Re: KRnet> Need some help in San Antonio TX

2025-02-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Griff There are two of us that are relatively close to this airport. I am in Dallas and Brad is in Novasota How do you want to handle this?  Luis Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, February 9, 2025, 10:11 PM, G R Pickett via KRnet wrote: Call me a scared old Boomer if you want, but

Re: KRnet> EAA KRs webinars

2024-11-25 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Here is a link to the Video we made for our 50th Anniversary... KR Anniversary 50 Years | | | | | | | | | | | KR Anniversary 50 Years | | | On Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 05:25:18 AM CST, JC via KRnet wrote: Hello all, I thought EAA had a webinar or video on

Re: KRnet> Building the exhaust

2024-11-02 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
JC, welcome to the group. Just for clarity... the airplane in the back looks like a KR2 and not a KR1 by looks of the cowling and canopy, am I correct. Either way, I look forward to seeing you make progress to your project.  Best regards Luis   On Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 01:05:57 PM CD

KRnet> Meeting Passcode?

2024-09-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Its asking for the passcode... help-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Not home yet...

2024-09-17 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
You da man... Scott. Glad your airplane is returning to normalThanks for everything... Luis  On Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 06:03:37 PM CDT, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: I finally got the RV home today.  The only casualty to the internal soaking was the iFly GPS went Tango Uniform. 

Re: KRnet> Gathering

2024-09-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Chris, it was really a pleasure to visit and hangout with you at the camping grounds. Love what you did with your airplane and the stories... see you next year... Luis On Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:52:18 AM CDT, wrote: Thankful for your safety on such a long flight. It certainly

KRnet> Post you're Going Home Reports Here

2024-09-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Dr Hsu and I left right after the dinner and ceremonies, we traveled all night (Co-pilot slept most of the way). We arrived in Dallas sometime around 8 am. We visited my KR so that Dr Hsu could see it and ask questions (boy did he...).  He texted me several hours later reporting that he had arriv

KRnet> Memorializing 2018 gathering

2024-09-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
For those that were unable to attend the 2024 Gathering, I asked and got permission from Larry Flesner if I could re-post the video of Larry singing several of his iconic songs which includes my very favorite " No need to cry when I'm gone..."  I wanted to memorialize this particular gathering a

KRnet> Memorializing our 2018 Gathering

2024-09-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
For those that were unable to attend the 2024 Gathering, I ask and got permission from Larry Flesner if I could re-post the video of Larry singing several of his iconic songs which includes my very favorite " No need to cry when I'm gone..."  I wanted to memorialize this particular gathering as

Re: KRnet> KR Gathering

2024-09-15 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Adam, I think we surely would have enjoyed that, we had plenty of free time since a few of our presenters could not make it due to weather. We will be returning to KMVN again next year, you can start planning your visit now...  Best regards Luis R Claudio On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 0

Re: KRnet> one more wake-up !!!

2024-09-11 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Dr Hsu and I will be arriving about 8 am Friday morning... we will be driving again this year...  Luis  On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 06:13:26 PM PDT, Chris Pryce via KRnet wrote: I flew 8 hours today and made it to Hastings, NE. I'll be there before lunch! Chris Pryce On Wed,

KRnet> Proposed location 2025 gathering

2024-09-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I took the liberty of meeting with the director of the Mesquite Metro Airport KHQZ, and he is supportive of the idea of sponsoring this event in 2025. I will be available to present the idea and to talk about our facility and attractions in the areas adjacent to the airport. .  Luis R Claudio N8

Re: KRnet> Ground loop Incident

2024-09-09 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
to come.and I am not changing my mind. See ya'll there. Ray_pilot New Orleans On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 1:20 AM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Well, it was bound to happen... this past Saturday, the weather cleared enough for me to try another flight around the pattern, and so I kick the ti

KRnet> Ground loop Incident

2024-09-08 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Well, it was bound to happen... this past Saturday, the weather cleared enough for me to try another flight around the pattern, and so I kick the tires and lit the fires, and off I went... AWOS reported a crosswind from the West at about 12 to 14kts. We were using runway 36 to the North. I felt

Re: KRnet> Happi gauge

2024-09-08 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I am having the same problem on my 2100D. I've had fluctuations on my Oil Pressure EMS indicator from a normal (temp) oil pressure of 30PSI dropping down to 12PSI which sets off bitching Betty. I connected a mechanical pressure gauge on a tee where the oil line comes off the engine, one branch o

