2 AM
Subject: Re: KR> folding wings
Orma
Glad to see your 'at it'... I am in Canada and wish to have a look at these
plans and maybe 'steal' some of it for my design using the wing diheadral
start at the boat. I'll pay but not alot...especially if I am only going to
see how
How
many do you guys want., and how much U willing to pay.
Send me the mock up and tell me how many.
PS. Talk is cheap, I might have to ask one of our legal reps
Orma
N110LR
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Langford"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2
Any more details on why the forced landing? What about that part of the
registration that says trustee. Can anyone explain what that means.
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Van Dyke"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:20 PM
Subject: KR> KR Crash in AZ
Well, ask and ye sh
Nice to hear that there are other KR as old as mine (first flight Aug 84)
still out there keep it flying as long as you can.
Orma
- Original Message -
From: "david feiger"
To:
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 12:49 PM
Subject: KR> Flight time
My KR2 has 1393.8 hours log
Isn't the capt/pilot of an aircraft authorized to carry a weapon aboard
Did all the rules change, or am I way out in left field
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: KR> Careful what you carry with you
Hi guys and girls;
My eye surgery went p
distinction
of having the oldest highest time KR. It's just nice to know that some of
the older birds are still around. I remember Ken Cottle. If I were a
builder I would want to know that My effort would result in a craft that
could endure 25 years.
Orma
- Original Message -
From
I was saddened to hear that Ol Blue was damaged. I was just wondering which
KR out there is the oldest still flying. Mine is down with the engine out and
needs a paint job. Maybe this year it will become flight ready again, or
maybe the auction block, who knows.
Orma
. As
I looked for my name to make that edit, I could not help but notice that the
list of names under the edit function were not in alpha order. That would
make it easier to find yourself. Perhaps at some future date that feature
could be added to the list.
Orma
- Original Message
Glad you got down in good shape.
Orma
That foam should still be excellent
Orma
I've used West system epoxy for the last 10 years or so and do not have
failures. T-88 is usually reputed to be good, maybe you have a bad batch.
In Highland Park MI there is a vendor called Factory Steel. I believe on
Oakland Ave. I don't have the number, information may.
Orma
ls as well. Orma L.
Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
. We also have a new forum
which is at www.kr2forum.com
again welcome
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
the new forum by listing and showing an Ellison
for sale. It sold the same day and is now on it's way to the new owner.
Simple and easy thanks to the new forum.
With this forum you can see in at least one area who is also in the forum.
I plan to post this in both places.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
Wow is That's not a VW any more and with all that new engineering will
probably cost as much as a new Jabiru or small Lycoming at 15 to 20K
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
Thanks guys for the information about insurance. I'll let you know how it
comes out.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
Ellison can be found at www.kr2forum.com
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
.@aviation-mechanics.com
Hope to be more active this year. Would like to attend the KR 35th, but I
can't see that far yet. Nice to see all of you guys are still here.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
Thanks Larry
Well since I have to buy insurance I might as well fly
hope to see you guy by Oshkosh time
Orma
I'm considering
installing a BOV to prevent overboost. I could use a new prop to optimize
the planes performance.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
; I have been to 10 and still had plenty of boost at full
power. I will probably have to fly it west to see what it can do. I have
not had the pleasure of doing that yet.
If I'm correct a smaller turbo spools faster but gives you less total boost.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
get your book and a good ruler measure make notes and call Steve Bennet at
GPASC, and talk to him about the differences.
you can go into some of the web pages of the members who are using VW's and
look at their engines
.Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
It states it's located on the" left coast"
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
visit several web sites, including Great plains, Mark Langford, and others.
the differences are not always visable. The difference between some engines
is the throw of the crank. Steve at Great Plains has lots of information
and books to sell.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
time it suffered no ill effects. I have no Idea what effects
continual sunshine like being in Navada or other dry sunny places might
have.
N4DD was one of the first KR's and it's like the energizer bunny.
Orma L. Robbins
N110LR 1984 to present
use all my limited IFR training. It did not help that on the way home my
engine quit in that same haze and thank god for the gps, which showed me my
nearest was only 7 miles dead ahead.
I second the recommendation that all recent attendies be allowed to vote on
a date.
Orma
Tweetie still sick
had
to crawled back. He died of exposure within 24 hours of his crash.
Orma Robbins
N110LR
.
