Re: KRnet> New anti Lead additive called Decalin

Thanks for the input, guys! I have been using Marvel Mystery oil for years but thought of it more as a valve lubricant than a lead reducer. I’ll add Decalin for this summer’s flying and see what affect it has. Cheers Chris Gardiner Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2025, at 18:06, Larry Fles

KRnet> New anti Lead additive called Decalin

new no lead aviation fuels shows up at the airport pumps here. I just ordered some from Aircraft Spruce to see if it can help reduce lead fouling on plugs and valve guides in my VW2180. Any comments appreciated. Chris Gardiner C GKRZ KR2S Sent from my iPhone -- KRnet mailing list KRnet

Re: KRnet> fuel filter location

I have an Andair Gascolator installed right before my two facet fuel pumps. I believe it is 70 microns. It caught a lot of foam dust from inside my wing tanks in the first 25 hours. I open and clean it out every oil change (25 hrs). Never had a hiccup in my fuel system in 300 hrs. Chris Pryce

Re: KRnet> Recalling info about defective WAFs

builders that received them. Builders noticed them because you could bend them with your bare hands. You cannot bend the 4130 steel WAF’s by hand. Try this on any suspect fittings. Happy Building Chris Gardiner KR2S 300 hours since 2001 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2024, at 21:58, John Gotsch

Re: KRnet> KR Gathering 2025

> Very interesting and inspiring to read about Chris Pryce's flight to MVN > for this year's Gathering. I often sit with SkyVector and a few minutes of > dreaming time to run some what-ifs and I had run something similar for next > year in N335KC. It's roughly equal legs, thre

Re: KRnet> Gathering

I made it home yesterday in time for dinner. 12.7 hours of flying with two fuel stops. I had a great time seeing everyone. Can't wait for next year. Chris Pryce -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> one more wake-up !!!

I flew 8 hours today and made it to Hastings, NE. I'll be there before lunch! Chris Pryce On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 19:16 G R Pickett via KRnet wrote: > On my way in the morning. Rough ETA is 1- 5 PM. > > Griff > > > > *From:* KRnet *On Behalf Of *Larry Flesner >

Re: KRnet> planned Gathering schedule

As long as the weather allows it, I am more than happy to cover for Mark. On Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 15:35 Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 9/7/2024 3:14 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > He has suggested that Chris Price take his place with Jeff Scott on > > Saturda

Re: KRnet> Recommended viewing

I was making a joke that was apparently missed. I enjoyed the video. On Thu, Aug 29, 2024, 17:52 Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 8/29/2024 6:14 PM, Chris Pryce via KRnet wrote: > > I don't knowI'm super upset about the cruise and max speed numbers > > pos

Re: KRnet> Recommended viewing

I don't knowI'm super upset about the cruise and max speed numbers posted for my airplane. It's so much faster than that. P.S. don't shoot me, I don't care. Chris Pryce On Thu, Aug 29, 2024, 15:41 Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > > Nice collection of K

Re: KRnet> Diehl accessory case - alternator stator ring

-8572. On Sun, Jul 28, 2024, 3:05 PM Chris Gardiner via KRnet wrote: Fellow KR heads; Does anyone know where I can get a replacement stator ring alternator for the Great Plains Diehl accessory case? The Great Plains web site looks like it’s no longer available? Did they go out of business? Also

Re: KRnet> Diehl accessory case - alternator stator ring

y, July 28, 2024 at 02:07:04 PM PDT, victor taylor via KRnet wrote: Hi Chris, I reached out to Dan Diehl for you. He said the owner of Great Plains is in the hospital now for internal bleed

KRnet> Diehl accessory case - alternator stator ring

appreciated to locate these items. Thanks Chris Gardiner KR2S C-GKRZ Sent from my iPhone -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Congratulations Chris Pryce

if I can make the gathering. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Sat, Jul 27, 2024, 17:25 Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > While in my 8'X10' home library I was leafing through the August 2024 > (latest issue) of Kitplanes magazine. A yee haa moment occurred when I > turned t

Re: KRnet> 2024 Gathering

everyone in September! Chris Collins – KMVN(618) 315-5462     Sent from Mail for Windows From: Larry Flesner via KRnetSent: Saturday, July 6, 2024 4:30 PMTo: krnet@list.krnet.orgCc: Larry FlesnerSubject: Re: KRnet> 2024 Gathering  > > Mark,> > My concern too.  I also don't hear any

KRnet> vw based crankshaft fail

this is interesting, crank failed and I believe some KR's have these engines. not sure if we will learn anything from this (video shows the broken crank) https://youtu.be/x5y7ZeIcSo8?si=fsuiZ8B3K3oh4ONl Slava Ukraini! -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/l

Re: KRnet> what's this noise????