Re: KRnet> Test fllight yesterday

2024-09-06 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Thank you Joe. I should change the subject to: checking phone to see if camera works.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, September 6, 2024, 12:37 PM, joemals...@charter.net wrote: At least the phone worksJoe. From: "Luis Claudio via KRnet"

KRnet> Test fllight yesterday

2024-09-06 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Ok guys, go ahead and say it "you're an idiot..."  I tried to film yesterday's flight attempt, and I got a good 15-minute-long video of my mustache, cheek and ear. I had placed the camera (iPhone) backwards and did not realize it was filming me and not what was happening outside.  Luckily, the w

Re: KRnet> Fwd: 50th Anniversary of the kR Video

2024-09-05 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Thank you Dr. Hsu... you only say that so you can ride with me to the meeting... I got your number buddy On another note... Larry the video has been deleted. It shall forever remain unviewed (I hope). Luis On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 09:48:11 PM CDT, Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet wrote:

Re: KRnet> Taking over KR-2S

2024-09-03 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Where is the project located? Many times, you may find a KR builder or pilot/owner near you that can mentor you through the build process. I agree with Griff... come on out to Mt Vernon next weekend and meet, touch and maybe get to ride in a KR... Best regards Luis  On Tuesday, September 3,

Re: KRnet> High impedance short - lessons learned

2024-08-30 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
John and Larry, thank you for your input. I totally appreciate it, which is why I reach out to the group...First things first... I will explain what I know from my observations as a layman.  Here is the trial-and-error method that I used to find the fault... 1. I removed all devices connected

Re: KRnet> Recommended viewing

2024-08-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Thank you all for your comments. Larry, thank you for coming to the defense of a piece that we put together to help celebrate our 50th anniversary. Like Larry said, we reached out to every builder, either through the KRnet or direct contact to those whose emails I could find. Many builders resp

KRnet> High impedance short - lessons learned

2024-08-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
For the last three months ore so, I’ve been battling a battery drain that has kept me grounded. Being that my electronic ignitions require a healthy 12V to operate, any drain below that affects both ignition and my transponder. The xponder is critical cause I fly under Bravo airspace.  To the pr

Re: KRnet> Operation Sunbeam

2024-08-12 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Love it!… what a great story.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, August 12, 2024, 11:28 AM, Oscar Zuniga via KRnet wrote: #yiv4397631575 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Netters; I'll just cut straight to the chase and announce to the KR world that I am the new caretaker of N335

Re: KRnet> KR high speed taxi test

2024-08-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
In my honest opinion, high speed testing is a necessary part of any experimental airplane experience. I battled several issues with my airplane, and I found them by doing high speed testing. During this time, I was constantly talking to John Shaefer, Brad Nichols and other friends about issues

Re: KRnet> Gathering needs

2024-07-12 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
If there is enough interest, I would like to do a presentation on the SDS electronic ignition for Corvair and VW conversions. The uniqueness of this system is the ability to shape your power curve from starting the engine to Lean of Peak... Lecture 30-40 Minutes and Q&A after...    On Frida

KRnet> Chad Robertson - KR2 Builder

2024-05-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I am sorry to inform the group that I received a text from Chad Robertson's daughter informing me that he had passed away from cancer. Chad was in the process of building a KR2S in the Coffeeville Kansas area and had visited me this past 12th of August on his way to cancer treatment in Texas.  H

Re: KRnet> Batteries, final thoughts

2024-05-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I agree John. It sure helps to know how to calculate battery needs... so when I apply the engine cubic centimeters to cubic inch calculator it will return the engine displacement value, such that: V = 4 * 250 * π * 50² / 4 = 1,963,495 mm³ = 119.82 Cu. In. So, using Larry's rule of thumb as 1 cu

KRnet> Battery

2024-05-13 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I've been having battery issues to the point that I am on my second battery (thank you John Schaffer for your help troubleshooting the last one). My engine does not have a magneto, I depend on two electronic ignition modules which then requires me to have a good electrical source along with my a

Re: KRnet> Inspection

2024-05-12 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Congratulations Mark My DR asked me to remove the covers on the wing attachment gap. I could not tell from your photo if you had gap covers/seals. Just wondering. Good luck on your inspection. I hope the FAA did not list your airplane as a KR25 instead of a KR2S... because they made a typo and

Re: KRnet> 2024 Gathering Registration

2024-04-17 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
KR Gathering | | | | KR Gathering | | |   This link should work... Luis  On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 07:03:22 PM CDT, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > Go to : > > > http://www.krgathering.net/    click on "registration" > > Also, I think John updates manually so you m

Re: KRnet> Inappropriate request?

