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From: Flesner via KRnet
To: Chris Gardiner via KRnet
Cc: Flesner
Sent: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:13:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: KR> Fwd: [The Pulse of Aviatio
In a step climb, your header tank is going to be lower and your engine higher
than in level flight. Is you carb going to be supplied with enough fuel in
that attitude?That all depends on the location of your carb and your header
tank. A simple mock up will tell you how high the tank will be ab
He plead guilty to a felony charge for that stunt. As a felon that just about
eliminates trips out of the country, voting, and a host of other activities.He
did get his 15 minutes of fame though.
Brant HollensbeDes Moines
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From: mark jones via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc
We'll put out a Deer Warning too.
Brant Hollensbe
DMS
- Original Message -
From: mark jones via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: mark jones
Sent: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:50:44 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: KR> My new project.
First I thank everyone for their concern about my moms surgery today.
excessive blow by/ oil
temps in the used O-200 you installed in your KR. Now with your freshly
rebuilt engine, that blow by has been minimized, resulting in lower oil temps.
And in your case, to low of oil temps in the winter time.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
have heard of artic pilots
flying in temps as low a -35 to -40 F with it installed. The cold weather
restrictor plates must be removed in temperatures above 40 F.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia.
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Scott via KRnet
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Jeff Scott
I will be flying in my spam can Friday morning, the 28th. Camping in North 40.
Depart is Sunday. Yes, I will miss the KR forum but better late than never.
Brant Hollensbe
KDSM
> Just two more weeks till Oshkosh!!! Who plans to attend? KR forum
> on Monday, right Mark?
>
such a large piece of timber and go with
several smaller pieces.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
___
Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/.
Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info
Don doesn't follow the KR net anymore but can be reached at dcch...@gmail.com.
Tell him I said hi.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia.
- Original Message -
From: Robert Russell via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: pi...@mymts.net
Sent: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:51:24 -0500 (EST)
Subject: KR> Don
The ARROW acronym is known to many pilots. One of the "R"s does stand for
radio but with conditions.
40 years ago, when I got my PPL, the FCC required a pilot/student pilot to
obtain an Radio Operators License to transmit on the com radios. This is
were the R in ARROW comes from. The FCC has si
Hi Dan
For a few years, Paul Poverezney attempted to start a grass roots aviation
organization that had an annual flying.
The fly in was hosted by Rudy Frasca at his private airfield aptly named
Frasca Field near Urbana Illinois. Rudy Frasca owns Frasca International,
which makes Full Flight Simu
building the clamping jig to make a slightly sharper
bend than needed.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines, Iowa
Bhollensbe at mchsi
Mark J.
It is my understanding that judges could award bonus points based on the
size, flavor, and coldness of the root beer tapper beside the airplane.
Might be worth a try
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
ion. There are heat treating shops that specialize in this but it
may be easier to re-make the part and perhaps in a thicker gauge.
Good Luck
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines
Wouldn't placing a small piece of cork in your site gage tube increase the
visibility of the fuel level. The cork would always float on top of the
fuel level in the sight gauge. You may need a screen to keep the cork from
going into the fuel tank when the tank is emptied.
Brant Hollensb
It is a personal choice and depends on how much snow, slush, and mud your
local area gets.
Some guys will remove their wheel pants each winter and others will
reframe from flying when their is snow or slush on the runways and taxiways.
Brant Hollensbe
Bhollensbe at mchsi dot com
Des Moines
the current
FAA regulations.
Brant Hollensbe
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
Hi Charles
The Krnet is about building and flying the KR series of airplanes, go beyond
that and you run a risk.
You need to read the KRNetiqutte at http://www.krnet.org/info.html to find
out all the do's and don't of the Krnet.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
For the status of the airplane parking grounds at Oshkosh, go to the
official page:
http://www.airventure.org/aircraft/parking_status.asp The next update will
be at noon, Oshkosh time.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM Ia.
ytime a pilot (flight crew) fly's 14,000' msl or above, they must be on
supplemental oxygen.
Since a pilots night vision is drastically effected by oxygen, supplemental
oxygen is recommended during flights above 5,000' msl.
Class A airspace begins at 18,000' msl where onl
ffalo wings with cold
beer!
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines
electrodes, they
can be found cheaply on eBay.