Mark, Never heard that sound before but it sounds like engine tear down time! Sounds like a connecting rod banging against the crankcase? I wouldn’t run it again until torn down and inspected. Cheers Chris G KR2S Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2024, at 13:56, Larry Flesner via KRnet >

Re: KRnet> Takeoff fuel consumption for a VW 2180cc engine

I have the Great Plains 2180 with a Prince P tip prop (52x48) and it burns 4.0 US gallons per hour. So Larry’s calculation is correct. My header tank holds 10 US gallons so I usually flight plan for 2 hours with 30 minute reserve . Chris Gardiner CGkRZ KR2S Sent from my iPhone > On Jan

Re: KRnet> KR-2 plans - FreeBird plans

in the next week or two. Also, we've had a very good "Fuselage Construction Chapter" written, (thanks to Chris Gardiner) and am looking for other volunteers to write other chapters on the construction phase, etc. The idea is not a simple "knock-off" of the plans version,

KRnet> Questions about local KR for sale

Hi everyone,I just joined the list and I am wanting your opinions on a KR2 for sale local to me. The KR2 in question  was built by Ralph Sawyer of Mojave, CA in the early 80s and given a AW cert in 1992. According to a brief write up in a 1992 KR news letter it is a stock retractable KR2 with th

Re: KRnet> Help with Fuel shut-off placement.

Dee, My shut off valve is also directly below the header tank and that’s why I put the control on the instrument panel as per last picture.If you like I can take a photo of it under the panel /tank to help to understand it betterRegardsChris GardinerSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 25, 2023, at 18:46, dee

Re: KRnet> Any other KRs flying to OSH this year?

I'll be there. What row do we park in again? I like to put the number on the sign. Chris Pryce On Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 17:52 ROB SCHMITT via KRnet wrote: > I am at OshKosh, but drove up this year with wife and grandkids. My KR is > still flying great, just decided to bring the gra

Re: KRnet> VW AA Cylinder Head Dual Spark Plug Question

Hi Sam My dual plug VW 2180 from Great Plains has 14mm on top and 10mm on the lower plugs. Your guy is correct that there is barely enough material to add the lower plugs. This is my 3rd set of heads from GPAS and no problems with this set up Chris Gardiner C GKRS 2180 VW 300 hours Sent from my

Re: KRnet> new owner

Larry, Honorary Member, your choice. Honoured Member, voted by me. Regards Chris -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> FreeBird - was WANTED: KR-1 plans

Hi Mark,I would like to volunteer my services to write some of the construction manual as you see fit.Being retired , I have time to spare in the winter months when I’m not flying my KR2S.RegardsChris GardinerC GKRZ 300 hours VW2180 GpASSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 10, 2023, at 07:59, Mark Langford w

Re: KRnet> Diehl wing skin installation video

awesome Slava Ukraini! From: KRnet on behalf of MS Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 3:51 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: KRnet> Diehl wing skin installation video I have the VHS tape of this thanks to one of the Netters who sent it to me quite a while bac

Re: KRnet> CoA approved today

Congratulations Phillip, You still inspire the Austrlian contingent of KR Builders and wanabes (Thats me). Chris -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Diehl Wing Skins and Tail feathers For Sale

: Re: KRnet> Diehl Wing Skins and Tail feathers For Sale On 1/12/2023 2:28 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: Located in Rhode Island I'll post these every so often because for a builder they are a Godsend! +

Re: KRnet> High Altitude Upset

The P-38 was fast, but was much slower than the Me-262 and the Me-163 Komet rocket plane... those Germans sure were good at technical stuff! Werner Von Braun was a lead in getting us to the moon... I wonder about the 262 and 163 as far as these issues. As to the KR at ~200mph, more a concer