Especially if you did not find any water in the fuel, and the temp/dew point
spread was within three points.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
in a Cessna 205 Bird Dog (WarBird) and
learned a few things to make the transition easier. All of which were
mentioned in the current or past threads on this subject.
Although the KR is unique, cute, quick, it is stall just a light low wing
aircraft.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 198
That white is really bright, what is the brand paint and number??
I don't see paint on the walls, where did you paint at???
Orma
I only had 60 hours or so when I completed and made the first flight in my
KR. I had no taildragger time. No problems
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
utside in the cold and
season after season it still works. I feel you could debate the glue issue
long and hard, and WS will still be in the range of good epoxies to use.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2
Where is the project and could you send me the pic's
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
thing that ever happened to my KR.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
installation as part of the rudder pedal installation.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
I finally got motivated to go to the hanger and pick up my type 4 case half's
to start the process of trying to get the aluminum cam gear slivers out of the
case.
Except for the recommendation to buy a new case, are there any suggestions out
there on Things I might check or do.
Mine says the same thing, book #59
Well it just goes to show that the pen is mightier then the sword.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR specs at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
If you decide to part out , send me an e-mail
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
Thanks for the update Dan.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
Inspectors and
air operators should be aware of the potential hazard, and of the in-flight
fire countermeasures contained in AC 120-80, In-Flight Fires."
Here is the link
http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/
Orma L. Robbiins
AP/IA
By the way, does it help if I send you an electronic copy of the engine
manual I have?
Hi Serge,
Can you send me a copy of the manual as well.
Orma
I'm not an engineer or even an expert, but how valid is static testing with
no air load on the aileron. Our operating environment has air moving over
that service at up to 200 mph, which I would think would effect the outcome
in serviceable hours.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 198
For the most part you will see the same thing on just about all plans built
KR wings. Mine look that way and one of them has been around for over 20
years.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation
I hate to jump in and add another Me Too, but if you are building a KR and
have young kids, you'll appreciate the story.
Orma
"i am informed doing the hvx mods are a good idea too"
Ok guys, help an old guy out what is the hvx mod's?
Orma
I would put clamps or weights on the spar to hold it flat while drying
Orma
Thanks for all your hard work with the Memorial.
Orma
I can only say that when the fan quits turning, and Garmin says the nearest
is 042 degrees, and you line up drop the nose and there it is. Some of the
pucker factor subsides.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at
heavy and trying to decide direct drive
vs. gear drive. I would go certified if I had it to do over and the money
was available. If you are building with a goal of flying at a low cost, I
would ensure that my empty was 450 and put on one of Steve's 1835's and go
flying.
Orma
new
set of dry cells in the box and in the unit just in case. If all else
fails I would just use the training I received to look for a suitable place
to park.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation
I sure wish Santa could bring me a constant speed prop for Christmas. :-)
Larry does anyone make one for the O-200???
Orma
Get in touch with Steve Bennett at GPASC
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
flange to time
the mag to the engine.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
-made header tank
placed the radio cutouts to the right of center and it always needs the
right hand to operate any thing in the stack. I agree 100 percent with
Dan. Put the control between the pilots legs even if you don't put in a
stick on the co-pilots side.
Orma
Southfield, MI
ive timing light with
equal success in fine tuning the timing. I usually do this only on an
initial installation and always with the prop removed. It requires that
you mark the prop flange with a TDC mart and some degree indicators.
Hope this helps. If I missed something let me know.
Orma
Yes
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
It's always great to hear new KR's having great flight reports. Flying a
bigger pattern or making an orbit of the airport helps give you more time to
plan your landings. 75 mph does not sound bad. When you get all the
numbers I hope you'll add your KR to the KR info sheet.
At a minimum you should seal the wood with spar varnish.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
stall speed could all but double in a bank.
Colin is good with that kind of info and perhaps he will weigh in with a few of
his brief remarks.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
My problem with a dummy that weighs 200 is that I could not lift it into the
plane. I always tied down my bags of salt, using the seat belt and
shoulder harness and extra rope to secure the load.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See
lem with the head burning
>through is still a problem. I have been talking with Fat Performance, they
>race turbo VW's. They have a process that is designed to provide a better
>seal for the cylinder heads to prevent leaks of the type that I had. I will
>be shipping my he
I have long understood that some people build for the sake of building and
others build to feel the rush. The weak at heart sell fast and the rest of
us junkies keep going back up for the ride.
