Thanks Stef for sharing this beauty with us. The pictures were incredibly
well taken as well!
Happy New Year!
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Jan 4, 2025, 10:07 AM Stef den Boer via KRnet
wrote:
> Hi Tiekie,
> We started The PH-TDB as a KR-2, but in the building proces we modified to
> a KR2-S. We modified th
thanks Tiekie for sharing with us your beautiful KR2 "yellow bird", she's
truly a beauty!
Are you here in the US or elsewhere? I am asking because your Yellow Birdy
looks nearly identical as mine, which was the original kr2 design with a
"retractable wooden gear structure" and a go-cart type of dr
Adam,
Have you already picked up a day for your zoom meeting on your kr test
experience? I will definitely attend if it's on the 28th, instead of the
29th of September as I will be on TDY to LA that day
Please let us know, including the instructions to attend?
Cheers,
Dr. Hsu
On Mon, Sep
Did you take a risk Jeff, to fly your RV home nevertheless with obvious
water damages on your electronics? To me, you are one of the "home
builders" and "experimental pilots" who can walk on water, or flying in the
sky much like others driving on the ground...!!
Nothing short of Amazing!
Cheers,
it's truly a beautiful song Larry, and believe or not I enjoyed
listening to both the lyrics and the music on YouTube prior to my coming to
the KR gathering on 2021 for the first time!
Are you going to write another song and singing it at the KR gathering next
year?!
Cheers,
Dr. Hsu
On Mon
Luis, I knew we need to drive to Mt Vernon for one more time, and there is
absolutely no need to push yourself at the expense of safety...
See ya at your airport on Thursday!
kind regards,
Dr. Hsu
On Mon, Sep 9, 2024, 1:19 AM Luis Claudio via KRnet
wrote:
> Well, it was bound to happen... thi
can ride with me to the
> meeting... I got your number buddy
>
> On another note... Larry the video has been deleted. It shall forever
> remain unviewed (I hope).
>
> Luis
>
> On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 09:48:11 PM CDT, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <
> krnet@list.krnet.
Luis has done a superb job editing these 50th anniversary KR vedo! My hat
off to him!
vr,
Dr. Hsu
On Thu, Sep 5, 2024, 3:48 PM Larry Flesner via KRnet
wrote:
>
> Luis,
>
> there seems to be two videos on youtube on the 50 anniversary. The
> finished version and one at the following address. P
hi Rich,
Can you tell us who's Dave in the pickle you sent? I want to know if myself
or many of us ever met Dave in our previous KR gatherings?
kind regards,
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Aug 9, 2024, 5:18 AM Rich Parker via KRnet
wrote:
> I was fortunate enough to be given Dave Mullins KR2s-XL project
Jeff,
I will never be afraid to get a ride on your biplane, and I was hoping to
fly with you on your biplane last year but I missed the opportunity Are
you going to fly in with your biplane or RV6 this September?
Look forward to seeing you all!
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 5:45 PM Jeff Sco
Luis, so sad to hear about Chad's passing, and I admire his daughter's
commitment to finish up Chad's KR project! I just saw this email as I am
going through all my emails during this federal holiday after traveling
back from Germany lately
See y'all soon!
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, May 28, 2024, 7:24
John,
Can't believe the 2024 Gathering is nearing...! I missed seeing the email
for the registration somehow, so can you please share it with us? Assuming
it's the same location in Mount Vernon IL, right?
vr,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 7:28 AM wrote:
>
> I registered for the 2024 Gathering
Steve,
How can you tell it's a folding wing KR from the picture? If it is, I hope
to find out how it works, and how we can modify the current KR2 design to
make the wings foldable?
vr,
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, Apr 3, 2024, 9:46 PM Steve Loebs via KRnet
wrote:
> http://www.krgathering.net/images/Gather
oot cause of
> the failure was.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 3, 2024, at 12:09 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
> He and his friend certainly are the luckiest guys on the planet! He
> didn't say what kind of aircraft he bought, or the kind of engin
He and his friend certainly are the luckiest guys on the planet! He didn't
say what kind of aircraft he bought, or the kind of engine installed?! Hope
it wasn't the KR type or the VW engine!!
vr,
Dr. Hsu
On Sun, Mar 3, 2024, 4:58 PM Chris Prata via KRnet
wrote:
> this is interesting, cra
Luis,
Sounds like you have just recruited one more genius in the KR Gang of
Texas! This makes it a perfect "KR Party of Texans" at the time of your
first KR2 take-off celebration, if that day will ever arrive soon?!
Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving holiday to you all!
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, Nov 22,
Hi Phil, do you have any pictures showing the wings of your KR are in the
folded or stowed position?
Thanks,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, 3:36 AM Phillip Matheson via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
> Have a look on my wed page. At the top you will see a folding wing page
> link. This is n
Luis,
I just got to read your excellent essay about the three of us drove all the
way from Texas to the KR gathering this year, and everything you described
was quite accurate, except however you were about 1.5 hours or 30% off the
target (under estimated) on your estimate of my time driving from
Amazing pictures of Robert Pesak's KR bird! Thank you Larry for sharing!
By the way, can you also share some pictures of Robert, such as he was in
the KR gathering in the past?
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, 8:40 AM Larry Flesner via KRnet
wrote:
>
> Robert Pesak's memorial was post
Wow, you experienced losing VW engines 4 times in middle air flying your
KR, and you are still around telling us the stores Mr. Randall?! How did
you manage to survive when you landed in the trees from one of your engine
troubles?
You are nothing short of amazing!!
v/r,
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Aug 18,
Wow, you are the living legend of KR pilots of all times!!
"Presented with the "Master Pilot Award" for 50 years of flying without
accident or incident. (this is the only time you'll see this tag line)"
Nothing Short of Amazing, Larry!!
Can you or someone in this group help doing a test flight o
Can't believe you sold your KR2 Larry?! May we ask why you would want to
let go of your bird that you built and flew for so many years? This means
we won't see your famous 211LF at this year's KR gathering in Mt Vernon,
right?
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, Jun 14, 2023, 7:57 AM Flesner via KRnet
wrote:
>
>
octane rating
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 19, 2022, at 8:16 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
> wrote:
>
>
> John, as a USAF veteran I can fully understand and appreciate your view
> point concerning the use of old hydraulic fluid in any of the flying
> aircrafts!
>
John, as a USAF veteran I can fully understand and appreciate your view
point concerning the use of old hydraulic fluid in any of the flying
aircrafts!
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 6:44 PM John Price via KRnet
wrote:
> I don’t post often but! … When I was crewing or doing inspections on
> air
gt;
> John Bouyea / OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
> N133RM KR-2S – imported, fixed & flying
> www.bouyea.net/N133RM
>
>
>
> *On Behalf Of *Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet
> *Subject:* Re: KRnet> Brake Fluid
>
> …I'd choose to buy a brand new gallon or bottle of ave fluid ins
fluid5606qt_09-27000.php
>
> >>Q: What is the shelf life for P/N: 09-27000 HYDRAULIC FLUID MIL-H-5606A?
>
> >>This product has a 3 year shelf life.
>
> John Bouyea / OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
> N133RM KR-2S – imported, fixed & flying
> www.bouyea.net/N133RM
>
>
&
Mark,
I bought a whole gallon of the aviation grade hydraulic fluid for about $45
not long ago, so if I were you I'd choose to buy a brand new gallon or
bottle of ave fluid instead, simply because it's not worthy of taking any
risks for a small saving just around 45 bucks
Happy holidays to al
I am just curious about how this chute could be used in case of an inflight
emergency? In case of loss of engine power, yes one can manage to open up
the canopy and release yourself from the seat belt However, in the case
of a loss of flight control event for example, on one has enough time to
was Honeywell/BendixKing, here is the
> article
>
>
> https://www.bendixking.com/en/about-us/news/2019/07/honeywell-to-acquire-trutrak-flight-systems
>
> Victor Mueller
> 206.799.9813
>
> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022, 9:53 AM Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
>
>> Yes Victor, TrueTrak is the
Yes Victor, TrueTrak is the most affordable option for autopilot as far as
I know. I believe we should all boycott Garmin if what you said is true?!
The problem for the continued decline of our economic conditions and the
rapid disappearance of America's middle class is precisely the problem of
all
Yes, I agree with Luis that a separate date either right before or after
the LSA event, would be great, as it offers anyone a chance for the LSA
event as well if folks would like to arrive a few days earlier or staying a
few days afterwards...?!
Cheers,
Dr. Hsu
On Mon, Sep 19, 2022, 10:18 AM Lui
gt;> *Subject:* Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot!