2024-03-20 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I live in Dallas Texas and my KR is based out of KHQZ Mesquite, Texas. We have plenty of hotels in the area next to the airport and you could probably watch the eclipse from my hanger... I have not checked the path of the eclipse but if that works for you, my space is available.  Luis   On

Re: KRnet> KR-1

2023-12-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Jim: I think this is an awesome endeavor, I see it as a rejuvenation of an airplane design worth keeping alive. Don't forget to also post it on the Rand Robinson page on Facebook.  Luis    On Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:20:14 AM CST, textailwinds--- via KRnet wrote: I have rece

Re: KRnet> KR retract gear parts...new/used

2023-11-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
ever need to talk to him...  Luis  On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 09:20:15 PM CST, James Gogniat via KRnet wrote: Luis it is a pleasure to hear from you. I live west of you in Bridgeport, TX.  On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, 9:09 PM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: James if you are ever in the ar

Re: KRnet> KR retract gear parts...new/used

2023-11-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
James if you are ever in the area of Mesquite (KHQZ) I would love for you to drop by my hangar and check out my KR2S. It is complete and currently doing taxi test. Additionally, you might want to talk to Brad Nichols, he is in Novasota and may also have the parts that you need. He will be conve

Re: KRnet> Questions about local KR for sale

2023-10-04 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Chris:I will address just one of your concerns, empty weight: My KR2S came in at 650lbs In the For-what-its-worth Department: I too have a Revmaster 2100D. My horizontal stabilizer is 72" wide and my rudder has been extended though I cannot recall by how much.  Good luck with this purchase...

Re: KRnet> Air to air pictures at airshow

2023-09-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
You should truly be proud of your KR Stef. Not only is it a great-looking airplane but it represents the KR beautifully. Thanks for sharing...  Luis R ClaudioKR2S N8981SDallas, Texas On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 04:53:07 PM CDT, MS wrote: What a gorgeous example of a KR-2S! MikeKS

KRnet> 2023 Gathering - Our visit to the gathering

2023-09-17 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
This past Thursday, Brad Nichols, Dr. Hsu, and I traveled to our 2023 KR Gathering at Mt Vernon, IL. This was Brad's first time attending and Dr. Hsu and I had three other gatherings under our belts.  My home port is KHQZ and sits under Bravo airspace in Dallas. The weather was calling for 200 f

Re: KRnet> Part needed

2023-08-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I live in Dallas, Phil and I can check with Lucky over at the salvage place for the parts you need. Can you send me a picture of the part? What year is the 140? Luis  On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:04:26 PM CDT, G R Pickett via KRnet wrote: Try Texas Air Salvage or eBay -Origi

Re: KRnet> Part needed

2023-08-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Most parts for the door latches and trim handles were sourced from Studebaker automotive parts. The trim crank is a window crank for the car... Plymouth car parts also work.  On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 09:24:12 PM CDT, Phillip Matheson via KRnet wrote: Sorry to ask for non group p

Re: KRnet> Props for the 0-200

2023-08-25 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Phil I have a 56x44 with an SAE 1 hub. It has never been flown. I am asking $400 plus shipping for it.  I can send you pictures if you are interested.  On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 05:56:45 PM CDT, Phillip Matheson via KRnet wrote: I have a Thompson 60 x 70. But it too much for my eng

Re: KRnet> Thanks for all the help ... For the assistance starting my KR2

2023-07-26 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Dee, I agree with Rob... I too, do not have a check valve, and fuel flow is dictated in the Posa Injector, by the opening of the mixture control lever. If you notice, the fuel entry to the injector is through the mixture valve. To properly set it, make sure that when the mixture is fully retard

Re: KRnet> VW AA Cylinder Head Dual Spark Plug Question

2023-06-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Jeff your heads are probably like mine, they are the new REV049 heads that Joe sells and they sport a 12mm plug (I mistakenly told Sam that I had 14mm plugs). I have dual automotive plugs 3/4" reach.  Cheers  On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 04:13:43 PM CDT, Jeff York via KRnet wrote: I

