KR> Rear Spar Setback

Preview attachment IMG_0379.jpg IMG_0379.jpg 21 KB While installing the main rear spar attach fittings, with very little torque, i heard a 'crack'. The attached

Re: KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 249

James, Thank you for the response. That is very helpful information. Rodger >1. Dynon Radio & Transponder (James McGauhey) > > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info

KR> Radio & Transponder

Does anyone have any experience with the Dynon Radio or Mode-S Transponder? Do you know if their Mode-S Transponder has 'inter-mode' capability? Rodger ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RU

Re: KR> KR w/ O-235

I didn't know him very well, but had several great conversations with George on the phone about his Lycoming installation(s). I spoke with him the last time just a week before the incident and had purchased a few items from him for my O-290 installation. According to the NTSB report CEN12FA638: Ge

KR> Piston Rings

Bob, For O-290 rings, try Engine Components International, 1-800-ECi-2FLY(1-800-324-2359), 210-820-8101 www.eci.aero. Or try www.aeroinstock.com. There are also some airboaters in Florida still using the O-290. Try a search on the internet for that one. For the engine mount bushings I ordered the

KR> Turbocharger

You might want to take a look at this article on the RV website about horsepower/altitude/flutter/etc. when considering a turbo. https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/hp_limts.pdf Rodger

KR> Gathering/Rental

Evans, I arrive on Friday (9/4) at actually 05:30am (PDX) and depart on Sunday (9/6) at 20:50pm. I do have a rental car on reserve, but apparently you found a better deal than mine-$167). My cell number is 907-382-0512 if you want to discuss some arrangement (possibly getting one car and adding a s

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 188

> > Subject: KR> Gathering Trans from PDX to McMinnville (ride share) > > I have a rental car on reserve and will be arriving PDX at 06:30 on Friday (9/4) and departing on Sunday (9/6) at 19:00. I'm willing to share/drive etc. I plan on camping at the airfield. I'm looking forward to my first Gathe

KR> McHenry's KR-2S

Just before his accident, George McHenry removed his modified Lycoming O-230, about 110hp, and installed an O-320, 150hp. He was testing it when the incident took place. I spoke with him just days before to discuss my installation of an O-290 130hp (I'm taking extra precaution with CG, etc.). Georg

KR> Canopy and Spraylat

time, given me a migraine. I later removed the tape and covered the canopy with plain white contact paper. I'm much happier now and the headache is gradually going away. Now to figure out how to install this canopy. Rodger Nicolls Anchorage, Alaska

KR> Thermal Insulating Paint

Does anyone have any experience/or/opinion of insulating paint? I found this website http://www.hytechsales.com/insulating_paint_additives.html as well as others, referring to NASA research using Ceramic microspheres, not glass balloons, mixed in paint. The thought is, this may help in UV and therm

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 252

> > The best view I've had was at 14,400' on a clear but brisk fall day. > Denali, Mt. McKinley, was in clear view from 150 miles away! Best Skydive > ever! And I look forward to the clear view from the left seat of my KR2S, > sometime in the near future. > Rodger > -- Forwarded message -

KR> Canopy

Just ordered the Todd's Canopy through Aircraft Spruce. Shipping to Alaska on this item is just about as much as the canopy! ouch! Rodger

KR> Dragonfly Canopy

David, Do you still have the canopy? I'm interested. Where are you located? I would need to look into shipping. Sincerely, Rodger Nicolls Assistant Principal, Curriculum South Anchorage High School On Oct 23, 2013, at 3:43 PM, "David Boyer" wrote: > > > I have a

KR> Staples

After pulling the staples with the tape/string you placed under the staples, try a steam iron over the holes. They seal up and only require light sanding-no filling. If you didn't place the tape/string under the staples and used a screwdriver to pry them out, then you will need to fill the dents wi

KR> Temp gauges

Does anyone have an opinion on the Digital DC Temperature Meter for 4 Temp Sensors ?4 x K Type Thermocouple Inputs) on eBay, item #251123478765? I'm thinking one for EGTs and one for CHTs and then a single meter for carb intake temp. Opinions welcomed. Rodger Nicolls Anchorage, AK

