KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Phillip Matheson
Now you know all about the KR Grin 😀 Congratulations. Well done. Phil Matheson Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Jul 2021, at 06:11, Kevin Stolhammer wrote: > > Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First > successful flight this morning. Handles beautifully, hand

KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Wow, congratulations... I hope to be next to fly my KR this year Luis  On Friday, July 9, 2021, 03:12:19 PM CDT, Kevin Stolhammer wrote: Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth".  First successful flight this morning.  Handles beautifully, hands off in level f

KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-09 Thread Flesner
On 7/9/2021 5:00 PM, Flesner wrote: Pitch in inches X rpm = rev per minute X 60 minutes = inches per hour / 12 / 5280 = mph ( I think I got that right) +++ That should have been: pitch in inches X rpm = inches per minute X 60 minutes

KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Chris Kinnaman
Congratulations Kevin! Chris K On 7/9/2021 2:11 PM, Kevin Stolhammer wrote: Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First successful flight this morning. Handles beautifully, hands off in level flt in calm air. Flew around for an hour.

KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-09 Thread Flesner
On 7/9/2021 3:38 PM, Oscar Zuniga wrote: The KR is certainly an efficient airframe with an efficient airfoil. If I run the same efficienty calc as Larry ran, using my Continental A75 turning 2450 RPM (redline is 2600) turning my 72x36 Culver prop, theoretical 100% efficiency would move the ai

KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Mark Jones
Great news Kevin. Welcome to the KR Pilots club!!! Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:12 PM, Kevin Stolhammer wrote: > > Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First > successful flight this mor

KR>Sensenich

2021-07-09 Thread Oscar Zuniga
The KR is certainly an efficient airframe with an efficient airfoil. If I run the same efficienty calc as Larry ran, using my Continental A75 turning 2450 RPM (redline is 2600) turning my 72x36 Culver prop, theoretical 100% efficiency would move the airplane through the air at 167 MPH. I'm jus

KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Flesner
On 7/9/2021 3:11 PM, Kevin Stolhammer wrote: Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First successful flight this morning. Handles beautifully, hands off in level flt in calm air. Flew around for an hour. ++

KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Mark Langford
Kevin Stolhammer wrote: Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First successful flight this morning. Handles beautifully, hands off in level flt in calm air. Flew around for an hour. Stall buffet at 62 ias. Landing, after two go arounds, was 3pt, and exciting

KR>A

2021-07-09 Thread Jerry Pryce via KRnet
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KR>Re: N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Jeff Scott
Congratulations! This should have been a really exciting and proud day for you! -Jeff Scott > Sent: Friday, July 09, 2021 at 3:11 PM > From: "Kevin Stolhammer" > To: "KRnet" > Subject: KR>N832VS > > Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First > successful flig

KR>N832VS

2021-07-09 Thread Kevin Stolhammer
Finally, after many setbacks, we "slipped the surly bonds of earth". First successful flight this morning. Handles beautifully, hands off in level flt in calm air. Flew around for an hour. Stall buffet at 62 ias. Landing, after two go arounds, was 3pt, and exciting. Nothing to address for th

KR>KOSH safe haven at KFEP

2021-07-09 Thread Craig Williams
My KR is not back together yet and my hangar is empty again this year, so as in past years I will make my hangar available during Oshkosh to any wayward KR's needing a place to stop for any reason. KFEP hangar K9 will be open. If you need assistance call or text me 8167971959. I will be at O