Re: KRnet> Gathering Shirts?

2023-08-17 Thread Larry/Sallie Flesner via KRnet
On 8/17/2023 4:51 PM, DAVID MULLINS via KRnet wrote: Larry, Are you running the Shirts and hats this year. I want to send two shirts in my size to be embroidered. + --

Re: KRnet> Help with electrical diagram.

2022-05-13 Thread Larry/Sallie Flesner via KRnet
Larry,I didn't see a reply to your request for help.  Most likely you will only find help locally with someone that can look at what you actually have.  Get involved with a local EAA chapter if you are not already a member.  Someone there can help, especially the Tech Councilor. Good luck.Lar

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:54 AM 4/12/2014, you wrote: >"Do these satisfy the "brightness" requirement? " >+++ >The FAA passed mine as night worthy and it has no lens over it. >Neither does the standard 1156 bulb I use now. >Mark Jones (N886MJ) Mar

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >If you're talking to me, I used a "real" Whelen tail light socket, >Mark Langford + I too used the Whelen socket on the tail and both wings with the little "high dollar" aircraft cup lenses. I got mine off the Cessna 150 I salvaged out, not an

KR> data base information

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:15 PM 4/11/2014, you wrote: >Rather than watching a video, why not download the software and try >it out so you can have first hand experience? >-Dj ++ I don't have an ipad or tablet so that's not an option.

KR> Looking for a light bulb?

2014-04-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 12:13 AM 4/12/2014, you wrote: >Thanks Allen. It got the idea from Larrys plane. ++ I got my light from Aircraft Spruce as well as wing tip lights. I cut my electrical load by up to 5 amps. Larry Flesner

KR> data base information

2014-04-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: >>In my opinion, anyone that already has an ipad or equivalent can >>not find a better data base for less expense to fly by. > >"Avare&qu

KR> data base information

2014-04-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:22 PM 4/11/2014, you wrote: >About 2 years ago the FAA was to start charging for the charts > > data base that everyone was updating their GPS units. My subscription for my IFLY 720 is still $69 a year for the VFR subscription. That inc

KR> Mixture control on Zenith carb

2014-04-08 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:45 PM 4/8/2014, you wrote: >Still looking for a flex shaft that does not have the torsional windup. >+++ How about the "outside sheath" on something like a lawn mower throttle cable? Larry Flesner

KR> min hp

2014-04-07 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:26 AM 4/7/2014, you wrote: >Hey guys, what is the minimum horse power for the standard KR2S? >Would a 55hp Hirth work ok? +++ In a word, NO. Most KR2S's are coming in around 700+ pounds. 55 hp would give you a very under performing s

KR> Slick mag

2014-03-31 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:47 AM 3/31/2014, you wrote: >There is a tool for internal timing. It looks like a pin. Similar to an >All/scribe tool, only about 2" long. +++ I recall there being one additional timing setup internal in the mag besides the gears that takes a

KR> Midwest kr2 owners

2014-03-28 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 10:00 AM 3/28/2014, you wrote: >I believe this plane to be Bob Muses old KR. There is no N number on it, so >tracing it may be difficult. ++ John, I recall Bob Muse's (Sr.) KR sat on the original retract gear as called for in the plans.

KR> High Altitude

2014-03-27 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 04:58 PM 3/27/2014, you wrote: >I mainly need to reduce the size of my engine air inlets. > >What are the benefits you will gain from decreasing the inlets? >And will it effect cooling? >_+++ The greates

KR> Midwest kr2 owners

2014-03-27 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 05:19 AM 3/27/2014, you wrote: >I am located just west of indianapolis indiana. + Dan, You have one KR builder in Indy and one or more between you and Terre Haute. I'm sure they will chime in when they check in and see your request. I'm 4 hours drive southwe

KR> Service ceiling

2014-03-24 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 05:04 PM 3/24/2014, you wrote: >Amen to that! Trying to fly a squirrelly plane is why I didn't take >note of the 100 fpm point. At that kind of altitude, the max >attainable indicated airspeed and the stall speed get awfully close >together, so it's a fine line between stalling and climbing