Orma
>boring reading down, I'll jump to the KR. Why build and fly the KR? Why
>put in a Corvair, vs. a 1835. Why stress it to plus 6, minus 4. Do I need
>to say that IT'S CHEAP, EASY TO BUILD, GOES REAL FAST AND MOST OF ALL IT
>EXCITES SOME OF OUR PRIMITIVE EMOTIONS.
If I remember correctly when you did your W/B you used a real
person.
Orma
flaps.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
d could advance some
funds to make up any short fall.
As for the cause of this tragedy, perhaps health or aircraft malfunction
might be factors. It does not seem likely that a pilot at his home base
would not be accustomed to the over water takeoff
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See
nges have come slowly and not as a quick
reaction.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
you in the
cockpit.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
have an area of the back of the case
stiffened to be able to mount the alternator to. Perhaps any one interested
in such a case could call Dan and investigate his willingness to develop a new
product. You never know.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2
Also my good friend Brian thinks that he can modify an alternator so that it
can be installed into the mag drive hole and run as a direct drive unit.
If you're not using a mag, that's a good idea to attempt.
Orma L. Robbins
Happy building
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
There is a place in Highland Park Michigan called Factory Steel. They sell
all kinds of metals. I don't have a number. I don't know if they ship.
Orma
40Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
Mark does that mean that if you are careful that you could run a 79 inch
prop (smile)
Orma
n the other
hand, the dust from sanding should be removed as completely as possible
Orma
you
were to have a short in the system that could start a fire, the only way to
stop the fire would be to stop the engine. I don't think it is the best
option. On most commercially built aircraft they even isolate the
communications equipment so that system shorts can't harm the radi
n.htm.
Mike the side stick site could use some more close-ups of the stick assembly.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
flying
with my right hand only and would occasionally like to switch hands.
Orma
a nose wheel aircraft, but what is most important is that I
learn and practice which ever one I use, so that I am safe.
Be safe and finish those KR's. I ordered a new cam from GPASC yesterday.
Orma
I don't think that my flat tail wheel caused that much sparking. The two
things that impressed me the most was the fact that it did not collapse and
the plane was guided right down the center line. The centerline paint
caused more fire then the gear itself.
Orma
I have used both the cast alum and the stamped covers on my type 4. The
stamped ones are lighter and do not leak. I use non hardening prematex on
the cover side only and nothing on the head side.
Orma
s ago and it's probably only necessary to know that if
you want to know the exact meaning of the standard, it is written down in a
book somewhere.
Orma
spots
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
recommendation. You never said what you think
was the cause of the bubbles in the first place. This problem with using
spray foam has been documented before and a lot of builders avoid it's use
for this reason.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-m
I know that trapped moisture that could come from wet sanding could do
something similar.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
Send me some pictures and I'll post them to the web.
Orma
x the engine again.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR specs at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
It might help if members knew where you and the KR are located.
Orma L. Robbins
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
I wanted to get info from all the pilots with KR's at the gathering. I did
not get there until Saturday night and did not get any info. Hopefully they
will contact me with the info for their planes soon, so that even more stats
are presented.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See T
Hello Net
Mike Turner has given me the edit to the boat widening web page and I have
uploaded it along with several new pictures. The page had 127 unique hits
since it was uploaded. There is a lot of interest in this procedure.
http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/widen.htm
Orma
Southfield
Torque links not shimmed or adjusted
Worn bolts in the torque links
Each one of these contributes to wheel shimmy.
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
Mike is on the net and will probably answer that himself
Orma
the cam. All
the bolts are still in the cam and gear and the gear is in one piece. More
later
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/krinfo.htm
If you don't already have pictures of the mod on he net, you should do so.
There might be others who are interested. What do you plan to do with the
canopy?
Orma
Southfield, MI
KR-2 N110LR 1984
See Tweety at http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com
See other KR spces at www.kr-2.avi
Stop the press. Late arriving news flash from Michigan. Informed sources are
quoted as saying that at approximately noon on Sunday Orma was given his glider
qualifying check ride, joining a select group notables who have proven that
under extreme pressure that it is possible to fly a
The real Zinc is the greatest known Carcinogen known to aviation. Just a
thought.
Orma
Yes Keith, I did make it home. Thanks for the concern. A full report later.
You didn't get any of the prime rib at the gathering, so my guess is that
you had Chicken.
Orma
I guess that means that I best head to the airport tomorrow and finish sanding
and painting the bottom of Tweety. My wheel pants are off and may have to
remain so till after the gathering.
Orma
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