Brant Hollensbe
Dan
A Champion REB 37b will work for you. The B of the REB section is for 3/4"
reach plugs. The 37 indicates the heat range.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia
service manuals state that naphtha can be used in place of Stoddard solvent
as a degreaser/cleaner.
Brant Hollensbe
together.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines Iowa
stick
welding. This type of rod makes good strong welds, just keep the arc a bit
smaller than usual.
The rods are sensitive to moisture, so keep the rods in a sealed container
and dry.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Monies Ia.
>I got mine(airplane insurance) through Sky Smith in Iowa -Larry Flesner<
You can email Sky Smith at: s...@skysmith.com for more details.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
West Des Moines, Iowa
of
other peoples intellectual properly and encourage Ebay not only to ban this
con artist but to also to remove his PayPal privileges.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia.
s fir). Then there is also the issue of moisture content to contend
with.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM Iowa
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
the KRnet focused on what it
is designed to be, a focal point on building and flying the awesome KR
airplane. Keep up the great work.
And a Merry Christmas to all
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Iowa
Dana's words of wisdom will get a VFR pilot below that overcast.
The only thing I would add is CARB HEAT. When flying through visible
moisture (clouds) you need to apply carb heat and pitot heat, if you have
it. It's a safety thing......
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines Ia.
conds over that lake. It
was a very interesting lesson on how humidity can radically change your carb
temp.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines, Iowa
Would Gary W. Haun please contact me off net.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
tical/economic climate of the
time, The PZL/Franklin engines were not imported into the US for decades.
These engines were mostly forgotten.
Times change, Check out this link to the PZL manufactured Franklin O-235 of
125HP: http://www.franklinengines.com/4a.cfm
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Iowa
I suggest that we sacrifice Mark J. Prime Rib to the weather God, it worked
last year!
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Iowa
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On
Behalf Of Mark Jones
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 7:50 AM
To: KR Net (E
At the last Gathering, I had to take a taxi to the airport very early Sunday
morning. The Hotel had 'Lost" my reservation for a ride in their courtesy
van and no driver was available. The cost is around $10.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Iowa
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
howled at each stop. At least the wife and I made it to the airport alive
in quick time. My advice would be to avoid the local taxi services and ride
with a KR buddy. Unfortunately, most of them are sleeping at 6 am on
Sundays, and those that are still up, are drinking root beer.
Brant
on shop test
that the encoding altimeter is calibrated to the proper altitude. Otherwise
ATC will tell you that your mode C transponder's altitude is off and needs
recalibrated. Good luck guys.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Ia
bhollen...@mchsi.com
takes it, that is my bottom price. It is 12 volts and comes with the tray.
The face plate is in nice shape too.
Contact me off net at bhollen...@mchsi.com
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines, Iowa
We have found the entertainment for the gathering straight from the
Paradaise City ultralight tent at Sun and Fun. Larry, can you provide a
pole?
Hi Brian
Does in involve a scantily clad woman
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Iowa
BHollensbe at mchsi.com
designed to use. I am attemping to reduce the lead deposits on
my spark plugs and other internat engine surfaces.
Brant Hollensbe
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
West Des Moines, Iowa
mmend the use of ethanol blended Gasoline in aviation
engines even though the state I live in, Iowa, is the largest producer of
ethanol (23 plants) in the nation.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia
bhollensbe at mchsi.com
/education/fuel/autogas_vs_avgas.pdf
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines, Iowa
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
decide to use ethanol gas, you should do some serious research into
the topic. There are reasons alcohol is a prohibed avgas fuel additive.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines, Iowa
Bhollensbe at mchsi.com
eteran to grab a cup of coffee and sit down and Read
the list then apply what they just learned.
I have placed a copy of the KRnet rules below.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Iowa
bhollensbe at mchsi.com
> This might be a good time to review the KRnet list rules at
> http://www.krnet.o
Actually Furlongs per Fortenight to Miles per hour
1/8mile divided by 2 weeks muliplied by
168hours/weeks
Brant Hollensbe
KDSM
bhollen...@mchsi.com
from a Holiday Inn.
Yes, it was marginal VFR that morning, so I flew it IFR in my spam can.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
> Just what does mil mean like on the thickness of a trash bag?
> How many thousands in a mil?