KR> Why we fly/rainbows

2014-03-23 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:07 AM 3/23/2014, you wrote: >The first time was right after a small shower >early in the day when taking a friend for a ride in a Champ. Really Brian, you got a Champ to fly higher than a rainbow. What were you smoking :-) :-) Larr

KR> Another prop available

2014-03-17 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
This is a Mahogany 52 x 62 with fiberglassed tips and leading edge protection. Weldon Jennings ++ >Do you think it would make a good climb prop for an O200 Paul, >Brisbane, Australia. >+++

KR> Substitute small auxiliary 500 watt generator

2014-03-14 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 05:10 AM 3/14/2014, you wrote: >The 110V outlet feeding a battery charger provides about 30 amps of >charging, capacity. But for a motorcycle battery it will only take >a maximum of about 10 amps, plus about 5 amps for efis and ems >system batteries. +

KR> Roy Marsh's plane

2014-03-13 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 05:36 PM 3/13/2014, you wrote: >Sadly Rudi now finds that he has reached the age where it is unlikely he >will be able to affect the repairs required to bring N133RM back to an >airworthy state and is offering the aircraft up for sale. +++ Tha

KR> Ready call it quits with apps

2014-03-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:53 PM 3/10/2014, you wrote: >Hi everybody, I'm giving this one last ditch effort for some helpI'm going >to take these tablets back and say the. With it. > >Doran + Make sure you tablet has a built in GPS, then go to "Airventure Pilot"

KR> Gathering

2014-03-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:54 PM 3/10/2014, you wrote: >Am I getting antsy or planning ahead? Anyone know the Gathering >date or details?, >Dennis Dyer Go to http://www.krgathering.org/ Larry Flesner

KR> Ellison Carbueretor Pricing & Compatibility

2014-03-08 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> There are MA 3s available for almost nothing in the aviation > Eworld. No experimentation required. + I guess "almost nothing" is a relative term. I just spent $380 for an overhaul kit and may need to spend another

KR> METAL WING SKIN

2014-03-06 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:24 AM 3/6/2014, you wrote: >Anyway, it seems to me that one might build a KR with the wing skinned with >plywood over foam from the front spar to the rear spar and aluminum over >foam for that part of the wing. I think it would be legitimate to use >screws to attach the aluminum to the spar b

KR> WING SKIN

2014-03-04 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:49 PM 3/4/2014, you wrote: >I suspect there are numerous builders who are like me - a bit scared of >fibreglass due to total inexperience with it. Wing skins, where the >quality of the work is important for both structural and aesthetic reasons >strike me as a less than ideal place to learn.

KR> WING SKIN

2014-03-04 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:53 PM 3/4/2014, you wrote: >Well, duh, I just "assumed" everyone would >attach the ribs to the spars.? Glued, riveted, screwed, etc. + I'm not sure how you calculate / test to see if the ribs to spar connection is

KR> AOA...

2014-03-03 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >In your experience, what is the angle of attack (20,30, 35 degrees) to the >wing chord line or level line at stall speed? >And at cruise, what would you say is the wing angle of attack to level line? >Is there a best angle at which to install the pitot tube? >Gary ++

KR> Paul Lipps

2014-02-25 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:53 PM 2/25/2014, you wrote: >Paul mentioned that Roy Marsh, over 90 years old, was still showing up >for the local chapter EAA meetings and still prowling around the airport. > Roy was either a a fighter pilot or bomber pilot in WWII Paul mentioned, >and of course built what some say was the

KR> iPad vs. Android tablet for aviation

2014-02-23 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Brian, Check out the "Airventure IFLY" system. I think it will work on more than apple, you can pay a small fee and have it work on maybe three devices, and get a complete IFR data base for $109 a year. Dan Heath has the weather module for $400 or so. That should give you everything you n

