Amen to simple, John. My insurance company (on the 172) agrees.
I also like the nose attitude, Mark. I’m pretty sure it also makes taxiing on
ice much easier. If there is any easier while taxiing among icy patches 😊.
From: KRnet On Behalf Of shafferj45...@twc.com
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2
Getting closer!
From: KRnet On Behalf Of mark jones via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 8:54 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: mark jones
Subject: KRnet> Wunderbird First High Speed Taxi Test
https://youtube.com/shorts/4qRenGH5Y4U?si=hvjFFbBDmSsSkUsi
Mark Jones (N771MJ)
Oldsmar, FL
flyk...@gmail.co
Right you are, Larry! I would never have started to attempt to build an
aircraft without them. There are so many hints and tips -newer amateur
builders now call them Hacks- that they don't need to waste their time and
materials to figure out. There are sketches of his sub-assembly projects,
Larry,
The Nidacore itself is polyethylene, with a polyethylene surface, onto which a
non-woven polyester is bonded for adsorption of the resin. Just a guess, but I
would use a vinyl or polyester resin for the fiberglass over the surface.
As for glassing the backside, I think not necessary for
So I dug a little deeper into this, since I had also considered it for a few
parts on my (uncompleted) project in the 80's. Wing ribs today would be made
from ¼" Lastafoam from Spruce, which is 4.7#/cu ft. (Spruce doesn't list
urethane foam in ¼" thickness, only ½ inch). So the weight per pi
Rich,
I often thought about that too. One problem is that polyurethane foam is about
2#/cu ft, while NidaCore is closer to 5#/cu ft. But for small parts, like
maybe a seat back or mounting shelf, it might be easier to fabricate than foam.
Definitely less dust, though. And you probably wouldn
They should already be gone. I hope only minimal damage to your stuff.
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Phillip Matheson via
KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:27 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: Phillip Matheson
Subject: KRnet> Hurricane
Guys. Wising you the best, thinking of
I'll be there, at 19:00 CDT
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Adam Deem via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:43 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Adam Deem
Subject: KRnet> KR2 Handling Qualities Presentation via Zoom 9/28 8:00PM EDT
Fellow KR Enthusiasts,
I will be holding a Zoom webinar on Saturday Sept 2
Janet and I left mid-morning on Sunday. Stopped for lunch in St Louis and
replenished my craft beer stash. Stopped outside of KC to look at a pop-up
camper she’d seen on the outbound (too big for our needs). Listened to Chiefs
game on radio, then watched the 2nd half in the living room.
To who
Adam,
Your presentation *might* benefit me, if I can get back on my project. It
looks like I'll get that opportunity this fall/winter.
I would be glad to serve as a proofreader of sounding board for that handling
qualities/ flight test/improvements that you would have talked about.
Griff
From:
On my way in the morning. Rough ETA is 1- 5 PM.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Larry Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:48 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Larry Flesner
Subject: KRnet> one more wake-up !!!
As my daughters used to say, "one more wake-up" and I'm off to Mt.V
Larry,
I’ll take this on, it really needs to be done. I nominated Chapter 91’s Young
Eagle Coordinator for his 20+ years of service for an EAA commendation, and he
got one.
What I would need help on, is the history of the design. Really, how Stu
interacted is the part I’m sketchy on. I can
Joshua,
Glad you finally have formed some questions.
Assuming you have all the systems and composite knowledge you need to make a
decision, I would recommend looking at the wood joints of the fuselage (boat).
The plywood should be aircraft or marine grade, not hobby plywood or veneer.
The joint
I’d like help with that. We can discuss details at the Gathering.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Larry Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 5:55 PM
To: David Swanson ; KRnet
Cc: Larry Flesner
Subject: KRnet> KR community challenge
Several days ago I mentioned the EAA "Homebuil
Oscar,
Great that you saved this unique KR from dangling in a ceiling at some unknown
airport terminal!
