extra
ounces in ever 5 gallon can of fuel I also put as much as a half quart
in the crankcase at oil change time. To my knowledge I never had a
sticky valve problem for 1300 hours on high time engines.
As always, YRMV..
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Continental and the engines always ran clean of lead
fouling. I used double the rate which is only a few extra ounces per
gallon. Anyone using "alcohol free" auto fuel, do an alcohol check with
each batch. Not all are as advertised as I have found in the past.
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n answer to our request for induction.
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COVER SHEET.docx
Description: MS-Word 2007 document
Hall-of-Fame-Nomination-Form.docx
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On 1/24/2025 5:32 PM, Rich Parker via KRnet wrote:
Any KR's ever landed on the Alton Bay ice runway? I'm thinking of
heading up there on Sunday.
Rich Parker
Greenfield NH
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Rich,
Sounds exciting! Let us know how it goes.
Lar
ry. 211LF does have two parallel pumps so if one does fail the
second should get him to a safe landing.
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shows the airplane is still registered (N101HD). I think it was
first sold to a someone in the state of Florida and then brought back to
Illinois. I'll have to check it out some day.
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GREAT NEWS Pull back harder on the stick next time.🙂
WonderBird proved she could do it. Show her you're not a woos. 🙂
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not even a scratch.
JG
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So, after that near death incident, did you commit the rest of your life
to anything of importance? 🙂🙂
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and comfort level. Flying
should be fun..
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P.S. You were kind to pull the airplane back to the hangar but I might
have been more inclined to tell the pilot that nearly killed you to
think about what he just did while he pushes his airplane back to the
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An real difficulties or major challenges in the ground handling of a
"tail wheel" setup should more properly be blamed on a bad setup or
piloting skills and not on the physical setup o
flying a well setup tail dragger.
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Anyone building an airplane of any design should own / use the Tony
Bingalis set of builder books. I've never seen them cheaper.
https://shop.eaa.org/products/bingelis-set-of-four?_pos=5&_sid=19a07bb03&_ss=r
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A hotdog? Maybe a shirt? KR parts you've been waiting for?
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How may KRs do you currently own / fly? You keep adding to the list.
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ere in the process of phase 1 testing?
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When responding to a post, please consider " high light" and "delete"
all but a few lines you are responding to. As the "clutter" on a post
grows it is easy to miss some of the info on the response, even photos
at the bottom of the post.
THANKS..
L
I had the Tripacer.
211LF in her infancy before she had collected many bugs. Photo by Mark
Langford while flying his KR2s. I think Mark has more hours flying with
one hand on the stick and a camera in the other than than any other KR
pilot.
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For all of you that still believe in Santa, check your airport security
cameras for operation. It's that time of the year again. If you get
any video, make sure to share it with the net.
Merry Christmas to all and have a Happy New Year with lots of fun flying.
Larry Flesner
TH
ed if I can remember how I did it and do it again.
Thanks to those that replied.
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Count 18 x 18. Breaking Strength 250 x 250 lb./in. Finished Weight 5.64
oz./sq. yd. Thickness .009" as used on KR Aircraft. (60" Width)
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totally unnecessary.
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First: this looks to be the left outer wing panel based on the "one
sided spar web".
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That should have read "spar sheer web.
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to this stage. To me, the wing skins not in contact with the spar caps
is as concerning as the rot damage.
I sure would like to see some more photos.
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high oil pressure reads and found some of these type connectors making
poor connection. He "re-heated" to melt the solder and fixed the
problem. If anyone wants more information on these I'll get back to you.
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same top and bottom.
Someone with current plans might post the exact claim made in the plans.
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thing component wise is a good bet. Check for cracked glue
joints where the center spars enter the fuselage and pass through. If
you can make it make the noise consistently it shouldn't be that hard to
find.
Good luck.
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;ve grounded myself,
211LF is still having fun.
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fill the spar small surface area a fraction to
bring up to the correct level after cured than to bring the larger wing
area up to a slightly high spar and keep the wing contour correct.
As always, YSMV...
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This company might be of interest to current / future builders.
https://fgci.com/about-us/
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sing urethane foam to build 211LF and it has passed the 1000
hour mark. Why are builders not using it any more or are they? The
price seems reasonable. The only drawback I knew of was "no hot wire
cutting".
https://fgci.com/product/polyurethane-foam-sheets-2-x-4/
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Prices have sure gone up in the last 30 years. 🙁
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ke some similar
info. If so, contact me off net at fles...@frontier.com I'll not put
the information on public display for harvest by spammers.