KR> slow net

2014-02-23 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Slow day on the net. Thought I share an observation / realization I came to while remodeling the bathroom this weekend. The only person to win the race of life is the one that dies with "one too many tools". Coming down the home stretch with only one more trip to the hardware store. :-) I s

KR> > Looking for GPS

2014-02-22 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 04:15 AM 2/22/2014, you wrote: >I'm wondering if someone >out there in the United States as a GPS navigation then they might want to >get rid of because they're upgrading +++ Check out any offers carefully. Not all "used" GPS unit

KR> Angle of attack

2014-02-20 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:11 AM 2/20/2014, you wrote: >The slower the better in an emergency. On the mains is not as slow >as three point. I know this is going to bring up a big debate. But >as Mark says when you need to get stop fast there's only one way to do it. +++

KR> Angle of attack

2014-02-20 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 10:26 AM 2/20/2014, you wrote: >Larry >has an O-200 in his plane and hasn't had the pleasure of very many >engine-out landings (none, I'm guessing), unlike me, and I hope he never >does. +++ Mark is correct. That's one of the reasons I we

KR> Runway performance at 5000 to 8000 feet

2014-02-20 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> > >I live in Albuquerque, NM where the airfield is at 5800 ASL >+++ Jeff Scott will be your best advisor on that. His airport is higher than yours. My GUESS is that you'll want the KR to weight less than 625 pounds empty and consider it a sin

KR> Angle of attack

2014-02-20 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:35 AM 2/20/2014, you wrote: >Doran Jaffas wrote: > > >In the three point Landing configuration is anyone have any knowledge of >the optimum angle of attack for the KR two standard? > I think Mark was in the ball park with the

KR> Diehl gear legs

2014-02-19 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> A few months ago someone posted about some fiberglass gear legs that look > similar to the Diehl gear legs for $50.00 a set on ebay. I got a set of >them. >One thing beside needing trimming them is that they are 1" thick. I >think that's thicker then the Diehl gear and might be too stiff.

KR> New wing skin idea - Fuel tanks

2014-02-16 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 02:15 PM 2/16/2014, you wrote: >How fuel resistant is PVC, ABS? Drain pipe ABS is really strong and >fairly light. Peter + Bill Clapp used PVC pipe for fuel tanks and found the fuel would slowly "weep" through the pipe. http://

KR> New wing skin idea

2014-02-15 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:27 AM 2/15/2014, you wrote: >How long is the fuel tank to get 12.5 gals. >Joe My tanks are the length of the spar http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/22.jpg less about 8 inches (baffles and end foam), 10 inches front to rear and average abou

KR> wing tanks

2014-02-15 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:11 AM 2/15/2014, you wrote: >Larry do you have any internal baffle plates in your tanks? >Dene Collett + I have three baffles span wise. http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/22.jpg Larry Flesner

KR> New wing skin idea

2014-02-14 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:41 PM 2/14/2014, you wrote: >I might not make the >tanks the full span between the spars but I would like to keep them full >span for the stiffness it will give the wing being bonded to both the top >and bottom skins. >Dene Collett + A

KR> belly board flying characteristics?

2014-02-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:54 AM 2/10/2014, you wrote: >Everyone I have ever talked to concerning belly boards always >experienced a nose pitch up attitude. Just a hunch but I'm guessing the rear spar location, being behind the CG and CL, might

KR> belly board flying characteristics?

2014-02-09 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:26 PM 2/9/2014, you wrote: >I plan on putting the hinge point underneath the main spar, and >would expect deploying the flap would nose the plane down, requiring >nose up trim to compensate. That's how the flaps on N56ML work, at least. +

KR> mechanical pump or electric pump

2014-02-08 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:14 AM 2/8/2014, you wrote: >I'm going to opt for a GPASC flywheel drive engine on my >KR2. So the question is, mechanical pump or electric. I'm thinking using >electric pumps instead of the mechanical for the ability to have a backup >pump. +

