KR> Harley motors - seriously now

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
As a biker for over 30 years legally and more otherwise, there is no way I would put a Harley engine in an airplane. You want a dependable engine in there and NONE of the Harleys are that. Even the new one was brought out with a KNOWN oil lube problem to the valve train, and they introduced it

KR> Drilling Holes in Spars - stress riser?

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
> > "A reinforcing ring is an excellent idea. You should feather the > edge ... prevent creating what is called a stress riser. " I can see where this would be needed in what I would assume would be the working part of the wing ( mostly outside the WAFs ). But not inside the fuse w

KR> Oil Cooler Air System

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Looks good mark. I have not been able to get to the plane decently for better than a month now. I see now how these projects drag on for years. Steve M - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: "KR Net" ; "Corvaircraft" Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 3:52 PM Subject: KR> Oil Cooler

KR> project Brian sold

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
As it shakes apart. - Original Message - From: "Brian Kraut" To: "KRnet" Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2004 8:29 AM Subject: RE: KR> project Brian sold > And it will be the coolest sounding KR as it taxis up to the ramp. > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc. > www.engalt.com >

KR> Updated wbsite

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Now includes the finished stick to the rear spar bell crank, and out to the aileron bells. Also seat information and some other things. I am glad I had to refit the seat (not done yet). As I had made a big - BIG - STUPID mistake. Such as just supporting off the floor and not the spars. Have

KR> Plane web pages

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
My brother tells me when he goes to my site, that the words are overlapping pictures etc. Any one else have problems with it? Maybe he is just talking the black and white background stuff as it looks fine when I load it. Thanks. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2SW Impostor lmc...@maqs

KR> eaa hot line- web page response - thank you

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
The latest e-newsletter is interesting with the 120 hp cassut. Going 238 mph average top speed at 845 pounds is encouraging with the 0-200 hopped up.I was wondering what a 190 CI corvair would be able to do in the kr2s at just under 700 pounds. I know there are a lot of variables though.

KR> Troy's Knots

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Brian Kraut said: I spoke to Troy just yesterday. He told me his cruise speed is about 185-190 Knots, yes, Knots. He also said he will be at this years gathering. Does anyone know if he modified the wafs or wing strength other than the airfoil? Is the new airfoil on top of the old spar in the

KR> Co-Pilot Passing - ditto

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I lost my Dad about 2 months ago to the same. Long hard battle with a bad valve. He almost died about 12 years ago on the table getting a bypass. Didn't want to do it again. Though my dad did not fly, in fact the opposite, he shot down a Zero in WWII. He was a gunner on a merchant ship, and

KR> rebuilding of various things

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
So far in my project I have designed 3 control arms, built 2 and scrapped 1. ( this was very frustrating and stressed me more than I realized). Built 1 seat and fitted, but should have waited for the control arm as now I have to refit the seat. No big problem but time consuming. I can still

KR> Web page - pages

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
rom your Web pages?Thanks. > Norman Seel > Brandon, FL > norman.s...@verizon.net > > ----- Original Message - > From: "Steve and Lori McGee" > To: > Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 8:51 PM > Subject: KR> Web page - pages > > > > Well here i

KR> SNF Pics - spring driven?

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Explain to me please what you mean by spring driven trim? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR> AS504x airfoil - ailerons

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Someone said - (sorry i did not follow completely) OK for a wing root but will be a poor choice for a control surface. >Aileron control forces will be high. It is a less than optimum choice for >an airfoil that is intended to be laminar over a wide range angle of >attack. So is it tested and un

KR> CONTROL SURFACES

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
It was me - on the stick travel. - Original Message - From: "larry flesner" To: ; "KRnet" Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 10:07 PM Subject: KR> CONTROL SURFACES > >Below, would be the correct deflections required for the control surfaces, > >as specified in the KR Manual. > >CONTROL SYS

KR> stick forces.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For you lucky ones that are flying already. So how much resistance in our chosen little birds stick is there? What kind of pressure from the elevator? I have read there is next to nothing in the ailerons. How about the tail? What kind of back pressure do you feel thru the pedals? Steve McG

