KRnet> Information on Fiberglass for KR

Several years ago I was interested in building a KR and there was a gathering in Oregon. During that Mark Langford gave a talk called Fiberglass 101 and he showed the basics of fiberglass, micro, and foam work. I took a video and posted it on YT, now has had 11K views. https://youtu.be/sVYfaTnIsSc

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

What instruments are required for Experimental aircraft? Answer: NONE! This trips up a lot of DAR’s and FSDO’s. They quote 91.205, which says: § 91.205 Powered civil aircraft

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

Granted true airspeed is not a necessary bit of knowledge in flight, but I look at it occasionally to measure plane performance. Reading the fine print, or footnote for many aircraft reveals their speed performance numbers are based on true airspeed at 8,000 ft. So I'll occasionally look at this an

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

I have tablet, phone, and current printed sectional for back-ups. But flying is still just a lot of fun! Jim McGauhey WA -Original Message- From: Flesner Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 6:33 PM To: jmcgau...@usa.net; krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel

I also agree and flew round gauges from 1982 to 2017. And if you really want, the Dynon can be configured to show a round gauge 6-pack. It took me about 30 seconds to get used to a tape instead of round gauge, only a couple flights to find everything on the glass panel in an instant. But then I

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

I fly a Dynon Skyview in Zenith CH-650. I was going to build a KR when this opportunity came up and 3 others joined me to share costs and build. Built from 2015 to 2017, flew WA to OSH in 2017 and 2019. This was 2019 event. Highly unlikely, but great to have Dynon and Nrst shows closest airports

KR>Re: seat belts

I just installed a pair of Tanaka 4 pt in my Zenith CH-650 and like them a lot (they have 5 pt also). They have a camlock design with tang that points down, just push sideways to release 3 straps (4th is permanent to buckle). Lightweight, got them fast from Amazon. I see they now have Tanaka

Re: KR> Two questions

I think the trim tab concept is to simplify installation. If your control cables work fine and are adjusted properly, then one train of thinking is to not mess with those. Adding small trim tabs is a simple thing to do without messing with your controls. That said, most autopilots do work by

Re: KR> Projects for sale

Great idea to make it a donation, Pete. I’m prez of EAA Chapter 84 in Snohomish, WA, about 20 miles northeast of Seattle. We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and can give tax donation letters. Anything more than $5,000 requires an appraisal, but less than that I just write a letter. There’s pr

KR> Avgas - UL94

FYI, I have been following KR for years, bought a KR Super 2S project, and attended 2015 gathering in Oregon. But now have sold the project and completed a Zenith CH-650 and flown that from WA to OSH twice. (Have 4 builder/owners and they didn't want KR plus we got the wings for free from EAA.)

KR> Insurance

They probably want a pilot on the policy since it is airworthy. See if someone will volunteer. When we built a Zenith CH-650 we got a quote for 2 pilots with only 5-8 hrs 650 time (insurance required 5 hr min) and we had high hull insurance of $70K to cover cost of new build with Rotax, Dynon, et

KR> Dynon Radio & Transponder

I have a KRSuper2S project, but last year completed a Zenith CH-650 and flew to OSH and back from WA. I have a full Dynon Skyview panel, with radio, intercom, auto-pilot. The integrated transponder is ADSB- In and Out and works great. The radio is fantastic. Never have to turn a knob (but can i

KR> Waterproofing

Consider gaffer's tape. It's a high quality tape made to stick well, but remove without a trace. Looks like duct tape, but much higher quality with different stickum. Designed for video productions to cover wires on walls and carpet. It ain't cheap, like $30 to $50/roll, but comes in a variety

KR> Basic Med

I went to my FAA examiner several months ago as I figured he'd know the process. It was in May, within a month after basic med started. Turns out I was the 2nd for him. First he handed me the cup for a UA. I had just gone before getting to the office, so I asked if it was necessary. He checked,

KR> Mgl, dynon,Garmin

I'm in WA, with Dynon just down the road. We have several Dynon employees in our EAA Chapter 84 and they have given us great support. I have a KR project to get to in about a year, but now building a Zenith CH-650 with 4 others. We ask Dynon many questions and get immediate answers. As to the

KR> VW Engine

I'm helping a friend whose father died and left a VW engine in the garage. He built, flew and sold a homebuilt, and this seems to be a backup engine left over. I don't know about size, condition, or any details. You can see some photos at https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24861056/VW%20Engine%

KR> Super2S

I bought the Super2S from a fellow who purchased at auction in Phoenix. Whoever stopped paying the storage bills. The boat is built with turtledeck on, wings about half way with main wing structure built but fuel tanks need sealing and testing, then top skin foam and skin applied. There's a lot o

KR> Mark Langford talk on fiberglass at 2015 Gathering

I finally finished editing and producing the video of Mark's Fiberglass 101 talk at the 2015 Gathering. It's about an hour long, so clear some time and grab a beverage. He covers basics of cloth, foam, peel-ply, epoxy, using plastic, micro-spheres, and more. Lots of good comments from the audien

KR> After the Gathering

Once again, I'd like to remind folks about a great fly-in very near the Gathering, and on the weekend following, Sept 11-12. Hood River is just east of Portland, along the Columbia River, and has an amazing fly-in of many vintage aircraft. Technically, it's Ken Jernstedt Airfield, 4S2. It's no

KR> KR Gathering video

Mark and others, I'd be happy to video the workshop, and other events at the gathering. That is if I attend. It's on my calendar now, but I'll also be doing the Hood River Fly-In the next weekend, also in Oregon. My Social Director may have other plans for me when we get closer to these dates.

KR> Hood River Fly-In video

Here's video of the fly-in I attended Sept 6 Final version On Vimeo, https://vimeo.com/107101162 On YouTube http://youtu.be/ZhtUWkOn700 Both the same. It's 33 min, so either grab a libation when you have some time, or download then watch as you work in the shop. Jim McGauhey

KR> 2015 Gathering

I've been lurking and enjoying the posts as I'm deciding on which plane to build. Budget is very tight, but safe and a reasonably quick and reliable cross-country vehicle is desired. As for the 2015 Gathering, there's a little, but getting better, known destination at Hood River, OR; Ken Jenste