KR> Steve and his KR-1

Steve, I'm sorry to hear about you incident and hope those bruises heal quickly. Also, I hope you grabbed a piece of your KR-1 to bring to the gathering to qualify for the memorial plaque. I sure would like to be there, but can't, so... I hope everyone enjoys the gathering. Rodger Anchorage, AK

KR> Public thanks to Dan Heath

is new glass panel! Sincerely, Rodger Nicolls N292AK bandenok...@gmail.com

KR>Exhaust Wraps

Thank you Jeff and George. That's exactly the information I was looking for. Rodger N292AK Jeff York : I had the chrome like finish done to mine and they are beautiful as well as functional. I noticed a difference immediately. Jet Hot coated pipes scavage the heat away fr

KR> Exhaust Wraps

What's the opinion on using header wrap tapes to reduce the undercowl temps? Rodger N292AK

KR> Re: KR Aerobatics/Structural Analysis

Just found this 110 page research paper on the KR Structural Analysis. I don't know anything about the author's credentials, but the research was done for his Master's thesis. http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/nikos/MSAE/pdf/Bravo.F11.pdf Rodger N292AK

KR> Fuel sender

e unit would measure only the first 24" inch, still less than half of the tank--and that's after spending another $ 140-160 for each tank. Opinions welcomed. Rodger Nicolls bandenok...@gmail.com Anchorage, AK

KR> Re: Mylar Gap Seals

To order just one roll of the 3M tape try www.gaylord.com for just $21.95. http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=49&search_by=desc&search_for=WW-6267A&mpc=WW&catalog=&target= Rodger N292AK

KR> Oil Cooler

KRNetters, I just received a quality oil cooler I'm going to use on my KR2S. I ordered it through CXRacing on Ebay. They have a supply of different sized coolers at great prices. The one I ordered is an aftermarket for a 3000GT Eclipse with a core of 11"x4.75"x2" with AN-8 fittings, at just $52 (I

KR> Opinion on O-290

Netters, What are your opinions on using an O-290-D Lycoming for the KR2-S? (approximately 230-260 lbs dry weight and 125hp at 2600 and 130hp at 2800). The weight is about the same as the Corvair, but the horsepower is a bit more. What do you think? Rodger

KR> Fuel tank sealer

ere is the link to the product at O'Reilly (Which happens to be available here in Anchorage. POR-15 is not available here.) http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DAM0/REDKOTE.oap?ck=Search_N2392_-1_3107&pt=N2392&ppt=C0126 Thank you for your input, Rodger Nicolls Anchorage, Alaska

KR> Re: Hemlock

2011 at 8:09 PM, Rodger Nicolls wrote: > Pat, > I'm using hand selected western hemlock with better than 1:15 grain > deviation, > which, according to AC 43.13-1B, can be used as a direct replacement for > Sitka Spruce.. > > Rodger >

KR> Composite Gear Legs

|Pat wrote: I did make a gear spring as you describe, 55 layers in all of Bid and uni, came out to 7/8" thick and weighed in 20% heavier than the cessna spring I was copying and was not as stiff. I was surprised. Perhaps I used too much resin.| I laminated the the 78 layers for the gear legs on

KR> Hemlock

Pat, I'm using hand selected western hemlock with better than 1:15 grain deviation, which, according to AC 43.13-1B, can be used as a direct replacement for Sitka Spruce.. Rodger

KR> Flap and belly board combination.

Phil and Larry, Thank you for the replies. I am looking at dropping the stall/landing speed, increasing the visibility, and contending with a heavier empty weight (using hemlock, 10% heavier than spruce, with extended fuselage). I have moved the controls in front of the rear spar and plan to use th

KR> Young Eagles

oming generation. Rodger Nicolls KR2S #1212 Anchorage, Alaska

KR> Another KR/Corvair Newbie!

rd to being a part of the community. Rodger Nicolls