KR> Change of E-mail address

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
To comply with my company's new IT policy, I will no longer use this E-mail address for KRNet purpose. Pease do not contact me off net on that address either. Use this one instead: serge.vi...@three.com.au (For Phil Matheson: can you also update the Aussie list accordingly, please?)

Réf. : KR> Fuel Lines

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
on at which point of the cycle the pump stops). I did have a single Zenith to feed my 2.4 liter VW, and I, too, ended up bypassing the Facet for that reason. Just my 2 cents worth. Serge Vidal Canberra Australia mtmcgo...@aol.com Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net

Réf. : KR> Fly in in the SW

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
t; (a duck's cold), so we do have consistency here! ; - ) Sorry, never got the chance to be a veteran, so I'm playing teacher ; - ) Serge Vidal Ex KR owner Canberra, Australia "Lee Van Dyke" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 31/01/2007 05:05 Veuillez répo

Réf. : Re: KR> End of the game

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
1 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 31/12/2006 06:22 Pour : "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> End of the game Hi Serge Vidal You said " I will now salvage it. > >> Canberra, Australia" > >

KR> End of the game

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
KR had been love at first sight, and for the better or worse, somehow managed to fill a good part of my life for the past five years. So, I guess in 2007, I'll just be an ex builder, eh? Serge Vidal Canberra, Australia " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attaches peuvent co

Réf. : Re: KR> End of the game

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
t Remis le : 29/12/2006 21:53 Pour : "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> End of the game Serge, I'm sorry to hear this news, I think it must be painful. Any chance that you have someone you could leave it with and th

KR> LED lighting

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
d not KR related). See: http://www.ledshoponline.com/ledlowvoltagebulbs.htm#3w I can't believe how fast the LED technology is coming to life. Two years ago, I could not find any affordable LED based solution. Amazing! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia "

Réf. : RE: KR> discouraging

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ond Katana. A C150, he said? Look, if I was offered a Cessna 150 tomorrow, I would quickly sell it, and buy another high performance homebuilt with the money. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attaches peuvent c

Réf. : Re: KR> VFR operations

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Pete, just to second that, and to my absolute shame: to avoid getting stuck under the cloud base, I once chose to climb through a very smooth layer of not-so-solid clouds. I was just fresh from my night rating (15 hours instruments time), and the plane was a Piper Cherokee with a full IFR pane

Réf. : KR> Australian query

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Hi, Dene. That would be Eric Addison, from Springs, right? He is the one who made my engine. I did not know he was here. Small world, eh? Norman Stapelberg told me he was thinking of moving. Just E-mail me off net if I can help. Best regards, Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud&q

Réf. : Re: KR> KR2 Conventional to Tricycle gear conversion

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Steve, I needed some of these spacers, although for another reason, and I ended up making my own, which gave me an opportunity to learn how to use a lathe. The job can be subcontracted easily to any machine shop, too. It is simple aluminum cylinders we are talking about. Serge Vidal KR2

Réf. : Re: KR> engine problem

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Or, you could install a Diesel engine and get away with injection, carburetor, magnetos, coils... everything that is known to fail, basically! Sorry, could not help. You know that's one of my pet subjects! Serge Vidal Canberra, Australia "StRaNgEdAyS" Envoyé p

Réf. : KR> antennas

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
top, but you can sink one in the tail fin fiberglass too. - GPS: necessarily on top - Transponder: bottom - ADF: bottom - VOR: bottom (top possible) - ELT: recommended position is on top, near the tail fin (to preserve it in case of crash) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Par

Réf. : Réf. : KR> antennas

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Damn, I got my location wrong in the signature. That should have read Canberra, Australia. "Serge VIDAL" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 25/10/2006 09:02 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 25/10/2006 09:02 Pour : KRnet cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/

Réf. : KR> (no subject)

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
t to at least 80 hp. Check Great Plains Aircraft website, it is full of information on the subject. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia mplane...@aol.com Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 26/10/2006 00:32 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 26/10/2

Réf. : KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 348, Issue 477

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
wered, and in Germany, an Diesel car won a speed race recently, so high performance, high reliability Diesel engines are plentiful. Only a question of choosing one and making the conversion. My next aircraft will be a Diesel KR derivative, probably a twin. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud

Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 348, Issue 477

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
histicated ordinary Diesels. Thinks it was not worth the effort. Serge Vidal oldbiker...@aol.com Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 26/10/2006 02:41 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 26/10/2006 02:41 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc : (ccc : S

Réf. : KR> Friday??

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Hey, we are talking alternative engines for the KR, here. "Dan Heath" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 26/10/2006 04:33 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 26/10/2006 04:33 Pour : cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> Friday??