Re: KRnet> Merry Christmas to all

thanks larry you too! Slava Ukraini! From: KRnet on behalf of Flesner via KRnet Sent: Friday, December 23, 2022 10:08 AM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Flesner Subject: KRnet> Merry Christmas to all Merry Christmas to all that celebrate. I hope Santa brings

Re: KRnet> corvair engine help needed

Did you run a differential compression check? That will tell you if you have a valve train issue right away. On Sun, Dec 11, 2022, 18:43 MS wrote: > Tested springs and they tested "OK"? What kind of reasoning is that? > > Re-used valve springs? Sheesh. > > Mike > KSEE > -- > KRnet mailing list

Re: KRnet> Auto pilot servos

Here's a video on how I did my roll servo. My elevator and roll servos match Joe Horton's as best I could figure out from the photos that Mark linked. Chris Pryce https://youtu.be/8srURoUyCaE On Sat, Nov 5, 2022, 14:18 Mark Langford wrote: > Stef wrote: > > Question for the

Re: KRnet> Load testing of the KR2S and variants

It was an incredible trip. My Dad and I logged over 30 hours to and from. We had a great showing at the forum and had a great time answering questions at the airplane to aspiring builders. To those still building: Keep sanding until it flies!!! Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 17

Re: KRnet> Adventure live

Thanks for the link. I was able to check it and see mine and Rob's plane still where we left them. On Sat, Jul 23, 2022, 17:59 Flesner via KRnet wrote: > On 7/23/2022 1:17 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 7/22/2022 8:15 PM, John Price via KRnet wrote: > >> Just a mental exercise here. Wouldn

Re: KRnet> WB got some real numbers

Your CG range doesn't sound right. If memory serves me it should be 8-14" aft of the leading edge. On Mon, Jul 11, 2022, 08:46 Craig Williams wrote: > So I went and re-measured my ARMs this am, emptied the tanks and put her > on scales. Datum is 48" ahead of the firewall. So all measurements

Re: KRnet> location arm for wing tanks

I calculated the datum using the book method of weighing all three wheels, adding fuel and weighing again. My wing tanks are at 21.6 aft of the leading edge. On Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 20:31 Craig Williams wrote: > Because the datum in my plane no longer exists (tip of spinner) I needed > to pick a n

Re: KRnet> (no subject)

Currently running a Prince P tip propellor 52x48 on my Great Planes 2180 VW.I believe he’s still in business.(Lonny Prince)RegardsChris GardinerC GKRZ KR2S Sent from Rogers Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, July 9, 2022, 00:34, Lulubelle Pitts via KRnet wrote: It is.   Has anybody used a a

Re: KRnet> Oshkosh Homebuilt Review invitation

I will be available again if needed. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 16:49 Flesner via KRnet wrote: > On 7/8/2022 5:34 PM, robert7721--- via KRnet wrote: > > He would like to have two KRs with their pilots to present their aircraft > for this review. We are being set up to do this on Tuesday at 11:00 am –

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

ay to work? Yes. Personally, I'd rather go in a blaze of glory doing something I love. Keep on building, love the process, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 21:12 Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet wrote: > hey Victor & Luis, > >

Re: KRnet> New subscriber - looking for KR2S plans

Hi Aman, I have a KR2S located east of Toronto based at Oshawa airport CYOO. Give me a call if you would like to visit my plane and discuss KR2’s. Regards Chris Gardiner 905 441 1778 Sent from my iPad > On Jul 7, 2022, at 2:23 PM, Aman-Deep S. Mahil via KRnet > wrote: > >

Re: KRnet> New subscriber - looking for KR2S plans

How long til the freebird plans are finalized and ready? I have a set of KR2S plans but I'm really wanting to see the new plans that were in the works. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:23 PM Aman-Deep S. Mahil via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Hi All, > > I've been reading through all of the wond

Re: KRnet> batteries

I’m also on my 3rd Odyssey PC 680 after 21 years (2 in the KR and one in a motorcycle)Love them. Good choice for meChris GardinerKR2S Sent from Rogers Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, July 3, 2022, 09:42, Mark Langford   -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mai