KR> Declaration of ignorance.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I must admit that I have had to look at why I do things the way I do and what is causing my designs and ideas to be the way they are. For those of you that have not heard or followed my story I will exasperate you a little with my dream. I have wanted to fly for decades. Small children

KR> mini project update

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Lookin good Mark. Any figures on what the realistic cruise and top end will be? - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 10:10 PM Subject: KR> mini project update > Oscar's been pestering me for an update, so here ya go, OZ. See > http://h

KR> Declaration of ignorance.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
The stick is nearly done, will post pictures somehow. The rudder control will be a bit. - Original Message - From: "Murray Gill" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:53 PM Subject: RE: KR> Declaration of ignorance. > Yes please Steve, you've shared your thoughts - would be ha

KR> Elevator Mass Balance mounting / Bingelis

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
When you type th url in an email, do not hit enter until you are done. Hitting enter at the end of the line stops the url address. - Original Message - From: "Murray Gill" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 9:50 PM Subject: RE: KR> Elevator Mass Balance mounting / Bingelis > Y

KR> Web page - pages

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Well here it is. I started pages at my regular family web site for the plane build. This URL will take you right to the plane pages. I should say here that I do not plan to do a full build web page. I do not want to take the time, nor do I feel we as a group need more pages of spar buil

KR> Suppliers

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I just want to put a word out there that I had a small and I mean small complaint with Wicks Aircraft, and they jumped right on it and fixed it. I have used them almost exclusively and this was the only problem so far. It was about a web order and the person handling it did not see the speci

KR> Stick linkages

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For the last couple of weeks I have been working on my stick design to hook up to my aileron bellcranks converted for push tubes. The first one I came up with is almost finished and won't be finished. It sucks, looks like sh**, works just as bad and I don't like it. I threw it aside an

KR> Today's Photo- tank question

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Looking good mark. Question to throw out to you and any one else with related experience. What is the impression on the wing tanks. Should they be solid mount, or point supported. I got to thinking of the statement of the wing being allowed to flex. My view is it WILL flex, although maybe a s

KR> Stick angles

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Designers: I know the manual covers the suggested angles that the ailerons and elevator need to move themselves, but does anyone know the angle or degrees the stock design from neutral to full aileron the STICK has to move? Same for the elevator. In the design I am working on I plan on a

KR>elevator mass balancing!!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
15 Gs - hahhah - hehheh - in a tail, thats a good one. - Original Message - From: "Phillip Matheson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 11:54 PM Subject: Re: KR>elevator mass balancing!! > Hi all > I have ,for sometime been concerned about the mass balancing of my elevator.

KR>elevator mass balancing!!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net - Original Message - From: "Phillip Matheson" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 12:49 AM Subject: Re: KR>elevator mass balancing!! > From: "Steve and Lori McGee"

KR> Solid wing - no wafs

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Had I started from scratch and knew what I do now, I would have done the solid wing also. Stronger, less weight and cheaper. Just need the room to build it. - Original Message - From: "Doug Rupert" To: "'Orma Robbins'" ; "'KRnet'" Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 7:42 PM Subject: RE: KR

KR>elevator mass balancing!! G-loads

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I know that the wings carry the load in flight, thats why I wanted to go with the wing tanks to stress the wafs less. But what I was getting at was that if 8 inches required 15 Gs - then what does a 125 pound wing with gravity center 40 inches out create in a hard landing? What IS a hard landing

KR> 6061-T6 I have some

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I am the lucky owner of not T stock, but H beam that can be cut into T or even channel. I have not said anything at first as I did not know if it would sell as you need to cut it, but hey , you are cutting anyway right? They are 53 inches long and great for clamping spars and whatever togther with

KR> Larry Flesner

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
- Original Message - From: "Merl Manning" To: "KRnet" Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:38 AM Subject: RE: KR> Larry Flesner > If you widen it to 40" at the shoulders will the "standard" canopy and rear > turtle deck still fit? > > Merl Manning (me...@netins.net) > Eldora, Iowa > > ---

KR> Plans, wiring, wood glue rantings.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I will throw out observations I have made. This use of epoxy on such a weak wood as this spruce is drastic overkill. It takes little to break the grain of the wood. You could probably build a KR using Liquid Nails and be just as safe. Same goes with this wiring. For those of us wit