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outside Brazil? Someone can answer you questions if
they have more information.
Good luck.
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eral years ago that I'd ask him to post
and the inspiration for doing it.
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er.com and I'd be happy to share any of the hundred or so
songs I've penned over the years. There might be one or two you'd like,
Anyone that has photos or stories from this years Gathering to share,
get them posted or send photos to John for posting on the Gathering
site. k...@b
I got request for the lyrics from those unable to open the attachment.
This is not ideal but everyone that wants them can get them this way.
Larry Flesner
NO NEED TO CRY WHEN I’M GONE
¾ time, moderate speed
Verse 1
ADA
There’s a day I knows’ coming that’s the end of the line
AE
Brian Law, e-mail me off net. fles...@frontier.com
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n one day
with 2 fuel stops in a KR. Some kind of record?
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ncing ball. Open the attachment while you listen to the song.
Lets hear some going home reports from this years attendees.
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On 9/16/2024 7:31 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote:
For those that were unable to attend the 2024 Gathering, I asked and
got permission from Larry Flesner
/
https://www.facebook.com/MtVernonIL/
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standard plans-built KR2S already on the field (Rob Schmitt) to look
over and the forums should answer any questions anyone wants answered.
No reason to cancel plans.
See you in Mt.Vernon....
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Fly and travel safe everyone.
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The reason I question that registration is Pete sold the KR 10 years ago
and it appears no one has updated their ownership.
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back in the hangar.
See you in Mt.Vernon.
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urious about where Pete's beautiful KR2 is located today.
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f a leak in the gauge it
doesn't dump all your oil before you can get down safely.
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While stumbling around the web I was reminded of Pete Brautigam's KR
N1436 that sold as long ago as 10 years and wondering where it is now.
Still registered in his name. Beautiful KR I've never seen again.
Anyone know it's where it is today?
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and the diehards start showing up at Mt.Vernon. Several are
there already. 4 of us had lunch on Friday at the Light Sport Expo.
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Here is the National Weather Service forecast for Mt.Vernon next weekend. 🙂
*Thursday*
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
*Friday*
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
*Saturday*
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 7 mph.--
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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
Saturday to cover engines,
I should have included that Mark recommended Chris be
e family a note, and head to Mt.Vernon.
Larry Flesner
KR Gathering schedule
*Thursday:*
First arrivals, fly-bys, catching up with old friends
--EACH EVENING-- Camp fire by the lake - story telling & root beer
Friday9:30AM – 11:00AM with break
- Mark Langford - Freebird plans progress upda
Luis,
there seems to be two videos on youtube on the 50 anniversary. The
finished version and one at the following address. Please check and
delete this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3U-LNdm3y4
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I recently became aware that the comment section of the 50th Anniversary
video was restricted. Luis has corrected that. You may now view and
post a comment if you'd like.
Larry Flesner
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I am pleased to announce that I have turn
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in the Smithsonian museum , and ended on this one.
https://xeroxnostalgia.com/2019/07/23/xerox-5090/. The crypto equipment
I worked on is also in the Smithsonian museum and my military uniforms
in the museum in my home town. I'll be in the museum soon myself.
Larry Flesner
P.S. The P.A
They often find the acorn
but they also spend a lot of time rooting and find nothing. 🙂
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seem to be quite accurate. Each
scale has a 600 pound capacity with remote read-out and are certainly
better than bathroom scales. If anyone flying their KR to the Gathering
would like to weight their aircraft I'll bring them to the Gathering.
Larry Flesner
Drury Hotels
Drury
Fresh N
/watch?v=AUqoyStN9kU
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUqoyStN9kU>
Corrections anyone???
Submit directly to Luis Claudio dallasbori...@yahoo.com
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All that nitpicking, and not a one of you bothered to post a link so the
rest of us out here enjoying the comments could actually go see what
you all were bickering about.
Cheers,
Todd Thelin
N825MW
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video to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the KR. Luis, who is not a
professional, volunteered his time an effort to help celebrate the
occasion. It doesn't take much character to call the baby ugly when you
won't even help dress it.
Thanks again, Luis
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p the car, kiss the wife goodby, wave at the kids, and head
to Mt.Vernon.
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On 8/28/2024 6:37 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote:
Check out the KR 860.
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For those technically challenged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_KR-860
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Maybe we should set our sites a bit higher than Freebird. Check out the
KR 860.