Re: KRnet> KitPlanes Article now Online

Great article guys! You have done the KR community proud! Thanks for including my cockpit pix in the article. Have fun at KOSH this year! Cheers Chris Gardiner KR2S C -GKRZ Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2022, at 16:23, k...@bouyea.net wrote: > >  > If you don’t have a sub

Re: KRnet> Diesel?

street harness, plumbing, and ECU from the smart > car. I dont know what complications this raises. > > On Jun 23, 2022, at 9:33 AM, Chris Matheny wrote: > > You will likely have another $5k in a ecu setup and programming to control > the high voltage solenoid diesel injectors

Re: KRnet> Diesel?

You will likely have another $5k in a ecu setup and programming to control the high voltage solenoid diesel injectors for those. Bosch makes stand alone ecu's in the $3600-$5000 range. Motec also makes one. The only "affordable" one I've found is the DID1 ecu for around $1200 but have no experience

Re: KRnet> EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT !!!

Can someone advise which issue (month) of Kitplanes has the KR2 article? I just subscribed to the digital version and I don’t see it in July 2022? Please advise Thanks Chris Gardiner Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2022, at 22:12, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > >  >> >>

Re: KRnet> KR-2 ZS-UKU Accident final report

y at every walk around before flight. Cheers Chris GardinerKR2S   CGKRZ 285 hours .  On Monday, May 16, 2022, 09:45:32 a.m. EDT, Larry via KRnet wrote: On 5/16/2022 8:07 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > > I think what they are saying that at the original inspection, the > balance weight

Re: KRnet> Call from Jeanette

Pdf page 50 is the only picture I found in volume 1 On Sun, May 1, 2022, 12:04 Mark Langford wrote: > Larry Flesner wrote: > > > .. She has been looking > > for some photos of Stu but not found any yet. I hope she finds at least > > one as he deserves to be a part of this celebration. >

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

I should clarify: I have a D100. I use that as my compass and do not have an analog backup. On Sat, Mar 26, 2022, 19:22 Luis Claudio wrote: > Here is what I found...Please see legend at the end for explanation of > abbreviations > > Luis > > On Saturday, March 26, 2022, 05:0

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

I don't have a magnetic compass and I didn't have any issues with getting my certificate. On Sat, Mar 26, 2022, 14:37 n357cj via KRnet wrote: > Hey Guys, I was watching some videos with my coffee this morning on > instrument panels and one guy mentioned that if with a glass panel you have > a ma

KR>Re: W&B page in blue Book needed.

Hi Steve Is it the weight and balance page from the plans your are looking for? I will send these 2 pages to you directly and a copy of my Excel spreadsheet for calculating the actual W&B of your specific plane Chris Gardiner C GKRZ Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2022, at 11:31, Stef d

KR>Re: 50th anniversary

Ill be there On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 14:23 Flesner wrote: > > Below is the reply from Hal Bryan, editor of Sport Aviation. In it he > ask a question. What is our (group) response? Anyone planning to be > there with a KR? Reading between the lines, my take is we'll get a > story if we show up wit

KR>Re: KR 50th Anniversary

It was Roger Baalman's KR in 2019 On Tue, Jan 4, 2022, 21:42 Oscar Zuniga wrote: > Larry wrote- > > >What a contrast to KR's built today with at least one winning the Lindy > award at Oshkosh. > > Would that have been the very sanitary white-with-orange-trim KR with Type > 4 VW power? Can't rem

KR>Re: Corvair Engine fuel pumps

I followed William Wynne's firewall forward manual and have dual facet fuel pumps on the firewall for redundancy. Fuel flows from my wing tanks, to the fuel selector, through the firewall, the gascolator, and finally through the two inline pumps before going to the carb. On Mon, Nov 22, 2021, 22:0

KR>Re: crash Concerns

hat's ever been built" - possibly not 100% true, but only partly humorous. Interested to find out what the final word is on the cause of the failure, including answers to questions such as those stated by Larry. Chris K On 11/7/2021 7:14 AM, Flesner wrote: On 11/7/2021 6:59 AM, vic

KR>Re: Spar bolts/nuts

What exactly do you mean by "strip"? The plastic/fiber in AN364 & AN365 nuts is supposed to just drag on the threads of the bolts enough to keep the nuts from spinning freely. The fiber is not intended to bear any load. Chris K On 11/6/2021 12:21 PM, Brett Lombardi wrote

KR>Re: ZS-UKU - Apparently we have lost another...