Re: KRnet> VW AA Cylinder Head Dual Spark Plug Question

2023-06-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Sam, first of all, welcome back from your deployment. My family and I prayed for your well-being while you were deployed. (I am assuming that you are back). My 049 Revmaster heads use the small NGK 14MM spark plugs and they are working just fine with plenty of power coming off of my 2100D Revma

Re: KRnet> Starting my KR continued

2023-05-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Dee could you send me a PM with your phone number? I can explain my procedure for setting my mag timing and fuel set-up. Do you have a magneto tester? Thanks Luis R Claudio On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 06:35:30 AM CDT, Mark Langford wrote: I should also mention that there is only one

Re: KRnet> Need help starting my KR2 ..please

2023-05-12 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I have a Revmaster 2100D engine and it starts every time without issues. Here is my method... first of all I do not have a primer or pump of any kind. My carb is an injector type (Aerocarb).  Ignition offI open my fuel valve, push the mixture to full rich, and turn my prop by hand for four or f

Re: KRnet> FreeBird - was WANTED: KR-1 plans

2023-03-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
MarkYou can count on me to assist in writing the manual.  Luis R ClaudioN8981S KR2SDallas, Texas On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 12:45:50 PM CST, Chris Gardiner wrote: Hi Mark,I would like to volunteer my services to write some of the construction manual as you see fit.Being retired , I h

Re: KRnet> CoA approved today

2023-02-20 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Congratulations Phillip Luis R Claudio On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 12:43:53 AM CST, pk.smith--- via KRnet wrote: Congratulations mate, when can I get a ride?Paul.  Get Outlook for Android-- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet --

Re: KRnet> New heads, pistons, cylinders and Revflow

2023-01-19 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Love your choice of SDS ignition... you can start your engine with that ignition as opposed to some of the other electronic ignitions. Your ability to design your own timing curve allows you to retard your timing for a smooth start. I am running dual SDS ignitions and no magnetos... I am loving

Re: KRnet> Multi subject. VW2180 magneto, electronic ignition and more

2022-11-15 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Jeff: Addressing your concern, I will only speak to the SDS system. I have a dual SDS system with a main and backup battery. My system has redundancy in that it has two fully independent sparkplugs, computers, and power packs. I have two ignition three-way toggle switches (up-main battery - ce

Re: KRnet> Photo of engine at the gathering

2022-11-11 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Lee if you have a Revmaster engine, I have the D2000/3000 magneto wiring schematic that tells you which lead goes to which spark plug if that's what you need. Luis  On Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 06:47:10 PM CST, lee vandyke2.com wrote: Does anybody have a good photo of my engine,

Re: KRnet> ram air....potential issue!

2022-11-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
My aero carb gave me lots of problems with ram air. during testing. The slide was difficult to move and I could not generate full power. Once the cowling was installed and the carb was ingesting cowling air, my RPM increased dramatically. I spoke to Marc Baca about this issue and he suggested t

Re: KRnet> New Member Intro

2022-09-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
: Thanks Luis, I'd very much like to see your plane.  I'm probably more available than you are so a visit would probably best be at your convenience.  I live about 50 miles from KHQZ so that's a timing consideration.  Let me know what works for you. Jay On 2022-09-27

Re: KRnet> New Member Intro

2022-09-27 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Jay: I have my KR2S based in Mesquite (KHQZ) and you are welcome to stop by and check it out anytime.  Luis R ClaudioN8981S KR2SDallas, Texas   On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:54:13 PM CDT, Jay B Swindle wrote: Hello KR-2 afficionados, my name is Jay Swindle and I live in the Texa

Re: KRnet> quick video of once around the pattern

2022-09-26 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
John... do you owe us some video of your trip out to Mount Vernon and home or should we just be happy that you made the trip thus showcasing the versatility of this great little airplane? Just asking... Luis  On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 09:03:08 PM CDT, wrote: Right on Phil. My t

Re: KRnet> 2023 Gathering

2022-09-19 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I second what Rob said. One look at the flight line and I felt that our event was watered down by all those other activities. I vote we keep it separate. Luis R Claudio On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 08:05:14 AM CDT, robert7721--- via KRnet wrote: The weekend after the LSA Expo sound

Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot!