KR> Ercoup flying

2014-01-31 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:03 PM 1/31/2014, you wrote: >but the 'coupe had spring-mediated control linkage between the >rudder and ailerons which provided automatic control coordination. >This worked very well to prevent the cross-control stall problem, >but made crabbing into a cross wind and slipping more >diffic

KR> Pressure testing my wing tanks

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:17 PM 1/30/2014, you wrote: >Or you guys could just build it like mine. Built out of 1/4" foam >and vinylester, start to finish in two days, no leaks of any >kind. I might have $60 in it, and two days of my time, much of >which was spent doing other things. >Mark Langford ++

KR> KR handling

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
With some of the recent discussion on flight characteristics, some builders might get the idea that the KR is hard to fly. NOT TRUE. In most of the flight envelope the KR handles much like any other airplane you've flown, very conventional. It is in the very edges of the envelope, slow and

KR> Pressure testing my wing tanks

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >The reason gas leaks when water doesn't more likely has to do with >the fact that >water molecules tend to stick together due to intermolecular forces that >are much stronger for water than they are for oxygen or nitrogen or carbon >dioxide or fuel. >TK

KR> , stall spin

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 10:16 AM 1/29/2014, you wrote: >I used to own an Ercoupe, it is a GREAT airplane. // I did an >extensive flight test with one >in the mid 80s and was never able to fully stall of spin the plane. >Wayne + That was by design. I

KR> N6338Z update

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:38 PM 1/30/2014, you wrote: >It is now flying! This is a plans built KR-2 with a VW 2180. Roger, Great to hear you're back in the air again after your very unfortunate arrival at the Mt.Vernon Gathering a few years ago. For those not famili

KR> p-lead

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:16 PM 1/30/2014, you wrote: >Anyone have a pair of p-leads for Bendix S4LN mags you are willing to part >with? >Gary +++ Is there something special about the P-leads you're looking for? I'm thinking that P-leads are simply a wire, run thr

KR> Pressure testing my wing tanks

2014-01-30 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>Gas molecules are smaller than water molecules. Water testing for leaks >is inconclusive. >Gary ++ So true. Gas will leak it a big way through a hole that holds water. I use a funnel to filter fuel that passes gas at a high rate but not a singl

KR> stall spin

2014-01-29 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Here is a question to get us thinking outside the box. During the flair on landing, when approaching the stall, do you use rudder or aileron to keep the wings level? And how about "full stall landings", a term I consider to be totally inaccurate. How many times, when pilots say they do "ful

KR> Cowling, altitudes, stall spin

2014-01-29 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:11 AM 1/29/2014, you wrote: >On the stall spin note... There are airplanes with different flying >characteristics I tend to agree with the >other rwriter's statement about please use the rudder For stall recovery. I >would hate to see someone who has an airplane with conventional flight

KR> stalls

2014-01-26 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
I can fly through a stall with my feet on the floor, using only aileron to keep wings level. I like that. Larry Flesner >++ > PLEASE, DO NOT DO THAT ! KEEP THE WINGS LEVEL WITH > THE RUDDER! You increase the Angle of

KR> Diehl Wing Skins & CG

2014-01-26 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:34 AM 1/26/2014, you wrote: >Not sure if there is some adverse CG consideration in using the >Diehl wing skins on a KR-2 such as on my airplane. My KR-2 seemed >to have that aft CG. I don't have any definitive data, but I have >had to move my 2180 VW 2-inches forward from the plans locati

KR> slick magneto parts

2014-01-23 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Netters, I have put 500 hours on my new Slick magnetos and, on inspection, found a loose arm in the distributor block on one mag. The part number I'm looking for is K3822. Any one have an extra one laying around. Best I've found so far is AS&S for $295. Any suggestions on a cheaper sourc

KR> Fwd: Grain direction

2014-01-19 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:41 PM 1/19/2014, you wrote: >Would sanding burn marks affect the bond with T88 epoxy. The burn marks should be pretty much superficial. Once removed, the wood should take the glue without a problem. "Good" sandpaper will be one of the cheaper

