KR> Lakeland

2018-04-09 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
NO ACTIVITIES KR WISE? Virg ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/

KR> Sun n Fun

2018-04-08 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Any KR activities planned ? Virg ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krn

Re: KR> KR-1

2018-03-01 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
ORSON Please contact me @ virg...@bellsouth.net Virg On Feb 13, 2018, at 5:28 PM, Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet wrote:     S.W. Miami. 5445 S.W. 89th Place     33165  305-271-3608     Where are you ? Virg

Re: KR> KR-1

2018-02-14 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
doing research on it for over a year. I’d like to come see your project. However, I fractured my left leg pretty badly and I’m in a cast. If it’s still available, and it’s good for you, let’s meet in late March! Best wishes, Orson Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2018, at 5:28 PM, Virgil N

Re: KR> KR-1

2018-02-13 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
S.W. Miami. 5445 S.W. 89th Place 33165 305-271-3608 Where are you ? Virg On 2/13/2018 4:52 PM, Orson via KRnet wrote: Virgil, What part of Miami is your KR1? Sent from my iPhone ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http

KR> KR-1

2018-02-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Project available. Boat, Spars, Engine, Wheels & Brakes. Pick up in Miami, Fl Probably a two day deal, Questions ?, Virg ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-

Re: KR> Trim

2018-01-24 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Check the plans, Virg On 1/23/2018 10:03 PM, Terence Teer via KRnet wrote: Looking for direction on adding a manual or electric trim tab on my -2.  How to size and such.  I would like to make it manually adjustable in flight, but may have to go the electric trim route.  I’m a

Re: KR> bolt size

2017-12-10 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
The Plans should say the size and length, Virg On 12/9/2017 3:33 PM, jeb via KRnet wrote: Hi, got to thinking about mounting wings and discovered I'd misplaced 3 bolts for the wing attach fittings, the large ones Can anybody tell me what they are? AN7? AN? shank length? _

Re: KR> Test

2017-12-10 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Received, Virg On 12/8/2017 7:38 PM, Ppaulvsk via KRnet wrote: Test Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and

Re: KR> Firewall fabrication

2017-07-21 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Firewall kit should be available from A S & S or Wicks. This would be Stainless and Fibrefrax, Virg On 7/21/2017 6:16 AM, Clyde Baker via KRnet wrote: Luis, I recently built my firewall, and have the stainless you are looking for. Built mine as described below with un

Re: KR> High Build Prime and Paint

2017-06-22 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
Blue River, Harvard Nebraska ? Virg On 6/22/2017 12:37 PM, svd via KRnet wrote: Hi Guys, My son and I are close to finish work on the plane. I’ve had good experience with Stitts on my Osprey, and some experience with Awlgrip/Awlcraft (I really like their ultra-high build prim

Re: KR> KR2 damaged elevator

2017-01-12 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
e (so I am told). Having the CoG in the front also helps. I hope I answered your question? Deon On 12/01/2017 15:55, Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet wrote: What pitch sensitivity ? Virg ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2

Re: KR> KR2 damaged elevator

2017-01-12 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
What pitch sensitivity ? Virg On 1/12/2017 1:47 AM, Deon-tsrc via KRnet wrote: Good day I was thinking that in the process I should reduce pitch sensitivity by enlarging the tail area as well. So removing the aft spar of the horizontal stabilizer and install a longer one.

Re: KR> Stub wing leading edge stall strip

2017-01-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet
You prevent rolling with the Rudder, Virg On 1/7/2017 5:04 PM, Dave McCauley via KRnet wrote: Has anyone added a stall strip to the leading edge of the stub wing like on the Grumman Yankee? Stall strips are usually added to ensure that the inboard portion of the wing stall

KR> Foam

2016-12-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Two Pound / per cubic foot Polyurethane Foam, Green color, Virg On 12/16/2016 10:01 AM, codylee.cramer via KRnet wrote: > > Who do you use as your supplier for foam and what are you using? I need to > replace the foam in the stub wings that I cut out to install the Diehl main >

KR> Hand propping VW

2016-11-26 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
in it. > > Sent from AOL Mobile Mail > > > -Original Message----- > From: Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet > To: KRnet > Cc: Virgil N. Salisbury > Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2016 06:06 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Hand propping VW > > > Where are you located ?