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Rs having been built on probably every continent
except Antarctica, I think their induction is long overdue.
Let's make it happen.
Larry Flesner
P.S. I think I have Jeanette's autograph on one of my photo albums when
she visited my project 25+ years ago and 211LF is flying with E
airplane for all new builders.
www.krgathering.net
Come join the fun....
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Stay tuned
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JKmeKfqAd5RsptE=>?
If not, why not.
After all, they started the "glass airplane" process that dominates the
industry today.
Is there anyone in this group that would like to investigate and if not,
determine what we would have to do to nominate them?
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Oscar,
Congratulation on your new bird !!!
I hope we get some update reports when you get it in the air.
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an issue on first taxi or 20
years and 1000 hours later. I hope that lesson has not been lost in the
shuffle.
How many days till Mt.Vernon
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are qualified to
do first flight. Some times it works out, sometimes it doesn't.
Without checking the records I seem to recall an accident will most
likely occur on landing and / or "crow hops" rather than takeoff .
Go with what makes you feel good, until it doesn't feel go
On 8/9/2024 4:19 PM, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet wrote:
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?
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terials and
components we were already using. Simple to build and strong. Never
underestimate the talent and resources of your audience! The last major
building hurdle was now in the past.
==
Oscar has been on the KR net sharing his knowledge with us for as long
as I can remember. Tha
inish up your project or start that project you've been putting off.
With just 4 people planning to attend there is close to, and probably
more than, 5000 hours of flight time in KR's. Bring your questions and
see you in Mt.Vernon.
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that fought
for freedom, your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Those of us still
able to respond are the lucky ones. The heroes voices have all been
silenced.
Larry Flesner
USAF - 1963 - 1967
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will have flight line activities Saturday morning and a
forum in the hangar with P.A. Saturday afternoon. The Awards Ceremony
will be in the conference room.
See you at Mt.Vernon.
Larry Flesner
KR Gathering schedule
*Thursday:*
First arrivals, fly-bys, catching up with old friends
--EACH
pable of
controlling the airplane if experiencing marginal control ability,
someone else should be making the test flight.
Bottom line, know what you're actually testing for, consider failure
modes, self evaluate your abilities, and do so as safely as possible.
See you at the Gathering
t;My only hope, God bless these wings that I might fly again".
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thers. The
lessons longest remembered are from personal pain or financial loss."
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On 7/28/2024 5:37 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote:
After 5 minutes of looking, stretching the photo I finally figured out
you were on left downwind for 18 in the Dillenger mill / tape factory
area
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 to page 83 and found an awesome air photo of Chris Pryce in his
beautiful Corvair powered KR2. Way to go Chris !! Many of us would
like to see
ule in the next few
days. We got bumped from our conference room on Saturday morning till
3:00PM by a scheduled family gathering but things will work out in spite
of the conflict.
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hangar" has been available to campers during the Gathering. I will
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scount when you purchase fuel.
What you save at the motel you can spend on fuel.
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there I will offer free rides to and from the
airport. (depart by 8:00, home by 10:00) If anyone decides to book,
call them direct at 618-246 5201 and ask for the "aviation rate" of $112
a night as quoted by Stephanie, the manager.
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Make us an offer we can't refuse.
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Make us an offer we can't refuse.
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n old person."
Have a good day, keep on building, and see you at the Gathering...
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that you will be attending the
Gathering, make motel reservations unless you plan to camp on the field,
get the KR in shape for the trip, check the tires on the vehicle and do
an oil change, buy a clean pack of underwear, and whatever else needs
doing before the big event.
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need to work on their project, and
leave with the motivation to finish.
See you at Mt.Vernon......
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your e-mail
on a Sunday afternoon. The group looks forward to returning, year after
year.
Thanks to you and your staff from the KR community.
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tive enough to justify people traveling from
across the U.S. and around the world to attend. Let's not let the
Gathering fade away to lack of effort.
See you at Mt.Vernon.
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On 7/6/2024 8:07 AM, mark jones via KRnet wrote:
67 days to go till the Gathering.
11 people registered to attend Really? Can't we do better than that?
Only 7 planes so far? And that is if I get WonderBird through the
test flight stage before the gathering.
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Get some wheel covers that cover the entire wheel and brake assembly.
Drag in that area gets quite high once you get to 130 knots. Expect a 5
to 10 knot increase. Don't make any changes with the prop until you
have wheel covers. As the speed doubles the drag squares !!
Larry Fl
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