KR> Fwd: Grain direction

2014-01-19 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Paul, Looks like you're moving right along on your project. Are you using aircraft grade spruce? It's hard to tell from the photos, they are a bit blurry, but the grain on one piece looks widely separated and the other looks like it has a knot on the end grain. The photo makes it look lik

KR> plywood floor

2014-01-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:21 PM 1/12/2014, you wrote: >Ok, I'm talking about the floor inside the cockpit. The wood that >goes on top of the soundproofing / insulation foam. The >drawing shows the floor to go all the way back to the front of the >spar. there is nothing to glue the floor to front of the spar. ++

KR> Plywood floor

2014-01-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:15 PM 1/12/2014, you wrote: >I cut my holes for my front spar today and notice when I put the >plywood floor in. The back edge has nothing to glue. Any suggestions. Paul Visk +++ not sure I follow what y

KR> KR1/KR100?????whats the difference?

2014-01-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 02:31 PM 1/11/2014, you wrote: >Can anyone here shed some light on to the pros or cons of the KR1 VS >the KR 100 and what changed from the KR1 to the KR 100? considerable info with photos at

KR> Progress//older KR 2

2014-01-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:53 AM 1/11/2014, you wrote: >This also gives me the opportunity to thoroughly go over the airplane. > I would appreciate hearing from those of you that have older aircraft >and what type of maintenance issues especially regarding the fiberglass ++

KR> tailspring?

2014-01-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:36 PM 1/10/2014, you wrote: >I found some Grumman Tiger Fiberglass gear legs on Ebay and bought 4 with >shipping for $90.00. +++ Those are made from the same material as the Diehl gear legs and can be cut down and make excellent main g

KR> Prop clearance

2014-01-06 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:12 PM 1/6/2014, you wrote: >The key here is the attitude of the aircraft. With the plane level, yes, >9" is 9" regardless of the size or shape of the airframe. But I think the >previous writer was talking about how that clearance is affected by the >attitude of the aircraft. +++

KR> FAR Prop clearance

2014-01-06 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 08:59 AM 1/6/2014, you wrote: >9" on a Citabria or Cub is not the same as 9" on a KR or other smaller >plane. When you have a larger plane with the prop many feet in front >of the gear you don't need to get the tail up to a very high angle >before that 9" turns into zero as you do with a short

KR> Trim tab activation

2014-01-06 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 06:53 AM 1/6/2014, you wrote: >I'm quite familiar with the tab in the elevator, and that's the way >I'll do my next plane. See http://www.n56ml.com/trimtab/index.html for >details. The piano hinge Mark used is much heavier than n

KR> servo in elevator

2014-01-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> The servo in the elevator adds a little weight to the control > which adversely affects flutter susceptiblity. This meanst > additional counterbalance weight which in turn adds mass in the > tail, something I'd like to avoid . ith a shorter nyrod directly in > line with the tab? >Paul,

KR> FAR Prop clearance

2014-01-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
: >This does not appear to apply to experimentals; only certified aircraft. >Ron + While many regulations that apply to "certified" aircraft ( E-AB is also a class of certification) do not apply to experimentals, they were applied for a r

KR> Foam Ply - parts wanted

2014-01-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >Kr2 Foam ply to make some wing tanks, ( or good advise on metal tanks) I used the same foam that I built the rest of the airplane with as called for in the plans. Larry Flesner

KR> The EAA Chapter dilema

2014-01-04 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:21 AM 1/4/2014, you wrote: >I >got my pilot license in the 70's and see no difference between the two >political parties - I think we just drove in to the ditch on this post. Discussing the EAA and local chapters could or should

KR> They_don't_have_varnish

2014-01-02 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 10:02 AM 1/2/2014, you wrote: >I believe it was Larry Flesner that posted the idea years ago about >mixing up very dry micro that is light and easy to sand then mixing in >some alcohol to make it thinner and easier to spread that I got that >idea from. +++