The boxes of plastic sheeting I use at work state that they are 3 mil
(.003") thick poly plastic.
1 mil equals .001"
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
Will Mark Langford please contack Don Chisholm at
chizmsupholst...@rogers.com
He is the Canadian upholster that is making KR covers. He needs to talk to
you about some measurments. Unfortunantly after so much flaming he left the
KRnet.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Ia.
I had a very similar airplane at the last gathering but its effective
stealth feature prevented anyone from noticing it!
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Ia
> Heck, all internal combustion engines are dinosaurs. Why not just use
> steam
> power? My next KR is going to run on a smal
thoughts and
prayers go out to Steve and his family.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia.
Another small and light Nav/Com is the digital Garmin SL-30. It is only
1.3"H X 6.25"W X 11.5"D (including connectors),2.25 lbs. and has a built in
CDI.
I use a SL-30 in my spam can and heardily reccommend this great little unit.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
images of
his route ahead of him. He boasts that it is his onboard radar system.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
Orma
Now I understand why it is so hard to get a muli engine glider rating.
I'm so happy to hear your cool head made an eventeventless.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
there as we speak. I am leaving tomorrow
morning for Mount Vernon.
The KRnet emails will pick up quickly next week.
We have a number of KR people in Europe, including UK, France, and Italy to
name just a few.
Again Welcome aboard
Brant Hollensbe
515-221-0970
Hey Guys, I still got a s
38-19.401267N / 088-51.508750W
38.3233544 / -88.8584792
I'm unsure if the shortest route is a left or right hand turn
out of Coffs Harbour. Keep us updated on your flight.
Brant Hollensbe
cating heavy items like the battery fore or aft.
Gotta go, I'm taking off for the KR gathering in an hour.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
Jack
Please refresh our memories.In what city and state do you live???
Thanks for such a generious offer.
Brant Hollensbe
KDSM
Cessna) after using my
imitation Pledge.
Brant Hollensbe
W. Des Moines Ia.
seeing you at the Gathering
in??? . How many days is it, till we all YeeeHaa together?
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
return on
Sunday.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
ng at the banquet!!!!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
We're flying to the gathering and still got room in the plane for a couple
more.
What happens at a KR Gathering... stays at a KR Gathering!
Come see for yourself.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
rse, You may have
better results. Good Luck!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
views. But let me give you a NOTAM.
The town has only one restaurant, its one of those 'all you can eat buffet'
places that is only open Fri, Sat,Sun. Be sure to have lunch before
Guntersville. I don't want to read a accident report of N56ML being damaged
due to an incapacitate
Kevin
Thanks for the info. I now have a use for all the broken broom handles
momma broke over my head while I installed new valve guides. I was heating
VW cylinder heads in her oven.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
- > Grease can also be used to remove the pilot shaft bushing in
runway.
It was also reported that he has no aft CG problems but forward CG is
another matter.
Floyd was the tech counsler of the local EAA chapter and a tool and die
maker. If anyone would like to contact Floyd, email me off net.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
toe in, the
airplane will track straighter. If too much toe in used, the result will
be difficultly in turning and tire scuffing.
It sounds like your friend needs to spend a little time to reset the
geometry on his landing gear.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
> have noticed that
Cross firing of spark plugs can cause an engine bad vibration too. I once
seen a Case magneto (a tractor company that made aviation parts) that had
carbon tracking in the distributor block which allowed a wrong plug to fire
at the wrong time.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
lmost
full 'out' position or in other words: just crack the throttle.
Brant Hollensbe
DSM
> All switches ON. Pump the throttle TWO times leaving it in almost full
> throttle ...just a small crack .
Mark
So how many gallons is it, from Wales, Wi. to Mt Vernon, Il
Congratulations on a great weekend of flying!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia
> The nearest I figure is that I am burning 5 to 5.5 GPH.
I think the KRnet mom has impimented a new rule. Only those who are
polite to others and use the Magic words of please and thank-you, get to
watch first flight videos of KR's.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
Looks like James missed the courtesy class too> This must be s
Brian,
Some of our paint removers use Methyl Chloride as its active chemical. It
will soften or remove paint and hardened resins too. Methyl Chloride is
absorbed through the skin, so wear gloves to protect yourself.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia.