2022-09-18 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
My KR2S is equipped with a Dynon D180 with the AP74 autopilot module though it is not needed with the D180. It drives a full autopilot and the two servos cost $800 each brand new (a slight price increase, I paid $750). They are small and very light with over 36 lbs of torque. They come in three

Re: KRnet> Sam & John are home from the Gathering

2022-09-16 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
That's great news, John. So glad to hear both of you. Luis R Claudio On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 09:44:34 PM CDT, k...@bouyea.net wrote: Sam & John had 3 days of flying to get home to Washington and Oregon. We’ll do a debrief sometime. In a nutshell I logged 38.3 Hobbs hours f

Re: KRnet> Newsletter idea

2022-09-14 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
bear with me on this effort. I will ask for help as it is needed..... Mark Langford m...@n56ml.com http://www.n56ml.com Huntsville, AL On 9/13/2022 9:26 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: > We just got home from our 2022 KR gathering and as always it was great > to see old and new friends

KRnet> Newsletter idea

2022-09-13 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
We just got home from our 2022 KR gathering and as always it was great to see old and new friends there. But as I looked around, I saw a lot of people missing and wondered why... I had to ask myself "are we losing interest in our KR community?"  To answer that question, I thought about this... S

KRnet> KR Parts for sale at the gathering

2022-09-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I will be taking a Bendix D3000 recently overhauled by QAA in Tulsa Ok. This is the mag only. If you need the cap, I have it and it's been drilled for an automotive harness.  I will also have a Posa Carburetor and filter assembly for sale. Starter switch with key  A-510-3 (Off-R-L-Both Start) Dy

Re: KRnet> KR2 project for sale.

2022-09-03 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I have a Posa carb that I will take to sell... so there is the missing carb of your project... Luis R ClaudioOn Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11:07:13 PM CDT, Steve Bray via KRnet wrote: I plan to take my project to the gathering to sell it. It has a revmaster and  is a nose dragger.A

KRnet> DAR and Airworthiness Inspection

2022-09-02 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
My DAR called me and said that the only day he has available is on Thursday 8 September... I said let's do it... I email Dr. Hsu and suggested that he drive to Dallas on Thursday evening and we can leave for the gathering right after the inspection so we will get there early Friday Morning since

Re: KRnet> Deer Slayer part 2

2022-08-17 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Very nice! Thank you for posting that awesome video. I can't wait for that to be me.  Luis  On Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 02:36:37 PM CDT, Craig Williams wrote: The second video is up.  Looks like there will be a number 3 too.  Todays flight went ok.  My landings need lots of work

Re: KRnet> O-ring Selection

2022-08-14 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
2 10:13 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: > I found that I will have to rebuild my brake cylinders because my > brakes cannot hold my airplane under full power. > > Luis R Claudio Luis, My firsts thou

KRnet> Prop balancing and analyzer

2022-08-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I now have full access to a dynamic prop balancer and I will be balancing my prop on Monday. I will ask my friend if I can bring it to the meeting this coming month if there is interest. the unit is a Dynavibe Classic in case someone is familiar with the unit and could demonstrate its use.  Luis

Re: KRnet> ADS-B in

2022-08-01 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
This is the unit that I have... I assembled from components sold on its website. I love it and have no issues with it.  Luis R Claudio  On Monday, August 1, 2022 at 07:10:02 PM CDT, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: It's the same thing.  Just assembled by a reseller.  You can flash it with t

Re: KRnet> Fwd: Introducing my KR2Ss

2022-07-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Congratulations Phillip. She looks fantastic. Send us some video of the engine running. Would love to see it... Luis R Claudio,  KR2S  N8981S  Dallas, Texas On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 09:21:44 AM CDT, Mike Arnold via KRnet wrote: Didn't work on my android On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 3:58 AM

KRnet> SDS CPI Electronic Ignitions for Experimental engines

2022-07-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Sam Spanovich asked that I do a write-up on how I got my electronic ignition to work. The SDS CPI electronic ignitions that he and I are using in our KR2S VW engines are really a great piece of technology well worth looking into. Here is how I got my system to work...  Though our systems are ide

Re: KRnet> My KR2S Idles for first time

2022-07-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
res if you ever run into this problem.  V/R  Sam  Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2022, at 9:08 AM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote:  The ignition system on my engine is the same system Sam Spavonich used on his KR2S. It is a Dual SDS CPI electronic ignition system. This system does not require a

Re: KRnet> My KR2S Idles for first time

2022-07-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
8981S  Dallas, Texas  On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 09:23:01 AM CDT, dee david via KRnet wrote: Which ignition system did you use? How much is it? On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 1:18 AM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: I finally got my engine to idle correctly without issues for the first time. I