KR> They don't have varnish

2014-01-01 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 03:44 PM 1/1/2014, you wrote: >I have also used FPL-16A thinned with lacquer thinner as a varnish >and it also works great. + FPL-16A is good stuff. All my wood bonding was done with FPL-16A. It is highly rated by F

KR> Sealers and UV protection

2014-01-01 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>When sealing wood that fabric will later be glued down to, is there >anything I should look out for? I assume I should scuff the >varnished/poly/epoxy surface where the glue will be applied to help >with adhesion. >Kevin Golden Is

KR> They don't have varnish

2014-01-01 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 09:51 AM 1/1/2014, you wrote: >Always coat textured ( auto trunk spray) with a clear(aerosol ok ) cause >almost all trunk spray is WATER Soluable . Make sure u wait 48 hrs before >clear coating to let paint dry completly ++ Than

KR> They don't have varnish

2014-01-01 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>N891JF had no epoxy, urethane, or varnish of any kind inside the cabin. I finished the inside of my "boat' with grey paint ( spray can) http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/02092590.jpg and then added a light coat of the "texture

KR> 1992 KR 2 $5500

2013-12-28 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>Lee Van Dyke wrote: >>That's 8000 worth of stuff, already put together > >Probably so, but Galen's description leaves a lot of questions to be >answered. >Mark Langford ++ Good ad

KR> Aluminum Band Saw

2013-12-26 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>For me, a band saw was one of the best tool investments that I made. I cut >a lot of foam and even fiberglass parts as well as aluminum with it. ++ Just curious, what fiberglass parts did you cut with the band saw? I don't remember h

KR> Aluminum Band Saw

2013-12-26 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>I purchased a metal cutting band saw from Sears about 28 years ago for $128. >Sid Wood A band saw may be handy but I built my KR using a hacksaw to cut aluminum and a 4 inch stationary belt sander to shape the parts. Maybe that'

KR> annual poem #2

2013-12-24 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Christmas Eve at the Airport On the eve before Christmas all KR?s in the land Are snug in their hangars with birds called ?spam-cans?. The spam-cans all chuckle as they set in their stall To see a winged creature with proportions so small But the KR?s don?t mind for they?ve heard it before And

KR> annual poem

2013-12-24 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
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 to see what the day would behold He'd heard of this fellow all dressed up in red He was told there were reindeer that power

KR> KR2S LSA

2013-12-16 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>The max speed is 152 knots and stall is under 50 without >augmentation. > Larry Bell > That seems a bit high. I recall it being more like 120 knots (138 mph) and 48 knots (52 mph) on the low end. Larry Flesner

KR> Experimental aviation outside the US

2013-12-15 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> Perhaps my point is that we don't know how good we have it in the US. >Mark Langford +++ Thanks, Mark. It's good to be reminded occasionally of just how good we have it here in the good ol' USA. My 0-200 has been running a bit rough lat

KR> The need for Dr. Dean hinges

2013-12-14 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>has anyone heard of the one of the original U >channel hinges failing or wearing out and had to be changed? >Paul Visk + The U channel hinges will eventually wear and develop some slop but it will take hundreds of hours if they are aligned p

KR> Canopy

2013-12-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:59 PM 12/10/2013, you wrote: >Looking for a dragon fly canopy out in the North West. Any leads A Pulsar canopy should work just fine also if you come across one. Larry Flesner

KR> Belly flap and linkages

2013-12-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> if anyone would be willing to send me pics >of belly flapd and linkages e being the new owner...would like to add one. > Doran > ++ Several photos of my setup at the bottom of http://myplace.frontier.com/~flesner/

KR> first flight advise

2013-11-17 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> hopefully when i get home from sea this time i will be taking mine > to the airport for its first flight so whether i do the first > flight or i can get someone else to do it, i can have or give some > little advise on what to expect. +

KR> Tailwheel springs?