Réf. : KR> Alternative Engines

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Don, I will try and do some research on the Fiat. For that hp, it must be a turbo diesel. As for the fuel, the French guru of Diesel, Serge Pennec, says you can use Jet A1 in a conventional Diesel. All you have to do is mix it with a bit of oil. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"

Réf. : KR> KR2S Life Span

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
round for more than 30 years or so. What we do know, mostly from the gliders guys, is that they can last for 30 years, again, if taken care of properly. Here, the main thing would be to shelter from the sun, I guess. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia "Richa

Réf. : Re: KR> KR Wheel pants

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
I remove them, it will be to do something serious to the tires, wheels or brakes, so will have to jack up, anyway. I just drilled a large hole in the spat' covered with a plastic plug, to be able to access the tires valve. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : Re: KR> Tach hook up question.

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
(timing devices), but only one set of coils and spark plugs. Now that I have a full dual, I cannot read properly when both ignitions are active. Any advice on that? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia j35...@aol.com Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.v

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Tach hook up question.

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
of failure. I guess I should investigate the diode solution. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Randy Powell" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 11/10/2006 02:53 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 11/10/2006 02:53 Pour : "KRnet"

Réf. : Re: KR> Why not use two tachos

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
That would be a good idea if I had enough real estate on the instrument panel. But then, by the noise only you should be able to hear if one fails. I have LEDs on each switch as well to check current flow. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia "Will

Réf. : Re: KR> Wanting Plans KR2S

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
very different. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Canberra, Australia Red Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 11/10/2006 07:51 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 11/10/2006 07:51 Pour : KRnet cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR>

KR> Aussi builders, I'm now Down Under!

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
window, the weather seems a = great deal more flyable than it was back in Paris! Serge Vidal serge.vi...@sagem.com=20 " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attaches peuvent contenir des inf= ormations confidentielles. Si vous n'etes pas le destinataire escompte, me= rci d&#

Réf. : RE: KR> vw performance

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
If I remember well, Colin Hales keeps complaining in his diary of the lack of reliability of that engine. I suppose it's teething problems that have been solved since, since Jabirus now sell like hot cakes. Yet,, you still can build a couple VWs for the price of a Jabiru... Serge Vida

Réf. : KR> wing construction/vw engines

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Bob, I have used the Type 4, both modified and unmodified, in my KR2. You can E-mail me off net to discuss that. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France serge.vi...@sagem.com Bob Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 08/09/2006 04:52 Veuillez répondre à Bob; Veuillez

Réf. : Re: KR> the ONLY sensible place

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
based on the airfoil. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 01/09/2006 17:54 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 01/09/2006 17:55 Pour : cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> the O

Réf. : Re: RE: KR> Cowl locks

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
extremely easy to install. Each one holds on a simple S-shaped spring wire, which is held by two screws or two rivets. One pilot hole is enough to get an accurate position of the fastener on bothe the cowl and the support plate. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Soon packin

Réf. : RE: KR> Fw: letter & KR content

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
bles and cables fairleads, because believe me, errors ain't easy = to correct. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France=20 " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'=EAtes pas le destinatair

Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
large rivet in (would probably need a couple washers to make the the protrusion thick enough) - Or putting a screw and nut through the plug. Hmm! Can't wait to sneak in my clandestine workshop in the cellar to experiment with that! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, F

KR> Test - Please ignore

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
" Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'=EAtes pas le destinataire escompt= =E9, merci d'en informer l'exp=E9diteur imm=E9diatement et de d=E9truire ce= courriel ainsi que tous les documents attach=E9s de votre syst=E

KR> flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
a solution that does not require any welding. Maybe I can=20 find a way that takes only rivetting and glueing? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'

Réf. : Re: KR> flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ot;A Plane is Born" TV show recently. The Europa uses a lot of aluminum-to-aluminum glueing and riveting. And that would make for a very easy installation on board the aircraft. Since the plane is already built, the difficulty is more in the fitting than the designing! Serge Vidal KR2 &qu

Réf. : KR> Gorilla Glue (urethane glue)

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
, you have to apply pressure to the entire surface of the bond to guarantee the results. Apart from that, I believe it matches Epoxy for foam-to-wood bonding. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Scott William Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 22/08/2006 20:37 Ve

Réf. : Re: KR> flaps/PREP

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
: glue PLUS rivets. Serge "Larry H." Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 22/08/2006 20:42 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 22/08/2006 20:42 Pour : KRnet cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> flaps/PREP As food for thought, if y