KR> KR-1

2016-11-23 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
t; > -Original Message----- > From: Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet > To: KRnet > Cc: Virgil N. Salisbury > Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2016 06:06 PM > Subject: Re: KR> Hand propping VW > > > Where are you located ? Virg > > > > On 11/14/2016 10:44 PM, Ru

KR> Hand propping VW

2016-11-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Where are you located ? Virg On 11/14/2016 10:44 PM, Rudi Venter via KRnet wrote: > Hi Everyone. > > I own a KR2 with a 2.3l water-cooled VW without electric start. I found > that once you have the priming cycle sorted out it really starts easy and > it is not dangerous, no more

KR> customer service at nvaero

2016-10-17 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Good thoughts and Patience work wonders, Virg Thank You Steve On 10/17/2016 6:34 PM, Robert Dunleavy via KRnet wrote: > It seems to be human nature to only report the bad so I thought I would try > to break that trend. I have been getting more serious about building a

KR> Thanks to sponsors

2016-09-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Please see that the ones I donated are put to good use, Virg On 9/19/2016 4:33 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > At 12:43 PM 9/19/2016, you wrote: >> Are these the Tapes I donated a couple of years ago ? Virg > + > > No, the

KR> Thanks to sponsors

2016-09-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Are these the Tapes I donated a couple of years ago ? Virg On 9/19/2016 11:01 AM, Tommy Waymack via KRnet wrote: > Just want to thank my sponsors who made my trip possible[gas money]Mark > Langford,Terry Chizek,and John Shaffer.Terry and John bought the spark > plugs,John and Mar

KR> gathering

2016-09-18 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Where is LXT ? Virg On 9/18/2016 2:24 PM, Rob Schmitt via KRnet wrote: > Joe, > > I can confirm I was the lucky looser. Next years KR Gathering will be at LXT > the weekend of 23 Sep, 2017. > > I'll try and do a good job. I've already had several folks who have > volunteered to

KR> Wankel Rotary

2016-08-26 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Hot exhaust, yes. Loud, yes.Sealing issues solved years ago. Virg On 8/26/2016 11:01 AM, Harold Wagenknecht via KRnet wrote: > Doran, > > I will call you tomorrow Stay away from wankels Very hot exhaust > Loud Sealing issues. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

KR> Wankel Rotary

2016-08-26 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Regular Rotary is heavy. Need a single rotor, Virg On 8/25/2016 4:40 PM, Doran Jaffas via KRnet wrote: > Has there been a successful installation of a Wankel rotary in a KR2? I > have a chance to pick one up that came out of an airplane but I wanted to > check hete first. No turb

KR> Outer spar airfoil taper

2016-08-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Try the past news letters, Virg On 8/19/2016 1:32 PM, Jim Litchfield via KRnet wrote: > I am ready to cut the airfoil taper on the outer spars. > > Recently someone posted a link to a picture showing how they had built a > jig setup to cut the taper using what appeared to be a wo

KR> KR2 Project for sale

2016-07-20 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Is this the one from Marietta Ga ? It had a GAW airfoil and spoilers, not Ailerons, IIRC, Virg On 7/20/2016 2:24 PM, Skyflyr001--- via KRnet wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm trying to help the family of my late friend and KR2 owner sell his > airplane. Due to his health issues he

KR> Mike

2016-07-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
With a regular attachment, you do not have to sign up for GOOGLE, Virg On 7/11/2016 7:42 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: > Hey Guys, If anyone would like to see my girl in her red dress, check out my > Blog. > > https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=27363837735175

KR> Florida

2016-07-06 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
I think that this should be for Joe Nunley, Virg On 7/6/2016 8:05 AM, Richard Dechau via KRnet wrote: > Virgil I moved to Fl last fall. I live in Bronson its 20 miles NW of Ocala. > Im in NY right now but I will try and you a hand to get things rolling. > > Rick Dechau > > On Tue

KR> Florida

2016-07-05 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
WOW ! VIRG On 7/5/2016 4:51 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet wrote: > I have threatening a southern KR gathering for years. I don't have time > to put together a formal gathering, but if there is interest I can do a > one day KR BBQ at my airpark in Green Cove Springs which is near

KR> Florida

2016-07-04 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Who recently moved to Florida ? and where. Virg Miami

KR> Dunellen

2016-07-03 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Where, Address ? Virg

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 165

2016-06-25 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 6/24/2016 11:58 PM, don january via KRnet wrote: > I just had to jump in and say I have a beautiful 1985 kr-2 that got it's AWC > with a VW and later I mounted a Corvair and it was a flop. Now it sit's and > wait's for the latest greatest engine to come along. "Bummer" > --

KR> "blast from the past"

2016-06-20 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Check with Video BOB, Virg On 6/20/2016 7:04 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > > This is what I have so far. Can anyone add, correct, or have any > earlier dates? If anyone has the "old newsletter" disk and wants to > research, please do. I've made every Gathering, includ

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

2016-05-31 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Simplify. Check out the advantages of vertical sides, Virg On 5/31/2016 9:47 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet wrote: > What happened to "build it to the plans" Virg? > > > Original Message > Subject: Re: KR> Fuselage sides vertical? >

KR> Fuselage sides vertical?

