KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine

2015-04-25 Thread Marty Martin
lady wants $250. With that in mind, would the redrive be a good idea. I think I would like to buy the engine if anyone can tell me of a redrive and their performance and safety. Thank you Marty Martin

KR> KR1 LSA QUAILIFICATION

2015-03-25 Thread Marty Martin
HAS ANY BODY SUCCESSFULLY CONCERTED THEIR KR 1 TO AN LSA? AND WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS TO DO THIS. Marty Greg Martin

KR> engines

2015-02-16 Thread Marty Martin
I LOOKED INTO THE ARCHIVES AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON USE OF A HIRTH ENGINE OF ANY SIZE. ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? > > > M. Greg Martin > >

KR> engines

2015-02-01 Thread Marty Martin
HAS ANYONE USED A HIRTH 30 ENGINE ON A KR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE OUT COME IF POSSIBLE M. Greg Martin

KR> Original KR1 tech specs etc?

2015-01-29 Thread Marty Martin
Just looking at what would be a good but inexpensive engine. I have a fellow that if looking to sell a Hirth 30 with a cooling fan and all the needed items to put it on the FW. It has 183 hours on it. He lost his medical and says that his age he is done flying. i have a KR 1 with the RAF48 wing

KR> KR-2 for sale

2014-11-27 Thread Marty Martin
your time. Greg (Marty) Martin >

KR> KR-Super2

2014-03-24 Thread Marty Martin
If the super is all composition and very little wood. Which is lighter. And is it Fiber Glass or Carbon Fiber? Greg On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:03 AM, Adam Tippin wrote: > KR Super is all composition. Little to no wood used. > On Mar 24, 2014 2:57 AM, "Neville Sutton" wrote: > > > Whats he di

KR> KR2S Project For Sale

2013-10-09 Thread Marty Martin
he other stull as needed . > i am in cincinnati ohio > > > On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Marty Martin >wrote: > > > besides telling me about you KR for sale. i also would like to know > where > > you are located. i am in Tehachapi, CA just west o

KR> KR2S Project For Sale

2013-10-06 Thread Marty Martin
besides telling me about you KR for sale. i also would like to know where you are located. i am in Tehachapi, CA just west of Mojave airport by 20 miles in the mountains Marty On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 5:31 PM, wrote: > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archi

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 354, Issue 346

2012-12-10 Thread Marty Martin
Joe - Please send pic's. Marty On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 4:54 PM, Joe L. wrote: > > > I thought i would post this on the KRnet before i placed an ad on ebay > and barnstomers to give any members a chance to buy my KR2 that i have > decided to sell. My KR has 655 hrs on it now and is still flown

KR> KR2 crash in Tehachapi. And David Robbins is OK!

2012-08-15 Thread Marty Martin
> > Found this: > > > > > http://www.tehachapinews.com/news/local/x1878939075/Plane-crashes-on-Tehachapi-Blvd-near-Dennison > > > > Craig > > > > > > > > > > From: Marty Martin > > To: KRnet > >

KR> KR2 crash in Tehachapi. And David Robbins is OK!

2012-08-15 Thread Marty Martin
> > Not a sparkling day for KR's unless you say that the pilot survied. So > that makes it a GOOD DAY. I have not talked to David Robbins, the pilot of > he KR2. He was alone. I don't know yet if he we coming in for a landing > or taking off. I do know that he just got back from a trip back ea

KR> spider vain cracks

2012-07-05 Thread Marty Martin
I just thought l would make sure before l made and repairs to the wings. I have some spider vain cracks around the nav lights and some in around the wing to fuselage area. I thought l would first grind a small 'V' in the glass (not the cloth) and fill it with flox and epoxy. It seems to me the w

KR> Purchased a KR-2, want to change the landing gear config....

