If you really want to get "nut-so" and it is a tight fit (i.e., bolt to WAF
hole w/interference) you could always toss the bolt into your deep freezer
before insertion. You should definitely see a reduction greater than 0.0005"
- of course you could do a trial with a calibrated micrometer (if you c
Okay, maybe I'm not too bright... I need to understand how you get reduced
load on the wafs with fuel in the outer wing. Assuming 6 pounds per gallon,
how does (for example) a 10 gallon wing tank reduce stress on the waf if
(lift issues aside) you maneuver in any direction, considering inertia and
And you'll be 50% short! :)
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Flesner via
KRnet
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 7:18 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Flesner
Subject: KR> cost to build airplane
I've been ordering (and installing) parts on th
Hey Larry; did you take the opportunity to remind Uavonix that the market for
their product is probably larger in the experimental crowd (maybe not KR, but
how about RV?) than certificated... the certificated guys have money to buy
Garmin and other solutions and probably will because it integrat
Keep in mind that I am still a 'wanna be', but it seems to me that if one
were to take some 1" X 3 or 4" boards of the appropriate length, placed top
and bottom, and use a couple of wood working clamps over the tabs/ailerons,
Mark Jones attachment method would allow you to bend the tabs to your
hea
I think it is pretty simple. If you intend to build, reserve your N number with
the FAA... I've had mine (N952MW) reserved for too long, but I renew the
reservation every year. It is about 10 bucks and identifies you to the aviation
community, and when you get your plane (KR-2(S) or any other) y
For those with nothing better to do, you could always read this
document from the FAA technical guys:
https://www.gps.gov/technical/ps/2008-WAAS-performance-standard.pdf -
it's a little out of date, but I 'm sure there is one more current out
there.
Happy reading!
Mark WN952MW (res)
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Yeah I know, most of you guys would say "quit being lazy" and weld up your
own, but does anyone have a FWF engine mount for a Corvair suitable for a
KR2S? Just the mount, don't need extras!
Thanks!
Mark W.
N952MW (res)
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Search the KRnet Archives a
As a response to Craig's comment... the KRnet site is pretty good as a text
based vehicle... having said that, nothing prevents anyone from providing a
link. You can get a pretty good site for free with WordPress, Yahoo groups
is changing, but is an opportunity, and as Craig mentioned FB will work.
Hi Stef;
A little outside the box, but potentially easy. Even though you are in the
EU, you may be able to go on Amazon and buy a car cover (they are
waterproof/resistant and most have a soft lining) for about $20 (US)) cut it
down to the size you need and have someone baste the edges and add grom
Larry Flesner wrote:
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Flesner via KRnet
Sent: Monday, June 3,
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https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Rudder-Explanation-Art-Flying/dp/0070362408/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z3XM6LKE412W&keywords=stick+and+rudder+by+wolfgang+langewiesche&qid=1555795395&s=gateway&sprefix=stick+and+rudder%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
probably the best $17 you'll spent... even if you have been flying for
deca
As a suggestion, you might want to look at "Advanced Composite Techniques" by
Zeke Smith (available on Amazon and other places). Also the Glassair site has
some interesting info.
Back in the beginning when I thought I had money, I looked into the Glassair
III RG (I'd buy one if I could afford
Just my opinion, but to respond...
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Larry F wrote
Knowing the KR crowd, I'd say it's because $16,500 to $20,000 new for 80
to 100 hp is a bit on the pricey side. Even used at half price is still
w
Lee and netters:
https://uavionix.com/products/skybeacon
I'm surprised that KRNET folks haven't been talking about this. It started out
as for experimentals, and now has STC's for a lot of certificated aircraft.
This plus Stratux (you can build your own for ~$200) will give you an easy to
impl
An additional benefit if you are a subscriber is that you can now download
pdf copies of all of the issues. This has cleared a huge amount of space
physically in my 'library' and keeps the recycle guys in business. A thumb
drive or CD takes up a lot less space than the magazine hardcopy. Even
befo
In addition to the below, is the 5046 airfoil designed for the standard RAF
48 spars? I recall the 5048 airfoil requires 'taller' spars. I am still
working with a project KR2S that was originally set up with the spars for
the RAF 48 airfoil and would rather not add the weight of laminating extra
ma
Hi Paul and Netters;
It looks like EAA made some changes. While the below links might not take you
to the exact same place as the one Paul shared, the first one is for the
Webinars with a link to the archive, and the second is for all the EAA videos.
http://www.eaavideo.org/category/videos/web
To those of you that fly (actually takeoff, land, and taxi) with a tail
wheel set up, if you built one again from scratch, how would you do it and
which set up (brand/type) would you use?
Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Mark W.
N952MW (res) have almost all the parts!
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You may also want to check high performance auto sources for methanol rated
braided stainless steel reinforced fuel lines with AN fittings. If it works on
pro-stock and top fuel cars (nitro methane) with their associated vibration and
stress, it will probably work on your KR. A typical set up is
Another smaller option would be Burlington Municipal (KBUU) which is a
smaller non-towered airport with a nice paved runway and easy access to
town. Again, contact with airport management would be needed - I don't know
if they allow camping or have enough facilities for a large group, although
the
A fair number of folks use Kenosha Regional (KENW) as a stopping
off/practice location. You would need to contact the airport directly, but
there are a number of hotels/motels and other conveniences available. Check
with EAA, I would think that there is someone there who knows the right
contacts to
I’m just an engineer, it’s about geometry… just do the math. JMHO
Mark W.
N952MW
From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Scott via
KRnet
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2018 3:39 PM
To: krnet@list.krnet.org
Cc: Jeff Scott
Subject: Re: KR> Gear legs
Man, I keep reading over
Which one gives better ground handling though? Isn't that what we are
looking for?
Mark W.
N952MW
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Mark L wrote...
...gear leg castings as close as possible to the fuselage. This yielded an
airplane that just
barely f
See below for Mike Stirewalt's original message...
One of the tactics that was used years ago on engines that had an oil pump
driven by the distributor was to pull the distributor and use a shaft with
the same engagement groove on the end with a variable speed drill to drive
the oil pump at low rp
Off point but, toe in / toe out is for "steerable" wheels... i.e., when you
take your high performance car into a hard corner, the toe as well as the
camber sets the stance of the car through the corner. When exiting, the toe
helps bring the wheels back to center along with the camber. Main wheels
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kr2Sport
Doesn't get much traffic, but has been around for a while. Might be a good idea
to see if a group (for anything) exists before starting another.
JMHO
Mark W.
N952MW (res)
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Owen wrote:
Hi Chris,
Yes, sorry. KRnet does n
Maybe I'm not too bright, but isn't Whitman (sp) field (OSH) open all year
round? If EAA is open to the idea, why not see if they will "host" a KR
gathering at some other time than the circus (AirVenture). There is plenty
of real estate/camping and amenities, 'town' is not far away and the museum
i
Speaking as a Quality Engineer for a company that builds torque instruments
for orthopedic surgeries, I would suggest that you find a calibration lab
nearby that can qualify your torque wrench to a standard traceable to NIST
(like we do!). However, keep in mind that torque is a byproduct of what yo
It's been on the net before, but as a reminder... Raspberry Pi with Stratux
(google Stratux for all the info)... you can build the same functionality for
about $80 if you want cheap, and about $120 if you want fancy. It is open
source and it only took about 2 hours for my first one, and I expect
One drive is based on your Microsoft account. If you run a computer with any of
the recent MS operating systems, part of the installation was registering your
O/S - as soon as you did that, you set up a MS account which is tied to all of
your MS apps. Your login would be the same as the one you
Wasn't Dana Overall the builder of an RV7 called Black Magic? If so, his
build site is still on line. It is my recollection that he sold it. Nice RV
though.
Mark W.
N952MW(res)
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford
via KRnet
Sent:
You might also consider an "umbrella" policy that covers liability costs
above your other insurance policies. Mine is about $400 for 1MM and covers
all of my polices - auto, home, etc. Some have exclusions so be sure to
check.
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Forgot to mention - not a household oven, but an industrial oven - 63/37
SnPb weighs in at about 570#/cu. Ft.
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Wegmet
via KRnet
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 6:38 PM
To: 'KRnet'
Cc: Mark We
If it is a true eutectic, you can put it in an oven set at 425F - 63/37 SnPb
melts at 361F. If you have a ladle and are VERY careful with appropriate
PPE, you can transfer it to your new pot. If your old pot has a "drain" set
up, again, with proper PPE, you can 'dump' it into the new pot. Obviously
Ceramic coating works and has thermal management benefits as well.
Mark W.
N952MW (res)
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From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Ronald Wright
via KRnet
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:00 PM
To: KRnet
Cc: Ronald Wright
Subject: Re: KR> 4-into-
Didn't know that... makes things easier once you 'get it'. Very nice for us
lazy folks.
Larry Flesner wrote:
Under the new setup, the e-mail address of the sender appears with the KRnet
address when you hit reply. Just delete the krnet port
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