Re: KRnet> My KR2S Idles for first time

2022-07-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
s coming weekend? I may be able to drive over to Dallas and to help recording your first flight on vedo cheers, Dr. Hsu On Tue, Jul 26, 2022, 11:18 PM Luis Claudio wrote: I finally got my engine to idle correctly without issues for the first time. I built this engine three years ago after I purc

Re: KRnet> My KR2S Idles for first time

2022-07-27 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Thanks, John... moving towards that finish line fast. I got places to go come September On Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 03:21:02 PM CDT, wrote: Luis, Congrats! Hearing your engine run smoothly at an idle is a uniquely satisfying experience. I shot video when I got both of my Revmaste

KRnet> My KR2S Idles for first time

2022-07-26 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I finally got my engine to idle correctly without issues for the first time. I built this engine three years ago after I purchased it from a Q2 owner. I installed Revmaster 041 heads with stainless steel valves and then put the engine aside while I finished my work on my airplane... move forward

Re: KRnet> (no subject)

2022-07-18 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Sam that is an awesome story as I am about to put my KR  to the air...  Thanks for sharing Luis R Claudio  KR2S  N8981S  Dallas, Texas On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 04:51:12 AM CDT, Samuel Spanovich via KRnet wrote: My first time flying my KR2S was back in 2018, about a week after I purch

Re: KRnet> Anybody Want to take home a KR2S at the gathering? N6399U for sale.

2022-07-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Sam: She looks beautiful. I hate to see you sell it I sincerely hope it goes to a good home. Great job on this airplane Luis R Claudio  KR2S  N8981S On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 04:28:12 PM CDT, Samuel Spanovich via KRnet wrote: I am selling N6399U, and what better place to show my bel

Re: KRnet> Things that fail

2022-07-08 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I think these discussions are healthy and welcoming. I read them and go "hmmm" then I make my own decisions. I have been flying since 1966 when I took my first ride as a civil air patrol cadet in High School in a PA-22 108HP. As a student at Embry-Riddle, I was an understudy of Dr. Richie (RIP)

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

2022-07-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
more complexity, the reliability of electronic systems is in a whole different ball park to mechanical systems.  Of course the failure modes are different too, and regardless of which system(s) one chooses it's essential to understand and address how they might let you down. TK On Fri, 8 J

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

2022-07-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
.  Of course the failure modes are different too, and regardless of which system(s) one chooses it's essential to understand and address how they might let you down. TK On Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 09:21, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Dr. HSU, oh ye of little faith... I do suggest you look int

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

2022-07-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
cerned!!! I would much rather use a redundant ignition system each with completely different design. Think about what's going to happen if you were to suffer from a loss of electrical power event...?! Dr. Hsu On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 9:30 AM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: I have dual SDS Electr

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

2022-07-07 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
via KRnet wrote: Congrats Luis! What are you using for ignition? Cheers,Owen On Jul 6, 2022, at 10:13 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Ok Dr Hsu... this collection of lawn and garden parts is ready to fly,  Come fly with me hahaha... Luis R Claudio, KR2S  N8981S On Wednesday

Re: KRnet> Fwd: KITPLANES Weekly

2022-07-05 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Congratulations to Chris, John, and the others featured in this article. Our airplanes are super well represented and the storyline is also well represented. Proud to be among the KR builders. Luis R Claudio, KR2S N8981S On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 01:06:35 PM CDT, Flesner via KRnet wrote:

Re: KRnet> KR parts from Lawn & garden?!

2022-07-04 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Larry, you are giving away the secrets... If I answered his question, he would never come close to my airplane...Very few parts are actually aircraft quality parts... well the AN hardware definitely, but my flaps actuator came from a wheelchair, and my rudder pedals are aluminum channels cut to

Re: KRnet> (no subject)

2022-07-02 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
My main battery is aI a lawn and garden battery...  12V 325AH Purchased at Batteries Plus On Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:06:31 PM CDT, Lulubelle Pitts via KRnet wrote: What kind of battery do you KR ers use with a VW engine - a motorcycle battery?             Thanks.   a new KR guy.   

Re: KRnet> Pretty quiet out there...

2022-05-09 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Congratulations John... that D100 will surely give you some breathing room behind the panel... my whole panel is so much shorter than trying to go with steam gauges. I ripped out all of my Molex connectors and went with DB-9 and DB-15 connectors that gave me a much better electro-mechanical con

Re: KRnet> from The Kr Facebook group

2022-04-29 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I agree with Larry... it was a group effort. The builders, the contributors, the whole community... it was awesome and now we should enjoy the fruits of our labor. See you all in September... Luis  On Friday, April 29, 2022, 08:08:41 PM CDT, G R Pickett via KRnet wrote: AB-Sol-utely!!