>>
>> My approach was to buy a used Dynon D10A. This provides all 6 pack
>> functions plus autopilot brains plus lithium backup battery. Servos are
>> $1500 each, new from Dynon. This gives GPS steer and a
re the link or at
> least the name of the product so I can research. I want to make certain I
> am comparing apples to apples.
>
> M.
> ------
> *From:* KRnet on behalf of Dr. Feng Hsu
> via KRnet
> *Sent:* Friday, September 16, 2022 11:08 PM
>
Totally agree with what Larry just said! A friend of mine in Albuquerque
just spent under $1k to install his autopilot with all servo motors
included! He bought a used system with 8 inch screen, as there are many for
sale out there.
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 1:46 PM Flesner via KRnet
wro
Great proposal Luis! Happy to see that your energy and passion level for
the KR community has charged through the roof, after nearly 20 hours drive
attending this year's two day KR gathering! You absolutely have my two
thumbs up!!
Great to see old and new KR friends as well, and my only regret was
Congrats Luis! Your engine sounds like music to my ears! Have you tried the
engine sound & behavior at full throttle as well?! I would rather hear the
steady & nice sound at full throttle for an extended period of time! Any
plans for the first take off during this coming weekend? I may be able to
d
Thanks Gary for saying that about Aft CG. I wanted to offer the same
comment more or less, but I decided to keep my mouth shut in trying to
avoid annoying anyone who might not wish to hear anything from a rookie
pilot in this otherwise highly experienced KR crowd
Obviously, the risk perception
your landing gear looks nearly identical like mine. But my breaks on the
wheels are cable activated, which is one of major obstacles preventing me
to take it to the sky... I am wondering if yours were cable breaks as well
initially, but you managed to convert it into hydraulic breaks correct? If
so
Since CG location is such a critical and sensitive element on aircraft
safety, why there hasn't anyone in the experimental world tried to resolve
this issue by design?!
Considering the troublesome CG issue whenever we fly with luggage loading
concerns, I kept thinking why can't someone design an e
, such as environmental
stressors (moisture, thermal, ESD/EMD/EMC, radiation, lightening, aging, to
name a few) which can suddenly ruin the day without any signs of
warning!
v/r,
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 5:26 PM Daniel Branstrom via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
> I happened t
Good morning all,
I enjoyed reading all the excellent stories, failure event descriptions,
arguments of pros & cons and thoughts (from John, Chris and Luis etc.)
pertaining the debate of safety on dual mags, dual E-ignition or one meg
plus one E-ignition redundant aircraft engine systems Well,
d I die driving on
> my way 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
hey Victor & Luis,
That's what would happen to us if redundant systems are made of the same
component with identical design! In highly sophisticated engineering
system, one should never say "that's impossible or unlikely to happen". I
understand all the pros for the Electronic ignition system that
; Cheers,
> Owen
>
>
>
> On Jul 6, 2022, at 10:13 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet
> wrote:
>
> Ok Dr Hsu... this collection of lawn and garden parts is ready to fly,
> Come fly with me hahaha...
>
> Luis R Claudio, KR2S N8981S
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, July 6,
ollection of lawn and garden parts, come fly with me...
> hahaha
>
> Luis R Claudio, KR2S N8981S
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 03:25:44 PM CDT, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <
> krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> Indeed Roger! It hurts really badly just to thin
Indeed Roger! It hurts really badly just to think about how things could
suddenly be turning straight at a 180 heading in just a bit over a year and
half !!!
Frankly, I had to put my flight training on a temporary hold due to the
soaring 100LL fuel cost since early this year. Perhaps, it's tim
ble!
I am wondering how many are still flying these days with the gas price well
over $7 per gallon? We used to call it to fly for an "hundred $ hamburger",
but we must now call it $200 hamburger nowadays!!
v/r,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 5:57 PM wrote:
> Dr, Feng Hsu. Parts
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
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
gt;
> ---------
> From: "Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet"
> To: "Jeff Scott"
> Cc: "Dr. Feng Hsu", "KRnet"
> Sent: Monday July 4 2022 12:46:14AM
> Subject: Re: KRnet> ultra cruiser?!
