Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

Well Luis, you definitely are a serious competitor to Larry on the "cheapest KR builder" award I just proposed! In fact, your selfclaim of a sugar cane field pilot from Puerto Rico will definitely add up to your chances of winning this award! Fireworks here in Kemath Houston is going off soon! Ch

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

Larry, you are giving away the secrets... If I answered his question, he would never come close to my airplane...Very few parts are actually aircraft quality parts... well the AN hardware definitely, but my flaps actuator came from a wheelchair, and my rudder pedals are aluminum channels cut to

Re: KRnet> KR2SS. First start and taxi

Phil, I seem to recall you have an 0-200.  How is the C.G.? Larry -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> KR2SS. First start and taxi

Phil, Congratulations !!!  Which engine?  Really long nose. Larry -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

On 7/4/2022 6:47 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: Dr. Hsu, Airplane parts are where you find them.  If a lawn tractor battery is a concern, you probably don't want to ask me for a ride even though I use a PC-680. Larry Flesner ++

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

Luis, Please tell me what else you bought and installed on your cool-looking KR2 that belongs in the category of "lawn & garden", which you might have picked up from Tractor Supply or Lowe's?! I will definitely have my 2nd thought about flying with you to the KR Gathering coming up in Illinois if

Re: KRnet> ultra cruiser?!

thanks John and Luis for the interesting info about the "ultra cruiser". It attached my attention for its ultra lightweight and simplicity of design. I am amazed to see that he flies the "hummingbird" without covering his head in the air. I consider cool design the "convertible of a flying car"...!

Re: KRnet> ultra cruiser?!

They can be ultralights, but with a canopy and starter, are to heavy, and are licensed. -From: "Michael Quinn via KRnet" To: "fenghs...@gmail.com", "krnet@list.krnet.org" Cc: "Michael Quinn" Sent: Monday July 4 2022 7:51:45AM Subject: Re: KRnet> ult

Re: KRnet> ultra cruiser?!

It was designed by Morrie Hummel, who also did the original Hummel Bird. He was in the Bryan, Ohio EAA Chapter, and also Chapter 582 in Toledo, Ohio. Rest assured, it is nothing like a KR. It is all aluminum. I considered him a good friend. One of his best quotes for building airplanes, was that ou

Re: KRnet> ultra cruiser?!

Yes, the Ultra Cruiser is (in the US) 103 compliant so you do not need a license. https://flyhummel.com/ultra-cruiser/ Ultra Cruiser – Hummel Aviation The UltraCruiser was designed as the first all metal ultra light in 1998. First flights were in 2000. First

Re: KRnet> (no subject)

I ruined my PC680 by using a lead acid charger as a maintainer for the winter. I now have the PC545 and the correct AGM charger. Costly mistake. Craig N51CW > On 07/01/2022 11:06 PM Lulubelle Pitts via KRnet wrote: > > > What kind of battery do you KR ers use with a VW engine - a motorcy