KR> Plans, wiring, wood glue rantings.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Firewall material, similar to asbestos. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:04 PM Subject: Re: KR> Plans, wiring, wood glue rantings. > steve mcgee said ; 2-1/16 layers of fiber frax > >-I guess i have ben asleep, "What is FIBER FRAX ? fr

KR>Flutter

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Thank you for that information! That was very enlightening. This fuse I am finishing is close to the Lancair style of construction (AKA Dr Dean) with also a large tail! I had been pondering whether to make a completely removable Rear turtle deck or just have access panels. You just made up my

KR>Original bellcrank lacking

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I am making my own design as I am using push tubes rather than cables. In starting the drawings in autocad I began with the original dimensions as I figured they would be close. By my calculations the original design can not attain the 10 degree down aileron without hitting and binding. This

KR> Thrust line data

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I know I have seen this mentioned before both here and noticed it in web sites, but have not noticed it in the manual or on the drawings. I take it I am missing something here as everyone that has built their plane had to figure this out. Langford mentions being high or low from the main l

KR>Elevator balance amount

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I did the elevator counter balance today with the elevator being the "Horn " style ( Richard Mole design ) with the naca 63009 airfoil. With the weight in the horns it took a total of 28 ounces of lead in 4 peices of conduit. Maybe 29 OZ in all. Anyone else know the weight required for their

KR>Wood washer = Fender Washer

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For those of you who don't know ;-) Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Clorox - NO for mold.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
FYI that bleach does not kill all mold. In fact does a poor job. It will clean it up and look nice, but then you should go at it with good old Lysol. It is the PHENOL in the lysol that kills the mold and fungus. In fact in a data sheet I saw about 10 years back there had yet to be discovered any

KR>operating lean of peak

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Sounds like old Charles Lindbergh technology to me. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net - Original Message - From: "Oscar Zuniga" To: Cc: Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 8:21 AM Subject: KR>operating lean of peak > Sometime back, Dana Overall posted

KR>keeping it light

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
>Mark Langford said: Troy tells me that he was happy that he had to build new > wings because his top wing skins had detached from the foam and they would > balloon upwards during flight. This is on a carefully constructed plane > less than ten years old that is always hangared! This is somethin

KR>EMI issues

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
There are suppliers out there in the plastics industry that make many type of EMI shield materials for use in manufacturing. Basically laminating copper and aluminum foils in acrylic plastics among others. Acrilic is used basically for its stiffness to hold up to manufacturing stresses. We coul

KR>Help me use that veeery long drill bit!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Serge - why not use a shorter bit and do it from each end? - Original Message - From: "Serge F. Vidal" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:08 AM Subject: KR>Help me use that veeery long drill bit! > I have an impressive drill bit in my office. Diameter is 8mm (that is >

KR>Hardware list

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Is there a list or info page some where noting the hardware requirements (castellated nuts, pins, etc) on things such as push tubes, bell cranks, cables, etc Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Hardware list

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I guess I did not explain myself well enuf. I did not mean a parts list for the KR. I meant what is required (if there is a guideline) for hardware fittings on bell cranks, pushtubes, cables, etc. Regardless of the plane. So the inspector doesn't come in and say " you have to replace all these n

KR>hardware

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Just got done ordering over $400 worth of push tubes, cables, and hardware. Man I really have to wonder about the buildable price on this thing being as low as is said to be. Course some of that hardware priceing is just short of an all out rape. Now I need to get busy building and doing le

KR>I also learned to fly a tailwheel in my KR

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Brian Sorry to hear of your unfortunate turn of events. I hope your ego recovers as well as you and your plane is a joy to keep working on.It could have been much worse I am sure. Since I have yet to put the gear on - posts like this make me think of putting the third wheel in front! Steve

KR>4x2x1/8 aluminum extrusion

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Why would you want to spend 120 plus dollars on that for a poor aerodynamic design? I know it is to plans, but a poor, and expensive design. There are several other methods out there. Or you can use your imagination. I plan on using aluminum tube, flat stock and 4 home made hinge points per ai

KR>Progress report (long)

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Larry Resnor said: > Speeds: I replaced my "KPH" ASI with a "SMPH" ASI. Flat out > cruise I'm seeing between 150 and 160 depending on how > straight and level I hold it and for how long. I'm tending not > to do any long straight and level runs just yet, more turns, climbs, > slow flight, etc.