>
>
>
> <https:
Hi Jeff & all,
Hope you and others will all be celebrating the 4th of July in the air
flying your RV6 or KR2 tomorrow!
https://youtu.be/Oofj05IbSS8
I came across this video (see above link), and can't stop myself wondering
about the following questions on this ultra cruiser?!
a) Who designed th
Luis，
I would still recommend to bring a sectional chart in the cockpit whenever
you flying (even with your kind of modern avionics installed), as you
cannot rely on electronics completely for VFR navigation. Yes, you may well
have two independent GPS sources but a "solar wind" burst or a MMOD deb
Wow, congratulations Luis! It looks great! This means that my ride to the
next KR gathering this September in Illinois has just upgraded to "first
class", right?!
Hope the modern glass panels didn't break your wallet, didn't it?!
Cheers!
Dr. Hsu
On Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 10:27 AM Luis Claudio via K
hello Mr. Parley, I will be interested to know what kind of design on your
retractable landing gear? Is it manually operated with a heavy handle which
requires lots of mussel power to move, like the design of the old KR2 type?!
Kind regards,
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, Jan 19, 2022, 11:47 AM Parley T Bying
Luis,
Sorry to hear that you have so much trouble with your Revmaster engine? Is
that the one you told me about getting a good deal from someone in the NY
area? Are you still looking for a Remaster or something else? I know
someone has a Jabru3300 with very low hours, would you be interested in
th
Randall, my hat off to you on this! What a heck of way to resolve your
problems with your wife's request for you to quit flying?! Instead of
quiting fly, you simply replace the boss and continue to flying
regardless?!! I can see that for some of us, nothing can change what we
love to do in life, wi
Larry, you are certainly one of the lucky ones in the KR crowd, and even in
the entire experimental world in general! I like your thoughts that we are
all "living on borrowed time", so we should have fun flying and enjoy life
as much as we can before the time comes for returning our borrowed times
So the spar failure was not from a KR2 aircraft at all, correct?! This puts
back the KR2 spar in-flight failure record back to ZERO, correct?!
This is a critical piece of accident precursor data on structural integrity
failure, so we need every bit of detail information that is accurate and
not mi
I agree with you Victor, including view points of many others on
this matter, such as that of Larry's and Chris's questions and comments
etc... However, it may be worth exploring on the installation of a chute,
whether it is a pilot strap-on or have it mounted somewhere to the
aircraft structure.
conditioned garage for 20+ years of it was never finished
and gets sold in the end
Dr. Hsu
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 4:06 PM Flesner wrote:
> On 11/6/2021 10:20 AM, Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
> > This could be a serious safety concerns on the structural integrity of
> the
> > KR d
Larry & all,
This could be a serious safety concerns on the structural integrity of the
KR design, such as the decision to use wood for the Spar. My concern is
that the aging of wood would likely to take a toll on the material
strength Has anyone did static or dynamic load tests on the structu
Rob,
I tried to see the Bendix series magneto design via the link you sent, but
am unable to open the document as there is password required. Do you know
the password, by any chance?
Also, it makes me feeling uneasy to order anything from Ravmaster, if they
can ship out key components like the ma
Larry, you are my envy and you are definitely in the #1 group of
free-flyers I have been dreaming of for years - you guys are actually what
I called an elevated human species who can go anywhere as you wish
(including going for breakfast) at lightening speed and low costs, as you
guys are no longer
I too, very much appreciated the RV ride that Jeff offered me during the
KR gathering! I am grateful to his his generous training! Nevertheless, I
was scared a heck of a lot when Jeff shock the stick suddenly after asking
me to get the air speed up to 150kt, as I literally jumped out of my
seat...
Thank you Oscar for your interesting comparison of GA with boating. I
understand the point you tried to make, except that you might have
misunderstood my view points. I didn't mean to say there is anything wrong
at all for those who enjoy GA as hobby or entertainment. I was trying to
find ways to m
gt;
> I don’t understand #2, not flying. I fly several times a month. #4, I
> loved building and working on my plane, any reason to be around planes.
>
> This is my perspective. Why Dr HSU, is #1 so important to you?
> Joe Nunley
> Yellow River Airport Florida
>
> Sent from
discussion and ideas from our fellow KRers,
especially from those who belongs to the #1 group?!
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 9:37 PM Flesner wrote:
> On 9/18/2021 8:46 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
> > What avonics equipment you used to record or predict the KR performance
>
Larry,
What avonics equipment you used to record or predict the KR performance
data you showed us?