From previous correspondence with the owner of this KR2 , the wing tip tanks were not used to carry fuel. They looked like Cessna 310 style tips but were not functional , merely decorative. Sad day for our KR community. Condolences to the family of the pilot Chris G C GKRZ. KR2S Sent from my

KR>Re: ZS-UKU - Apparently we have lost another...

https://youtu.be/EnEXUjb7lCE On Thu, Nov 4, 2021, 15:46 Flesner wrote: > > - > > > > This popped up on one of my aviation news feeds. > > Condolences to the pilots family. > > > > -Jeff Scott > > > > ++

KR>Re: Spar Skins

frequency within a given area as defined in the spec. You have to inspect the wood in your possession and do the math. It's entirely possible to get a pallet of 4'x8' sheets with no defects and then order one sheet that has visible knots yet within spec ( one would hope). Chris K On 10/

KR>Re: Spar Skins

Pretty sure the KR-2 construction manual specifies vertical grain orientation for the spar shear webs. Chris K On 10/27/2021 7:48 AM, Sid Wood wrote: To salvage your original spar with the miss-oriented web, plane it off.  One or two passes with a bench power planer would do it in a

KR>Re: Has anyone tried to put a kr2 or kr2s on floats

Right, the KR-3. After years of development including a couple of crashes, it was announced in the Feb '84 newsletter no further work would be done on the design.  On 10/22/2021 8:31 AM, Flesner wrote:  > On 10/22/2021 8:56 AM, G R Pickett wrote: >> Oscar - your answer to KR Floats didn't qu

KR>Re: Gap between wings.

My wing gaps are covered with 3M 471 tape. The holes where the WAFs are are just filled with foam blocks. It's not pretty but it holds up at over 200 mph and is easy to remove for inspection. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 19:38 Craig Williams wrote: > I used alumi

KR>Re: Distance between fuel stops?

That depends on a lot of things. I can carry 30 gallons so my range is pretty far. This summer I flew to Oshkosh with my dad and 20 gallons. We did 3 hr legs at full throttle around 450 miles each with reserves. That's 390 lbs for the two of us plus 20 lbs baggage. On Thu, Oct 7, 2021, 18:56 Glob

KR>Re: Our own Chris Pryce

Yeah, just some fun in the KR. I had to make aggressive 90 degree bank turns and pull 4-5 Gs to make it work. Definitely worth it. Total distance was 347 miles flown with the words being about 50 miles long from N to T. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Tue, Sep 28, 2021, 14:05 Flesner wrote

KR>Fly by video

Someone caught me having a little fun at an airshow recently. https://youtu.be/aSNgHT0m9ck Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list

KR>Re: KR flight characteristics

I have the ray allen servo for pitch trim and recently added a dynon servo for altitude hold. It works great. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org

KR>Re: : Tail Spring

I made my tailwheel spring from a leaf spring I found in the dirt at a salvage yard. They gave it to me for free when I told them what it was for. I cut it to size with an angle grinder and bent it to shape with a torch and sledge hammer. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Fri, Jul 30, 2021, 17:39

KR>Re: Dynon AutoPilot Installation Completed

Very nice! I can't wait to add my roll servo. Heading out to pickup my Dad in Oregon tomorrow and fly to Oshkosh first! Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA On Thu, Jul 22, 2021, 21:52 John Bouyea wrote: > Following some very helpful tips and photos received from Chris, Jeff, Joe, > Luis

KR>Re: N832VS

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 f

KR>KR Info Page

The Info page for KR's seems to be down or is it just on my end? That is too good of information to lose. Hopefully someone had it backed up. Thanks Virus-free. www.avast.com

KR>Re: Tail wheel cables

Once I got used to my airplane and how it reacts to wind, it is a non-event. I made my first flight with only 6 hours of tailwheel time. After 100 hours, I'm still here. Moral of the story, build whatever you decide and get it flying. You will adapt to whatever system you choose. Chris