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 11:29 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Oscar Zuniga
Subject: KRnet> Operation Sunbeam
Netters;
I'll just
Well, keep grinding on that flight testing.
We're all hoping to see your new KR next month!
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Luis Claudio via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:43 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Luis Claudio
Subject: Re: KRnet> KR high speed taxi test
In my honest opinion,
That’s a good rate for a Drury hotel, and their standards are very high.
From: KRnet on behalf of Larry Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 7:04:35 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Larry Flesner
Subject: KRnet> Gathering motel
After spending several
Just now, reenrolled. This time it went through.
The email landed in my Spam folder.
Griff
PS- the merchandise reservations were also in the enrollment questionnaire.
From: KRnet On Behalf Of G R Pickett via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2024 2:16 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: G R Pickett
Subject: Re
Jeff: same with me. I also ordered stuff, but didn't see that, either.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Jeff Scott via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:19 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Jeff Scott
Subject: Re: KRnet> 2024 Gathering
I assume Bouyea is tied up with other tasks as I have regi
Congrats on your new airplane!
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Mark Jones via KRnet
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 12:02 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: Mark Jones
Subject: KRnet> (no subject)
My KR2S became a real airplane today. She has her airworthiness certificate!!!
Mark Jones
Old
Randy,
Please email me at grpickett at hot-mail dot com
I’m in Kansas City
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Randy Irons via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:06 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: Randy Irons
Subject: Re: KRnet> Mystery Motor
Oh well, I’m in Denver. I do have most of a complete corvair engi
That's cute.
Now, just how do you guys map out the design you're planning to draw? One
college professor here in KC has been doing that for awhile, but I can't see
how he plots the course to draw the breadcrumbs to make the picture. Somebody
please edumacate in this boomer salesman in the fine
Larry, you earned it! That is really nice!!!
Griff P
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Larry Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 10:57 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Larry Flesner
Subject: KRnet> gift still appreciated
About 15 years ago I was presented with an AWESOME gift for hosting
Y’know, when I was considering my first homebuilding project, I had another
friend in St Louis (not Jim F) that was building one of these, with a VW. He
got transferred to Texas, and I later met Jim. Never looked back on my
decision to build a KR, but those Quickies and Dragonflies sure look –
Mike and all interested folks:
I called and visited this guy today. Nice guy, moving to a smaller house and
needs to get rid of a LOT of stuff in a hurry.
The VW on the plane has a Posa carb, Diehl accessory case with starter &
alternator + mag. I didn't find a manufacturer dataplate, but som
Amen to driving and flying safely, Larry!
I have a longer drive and will stop in St Louis for lunch; maybe arrive
mid-afternoon.
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Larry Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:39 PM
To: robert7721--- via KRnet
Cc: Larry F
I'm looking forward to getting lots of ideas for my KR2. Will be arriving
Thursday afternoon (by Car). That's because Janet Has to have all the comforts
of Oshkosh. Otherwise I would fly the 172.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of k...@bouyea.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:01 PM
To: 'KR
Try Texas Air Salvage or eBay
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Phillip Matheson via
KRnet
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:24 PM
To: KRnet ; Mustang Group
Cc: Phillip Matheson
Subject: KRnet> Part needed
Sorry to ask for non group parts
But my mate is looking for , or where
Hey, bring it to Mt Vernon!
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of victor taylor via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 2:40 PM
To: m...@n56ml.com; KRnet
Cc: victor taylor
Subject: Re: KRnet> sad news
Hello All,
This is Victor Taylor the current care taker for Bo
Bob built a well-thought-out KR, and it was as special as he was.
Griff Pickett
Netters,
I received a text from Robert Pesak's family saying that Robert passed away
peacefully this morning at 9:45 AM. Robert built a unique and award winning KR
and shared it with us at past Gatherings. These
The new airfoil *can* work with the standard spar, But the spar is modified
somewhat to do so. If you haven’t already built your spar, build the spar to
the new airfoil specs.
Check out Mark Langfords website; I think the link to the new spar is there.