It looks like you were flying close to 200mph with tailwind at around
6000MSL, correct?
Regards,
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 7:34 PM Flesner wrote:
>
> Check out
>
>
> https://flightaware.c
Sent the number to you already Luis!
Dr. Hsu
On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 10:57 PM Luis Claudio via KRnet
wrote:
> I met Marc Baca at the gathering and lost his contact information. If he
> or someone else has his contact info, I would appreciate it if you forward
> it to me via PM.
> Thank you
> Luis
https://youtu.be/pl8u1NtK-7w
Can't stop to share this video with all of you, despite knowing that many
of you already seen this years ago...!!
Flying high & safely!
Dr. Hsu
-Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
-Change list deliv
Rob,
I took a bunch of pictures at the 2021 gathering, so please let me know how
can I send them to you or post them on your site?
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Sep 14, 2021, 9:05 PM Rob Schmitt via KRnet
wrote:
> I put together a short write up and some of pictures I took at the
> Gathering.
>
>
Thanks Larry for the update. We too enjoyed the gathering very much and
thanks to everyone for everything! Unfortunately, we are still on the road
suffering from traffic jam near Dallas...
Luis will be home in about one hour but I won't be home until after 9:00pm
tonight! Need to finish the KRs as
https://youtu.be/ViUX9qEeI8I
This is the more detailed report I saw about Peter's crash on Friday
morning
Dr. Hsu
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-Change list delivery options at
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What a tragic info for everyone, and especially for the entire KR community
almost right before the 2021 KR gathering! My deepest condolences to Peter
and his loved ones!!
Everyone should be extra cautious on safety please, which is why I and Luis
decided to drive 800 plus miles from Texas to Lees
, 2021, 11:06 AM Flesner wrote:
> On 8/25/2021 10:58 AM, Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
> > Can anyone welcomed to attend the KR gathering if we come with an
> aircraft
> > other than the KRs?
> > Dr. Hsu
> +
>
> W
Larry,
Can anyone welcomed to attend the KR gathering if we come with an aircraft
other than the KRs? If so, do we need registration or any paperworks to be
sent in prior to arrival at the event? I would like some logistical info
about the gathering, such as activity schedule, local hotel recommen
Thanks Larry for sharing your story with us, and it is indeed fun to read!
The picture is nice too! It is interesting to see that all 4 of the KR2s at
your lunch gathering are taildraggers, correct? Was there any common
consideration or benefit that led all 4 of you to decide on a taildragger
confi
remind you where it was), this could be very useful.
>
> Mike Taglieri
>
> On Thu, May 13, 2021, 12:40 AM Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
>
>> Thanks Mike for your invaluable input on the CG issues when two people are
>> in the KR2 cockpit for training I believe it is much easier
Thanks Mike for your invaluable input on the CG issues when two people are
in the KR2 cockpit for training I believe it is much easier to resolve
the tail-heavy CG issue rather than dealing with the inherently narrow CG
envelope issue from the standard KR2 design, correct? I am wondering if
the
Excellent idea Victor on the KR training program. Please count me in.
Another idea is to using someone's KR2 for the training whenever it's
available. Of course, the student will pay for the time of the KR2 used
for training
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Wed, May 5, 2021, 7:36 AM victor taylor via KRne
I am sure you have taken your KR2 to many countries before, correct Mr.
Colin's? I am sure there are a lot more countries other than Saudi Arabia
will practice the "shoot first and ask later" kind of diplomacy... I am
curious if you know of a few more other countries with high risk to fly
over...?!
What a first flight story John, and it makes my hair standing while reading
through your horrifying narratives about the crazy guy! Hey, my hat off to
him, despite his "successful took off" was forced by a stuck throttle, but
it actually proved my dream of flying my KR2 into the air and coming down
Was it your first take off on your KR2 Jeb? How high did you actually lift
your nose up, and at what air speed when all this happens? Did it damage
the prop?
Thanks for sharing!
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 2:13 PM jeb wrote:
> I'm writing this so others won't make the same mistakes I made t
Thank you Larry and Jeff for a question well answered and elaborated deeply
and thoroughly! Your answers have made me feeling much better though of my
KR2 which is awaiting for a test pilot to take her off the ground
someday!