Réf. : KR> Flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
What use were they sold for, exactly? (what application) Serge "Wood, Sidney M (Titan) @ TITAN" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> Flaps My KR-2 has 6061 aluminum flanges for the flap bellcranks. I found them in the local True Value Hard

Réf. : KR> Prop help for Type IV VW

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Hi, Jeff. 100 hp? Wow! Tell us more! How big is that VW Type 4? 2.7 liters? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Jeff Provenzano" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 12/08/2006 22:19 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 12/08/2006

KR> Instruments to give away

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ing nice and aircraft-related in return. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attachés peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire escompté, merci d'en informer l'ex

KR> Instruments to give away

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
The altimeter and the VSI are gone. I gave them away on a=20 first-come-first-serve basis. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'=EAtes pas le

KR> Flaps

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
s,=20 rather than the whole profile). I wonder which design would be more=20 efficient, aerodynamically speaking? That one, or the one described in the = plans? Also, considering this spans only the width of the stubwings, can=20 you really expect any significant change? Serge Vidal KR2 "K

Réf. : Re: KR> Plans

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
The most recent issue of the plans I am aware of dates from 1990. There are a few differences between these and an older plan I have. In particular, the ailerons cables pulley brackets are changed. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France VIRGIL N SALISBURY Envoyé p

Réf. : Re: KR> LCD problems

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
08/2006 02:48 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> LCD problems LCD modules are made up typically of a front polarising panel, a conductive plane with teh segment images printed on them, the liquid crystal material, a

Réf. : Re: KR> Fixing an LCD

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
2006 07:09 Pour : "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Fixing an LCD Serge, you may have magnetized some of the metal and this could be affecting the LCD. If this is the case you may be able to clear it completely by using

KR> GT-50 evaluation

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
urate finish... - Connection by three loose wires (no lugs) - The screws are not provided, which is a pain, because it has thraded holes, and of course, imperial standard. All in all, for $154.00, that's good value for money by amateur aviation standards. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanja

KR> Drilling template for Precision Vertical Card Compass

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
tell me if that compass is going to work well in the Southern Hemisphere, although it is a Northern Hemisphere P/N?) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : RE: KR> Drilling template for Precision Vertical Card Compass

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
e : 08/08/2006 14:40 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : RE: KR> Drilling template for Precision Vertical Card Compass Serge It is my understanding that it will work fine as the magnetic attraction will be to the South Pole, b

Réf. : KR> Flight Reports

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Don't you see? He just wants us to beg. "Stephen Teate" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 08/08/2006 15:11 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 08/08/2006 15:06 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR>

Réf. : KR> Expanded polystyrene foam

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
That is what has been used in the construction of my KR2, for both the tail feathers and the wings leading edge. Although I could not tell which density was used And so far so good. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France allen_h_b...@notes.tcs.treas.gov Envoyé par :

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Delrin versus Nylon

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Chris, Delrin was invented around WWII, so yes, nothing new. Just wanted to tell people that they should know it's easier to machine than Nylon, so if that does make a difference for them... Now, don't tell me you consider replacing Nylon with aluminum? Serge Vidal KR2 "Ki

Réf. : RE: KR> Subaru engines

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
use I could, and wanted to build one of my own. But frankly, I could have made another prop, and that would have done the trick. IMHO, people tend to get carried away on their power requirement. A KR can fly nicely on low power, if you get your powerplant right. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kiliman

KR> Fixing an LCD

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ation, or = maybe excess pressure on the window, but the result is there. Everything seems to work fine, apart from the black patch. Would anybody know a trick to get that LCD window back to normal? Serge VIDAL KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France " Ce courriel et les documents q

Réf. : Re: KR> center spars and wing tanks

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Or ship it in a container, too. Not much width left with a stock KR and WAFs! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Larry H." Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 07/08/2006 03:08 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 07/08/2006 03:09 Pour

Réf. : KR> Fixing an LCD

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
left is in a corner. So now, the display is not exactly pretty, but entirely readable. I can live with that until I buy another one. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Robin Wills" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 07/08/2006 04:32 Veuillez répon

Réf. : Re: KR> Gathering location

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Count me in, John! Just give me another 6 weeks to move Down Under, and find a big suitcase to fit the KR in it! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Bavo Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 07/08/2006 04:46 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 07/08/

KR> NACA air scoop for engine air intake

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
meter enough? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France=20 " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'=EAtes pas le destinataire escompt= =E9, merci d'en informer l'exp=E9diteur imm=E9diate

Réf. : Re: KR> NACA air scoop for engine air intake

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
s the section of the SCAT. Serge Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 07/08/2006 15:46 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 07/08/2006 15:46 Pour : KRnet cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> NACA air scoop for engine ai

