I can't believe this one is even getting a bid.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4610689700
&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I can't imagine it ever getting a signoff to fly. A HUGE amount of
problems here. The biggest one that scares me are those holes dilled in
I don't think they use Storm engines in airplanes anyway. The Geo line
sold by Chevrolet was actually many different makes of foreign built
cars sold under one name. Suzuki is what is used for aircraft. The
Storm is actually an Isuzu. Then there are the Toyota Geos (Prizm).
Isn't that special?
Eric,
I have a buddy who put a Geo on a Chinook 3 years ago. He sold it
shortly after getting it flying. He also used the Raven redrive.
Kevin
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of Eric Anderson
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2
I thought all KRs were single place anyway! ;-)
Kevin
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of Frank Ross
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:25 AM
To: michaela; KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> a single passenger KR2S?
Probably everyone who'
Want to sell the Aeronca?
-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+kevin.golden=churchdwight@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+kevin.golden=churchdwight@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of michaela
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 3:11 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> a single passenger KR2S?
Has anyo
I don't see what makes the difference serial number or not. Why does
anyone need a plans serial number? Few KR's are built stock anyway, so
are they really KR's? Who would want a stock, built strictly to the
plans, KR anyway? Build a plane with the KR plans as a guide, Call it
what you want, an
his efforts, and it
is therefore right that we pay a fee to his heirs for the design.
(personally, I bought a set, although I already had two pirate copies of
the plans, and could probably have lived without one...)
Serge Vidal
KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
Paris, France
"Golden, K
Geo metro
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of patrusso
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 5:12 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Engine options?
I am looking for a narrower (smaller in physical size) engine for my
single seat KR. My VW
You want to be sure what ever your flying that the carburetor will go
wide open if it should become disconnected from the control cable. I
had the throttle cable come unhooked on my Tr2 one time after a mechanic
rebuilt the carburetor. Luckily, it went wide open and I could return
to the airport
You want it to go wide open. Always better to land long than short.
WOT gives you the chance to go around. Idle gives you no chance.
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of Doug Rupert
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1
Look closely at workmanship. Especially the WAF.
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of Steve Bray
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 9:51 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: Re: KR> (no subject)
There is a KR-1 on ebay today built f
I think it has been proven to work, tested to extreme limits, and even
forced to break with no advances in the break. It reminds me of a story
I once read about the tapered rod gear by Steve Wittman. He couldn't
sell the idea because it "looked" flimsy. History shows what happened.
Advances cann
I have used it while cranking. During cold starts I would leave the
primer out a bit and sometimes "catch" the engine with a bit more prime
before the carb could get fuel to the engine. I have always heard that
leaving a primer out could be a bad thing. I have had no trouble, but
don't remember
Against my better judgement, I will reply.
I fly the same airplane that I have owned now for 21 years, (I am 41
now). When a person becomes a pilot, I believe there is a huge
responsibility to do things right. Yes, we are learning all the time,
(this is part of the fun of it all)but there are
That is one gd lookin KR!!!
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: krnet-bounces+kevin.golden=churchdwight@mylist.net
[mailto:krnet-bounces+kevin.golden=churchdwight@mylist.net] On
Behalf Of Mark Jones
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:22 PM
To: Corvaircraft; KR Net
Subject: KR>
I was flying my Tr2 (Grumman) that has springs and one broke just as the
plane lifted from the ground. A HUGE bang was heard and a hard pull on
the other pedal. After figuring out what had happened, I flew it on to
my destination that was 80 miles away. My leg sure was tired by the
time I arrive
Airboat/Hovercraft maybe
-Original Message-
From: Steven Phillabaum [mailto:skp...@charter.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 8:19 PM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> Found a prop. Not KR
Maybe someone can tell me what this goes on.
I found a prop at a flea market yesterday. Its
Complex system of counterbalances? Don't sound like aircraft stuff to me.
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: Leo and Gail Dondlinger [mailto:leod...@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:28 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> RE: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 271
The new Harley engines
Ron,
You shouldn't use a mig to weld airplane parts. The archives speak of
this. TIG is ok, MIG is not.
Kevin
-Original Message-
From: Ron Smith [mailto:mercedesm...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 12:51 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> lincoln 3200 hd
Hello Knetters
I have never been so lucky to fly anything but worn out certified engines I
guess. Anything I have ever flown would windmill (not counting 2 stroke
ultralights here). Now maybe if I was flying a cassut with a high
compression racing engine running a cut down fan.. Even my Tr2 with the
0235 up
A windmilling prop does more than disturb air over the airframe. A
windmilling prop will cause a huge amount of drag that is NEAR equal to the
rotational disc of the prop.
Not to worry. I haven't seen a VW or corvair windmill. Lycoming and
Continentals will.
Kevin.
-Original Message--
I have a Lycoming in a Tr2. I was heavily involved with the overhaul as I
have rebuilt several engines in the last 20 years so I wanted to see how it
was built. I was shocked to see how they were designed and put together. I
am surprised any of them make it to TBO. We need modern engines for ou
I would say look for another homebuilt. I am the same height, but 160 lbs
and believe I am at the upper limit on pilot size. That is if I figure on
the airplane carrying any gals or pals and some luggage.
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: Michael Gaskins [mailto:mbga...@winterfairy.com]
Is anyone building a KR landing gear to be more like the Wittman gear? I
would like to build the gear to come off of the motor mount like the RV's,
Tailwind, T18, etc, but with a bit of a mixture of gear like the Titan
Tornado has. In other words, with Wittman gear, but instead of tapered
steel g
SoIf I were to build a KR1, the airfoil would be easy enough to do,
but what about the horizontal stab? Should the KR1 also have a wider
horizontal surface and larger vertical surface? I personally like the
fuselage to remain stock length, though I realize lengthening would help
too.
Kev
But will a VW aircraft engine windmill?
Kevin in MO
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Scott [mailto:jscott.pi...@juno.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 11:52 AM
To: kr...@mylist.net
Subject: KR> Aerobatics and Stability
There is nothing wrong with doing negative G aerobatics with
Anyone know anything about this? FAA records at bottom.
Kevin Golden
Harrisonville, MO
> IDENTIFICATION
> Regis#: 316RPMake/Model: EXP Description: KR2 EXP
> Date: 04/14/2005 Time: 2303
>
> Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: NMissing:
N
>
VW fuel injection is a bad thing. I would look harder at the GM/Ford
components. Maybe something jap would be a good thing too. I love German
cars, but that fuel injection is nuts.
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: Doug Rupert [mailto:drup...@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 200
This engine has a great reputation. I think they have built them for over
10 years. I don't remember if they are all aluminum or not. My sister
bought one new about 8 years ago. She likes everything but the gas mileage.
She did go from a Miata to a full size car though.
Kevin.
-Original
How long will it be before we accept computer driven fuel injection in
airplanes? I have driven computer fuel injected cars for several years now
and have only had trouble with the ignition part on a Ford car. Otherwise
they have been flawless.
Kevin.
-Original Message-
From: Colin &
Seems I read somewhere recently that the lifting fuselage is a bad thing. I
believe the article I was reading was about the Hyperbipe. If you look at a
Hyperbipe fuselage, it is very airfoil shaped. I always thought that was a
good idea, but maybe on particularly aerobatic aircraft, that is a ba
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