KR>Elevator trim

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I have to question this "control the broken elevator thru using the trim tab" philosophy. Has it been done? If an elevator is hanging out there with no wires attached, will it not just neutralize when you put up or down pressure with the trim tab? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S wid

KR>Fuel pumps / regulators

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
With all the problems with these things it is hard not to believe we are trying to reinvent the wheel again. Motorcyle carbs like the mikuni and zenith are intended for gravity feed but some bike designs with their gas tank shapes do not feed well that way. So some have small electric fuel pum

KR>The Gathering

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Sounds like a vampierical time or something to do with scottish highlanders. (Of which my ancestors are). Any way who is controlling the money and do you have paypal to get donations? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Dihedral angle from centerlines.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For those that are interested. The diehedral works out to extremely close to 3 degrees on centerlines of the spars. Tried to find this in the archive and did not. Because the KR2 plans and the S plans have different dimensions on the end of the wood spar, it works out a little different, but

KR>WAF'S OVER SIZED BOLTS

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
If you are looking for approval I doubt you would get it here. No one wants to be included in a bad decision even if it was unintentional. Rather than redrilling the wafs, have you tried measuring for any discrepancy in them? Did you make them yourself? A difference of .030 on hole location woul

KR>Re: wingskins

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Now that is desire to have an airplane. The livingroom! - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:55 PM Subject: KR>Re: wingskins > how about a discussion on the pros and cons of rand Robinson wing skins vs > dan diehls- > i am building in the living room and wa

KR>Firewall

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
The KR plans call for .020 asbestos and .005 of stainless. I was wondering what flying Krs have used and been approved. I see that wicks only carries .018 stainless. Also this is what is called out in Bingelis firewall forward book. Thanks. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widen

KR>coil - cooling air duct

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
No no .. The electric coil is IN the air duct. Does it get that warm? Or is this to keep it warm in cold weather? http://home.cfl.rr.com/dapoirier/Corvair/Skycoup05.jpg http://home.cfl.rr.com/dapoirier/Corvair/Skycoup06.jpg Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.ne

KR>Engines

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I agree. On the statistics side for the conclusion chosen these numbers mean nothing. You have to get a lot more specific. This is like saying there are a lot more car accidents than motorcycles. No why, what is the percentage on the road, throw in the driver learning curve, yada yada yada

KR>Calendars

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I placed an order today for 3 at Staples. I felt I couldn't put it off longer as it is already in the new year. I requested it to go from feb thru jan for next year. We will see. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net - Original Message - From: "Dean C

KR>Construction time

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I just reached my 100 hour mark. In that time I have made: wafs (done), outer spars (close to done), Diehl style glass legs (almost done), foam/glassed seat base and backs (done except for hole cutout for stick, haven't made up my mind to go center or dual), back support and seatbelt anc

KR>Tempering 4130

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Page 61 of the Wicks catalog. Also tons of info here. http://www.survivalistbooks.com/faq/metalfaq.htm - Original Message - From: "Gavin Donohoe" To: "KR builders and pilots" Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 6:42 PM Subject: KR>Tempering 4130 > Oh I forgot can anybody tell me how to

KR>Question for the mathmatically superior.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
This should trip some egos. OK here goes: 1- Main spars were built same length, not 1" shorter on front spar. ( not by me, though may have been by design) So we arestarting out square. - remember the difference in wafs length off the outer spars. 2- Rear outer spars are built with thick

KR>Fw: Question for the mathmatically superior.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Sorry - forgot my sig line. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net - Original Message - From: Steve and Lori McGee To: kr...@mylist.net Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 7:46 PM Subject: Question for the mathmatically superior. This should trip some

KR>Fw: Question for the mathmatically superior.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Oh yes 1 more thing. The front outer spar narrows of course as it gets to the end. The width at the end is 1.19 so figure the centerline from that for the angle. I believe the rest is stock plans. Another beer I know, I know. - Original Message - From: "Steve and Lori McGee