KR>Re: Torque value of WAF AN6 bolts

value on the bolt is probably because the bolt is used as a pin only. Chris K On 5/24/2021 3:17 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Just finished attaching my wings on permanently and need to torque the bolts and place my cotter keys. Researching the torque value of an AN6 bolt I found that

KR>Re: seat belts

sayin'... Chris K On 5/20/2021 9:48 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: If you mention airplane, it will be a very short conversation and they will not sell it to you. That is especially true for the speed shops like JEGs. -Jeff Scott Arkansas Ozarks This set caught my eye, both for price, th

KR>Re: seat belts

Larry - maybe it's the same pitch the guys behind the counter at the cycle shop used about their helmets - "If you've got a $20 head,,," On 5/20/2021 4:33 PM, Flesner wrote: I was using "airplane" in the search and kept coming up with $750 sets for Lear Jets.  Really? A set of belts in a Le

KR>Re: EAA contest

Great story, Larry. That pic of four KRs on the ramp has got to be inspiring for builders. Chris K On 5/18/2021 5:35 PM, Flesner wrote: With luck, and if you're interested, you might be able to read my entry at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fccf8vo1pc6lq8i/AACenuEYBmJbAh7kg4WMxdnUa

KR>Re: Trainer idea

he mission you desire, maybe a different design will be a better fit. My $.02, Your Mileage May Vary. Chris K On 5/13/2021 3:23 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu wrote: May be there is a better way to stretch out the CG envelope just a bit more without modifying the fuselage or increase the HP of the powe

KR>Re: KR2 C of G range.

t the controls before taking on a bigger passenger. After testing, I have successfully flown with two American sized adults and a reasonable amount of fuel for cross country. That being said, I have a strecthed KR-2S with a Corvair...as Larry says, your results may vary. Chris Pryce Vacavill

KR>KR-1 Plans

Does anyone have an unused set of KR-1 plans they are willing to sell? Thanks, Chris K -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List

KR>Re: KR Trainer

Gerald, I live in Vacaville and have my KR at Nut Tree (KVCB). I would be more than happy to make a quick hop to Marysville to show you my KR. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA 850-368-6902 On Thu, May 6, 2021, 02:31 Gerald Campbell wrote: > Hello > I hope you are doing well I bought what I h

KR>Re: KR Trainer

This is a great idea. It can only help. Chris K On 5/5/2021 7:36 AM, victor taylor via KRnet wrote: Hello KR builders, An opportunity to put together a trainer has come up. I spoke with Mark and he is onboard with this idea. I am willing to buy and set up a KR2 for training and get an

KR>Re: KR2S - Single seat first Flight

Congratulations! That's a really nice KR. Chris  K On 4/12/2021 5:23 AM, Christo Theron wrote: After Years of building, Neville Ferreira test flew my KR2 and put it in a video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkb9C-PuHAE&t=1s Christo Theron Sou

KR>AVweb Article re: Sun n Fun

Nicely written reminder/refresher about arrivals, ATC, PIC, Sun N Fun, etc. on AVweb: https://www.avweb.com/insider/reminder-pic-authority-is-absolute/ -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https

KR>Re: liability insurance

I got insurance through Falcon. I had to fly uninsured to get enough time before they would cover me due to lack of time in type and tailwheel time. I believe it is somewhere around $1500 annually for 25K hull insurance. That's with me having my ATP and 3000 hours. Chris Pryce Vacavill

KR>Re: NOTICE: KRnet transition to Mailman 3 tomorrow!

Dr Hsu - I got your message from the KR list. I can't tell if the list has changed over to the new server yet but messaging seems to be working at the moment. Chris K On 3/12/2021 11:09 AM, Dr. Feng Hsu wrote: Sorry, I forgot the link for the video: https://youtu.be/ZA1rSoiwS2I Stay

Re: KR> Wheel Pants

I recently contacted Klaus at Lightspeed and he sold the molds to aerocomposites in Ukiah, CA. They are in the process of making a set for me. Chris Pryce > Personally, I used Klaus Savier (Light Speed Engineering) wheel pants, > but he's been unresponsive when asked about making a