KR> Altimeter unit in Australia

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Could anybody confirm what unit is used for altimeter setting in=20 Australia? Inches of mercury, hpa, or milibars? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France (and soon Down Under)=20 " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations

Réf. : Re: KR> Delrin versus Nylon

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Delrin is old stuff, and pretty common. I think Aircraft Spruce carries it, but rods only, not sheets. Cost-wise, it's about 1.5 times more expensive than Nylon. I have no idea of its density, but it feels about the same than Nylon. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, Fra

KR> Delrin versus Nylon

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
yellowish Nylon. If you have to make Nylon blocks, like rudder pedal mounts, for instance, you should consider Delrin instead. It has the same mechanical properties. I think I will find many applications for this thing, because I simply love it! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, france

KR> Delrin versus Nylon

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Oh, and by the way, the shop that sold the sheet to me said that it can be glued, too. Haven't tried it yet. - Réacheminé par Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM le 28/07/2006 11:32 ----- Serge VIDAL 28/07/2006 11:23 Pour : KRnet cc : Objet : Delrin versus Nylon I

KR> To Phil Matheson

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
on Thursday. Cheers, Serge Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : Re: KR> Oil cooler

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
It works because Coke is full of phosphoric acid. There are other more convenient sources of phosphoric acid, one of them being engine cleaner and degreaser liquid. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France (Posted from Canberra, Australia) "Dennis Dyer" Env

Réf. : Re: KR> VW / Corvair

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
, non injected, was good for 65 hp. There also is a rare 6 cylinder Porsche version of it which is pretty mean This being said, if I could get my hands on a Corvair, I would build something bigger tha a KR2 to match it! ;-) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France &quo

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> VW / Corvair

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
taste and/or your budget. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Mark Langford" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net 10/07/2006 01:29 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 10/07/2006 01:26 Pour : "KRnet" cc

Réf. : KR> post mortum

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
looking at an ignition failure. Time to call the CSI team? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Joseph H. Horton" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 10/07/2006 15:06 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 10/07/2006 15:09 Pour : corvair

Réf. : Re: KR> Oshkosh Reading

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
The canopy of my KR was once blown away during an airshow by a powerful aircraft starting its engine(s) nearby. That was during the time of the previous owner... Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Robert L. Stone" Envoyé par : krnet-bounc

KR> A call to the Aussie crowd

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ve a transponder? Any other relevant info is most welcome. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : KR> fuel tank(s)

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Diesel engine Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Ameet Savant Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 30/06/2006 15:39 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 30/06/2006 15:40 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)

Réf. : Re: KR> A call to the Aussie crowd

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
es Do you have to have you radios tested individually? If yes, by whom? don't know Do you have to have your radio installation tested? If yes, by whom? don't know Is it a requirement to have a transponder? For the most part,yes. Not having one will limit where and how high you can fly

Réf. : Re: KR> A call to the Aussie crowd

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Yep. Next round will be mine. And this time, we will have the KRs handy as we talk! See you soon, Serge "Phil Matheson" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 01/07/2006 01:09 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 01/07/2006 01:10 Pour : "KRnet"

Réf. : Re: KR> fuel tank(s)

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
once I had put my markup on it !! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Allen Wiesner " Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 01/07/2006 02:02 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 01/07/2006 02:03 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc

Réf. : Re: KR> A call to the Aussie crowd

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Thanks for the tips, Chris. Thanks for the tips, Chris. That's not so bad. My KR already has the 5 hinges on the elevator, a dual stick assembly, and many more things that go in the good direction safety-wise. As far as airfields are concerned, all I want is a LONG airstrip. Serge Vida

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Building Update

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
I didn't know the bunyips were that sensitive to cold water. Too bad. I wanted to try and make a bunyip skin diving suit. ; - ) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France steve Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 20/06/2006 03:49 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le

Réf. : KR> steel and ally

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Dene, I suppose you mean alloy, not ally? There is a lot of info about steel and aluminum alloy grades in the Aircraft Spruce catalogue. Which you can download as a PDF from their site. Hope this help. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "AVLEC"

Réf. : KR> vertical card compass

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Hi, Bob. Why do you get rid of it? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France j35...@aol.com Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 16/06/2006 04:46 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 16/06/2006 04:46 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/

Réf. : Re: KR> Building Upbate

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Phil, Congrats. Although I don't believe a word of that minus 5C story. Actually, you are just trying to deter me from emigrating to Australia. ;-) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Phil Matheson" Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem

Réf. : Re: KR> WAF Bolt Sheer Load

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Phil, what would the compression member look like exactly? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Phil Matheson" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 09/06/2006 23:17 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 09/06/2006 23:19 Pour : "KRnet"

KR> WAFs

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
holes? (And maybe help to seal the wood) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : Re: Re: KR> removing the foam after glassing as wing.