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Apr 13, 2021, 5:02 PM Dr. Feng Hsu wrote
Larry,
Sorry for the confusion on the BRS installer
Do you know if there was any design justification or reasons for the KR2's
inability of recovery from a spin? Was it because of the designer wanted to
make the bird a bit lighter by restricting the rudder/aileron control
surfaces a bit too s
Good to hear Larry that you are one of the few decided to put a BRS on the
KR2! Have you decided or ordered ur BRS and made preliminary design on how
to install the BRS? Also, how would it change the CG and useful load
parameters etc? Can you shade some lights for us whom wanted to do the
same?
It's absolutely a beautiful video about KR2 flying! Thank you for sharing
Stef and it is much more than a confidence booster for my own KR2
Fly safe & climbing high!
Dr. Hsu
On Tue, Mar 16, 2021, 10:22 AM wrote:
> Nice. Makes me wish I still had a KR.
>
> My Panther Building Documentation
Thanks so much Larry and Mr. Parley et al for all your excellent advice and
invaluable sharing of experiences on how to perform the first flight of my
KR2 safely and successfully! I will certainly keep it in my flight test
plan as key points of caution and lessons learned! However, I may not be
abl
Thanks so much Jeff for the info! Actually, I was hoping maybe someday you
could help making the maiden flight for my KR2 when you fly back to the Los
Alamos area to see your old friends, perhaps?!
I remember you already sold your KR2 last year, right? So, if you can help
out, I would offer the fi
Thanks Mike! That's excellent advice as well! However, the problem is there
is ATC Tower here at KAEG (airspace D) although the length of two runways
are not bad with 5900ft and 7300ft at 100ft wide each I did spent
nearly two hours taxing today around the none controlled ground. The bird
moves
I am in ABQ NM John, so the KAEG airport is what I hangared my kR2 here...
There is usually not too much traffic here, so it is a good thing! My goal
is to take my KR2 to this year's KR gathering and not the Piper Cherokee
Kindly,
Dr. Hsu
On Sat, Mar 13, 2021, 9:15 PM John Gotschall
wrote:
a pretty good landing showing how much
> he has to work the rudder pedals to keep it centered down the runway on
> landing.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G87UE_l3N0E
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob Schmitt
> N1852Z
> www.robert7...@aol.com
>
> -Original Message
Sorry, I forgot the link for the video:
https://youtu.be/ZA1rSoiwS2I
Stay safe & fly high!
Dr. Hsu
On Fri, Mar 12, 2021, 11:06 AM Dr. Feng Hsu wrote:
> Hi Mark & all,
>
> I haven't seen any KR2 posts for quite a few days now, so am wondering if
> my subscripti
Hi Mark & all,
I haven't seen any KR2 posts for quite a few days now, so am wondering if
my subscription to this group has been interrupted by the recent email
server change, perhaps?
Also, could anyone please tell me if the builder or test fly pilot from
this video belongs to this crowd? It look
donald january wrote:
> You could chuck your drums up in a lathe and do a light cut and true them
> up and hold better on run up. Worked for me
>
> On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 12:01 PM Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <
> krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Thank so much Parley for
flies a KR2 like yours.I do
> original KR2 with retracts and cable brakes build in 1984
> >
> > Lee Van Dyke
> >
> >> On Feb 5, 2021, at 3:05 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <
> krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thank you Mr. Colin for
Thank so much Parley for the excellent information on converting the Rand
Robinson drum breaks into Hydraulic breaks. Since you have done your
conversion nearly 30 years ago, so I don't think Aircraft Spruce still
offer anything like that for my KR2 which can fit into the same landing
gear structu
Thank you so much Brad for your link for the upgrade of my KR2 breaks. It
looks like will cost $350 for the replacement. Have you actually done the
same upgrade on your KR2 breaks? Not sure how difficult is it to do the
replacement on the break? Do you have any pictures to show how was your
breaks
Thank you so much Mr. Parley for your deep insights of testing fly your
KR2, which I believe was the same exact original design as mine! Yes, I
think the Ron Robinson supplied cable drum break for the KR2 was a joke,
and the quality is so poor that I would not wish to use it on a golf cart,
much le
Hey Shaffer,
I just read your post about your experience on the KR2 cable break. I was
actually thinking about converting my toe (cable) break into a stick handle
like yours... It sounds like your break (after converted into disk break)
now is good enough to lock up both side of your wheels when d
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