Re: KR> OOPS

No worries, George. There probably are others on the KR List who needed to hear what you had to say as well, and can put your words of encouragement to good use. Thanks for hitting "reply all". Chris K On 2/1/2021 11:03 PM, George via KRnet wrote: Apologies to one and all. Pri

Re: KR> building material?

shear loading. Burning PVC does release toxic fumes when burned including dioxin, a known carcinogen along with others which are dangerous and toxic in the short term. But if your foam is burning in flight you have other bigger problems to deal with, unfortunately... YMMV Chris K On 2/1/20

Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

Michael, Happy New Year and a Belated Merry Christmas! Don Reid's canopy latches for his front-hinged canopy look like they do the job you need though they aren't exactly what you describe. Pretty light, though. https://aerofoilengineering.com/KR/photos/Latch/kr_latch.htm Chris

Re: KR> Merry Christmas

LOL Thanks Larry, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, and to all of the KRNetters. Chris K On 12/24/2020 6:53 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS ‘Twas the day before Christmas and out on the ramp Sat a little KR, a mischievous scamp He should be in his hangar

Re: KR> Why have wing Tanks?

e One True Way. I know how I'm going to build my own fuel system. Chris K ___ 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.html. see http://li

Re: KR> Cowling?

I also have a set of lightweight molds (two layers of 9 > ounce glass) that I pulled off of a plug that I made for plane, but as > Joe said, it costs a fortunate to ship those now. One option is what > Chris Pryce used on his plane, which appears to be the cowling offered > by Sport

Re: KR> First Flight 722KC

Thanks Mike. Yes, it is the larger 3.0L and a Sensenich 54x60 carbon fiber covered wood prop. On Fri, Dec 11, 2020, 13:45 Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: > Holy crap Chris . . . you did it!! The last time I looked at your build > site your Corvair was in pieces (as you did the re-build)

KR> 722KC flight video

Here's the landing video from my first flight of 722KC https://youtu.be/VGHg8Mb3ScE Chris Pryce ___ 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

Re: KR> First flight of 722KC

on. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 11 Dec 2020, at 06:06, Chris Pryce via KRnet > wrote: > > > > Net heads, > > > > 722KC took to the skies for the first time today. I got a solid 45 minute > > flight and a lucky greaser of a landing. I ha

KR> First flight of 722KC

Net heads, 722KC took to the skies for the first time today. I got a solid 45 minute flight and a lucky greaser of a landing. I have a small oil leak to fix but overall a great flying airplane. Chris Pryce Vacaville, CA ___ Search the KRnet Archives at

Re: KR> My KR 2 Project Is for sale

FWIW I had no problems with the original link. Pics opened fine. Chris K On 12/9/2020 6:49 PM, Bernard McLean Sr via KRnet wrote: Go to Bmcleankr2photos.Shutterfly.com/ Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2020, at 7:50 AM, Randall Smith via KRnet wrote: I tried to get on but I do not have a

Re: KR> Sport aviation article

Well done, Larry! I hope they follow up on your suggestion. Chris K On 11/25/2020 4:54 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: I received my "on-line" copy of Sport Aviation today and briefly read part of an article titled "Revolutionary Homebuilts".  I was disappointed to

Re: KR> First Flight N729PK

Yay!! Congratulations! I hope to be right behind you. On Wed, Nov 18, 2020, 13:40 Pete Klapp via KRnet wrote: > Netters > > YEE HAH! Yet another KR-2S has joined the flying fleet!!! Flew for > about one hour twenty minutes. Yes KR's are pitch sensitive but we were > able to adjust. Retu

Re: KR> tired of the mask/ back to the airport

Thanks, Larry. Nice one! That about covers it. Chris K On 9/26/2020 6:26 AM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: *COVID 19* This bug I hear that’s floating round Makes some folks sick, takes other down When I approach I often hear I’m sorry sir don’t get too near Please keep your distance I am

Re: KR> KR2 Manual Excerpt

ously put the prop flange out of plane. Chris K On 9/22/2020 1:10 PM, John Bouyea via KRnet wrote: I KNEW this was going to start a topic discussion bearing on the likes of nose wheel or tail wheel! Here's my objection to using a prop flange or any other non-airframe structural element; wh

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