2011-10-21 Thread Marty Martin
Dave Look at the most receint airplane thefts. They were all trigear. There is tail wheel training just about anywhere you go. Find it and use it to your advantage. You will cruise faster and be a better pilot for it. And a lot less work. Marty > > > "I want to convert it to tri-gear, as al

KR> Douglas Fir Veneer and Yellow cedar Veneer

2011-09-15 Thread Marty Martin
Just remember. Any structural plywood will have a min. of 5 layers. I have seen a 3 layer plywood claiming to be structural. But that was for buildings, not airplanes. And the veneer is the outside layer on both sides. But I would stick with Birch or Mahogany. Doug Fir has a very good chance

KR> KR-1

2011-08-10 Thread Marty Martin
nd it adds unneeded weight. So if the fuselage is wrong, it will be good fire wood this winter. But check out any other installed webbing to see that it is installed correctly before thinking you have something that can be worked. Marty Martin On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM, Larry&Sallie

KR> BACK SEAT ON KR

2011-07-19 Thread Marty Martin
Take a look at the engineering of the RV6. You will find a much wider (stem to stern) CG range. Then take a look at the overall size of the 2 planes, engine for one thing. And having flowing in the back of an RV6 l can tell you it was a little dicie. But if you would want to change to that engi

KR> Marty Martin

2011-07-04 Thread Marty Martin
Dustin Are you the 'Hippity Hopper' from down under. Just some stinking humor for a dumn Yank. Yah, l have not heard from you for a while. Everything doing OK. If l remember correctly, it was the information and drawings of the retract system of the Don Betchem KR, right? It will take me a lit

KR> Just recieved my first check

2011-03-17 Thread Marty Martin
On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM, dustin Reves wrote: > This is the easiest partime job ive ever found you should try it out and > earn an extra $500 to $1000 a week http://bit.ly/fM3Fsx Sign up i'll help > you earn just as much as i do. your gonna laugh at how easy this is. > > I am an out of wo

KR> KR2 For Sale

2011-02-18 Thread Marty Martin
> > Russ > > But where are you and the airplane and how much are you looking for? I am > in Calif. > > > M. Greg Martin >

KR> Gathering volunteers

2011-02-17 Thread Marty Martin
Larry What state is this Mt. Vernon in? I have never been to one. I am in Calif. M. Greg Martin For those of you that have attended past Gathering at Mt.Vernon, you > know what a great facility they have and the great local > support. Well, it's getting even better this year. The airport is

KR> KR2 For Sale

2011-02-17 Thread Marty Martin
Lets take a look at what you have and where are you? M. Greg Martin On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM, Russ Sing wrote: > I need to sale my KR2. I have photos I can email you. > > Thanks > > Russ > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome

KR> Outboard fuel tanks

2010-10-26 Thread Marty Martin
I have had three spam cans with wing tip tanks. And believe me. I have not always had picture perfect lands through out my flying career. And never have I had a problem that surfaced or that my annuals found any stress points on the wing structure. So, my inclination about the stress indicated

KR> Looking to trade a TriQ200 project for a KR2s project.

2010-10-02 Thread Marty Martin
Hello KR netters I am looking to trade my TriQ200 project for a KR2s project. The TriQ is complete but for the instruments, plumbing and engine. Next weekend, the 9th of Oct. I will be able to take photos of the TriQ. The canard, wings, tail section, fuel tanks and lines to firewall are in. I h

KR> dual stick assembly

2010-09-19 Thread Marty Martin
Bob Thank you for your input. I guess I just forgot about the elbow. But with the floor stick between my legs I used my leg to rest my elbow and in Don's plane I remember a small arm rest. But I was thinking that I had some king of mind telepathy going on here, HAHA. So, I guess I was correct

KR> dual stick assembly

2010-09-19 Thread Marty Martin
Pat Yes, I am sure that the geometry of the side stick or any location for a stick would play heavily on the sensitivity of the control of the plane. But from what I notice on Don's design was that there was not enough room to allow the geometry of that installation to be improved. I have had a