Also, there is a reference to the mods to
That is one reason to upgrade your software, newer versions have better
security functions.
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2023 3:09 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Flesner
Subject: KRnet> test
This is a test. This is only a test.
I agree with your advice about temp probes but only have a cloudy recollection
of the AFR gauge and O2 sensors you refer to. Was this on the KR Forum, or did
I read it somewhere else? About how recently would it have been on the KR
forum?
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behal
Great! See you there.
Griff P
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Phillip Matheson via
KRnet
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:28 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Phillip Matheson
Subject: KRnet> Oshkosh bound
Just paid all my airfares to Oshkosh. Stay at uni again. Be there for the
entire
“Your Mileage May Vary.”
Maybe I coined that, but I think it was someone else.
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 4:39 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Flesner
Subject: Re: KRnet> Fuel tank Capacities
On 1/9/2023 3:43 PM, G R Pickett via KRnet wr
y long-term pipe dream is to attempt to follow Colin Hales' example. Does
anyone have opinions about the maximum fuel capacity a KR-2S could handle if
built for that mission?
Dave Klingler
On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 1:13 PM Flesner via KRnet
mailto:krnet@list.krnet.org>> wrote:
On 1/7/20
Mark,
I sold the unknown VW engine to a guy in KC, for use in his Hummel H-5. I now
have a Corvair 2700 (raw engine, not yet disassembled), and an O-200 (also
needs full overhaul). One or the other of them will be going into my KR2.
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Mark Langford
Sent: Saturday, Janua
For those who have a larger-than-VW engine, what total capacity do you think is
enough?
I'm planning for a tank in each wing, and considering a smaller header tank
behind firewall. Flying solo, I think a 3-5 hour leg is about enough before
pilot fatigue sets in. I'd like enough in the header to
I have seen this fuselage. It is VERY well constructed, and I think it might
be the correct length for a KR2S. Appeared to be spruce aircraft plywood. It
will save some builder many hours of construction time and and several hundred
dollars in build cost.
Griff Pickett
-Original Message-
There is a nice KR2 boat located in Muskogee OK. He might take $200 for it.
Not sure if he has plans. He's having trouble getting on barnstormers.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of thomas mcavoy
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:08 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Subject: Re: KRnet> New Member intr
Count 2 more for fish fry. Janet and I will drive in.
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of ml.simmons--- via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 12:13 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: ml.simm...@frontier.com
Subject: Re: KRnet> KR Gathering Thursday Night Dinner Change-Up
I am driving down from Os
I’d like to look at the O-200 motor mount
Griff
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Steve Bray via KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 8:35 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Steve Bray
Subject: KRnet> KR2 project for sale at the gathering.
I plan to take my project to the gathering to sell it.
It has a
Larry,
That function has a independent variable in it - the Wife! Janet has learned
to live with my airplane mistresses, but only if she gets a ride to somewhere
she wants to go every now and then.
Griff
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, Sep
Wowzy! That was nearly a full build. Glad you got it finished.
BTW, since it's the same airplane, do you Have to go back through testing, or
is it just up to the owner?
Griff
PS - Any chance you can make Mt Vernon this year?
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Craig Williams
Se
Great plane! Wishing you a short and uneventful test phase. The world needs
more KR2-200s to hold back the RV onslaught!
Griff P
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Phillip Matheson via
KRnet
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 5:42 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Phillip Matheson
Subject: KR
Parley, I second that heap of appreciation.
Griff
KR2 someday soon
-Original Message-
Thanks for all you do and have done Mark, we on the net owe you a great big
heap of appreciation!
Thanks
Parley Byington
N54PB
Henderson NV
A Vietnam era veteran and
Kr2 owner builder
Sent from my iPho
I think I have something that can suffice. I’ll scan it today.