> Well, I don't k
KR netters
Get your bags packed and your KR's flying! You only have164 days left till
the Gathering.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
t paid for our clubs homecomming float.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM
Dene
You are correct. The grain of metal is marked by the manufacture by the way
they print their name on the sheet. The grain runs parallel to the
printing. This applies for steel, galvanized steel and aluminum.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia.
> I have a piece of 4130 st
er stresses are applied to the part.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia.
> Thanks, that confirms my suspisions. I want to bend the stuff to its
> minimum radius so I thought it best to get the grain orientation right to
> ensure the strongest part possible.
> > The grain of meta
ld all ask him what we can we do to help
things run smoothly.
Brant Hollensbe
bholllen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia
DO IT.
Otherwise the airplane is not airworthy. To fly and unairworthy airplane
(by FAA standards) will result the revoking of your pilots ticket and
perhaps other pentalies.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
insurance premiums will be higher with a BSR, than an identical airplane
that has none.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Iowa
FLOATS, of course
> How can you land a RV on 5.9 acres with a creek, pond, woods and a log
> home
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Iowa
ising.
If I put brand X into my engine, I keep using that brand to refill until I
drain the oil and change the filter.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Iowa
them at $26.50 a case of 12. Good luck!!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Iowa
Only 242 days till we all meet again
Thanks for all your effort Larry. Last year was just too awesome for
words!!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM
s are
needed. For the president of a dealership to go public and announce that
he has turned another dealership in and why, is a very poor bussiness
practice indeed.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
, go at it.
Mark was good enough to point you in the right direction.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia.
you guys have the materials? Why don't you just build a copuple of
> test specimans and load them to destruction to see if there is any
> difference in the load at fai
Only 337 Days till we all Yeee H together. Now if I can get the @#%*@
T-88 off my hands by then
> AHH.another beer circle story for next year's gathering. How
> many days?
>
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM Ia.
, email me off line and I will give you
what you need. I do remodeling for a living and am always removing old lead
pans from showers and lead flashing from roofs.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
West Des Moines Ia
ering!!
It's back to building now.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
DSM IA.
Clapp
Judges Choice- Steve Grover
Peoples Choice- Bill Clapp
Congratulations Guys!!, your planes were absolutely beautiful.
I was also thrilled to see N4DD, (Dan Diehl's old plane) restored to new
life by Rick.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
!!!
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
Does anybody in the Des Moines IA. area need a ride to the Gathering? I
plan to take off early Friday morning in the Cessna 182 and arrive
midmorning. I got 3 empty seats for any takers.
Don't miss another Gathering, they are just to much Fun
Give me a call or email off line.
Hi Gang
I finally got the green light from work to take Sept. 24th off. I'm going
to the Gathering. Yee Haa!!!
I'll be flying my Cessna spam can in about midday on Fri. Only 14 Day days
till the Gathering.
Brant Hollensbe
West Des Moines IA
bhollen...@mchsi.com
Hi Buzz
Your buddy's advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines IA
bhollen...@mchsi.com
> My field elevation is 5880 at APA and one of the local EAA members told
> me I need to fly with an O-200 unless I like crop-dusting. Any one
> offer any c
such details , I refer you to
http://extranet.rina.org/rina_rules/rina_rules_2003/RINA%20RULES/PartDChap03
Sect02.pdf ,Tables 6 and 7 may be of particular interest.
For the rest of you guys and gals..get back to work on the KR and have
a GOOD DAY.
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines Ia.
I gotta get me a cup of coffee. Let's try that address one more time.
http://extranet.rina.org/rina_rules/rina_rules_2003/RINA%20RULES/PartDChap03
Sect02.pdf
Brant Hollensbe
; You Blocks have it good for fuel price in the States.
In order to compare apples to apples, 1 US gallon of av gas in Australia
costs
$3.10 US dollars or $4.16 Australian dollars. Your right Larry, We do have
it good!
Brant Hollensbe
Des Moines, Iowa
bhollen...@mchsi.com
important. Good luck, on your decision for an engine.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
West Des Moines, IA
in the area
of Rutland, VT.
If any of you builders living in the great Northeast can recommend a name
for me , I certainly would be happy to buy you a few cold brews at Red Oak
next weekend. Thanks, Please contact me off net.
Brant Hollensbe
bhollen...@mchsi.com
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