KR> dual stick assembly

2010-09-19 Thread Marty Martin
points and it's lenght?? > Pat R > - Original Message - > From: "Marty Martin" > To: ; "KRnet" > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:48 AM > Subject: Re: KR> dual stick assembly > > >> Pat >> >> I drew the 2nd set of plans

KR> dual stick assembly

2010-09-18 Thread Marty Martin
Pat I drew the 2nd set of plans that Ken used to sell on the KR1. I don't remember a side stick. I guess it could have been on the very 1st set or any other subsquent set of plans on the KR1 that I am not aware of. But it was not on the set of plans that I provided for Ken. I bought Don Betcha

krnet@list.krnet.org

2010-09-08 Thread Marty Martin
Hey KR net. I have a complete KR1. I am looking for some wing panels that are finished and ready to use. I have the center section bu no outside wing panels. If any has or knows of someone that has some wing panels. Please let me know. You can email off of the net, martygmar...@gmail.com Ch

KR> KR-2 For Sale (Florida)

2010-09-01 Thread Marty Martin
Jim Would you have some pictures and what part of these here United States do you hale from? I would be interested in making one of them into a single seat. Which is more suited for that endeavor? That is the one I would be interested in seeing the pictures of. Cheers M. Greg Martin

KR> general engine question

2010-08-03 Thread Marty Martin
Scott So, what is a draft tube and how does it work? There some of us that could use more information on this subject. Thank you. M. Greg Martin

KR> Firewall Stainless

2010-06-27 Thread Marty Martin
I have seen 0.040 with stainless and 0.06 with aluminum. Use Fiber Frax. It comes in to thickness's. Hope this helps Cheers M. Greg Martin > > Dan Heath wrote: >> What thickness and alloy is being used now, for the firewall. I will be >> re-surfacing mine when I install the Corvair and wi

KR> Turbos on HAPI's?

2010-06-01 Thread Marty Martin
In regards to Turbo Charging a VW engine, any size. One would be wise to only boost to maintain. Not for added power, just maintaining sea level pressure. You still get the altitude and speed. Just put the boost valve on a separate veneer control. It will do you wonders if you never get your b

KR> RE: Tubular wing tanks

2010-04-25 Thread Marty Martin
Bill I am putting aluminum tubes, 2 - 3" & 2 - 4" tubes plus tip tanks on my KR1. I did not have any welding equip. So I am having Hevlee Aviation put it together. They should be ready just about any time no. When I get in my hands. I will take some pictures and let everyone see the work. Oh

KR> Back and forth from Tailwheel to Tricycle

2010-03-24 Thread Marty Martin
Sure you can. But I think that it would be added weight that's just not be needed. Stick with on or the other. You will become more proficient that way. On 3/23/10, Edward Spyker wrote: > Regarding Kris Leirfallom's question. >      I had pondered this too. My thought was to use a hybrid of wi

KR> Type-4 engine for sale.

2010-03-21 Thread Marty Martin
Bob Is the oil pump the only thing that needs to be replaced? I looked at the pictures of the motor. I looks like the crank needs to be machined again. Is that right? So I live in Tehachapi, CA. Just east of Bakersfield. My zip is 93561. What kind of fee for shipping would be looking at? M

KR> Joe Beyer's Gathering Photos

2009-10-01 Thread Marty Martin
John I went onto you classified site and found some things that I would like to get more information on. I used the information shown to contact them and it all came back as undeliverable. The one was for a KR2 project that had some pictures of Roger Reese. No phone number. The other was for D

KR> Re: stall speed reduction

2009-08-07 Thread Marty Martin
> "Standard Category" aircraft. > > Ed Janssen > > > - Original Message - > From: "Marty Martin" > To: > Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 7:01 PM > Subject: KR> Re: stall speed reduction > > > Ed > > I'm sure that you mean

KR> Re: stall speed reduction

2009-08-07 Thread Marty Martin
andard Category" aircraft. > > Ed Janssen > > > - Original Message - > From: "Marty Martin" > To: > Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 7:01 PM > Subject: KR> Re: stall speed reduction > > > Ed > > I'm sure that you mean to say that an a

