Re: KRnet> spinners

2023-02-22 Thread Great Western Airsports
Warpdrive have a good range of bulkheads and spinners in fibreglass, carbon and also aluminium. From: KRnet on behalf of MS Sent: 22 February 2023 23:46:20 To: n357cj via KRnet Subject: Re: KRnet> spinners You have a Sensinich as I recall so suggesting contacti

KR>Type 4 crank/Force 1 compatibility

2022-02-14 Thread Great Western Airsports
Does anyone know if there's still Type 4 crank & Force 1 compatibility or in fact, what workarounds there are in a T4 crank environment(pulley end)? Thanks, Brad -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options

KR>Re: fuel senders and gauges?

2022-02-11 Thread Great Western Airsports
y 2022 18:43:43 To: krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: KR>Re: fuel senders and gauges? Brad at Great Western Airsports wrote: > VDO has never let me down in various aircraft, various setups, lots of hours. Yep, that's exactly what I used on N56ML. Having been a VW fanatic since before I coul

KR>Re: fuel senders and gauges?

2022-02-10 Thread Great Western Airsports
VDO has never let me down in various aircraft, various setups, lots of hours. Brad From: Mark Langford Sent: 10 February 2022 13:52:20 To: KRnet Subject: KR>fuel senders and gauges? Has anybody had good luck with fuel senders and gauges? If so, what brand, part

KR>Re: Electric motors & controllers etc

2021-10-19 Thread Great Western Airsports
These aircraft perform very well and are very attractive due to their low cost. Exoectatiins should be reslistic as, if built heavy albeit well built along with bells & whistles ir a combination, it'll need a certain amount if thrust to maintain level flight and then an excess of power to eithe

KR>Re: plastic fuel tank

2021-03-21 Thread Great Western Airsports
Hi Larry, These work well. Rubber bushing: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ftb01.php?clickkey=7792365 Fuel elbow: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ffelbow.php Kind regards, Brad Wagenhauser Chief Flying Instructor Great Western Airsports Brown Shutters Farm

Re: KR> Stock kr2 flying and brakes

2021-02-09 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
our retracts would still work after any sensible upgrade from your current brakes, it's just a matter of deciding which route you want to follow with your very own KR-2. Kind regards, Brad Wagenhauser Chief Flying Instructor Great Western Airsports Brown Shutters Farm Airfield So

KR> Stock kr2 flying and brakes

2021-02-07 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Here's the correct link for the Aerobrakes, apologies incomplete link provided previously. https://www.sonexaircraft.com/eshop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=17249 Kind regards, Brad Wagenhauser Chief Flying Instructor Great Western Airsports Brown Shutters Farm Airfield Somerse

Re: KR> Stock kr2 flying and brakes

2021-02-07 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
arget=product&product_id=17249&substring=Brakes There are of course other options but this will be easiest and most affordable new buy option I reckon. Kind regards, Brad Wagenhauser Chief Flying Instructor Great Western Airsports Brown Shutters Farm Airfield Somerset Mobile - 07

Re: KR> Washington KR2S Wanted

2021-01-29 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
upper wing surface, not seen it but I've heard - a go around in that first bounce is your solution until you build experience with your aircraft. Kind regards, Brad Wagenhauser Chief Flying Instructor Great Western Airsports Brown Shutters Farm Airfield Somerset Mobile - 07516 235 000 E

Re: KR> barrel adjusters

2020-03-26 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi, Woukd cycle/motorcycle 'brake' or 'clutch cable adjusters' not work which are freely available, usually M6 thread for brake cables or M8 thread for clutch cables? Alternatively I received extra long cable adjusters as part of a MacFarlane Rotax twin carb throttle control kit so they should

Re: KR> Very Quiet - N6399U No Longer for Sale - Exhaust Project

2019-11-12 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi Jeff, The ceramic coating would benefit the exhaust as it protects from corrosion however, it also acts as an insulating cover to not only prevent heat escaping into the cowling area but also keeps the exhaust gasses hotter and thus less dense which aids exhaust flow. Better exhaust flow = b

Re: KR> HAPI shrink fit prop hub removal

2019-04-03 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
prop hub removal On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 7:26 AM Great Western Airsports via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > One further question as I'm removing to check the crank and woodruff key. > Am I expecting to see a standard VW woodruff key or is there a likeli

Re: KR> HAPI shrink fit prop hub removal

2019-04-03 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
fit prop hub removal On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 1:36 AM Great Western Airsports via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > I've a shrink fit prop hub on a 1835 HAPI. Should I wish to remove and > thereafter refit, would a bit of heat and a puller do the job or is ther

KR> HAPI shrink fit prop hub removal

2019-04-03 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi all, I've a shrink fit prop hub on a 1835 HAPI. Should I wish to remove and thereafter refit, would a bit of heat and a puller do the job or is there better advice I should heed? Thank you. Brad ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-a

KR> HAPI shrink fit prop hub removal

2019-04-03 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi all, I've a shrink fit prop hub on a 1835 HAPI. Should I wish to remove and thereafter refit, would a bit of heat and a puller do the job or is there better advice I should heed? Thank you. Brad ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-a

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

2019-02-12 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Thanks Jeff(and Mike T & Gary Sack), With metallurgy not being my subject, I didn't realise that existing springs could be bent, drilled and cut etc so I think I'll start looking for an existing that can be modified to fit. Thanks again. From: KRnet

Re: KR> Tail Wheel Springs (but aluminium)

2019-02-12 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi Mark, Thanks for taking the time to reply with your feedback, much appreciated. You've answered a few questions I've been pondering about and probably should look out for a suitable flat leaf spring or ideally one with a 20° bend to match an Aviation Products tailwheel assembly rather than s

KR> Tail Wheel Springs(but aluminium)

2019-02-09 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi, Since tailwheel springs are in discussion at the moment, has anyone made a tailwheel spring out if aluminium bar and if so - 1. What spec was used? 2. Could it be formed e.g. 20° and if so, must it be formed before any type if straightening treatment(if relevant)? 3. I assume it could be dr

KR> HAPI 1835 Questions

2018-10-17 Thread Great Western Airsports via KRnet
Hi all, I'm pretty new to the group and hope there will be someone who can answer my questions. I've a KR2 with 1835 HAPI which I've not opened up yet hence some of the questions I'm asking. 1. Engine is low hours and quite tight - what max static RPM should I be expecting with a 52 x 48 prop