KR> Slotted Flaps

2014-05-09 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Larry, I'm trying my utmost to turn my KR2 into what I want. No, I don't need a bundu basher, she'll be hangared at a proper airfield all of the time. I can afford hangerage else I won't fly. But seeing what these flaps did for the MCR4, I am giving it some serious thought. And it cannot be all

KR> Slotted Flaps

2014-05-09 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi again KRNetters, Does anyone perhaps have a link available of any more detail on how to make these: http://www.love4aviation.com/DYNAERO/Technologyindex/Wing+Design/Pilots-June+2003.html I can come up with a rough idea, but I'm sure there is a better way. How is the forward airfoil of the f

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-09 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
160 hp Continental in good condition could sell for a good price -- enough money to buy an engine light enough to be suitable for a KR. In my opinion that would be the smartest thing to do with it. On May 8, 2014 9:38 AM, "Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet" mailto:krnet at list.krne

KR> Heaviest engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi gents, Thank you for your reply. Mark, I hear your point & will give it some serious thought. When you look at my pics, you'll notice the builder made the ailerons inboard only and full width to the rear spar. I'm sure I can convert that into flaps and ad outboard ailerons. This would not

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
which makes for more weight on top of the heavy engine. ?There are a lot of trade offs to consider. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message ----- > From: Hennie van Rooyen \[HQP Alloystream\] via KRnet > Sent: 05/08/14 07:37 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: KR> Most hea

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
P, you're going to need bigger fuel tanks for the same range, which makes for more weight on top of the heavy engine. ?There are a lot of trade offs to consider. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM > - Original Message ----- > From: Hennie van Rooyen \[HQP Alloystream\] via KRnet >

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
See about 1/3 down on http://www.krnet.org/redoak2002 John Bouyea Hillsboro, OR -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 7:19 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Most heavy en

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi again, I just want to clarify the reason for my question. I have advertised our Vulcan Nomad 1500 tourer bike to swop for an ultralight. To my amazement, today someone offered to swop me for this engine, log books up to date, complete & in a good running condition. This sounds like a very g

KR> Most heavy engine

2014-05-08 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi everyone, Don't crucify me, this is only a question. I am able to lay my hands on a good 160hp Continental engine, complete with prop & running. What is the heaviest & most powerful engine ever put in a KR2? I see it weighs 297 lbs compared to the 227 of the Corvair. I say again, this is me

KR> Henni's extremely modified KR2

2014-05-06 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi KRNetters, For starters, I gain 80 to 100lbs by my engine choice alone. Next, I'll have only the most basic instruments. My wider canopy will weigh nearly the same as most as I'm going to use thin Mylar for windows with a centre post down the middle front. VG's are known to reduce stall spee

KR> Henni's extremely modified KR2

2014-05-06 Thread Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] via KRnet
Hi KRNetters, This is my modest attempt at trying to achieve the following: http://www.microlighters.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=22857 1. a KR2 that weighs less or same than the first one built by Kend Rand himself. 2. a KR2 that is roomier inside than any other built to date that I kn