KR> Re: stall speed reduction

2009-08-06 Thread Marty Martin
Ed I'm sure that you mean to say that an airworthiness certificate is issued. As home built (kits) are not certified. About 8 years ago, I had asked if I could put on vortex generators or a cuffed leading edge. And yes, I could put I had not asked in reference to an LSA. It was for improving (s

KR> Gathering 2010

2009-06-08 Thread Marty Martin
Which Marty and KR are you talking about? Marty Martin On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Charles Buddy & Cheryl Midkiff < c.midk...@verizon.net> wrote: > Dan, > I heard it wound up in Spokane, Washington. > Bud Midkiff > Lynnwood, WA > > - Original Message

KR> Tandem seating PT II

2009-05-26 Thread Marty Martin
Dustin Don't forget. You can find a VariEze that needs finishing and go to town and finish it. I had one and liked it very much. But the wife did not like sitting behind me. Go figure. Greg Martin On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM, dustin Reves wrote: > > 1. I feel like the decreased width of

KR> Looking for Skip Carden former owner of Don Betchum's KR2

2009-02-03 Thread Marty Martin
If anyone knows how to get in touch with Skip Carden. Let me know. He's asking me about the KR2 I had bought that Don Betchum had built with the P51 style gear retract system. If anyone knows of his email address. Please let me know or if you (Skip Carden) are on the KRnet. Email me direct. Sk

KR> a little autocad advice

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
Jeff Send it to me and I'll mail it to you. I have a 42" wide plotter. Make sure you have all the imfo on the plan. Also, put your address and phone numbers so I can contact you. Oh, I have AutoCad 2004. Greg Martin On 3/11/07, wilder_jeff Wilder wrote: > > I would have to believe that som

KR> Re: Jean NV (Canard?) Fly In

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
J Milland wrote: > > Regarding the possible "canard" fly in at Jean or somewhere in the > SW: Contact! magazine has an alternative engine fly in on the last > weekend of April or the first weekend of May at Jean NV. Yes, Contact magazine went to the fly-in last year for the Tandem Wing Fly-in

KR> Re: retract fairings

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
Yes, I have. I'm putting clam shell type fairings on my KR1. Also putting tip tanks out of aluminum. I'm also looking for an engine, 2180 w/ hydrolic lifters. It's not ready to fly yet. But I'm working on it. Greg Martin On 12/15/06, Marc Lee Winnig wrote: > > > Hasn't anyone ever thought

FW: KR> Retractable Gear Linkage is the safety issue???

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
On 12/14/06, Ron Hoskins wrote: > > Hey Marc... > It is the retracting linkage that could be a problem. The Mooney style retract bar w/ locking mechanism is what I copied in my KR1. I'm putting clam shell type doors on it and I had a friend with a computer program run a test for projected spee

KR> instrument panel, human hailstone

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
Mark Langford *I read your 'e' about the type IV VW engines. Where you suggest I start looking for them and are they a VW engine or a Porshe engine?* And, what would you expect to pay for one? Marty Martin

KR> KR: What's the possibility of finding hydrolic lifters for a type IV

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
Hey engine Guru's Has or does anyone make Hydrolic lifters for the type IV engines. Or, is it just the solid lifters for this engine? Marty Martin

KR> KR2S forsale

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
Arnold I live in California, Tehachapi, just west of Mojave about 20 miles on hwy 58. I could only be interested if you could use a truck. I have an extra one that I'm not using right now. So, let me know how you feel about that. Greg Martin On 9/12/06, arnold d. seligman wrote: > > Greeting

KR> Have a 0200 & mount, need kr2s

2008-10-12 Thread Marty Martin
On 1/13/06, idrawtobu...@bak.rr.com wrote: > > I have an 0200 an motor mount. I'm looking for a KR2s nearly done that I > can attach the engine to. > > How about a 39.6" wide kr2s with 2 14" bays added to the end. Marty Martin