Griff Pickett
From: KRnet on behalf of Craig Williams
Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:13:45 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KRnet> A new wrinkle, now thw FAA is involved
So the saga of getting "deer slayer" in
com<mailto:fivedrac...@yahoo.com>
On Jun 14, 2022, at 09:00, G R Pickett via KRnet
mailto:krnet@list.krnet.org>> wrote:
I have a spare prop Kevin. Unfortunately it is 52 x 56 or something like that.
If interested in that, I’ll check its actual pitch late today.
Griff P
From: KRnet ma
I have a spare prop Kevin. Unfortunately it is 52 x 56 or something like that.
If interested in that, I’ll check its actual pitch late today.
Griff P
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Kevin Stolhammer via
KRnet
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 11:47 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Kevin Stolhammer
Subject: KRnet> Used
I got a quick reply. It is a 60D x 76P prop.
From: KRnet On Behalf Of robert7721--- via KRnet
Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:54 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Cc: robert7...@aol.com; hatconversi...@msn.com
Subject: KRnet> Propellor for sale for possible KR with 0200
If anyone is in need of a propellor for a KR
Querry already sent.
I wasn’t able to find the post on the tailwind forum, though.
Griff P
N141GP
From: KRnet On Behalf Of shafferj45...@twc.com
Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2022 11:23 AM
To: 'krnet@list.krnet.org'
Subject: Re: KRnet> Propellor for sale for possible KR with 0200
Hi Rob. I think Griff
AB-Sol-utely!!! Thanks and what a great job, guys.
Griff P
N141GP KR2
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Rick Human via KRnet
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 6:53 PM
To: KrNet
Cc: Rick Human
Subject: KRnet> from The Kr Facebook group
"Marc Cook ·Hello fans, friends, flyers of th
My experience with Foreflight and Apple GPS:
I sometimes have an iPhone11, iPad mini4 and ipad Mini5 running at the same
time, with my Stratus running the GPS . All 3 Apple devices give different GPS
speeds. My son and I think it's because the embedded GPS chip in the Apple
devices keep gettin
Well if that paint scheme gets done, my 13 YO grad-daughter will want a ride!
Also, is the iFly for sale?
Griff
KR2 -N141GP
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of Mark Langford
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2022 4:55 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KRnet> New project in the hangar
Joe's email abou
Now you’ve got me wanting a glass panel in my KR2! Would you think it’s easier
or harder than steam gauges to install?
Oh, and Joe’s comment about blue lights for night flight: Blue seems terribly
bright in a cockpit that’s all red and orange. I have a USB that plugs into my
Cessna’s lighter t
I'm planning to be at MVN on Friday. My wife hasn't flown anywhere further
than an hour this summer, and wants to verify there are other pilots out there
as cheap as me!
We hope to be there Friday sometime, but if weather closes in, it might be
Saturday.
Griff Pickett
-Original Message
Well, it will be a good goal for me to finally get started on mine. Two years
doesn't sound unreachable, since my project is well along already.
Griff P
-Original Message-
From: KRnet On Behalf Of
krnet-requ...@list.krnet.org
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:00 AM
To: krnet@list.krnet.o
Awesome report on the conversion, Sam. It *might* make me change my mind about
using an O-200 in my KR2S, instead of using a VW engine. But after further
consideration, it seems the real hero is that SDI ignition.
I'll seriously put that in my short-list.
Griff Pickett
-Original Messag
It seems so obvious to me. That scrapped 150 was never going to fly again,
according to Insurance Companies. Larry created a (much better) airplane, and
others kept 150s that couldn't fly, flying.
Does anybody know how many 235 Lycomings were out there in those C-152s? That
would be our next
Just a reminder that today's VW engines was originally designed for flight
(target drones), and adapted to mass production for cars. There was even a
German-certified Limbach, that produced about 6000 of them. Their performance
in Beetles is legendary, but everyone who had one knows that they
I made it home after a looong flight. You guys going South must have sucked in
all the tailwinds! Finally made it, but needed to make a safety fuel stop, too.
Thanks to all the organizers and helpers, and of course the MVN Airport and
staff.
Sorry I was so quiet this year, maybe I can be more p
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