last minute camping in prime locations by getting there early. Some people don't show up for their reserved spaces plus there's always a few that have been

Re: KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in Dallas

2018-07-22 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Justin, The KR Builders and Pilots forum may be in a bit of jeapardy, as I was very skeptical that I'd be able to get there (given the weather) from Alabama, and was not looking forward to the swarms of planes that would be forced into OSH when the weather finally broke. Rob Schmidt, who agr

Re: KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in Dallas

2018-07-22 Thread justin.kanarick2013 via KRnet
New member here: Myself and Mark Payne acquired the KR2 with guidance of Luis (he has been such a wonderful source of help and advice!) I'm actually at KOSH and plan to attend the Meet up tomorrow. This is the first full kit build for myself and Mark. Justin Kanarick  Sent via the Samsung Galax

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
Never felt in any danger really, visibility was good. Just too many Aircraft for the ATC to handle. The mass arrivals got priority today, not the single planes. ATIS still says 7:00 am. Rob > On Jul 22, 2018, at 8:13 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >> On 7/22/2018 7:58 PM, Rob Schmitt via KR

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/22/2018 7:58 PM, Rob Schmitt via KRnet wrote: Well, my plan did not work out. I am still in Watertown. // I will try again 1st thing in the morning. I am sure I will get in, just not sure when. Rob Schmitt N2852Z

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
Well, my plan did not work out. I am still in Watertown. The sky was clear but the clogged up arrivals were a problem. I flew to Ripon but was in a gaggle that was told to start all over again. They were asking for 1-2 mile spacing and keep turning traffic away all day. I waited till 6:30 pm be

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
LOL 2017 Silverado On July 22, 2018 at 1:59 PM Craig Williams via KRnet wrote:Hey Rob do you want me to stop and pick you up? Call me if you do. 8167971959. Im in Janesville WI headed north. I see we have a few scud runners today.CraigOn July 22, 2018 at 11:07 AM Rob Schmitt

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
Craig, No need, all airports just went VFR in the area. I shouldn’t have any trouble this afternoon. Weather only improves now. Looks like beautiful day tomorrow. What plane are you flying in? Thanks, Rob > On Jul 22, 2018, at 12:59 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > > Hey Rob do you want me t

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Craig Williams via KRnet
Hey Rob do you want me to stop and pick you up?  Call me if you do.  8167971959.  Im in Janesville WI headed north.  I see we have a few scud runners today.CraigOn July 22, 2018 at 11:07 AM Rob Schmitt via KRnet wrote:N1852Z and pilot are still in Watertown WI waiting on wea

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
Rob, I was gonna fly up with Mark and Larry but the weather looks brutal. I've checked the live webcams and it looks like we made the right decision. Like Larry said, Still hurts to not be there. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854

Re: KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in Dallas

2018-07-22 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
 Congratulations! I would assume by using the plural "we", you mean there is more than just you building, so there should be a pair of KRs in Dallas soon? -Jeff Scott Cherokee Village, AR   --- Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 10:06 AM Subject: KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in D

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Rob Schmitt via KRnet
N1852Z and pilot are still in Watertown WI waiting on weather to clear today. Got to see a bunch of Wittman Tailwinds here. Had a few Spotted Cows last night and talked aviation. Life is good regardless of weather delay. Rob Schmitt N2853Z Kansas City > On Jul 22, 2018, at 7:00 AM, Gavin Magil

KR> 2nd KR2 now being built in Dallas

2018-07-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Just wanted to announce to the group that we acquired a second KR2 and we will be building it in Dallas. We arrived with the airplane late last night in its now safely secured in its hanger in Arlington Texas to begin evaluation and build plan. Great news... Luis R Claudio, KR2S, Dallas Texas __

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/22/2018 7:00 AM, Gavin Magill via KRnet wrote: Was probably a very good decision Larry. There was low cloud, heavy showers and gusty winds from midday through the early part of the afternoon at Oshkosh yesterday. + Tha

Re: KR> Lesson Learned

2018-07-22 Thread donald january via KRnet
You gave me a new saying "We build them nice because we build them twice" On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 11:16 AM, John Bouyea via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > MarkJ, you're doing SO good! MarkL said he built N56ML 3 times... > > John Bouyea > N5391M/ KR2 > OR81/ Hillsboro, OR > 2015 KR@MMV Ga

Re: KR> Oshkosh

2018-07-22 Thread Gavin Magill via KRnet
Was probably a very good decision Larry. There was low cloud, heavy showers and gusty winds from midday through the early part of the afternoon at Oshkosh yesterday. Cleared later in the afternoon for a few hours to allow a good many arrivals. Aircraft kept arriving till late evening but stopped fo