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Makes me wonder... for those of us who have molded wing skins, Dan Diehl style, how much weaker would our KR2s be as compared to the original Rand Robinson foam core design, and what would the failure mode be? High Gs? Nearing the VNE? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Par

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: Re: KR> removing the foam after glassing as wing.

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
solid. Well, at least, you just gave me a good justification for those new ribs I am building, whichh I so far considered a serious overkill. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Mark Langford" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 29/05/2006 00:53 Veuill

KR> Test

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
(Please ignore)

Réf. : KR> cabin cooling

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
open the NACA airscoop. But that's low on my list of priorities, so I haven't done the design yet. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Joseph H. Horton" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 01/06/2006 14:33 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 01

KR> KR2 for sale in France

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
There is a KR2 for sale on the Website of the Reseau du Sport de l'Air (local EAA equivalent). Nope, not mine. I haven't given up yet! ; - ) It says it has flown 130 h, has a Limbach 2000 engine. Registered as F-PGJB, and the picture shows a tri-gear. Serge Vidal KR2 "Ki

KR> KR2 for sale in England

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Mac McConnell-Woodasked me to forward the following (Mac, I suspect the reason why your E-mail did not go through isthe picture you attached). Cute looking KR2! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Hi Serge, For some reason I can not post direct to the list since I

Réf. : KR> instrument panel

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
and large instrument holes with a fly cutter. If it was to be done again, I would put the panel on shock absorbers. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Dan Heath" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 25/05/2006 01:40 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2

Réf. : KR> ethanol

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
anymore! That's my plan, and I will stick to it, even if it takes me another 15 years to build the darn thing! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Harold Woods" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 27/05/2006 05:16 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Re

Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> ethanol

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
esel - The Citroen Visa 1.4 liter Diesel. But rest assured more will follow. Go visit the DAC aircraft Website, at www.dac-ranger.nl to see what a nice Diesel aircraft looks like! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France D F Lively Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 28/05

KR> Progress reports, and tips

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
e ties. Worked great, saved me a lot of pain! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : KR> LSA KR-Thanks!

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
he stick either, and many other things would definitely need some improvement. I have considered the Zenair, and finally decided that if I ever build an aircraft, ease of construction would not be the main criteria for me. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Envoyé p

Réf. : KR> CAD Software

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
2 - I send such templates to friends over the Internet to let them replicate the parts. Nearly anybody has access to Powerpoint and knows how to use it; CAD packages are another story. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Bill Johnson" Envoyé par : krnet-boun

KR> Water ingress protection in the tail compartment

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
nd if you intend to leave the aircraft outside, see what you can do to cover the gaps. And I still recommend an inspection hatch in this area. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : Re: KR> Vertical Card Compass

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Thanks for the info. Could you explain what magnetic compass shielding consists of? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 26/04/2006 21:34 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 26/04/2006 21:29 Pour : "KRn

Réf. : Re: KR> livin' the KR dream

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Burt Rutan once said that one of his wives (he has had plenty!) told him: "Burt, wou will have to choose. Eitheir your aicraft, or me". He says that was the easiest decision in his life! Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France "Cris." Envoyé par :

Réf. : KR> Videos

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Cris, I will jump at the opportunity, if you don't mind. I have asked several times to have some pics of my KR2 on the KRNet website, but my requests have always been ignored. Maybe my poor KR2 will find a good home on your server! ;-) Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"

Réf. : Re: Réf. : KR> Videos

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
will notice that the first question I asked was about the required size for the pics, because I am conscious of other people's time. And it is true that if I really wanted publicity, I should have created my own site long ago. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France

Réf. : KR> Serge Vidal KR

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Thanks, Mark! Will do that. Serge "Mark Jones" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 27/04/2006 17:24 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 27/04/2006 17:14 Pour : "KR Net (E-mail)" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR>

Réf. : Fw: KR> Pictures of ZS-WEC are on the Web

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
ince it is now being rebuilt. New pics coming soon, time for me to write the captions. Serge "Mark Langford" Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 27/04/2006 18:07 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 27/04/2006 18:07 Pour : "KRnet" cc :(ccc : Serge

Réf. : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Vertical Card Compass

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
: "KRnet" cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Vertical Card Compass Man is the internet cool or what, Here I am conversing with a guy in France. I remeber back in my young days as a boy growing up on a farm, that the idea of communicating wi

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