KR>math question -sheesh

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Guess the quality tech training took over and expected to come up with an exact angle and mount hole dimension to make the wafs before mounting the front ones and holding things up and measuring this that, bend a little here, etc... Trying to make things too hard maybe. What is that mantra now

KR>TriMotor - Gives me an idea!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I always dreamed of flying a P38. I wonder - 2 corvairs to scale and hm Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>capitalization and punctuation

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Mark and uh - Mark You need to relax. There's a line in " Good morning Viet Nam" for guys like you. But to quote it would probably get me kicked off the list. You didn't here from many guys that it didn't bother because, WelL iT didn'T bothEr uS. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2

KR>Got my core

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Sent an e-mail 2 weeks ago to the local corsa chapter and got results. $100 got me a core that is stripped of some things that I didn't need anyway. Also this one ran when it was pulled from the car according to my seller who appeared to be very decent. I can turn the motor over by hand (the p

KR>Calendar

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Well we got close to getting enough requests for a calendar, but only 3 pictures sent in. Guess there wasn't enough interest. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Calendar

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
OK OK I will throw one together. I just didn't want people to get upset with a mostly "Mark Langford site calendar" when I had mentioned I wanted fresh photos. I also was wanting to put information with them to give credit and reference to the builders, location of picture etc. I guess I will

KR>Calendar cost

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
OK here is the deal. The calendar is $20+5 for the gathering, plus shipping. There is no discount to making them in bulk. So not knowing exact mailing cost to each, they are a total of $30 with the leftover to the gathering fund. ( High I know) Plus there will be NO date stuff on the months

KR>Control tubes

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Any one got a web page out there on a design of using tubes instead of the cable system? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Calendar Idea

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Hey there KR builders / flyers. I was thinking of how nice it would be to have a KR calendar, and if this isn't already getting done I will throw one together if there is enough interest. I have a friend that can do these up. My idea is to get nice detail photos not already on the internet a

KR>Aeropoxy

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Talked to a rep today and was relieved to find out had not damaged the gear leg. Had searched the archives for this and found nothing, so here it is. Epoxy lay-up turning brown from being too hot does not ruin the lay-up. The rep from aeropoxy said that the epoxy can oxidize and that it is a

KR>flying inverted

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Or at least roll overs and half loops. Is the corvair capable and with what carb setup? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Calendar

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For those that have sent pics - thank you! BUT WE NEED MORE! Also there has not been a huge response, so if you are inclined to get one let me know if you haven't already. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Windshield

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Your right, a very good example on how not to do it. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>A good steel data list.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For those that are interested. http://www.survivalistbooks.com/faq/metalfaq.htm Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>questions - wafs / rims

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
On the new wing design with the stronger spars, because the wafs will be farther apart, does this this also create a higher rating in the wafs? I am pretty sure now I will be pushing the limit plus of the KR2S with this foam fused flyer, partially because lets see, the HS is larger, fuse both

KR>questions - wafs / rims

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
ot pounds. If your WAFs were 6" apart from each other you would have 1000 pounds of tension on the bottom WAF and 1000 pounds of compression on the top one. If you could increase the distance between them to 1' you would only have 500 pounds acting on each one. > > > Steve and L

Fw: KR>questions - wafs / rims

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
ween them to 1' you would only have 500 pounds acting on > each one. > > > > > > Steve and Lori McGee wrote: > > > > On the new wing design with the stronger spars, because the wafs will be > farther apart, does this this also create a higher rating in the

KR>Wicks tire & rim

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
The one they advertise as used on the KR. The rims (Asuzu) say to use no more than 20 pounds of pressure. Is this enuf? Anyone else using these? Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Windshield - vacume forming.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net - Original Message - From: Steve and Lori McGee To: KRBuilder Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 10:13 AM Subject: Re: windshield Okay wait - I am a little confused in the writing. So when you had the plastic on the mold and let it drape, there was no