2013-11-16 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 02:23 PM 11/16/2013, you wrote: >Where do all get your tail wheel spring? + My spring is a section of a 1930's era automobile spring I found in the attic of a local blacksmith shop. I cut it to length, cold bent it to shape, and dressed the ends to fit the

KR> [CorvAircraft] ACS gascolator or USHER gascolator

2013-11-16 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:30 AM 11/16/2013, you wrote: >>So, what is the advantage of using a gascolator over a fuel filter that >>filters out water. >Dan, >I have 446.3 flight hours with no gascolator and have had no >problems. The way I look at it is that the

KR> Do you know how lives near Jackson Tn.

2013-11-15 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
\: >I got a name of a person at the gathering who had a corvair engine for >sale. He lives near Jackson Tn. + I e-mailed Paul the info Larry Flesner

KR> waf material

2013-11-13 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:47 PM 11/13/2013, you wrote: >I have one been using 4 inch wrenches and snugglingit happens. +++ Jon, Just who were you snuggling with using a 4 inch wrench and what really happened? Second thought, lets not go there. Rulle # 3 in

KR> Fw: waf

2013-11-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 07:49 PM 11/12/2013, you wrote: >Just add the plywood under the fittings, Right? > >Paul Visk Rather than add the softer ply under the fitting, I'd change the dimension of either the inner or outer section spar cap to make it work. As you can see,

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2013-11-12 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:52 PM 11/12/2013, you wrote: >I'm leaving this one blank intentionally. (But bolding the text and >coloring it blue in case its an issue with the font) Marc Baca >Chino, CA N31SB N13UG +

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2013-11-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>So far, fuselage on spring alum >gear, wheels, O-200 engine, cowling and wood prop mounted, HS, elevator, >rudder and wing spars piled on top came to 523 lbs. Any thoughts out there? >Gary +++ On a more serious note, you're probably in th

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2013-11-11 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >I just did a weight check on my project. So far, fuselage on spring alum >gear, wheels, O-200 engine, cowling and wood prop mounted, HS, elevator, >rudder and wing spars piled on top came to 523 lbs. Any thoughts out there? >Gary +

KR> KR2-S Fuselage Extension

2013-11-10 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
> >If you add the extra 14" bay to the back, I'd feel free to add 2" to >the front, maybe even 3" >I'd be interested to know what Larry Flesner did up front, since >he's even taller and long in the legs. >Mark Langford +++

KR> hat and shirts

2013-11-09 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Netters, I finally got the hats and shirts that were ordered boxed and will go in the mail on Tuesday. Shipping is a bit cheaper this year with different packaging so I apologize to the first three that I shipped for the slight overcharge. I have the following hats / shirts left. 16 hats

KR> STATIC PORT

2013-11-04 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 11:03 AM 11/4/2013, you wrote: >STATIC PORT ON THE SIDE OF THE FUSALAGE >IS THERE ANY BEST PLACETO PUT A STATIC PORT ON THE SIDE Use the static / pitot suggested in the plans and take all the engineering and guesswork out of the installa

KR> pictures

2013-11-03 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
Also, I got several photos from Virgil Salisbury taken at the Covington Gathering in the early 90's. I'll attempt to scan them and e-mail to someone for posting. If that fails I'll mail to someone that can handle the job. Thanks, Virg Larry Flesner

KR> wrap up

2013-11-03 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
O.K. , it's November already and I need to wrap up the Gathering. Extended house guest are gone, I'm nearly over my 4 week bout with head and chest cold, and an awesome fun flight in the KR today has nearly eliminated my Gathering host burnout. The flight was fun, even with plugged up ears.

KR> Surface temps & paint

2013-11-03 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>The stuff I do with my time... > >Mark Langford IS MUCH APPRECIATED Larry Flesner

KR> W&B apps

2013-11-02 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
From AOPA Thought some might be interested Larry Flesner ++ Weighing in on weight-and-balance apps October 28, 2013 By Ben?t J. Wilson Weight-and-balance apps seem to be very popular with pilots. The last time I did a column on them

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