Re: KR> Tail feathers

2021-02-04 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
weight and strength and I liked the way it handled. Joe Nunley Former owner of 269hj > > Any increase in tail volume is going to be an improvement, which is exactly > why I built my plane with an extra 6" on both horizontal stabilizers, as well &

KR> Crash

2017-07-05 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
My engine sputtered on take off. I didn't want to land in the trees so I turned back. I am in the hospital with a broken pelvis and broken ribs, but I am ok. Lots of miracles. My aircraft is shattered. More input later. Joe Nunley Baker Florida On Jul 5, 2017 8:55 PM, "Larry Flesner

Re: KR> N269 7.6 Hour Data Download

2017-06-27 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
e. >Brian Kraut Joe Nunley Baker Florida KR2 On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:18 AM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > I think you will find after you have a lot more time on the plane and > start to fly it loaded at different C.G. locations that you will want

KR> N269 7.6 Hour Data Download

2017-06-27 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
t the KRNETwork. Joe Nunley Baker Florida N269HJ KR2 ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/lis

Re: KR> It Flies!

2017-06-16 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
Dear KRneter's, I am very grateful to you! Thank you for answering my dumb questions about what to do with my airplane. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. I never could have built an airplane without your support. I always look forward to reading emails from the KRNET. Joe N

KR> It Flies!

2017-06-16 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
ng shallow approach on final. At touchdown I would like to say that it was smooth and pretty, but I logged six landings and was glad to keep it on the runway. When I cool down, I will do a really good post flight and maybe try it again. It wants to go fast. It's maneuverable. Joe Nunley Bak

Re: KR> exhaust system - nothing left but the tailpipe!

2017-02-12 Thread Joe Nunley via KRnet
Wow. Let me know about the chrome plating. Joe Nunley Baker Florida On Feb 12, 2017 9:03 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" wrote: See enclosed photo. Not the prettiest welding job, but it'll work. The collector is the ugliest...not a line-to-line fit like the tubing, so it&#

KR> Continental Engine Mount

2016-05-04 Thread Joe Nunley
^Can you get some new bolts through ^the firewall? I think the top bolts would go into the fuel tank and foam.

KR> Location

2015-12-10 Thread Joe Nunley
Baker Florida is between Mobile Alabama and Tallahassee in the panhandle of Florida about 10 miles North West of the big town of Crestview Florida. Baker has one stop light and 400 kids at the high school. We also have a 3000 foot grass strip. Joe -Where is Baker, Fl ? Virg, Miami- On Thu, Dec 1

KR> Landing speeds

2015-02-17 Thread Joe Nunley
Dear Colin, If the weather is good, I fly about 3 to 4 times a week. I fly with my "other"plane out of the 1200 foot strip. I have been testing different landing techniques in preparation for the completion of my KR2. I have found that the technique that you describe, "push the stick forward to

KR> Flaps versus belly board versus spoilers

2015-01-13 Thread Joe Nunley
I would place spoilers on the winglets to not interfere with control surfaces. Joe On Jan 13, 2015 3:35 PM, "chrisprata via KRnet" wrote: > Have spoilers been installed and used on a KR1? > > Where? Outer or inner wing? Do spoilers blanket ailerons with turbulent > air? > > On apch, I wonder if

KR> Belly Board

2014-12-25 Thread Joe Nunley
RE: Multi-holes drilled air brake : any good ? I just spoke to my flying buddy, Carl "Flaps" Laffert, 84, who flew both the SBD Dauntless during WW II with the Marine Corps from Mindanao. He also flew the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. He told me the perforations create more drag. They were first used in

KR> Another poem for my friends in KR land by a friend of mine who flies a Vari-Eze.

2014-12-24 Thread Joe Nunley
"Once man has tasted flight, he will walk the earth with his eyes turned skyward, for there he has been and there he longs to return." DaVinci Godspeed, Joe On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Parley T Byington via KRnet < krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > Merry Christmas to all my fellow kr owne

KR> Merry Christmas to all

2014-12-23 Thread Joe Nunley
My first time hearing that AMAZING poem! Joe On Dec 23, 2014 2:12 PM, "Flesner via KRnet" wrote: > > > > > 'Twas the Day Before Christmas > > 'Twas the day before Christmas and out on the ramp > Sat a little KR, a mischievous scamp > He should be in his hangar or so he was told > But he just had

KR> Last of the newsletters, Quarterly newsletters, brake update

2014-12-21 Thread Joe Nunley
Aircraft Spruce has Cheng Shin 11x4.0-5 tires in 6 ply and 8 ply. What ply do you have or recommend? Joe On Dec 21, 2014 8:42 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" wrote: > Joe Nunley wrote: > > > I have been looking for wheels and brakes, good timing Mark > > I would get

KR> Last of the newsletters, Quarterly newsletters, brake update

2014-12-21 Thread Joe Nunley
I have been looking for wheels and brakes, good timing Mark. I will also purchase my engine tomorrow. A Honda L 1.5 from the Fit. Inspired by the Viking 100 hp auto conversion engine . I could really use some PSRU plans. Merry Christmas! Joe On Dec 21, 2014 1:47 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" w

KR> Engine Shipping

2014-12-08 Thread Joe Nunley
Dear Folks, I am looking to ship an aircraft engine. What have you found to be the best way to ship. The engine is on a pallet. Thank you, Joe

KR> Firewall beef up for nise gear

2014-12-03 Thread Joe Nunley
So will the Deihl nose gear work on a grass strip? Would it be so bumpy? How much stress do you believe it can weather? Joe Nunley On Dec 3, 2014 12:38 PM, "Mark Jones via KRnet" wrote: > > I have not heard of any Diehl actually collapsing at the firewall attach point. If i

KR> Jabiru's in Kr2s.

2014-11-30 Thread Joe Nunley
Colin, What type of wheel breaks do you have? Joe Nunley On Nov 30, 2014 8:35 PM, "Mark Langford via KRnet" wrote: > Colin Hales wrote: > > I haven't got flaps or a speed brake. You don't need >> them. People keep saying that "They float!" How? It

KR> Jabiru's in Kr2s.

2014-11-30 Thread Joe Nunley
You mentioned that you don't have a speed break or flaps. What is your landing distance on concrete and grass? Joe On Nov 30, 2014 3:27 PM, "colin hales via KRnet" wrote: > > Hi all, > A couple of things. First, I'm too busy, articles, video editing, things > are getting neglected, like my paren

KR> Trimming the firewall

2014-11-29 Thread Joe Nunley
Hey Larry, Is that an 0200 engine in your plane? How does it fly? Joe Nunley On Nov 28, 2014 2:30 PM, "Flesner via KRnet" wrote: > >I'm curious if anybody has setback the edge of the plywood a little to >> except the cowling edge or just fill the fuselage up

KR> Grass Runway

2014-10-28 Thread Joe Nunley
Of those who fly their KR2 off of a grass runway; what distance to take off and land, tail wheel or tri gear, engine type and horse power if you please. My hanger is on a grass strip. Want to be able to take off and land at my home field. Thank you! Joe Nunley

KR> (no subject)

2014-10-26 Thread Joe Nunley
I was at SERFI. Where were the KR2's? I was hoping to find someone to talk to about them. Joe Nunley On Oct 26, 2014 5:52 PM, "Flesner via KRnet" wrote: > > > A friend of mine won Contemporary Champion with his Piper PA22, N8430D > at the SERFI at Evergreen today