KR>Clarification - canopy forming

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Ok no problem. I meant nothing sarcastic or to annoy anyone. Especially the benefits of a bussiness such as Todd's giving us options other than a stock KR canopy.Warm fuzzies all around for everyone! But as a bonus in being able to form your own canopy: Formed in LOGOS ! KR2SW in a lower dri

KR>Logos formed in

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
On second thought I suppose that would be extra drag if it was too much writing or whatever. But cut lines could easily be done. Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. USA Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Lucite - plexiglass-lexan - CANOPY FORMING

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Ok fellow KR nuts. This day goes down in my book as a confirmation in destiny and faith in the creator. Bear with me as I tell you why and if you want to form clear acrylic. I had notice at work today of a consultant coming in to help with a project at work. Now I usually am not involved in

KR>Acrylic source

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
For those of you unfamiliar with mcmaster carr, here is their web site. They are not the cheapest place but have almost anything and will sell to anyone and do the onesie twosie stuff. Look under raw materials and then plastics. There are 2 created types of acrylic. An extruded, which is mo

KR>TANKS IN OUTER WINGS

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
So what do finished wings way? 40 pounds? I just don't see how anyone could be worried about the wafs holding up to lets say 100 pounds with a full tank on one side while it holds up to 400 or even 500 at times from the other direction ( and this is half as the wing on the other side carries ha

KR>Airfoil wingtip question

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Was wondering if anyone knew why we gave up 3" in length (surface area also) on the new airfoils at the out board ends. I am referring to the 33" to the stock 36" length. Stock vrs. AS5046 - 33" Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Airfoil wingtip question

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Yes I am sure now I have to open my eyes more and pay attention to which print I am looking at. I have seperated and put the KR2 plans on the wall on one side of the shop and the KR2S on the wall on the other side. So now hopefully I will make sure I look at both walls and compare! Hahhahah. Mar

KR>hoaky foam spar

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Ok that confirms what I was thinking. I went ahead and made the spars longer with wood, ( not assembled yet - no plywood cut). But in the "leftover" prints I got of DR Deans there were templates for the 48" 50" and 33" - two of the 48" were already cut out of birch ply. ( I was thinking the 50"

KR>My website - getting to know us.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I realized that I have not formerly introduced myself and family to you the KR group. Here is our website, though there is currently nothing on the plane there yet. I wll have to get to that. Also it is a little dated by about 3 years, the biggest change the age of the children and my baby (m

KR>My website - getting to know us.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
ike 600 > plus all over the world. > > Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx > rsto...@hot.rr.com > Former builder KR-1 & KR-2 > (Now medicaly grounded) > > - Original Message - > From: "Steve and Lori McGee" > To: > Sent: Sunday, November 30, 200

KR>Outboard main spar center pieces question.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
I noticed that the KR2 had plywood just 1 side, (accept at wafs) and alternating spacers full width of spar with 3/4" pieces. Also that the S plans add plywood to each side full length, but kept the alternating size spacers, leaving every 1 foot of plywood without extra support on the front s

KR>Tail post

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Anyone familiar with Dr Dean and his project when he was working on it: Can you tell me why he would have set the tail post at 10 degrees instead of the 7 in the plans? Anyone out there familiar with what this setting does or other plane designs that have a different angle? Safe Flying to ya!

KR>name for Brian's

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Lttle Miss Glory Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Dean hinges

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Can someone send me a pic and or describe the exact bolt, bearing, washer, whatever configuration in conecting the hinges? Thanks in advance. Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Corvair engines

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Are you west coast builders ever fortunate. Lots of engine cores for sale on e-bay cheap! Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Lightening the load

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
All this talk of lightening and reviewing web pages has me seeing two groups of builders. One side says it will be what it is and builds how they want, the other looks for every ounce to save. Having purchased a project that is slightly different than the norm makes me wonder where I am at f

KR>The diehl gear.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
Can someone please give me the angle that the leg support is welded from the spar? Specify whether it is from horizontal (the spar) or vertical please ( straight down). Thank you. Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

KR>Larry Flesner !!

2008-10-12 Thread Steve and Lori McGee
You here? Contact me off line please - thank you. Safe Flying to ya! Steve McGee Endeavor Wi. Building a KR2S widened. lmc...@maqs.net

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