Re: KRnet> KR Gathering - Latest Registrations

2022-04-10 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
John, please change the location of the gathering. You message above cites Lee's Summit. Best regards Luis  On Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:32:05 PM CDT, k...@bouyea.net wrote: Welcome to Ed, Luis, Ray & Robert, the latest people to sign up to attend the 2022 KR Gathering (http://krga

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
iend!   Dr. Hsu   On Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 12:53 PM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Michael I took your picture and put it up next to mine and its really amazing how these things have changed aviation. There is a sense of complacency in the electronic gadgets, I still have two independent GP

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
ention the possibility of one of our GPS sat to be disabled by adversarial act in earth orbit. And the likelihood of such an event is not extremely remote at all, given the bad situation unfolding in Ukraine Safety first my friend! Dr. Hsu On Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 12:53 PM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote:

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
ope). Love electronics - but man does it spoil you!!! And the loss of that weight forward of CG  Need to go back to one of my older panels!!! (I really need to weigh that sucker - it HAS to be 50 lbs!) M. From: KRnet on behalf of Luis Claudio via KRnet Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:35 AM

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Wow I did not know they were so far behind... I have a source for more D100 and EMS 120 from a flight school that is upgrading their Piper Sports to Skyview but if this is the case it may not happen soon. But if it does happen, I'll post it so we can get first dibs on it... Luis  On Monday,

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-20 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
via KRnet Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2022 10:27 AM To: KRnet Cc: Luis Claudio Subject: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S   Just wanted to share a photo of my panel. I just finished it yesterday and will be installing back on the airplane today. After this, it's on to taxi test...I p

Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S

2022-03-20 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
the modern glass panels didn't break your wallet, didn't it?! Cheers! Dr. Hsu On Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 10:27 AM Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: Just wanted to share a photo of my panel. I just finished it yesterday and will be installing back on the airplane today. After this, it's on t

Re: KR> Regulator wiring?

2022-03-09 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
John this is the wire that I am using in wiring my instrument panel and engine accessories including my voltage regulator and alternator. The Revmaster's alternator for the 2100D is rated at 20 amps. You can downsize the ground by one wire size if you want to... I am including an ampacity tabl

KR>Re: Dropbox

2022-02-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Thanks Larry and Mark On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 07:40:52 PM CST, Flesner wrote: On 2/22/2022 6:00 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: >  I would hate to impose additional work on anyone let alone Mark or John, but >I am wondering (out loud) if we had access to a server that h

KR>Re: Dropbox

2022-02-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I would hate to impose additional work on anyone let alone Mark or John, but I am wondering (out loud) if we had access to a server that had the bandwidth to share larger files. Back in the day when we first started with the internet, files were smaller, Today, these things are a behemoth in co

KR>Re: POH in Word Format in Dropbox

2022-02-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Jeff, you are most likely right regarding where I got the file from. It was several years ago that I downloaded it and have modified it every time I changed my mind as to how to design and operate the controls and instruments on my KR. I am on my third iteration of a total rebuild of my instrum

KR>Re: POH in Word Format in Dropbox

2022-02-22 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
reformulate. I wish there was a better way to share these things.  Best wishes Luis R  Claudio On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 07:30:12 AM CST, Flesner wrote: On 2/21/2022 10:08 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: > Ok here is a POH in word format. > POH Luis R Claud

KR>POH in Word Format in Dropbox

2022-02-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Ok here is a POH in word format.  POH Luis R Claudio.doc | | | | | | | | | | | POH Luis R Claudio.doc Shared with Dropbox | | | -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://l

KR>POH in Word Format

2022-02-21 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
Larry, I just happened to have my POH 90% complete and it is in Word format. I got this POH from the KRnet but I don't remember exactly when or where. I say this cause I wanted to credit the author but honestly, I do not have that information. This is what I am putting together for my inspector.

KR>Re: Free electrical drawing program -test

2022-02-02 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I save them as PDF and that way you can size them any way you want  Luis  On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 06:03:33 PM CST, Flesner wrote: I've tried to include things like the electrical schematics in posts and they don't come through due to their size.  I gave the Dropbox address bu

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