2016-05-31 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Vertical sides mean no banana boat. Good deal, Virg On 5/31/2016 3:01 PM, Gary via KRnet wrote: > > > I am planning to widen the KR2S fuselage 4" with widest point at the > shoulders. Any known gotchas if I also make the sides vertical instead of an > inward taper at the bottom?

KR> Fuselage to wing fairings?

2016-05-26 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Made it a lot easier to build as well didn't it, Virg On 5/26/2016 7:47 PM, Pete Klapp via KRnet wrote: > Larry Mine fuselage does not flare out at the top. My fuselage sides are > vertical and the angle between the inboard stub wings is 90 degrees, same as > the RV's.Pete >

KR> Facet fuel pump flare?

2016-05-01 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Craig, Why do I have to sign in to see KR stuff ? Virg On 4/30/2016 5:54 PM, Craig Williams via KRnet wrote: > Hope this link works. I used a SS mud pan from Home Depot on my Smith. > > Craig. > > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1058479134173264&set=pcb.1279813942035991&

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 4, Issue 98

2016-04-21 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
I think that it was called DUMBO and from Marietta GA, Virg On 4/21/2016 10:07 AM, Glenn Martin via KRnet wrote: > If you haven't read about Randy Hebrons KR1 , do so. He used spoilers > instead of ailerons and full length flaps on his KR1. A fantastic build. > > Glenn Martin. Bi

KR> Wing Extensions

2016-03-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
RR says not to extend the wings. Do the engineering before doing so, Virg On 3/15/2016 11:43 PM, Steve Goosic via KRnet wrote: >I'm new to the KR scene, having acquired a stock KR2 a few months back, > that about 90% completed. I'm looking to make a few modifications, such

KR> KR2 "Dunbo"

2016-03-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
David was from Marietta. He had a different wing ( GAW? ) and spoilers instead of AILERONS. See the Newsletters, Virg n 3/11/2016 3:05 PM, Skyflyr001--- via KRnet wrote: > Dumbo is a KR@ built by David Carroll in Georgia. The serial number is > 7616. > > The most

KR> LANDING GEAR

2016-02-22 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Check the Archives. One was from a Chevy Astro, Virg On 2/22/2016 11:17 AM, ol' weirdo via KRnet wrote: > Has anyone used the "plastic" spring from a Pontiac van for landing gear? I > know it is pretty heavy to start with. Can it be cut? > > Bill Weir > > This email has been sent

KR> INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM

2016-01-25 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Auto air pumps work in reverse. Just change the input to get vacuum, Virg On 1/25/2016 4:39 PM, ol' weirdo via KRnet wrote: > Don't you fellows remember when the windshield wipers were driven by > a vacuum motor connected to the intake manifold? Open the throttle and go >

KR> Manifold vacuum

2016-01-25 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Put the draggy venturi tube inside the cowl. Warm air exiting the cowl will keep it from icing, Virg On 1/25/2016 11:16 AM, Nerobro via KRnet wrote: > <--- not a pilot...Yet... > > Manifold vacuum isn't something I'd depend on. As engine load goes up, > manif

KR> Tail Addition

2016-01-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Why not just reduce the elevator span or chord ? Virg On 1/11/2016 5:21 PM, bjoenunley via KRnet wrote: > > > Does anyone see a problem with adding the white portion in the picture to the > tail for more stability? > > > Joe Nunley CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor Baker

KR> Converting KR-2 to KR-2S

2016-01-04 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Buy the KR-2S supplement and build a new fuse, Virg On 1/4/2016 3:00 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > I have a flying, airworthy, tri-gear KR-2. What would be the practical > considerations for converting the KR-2 to a KR-2S? Or would it be > practical to consider making the co

KR> Location

2015-12-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
the high school. We also have a > 3000 foot grass strip. > Joe > > -Where is Baker, Fl ? Virg, Miami- > > On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Virgil N. Salisbury via KRnet < > krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > >>

KR> Location

2015-12-10 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Where is Baker, Fl ? Virg, Miami

KR> Anchor Nuts/Blind Nuts/Nut Plates

2015-11-21 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Rivnuts have a spur on the Countersink side to prevent turning. Not that bad to set. Borrow a Rivenut tool and it will work, Virg On 11/21/2015 8:01 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: > I need to find some of these that are not Magnetic. I nee

KR> Gathering videos - Volunteer to turn VHS tapes into digital format?

2015-11-09 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Video BOB is correct. He also did the Editing, Virg On 11/9/2015 6:01 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > Virg Salisbury wrote: > >> What happened to the videos that did not get given away at a >> gathering a while back ? > > Larry sent me those videos probably a year ago or ma

KR> Possible replacement for a whiskey compass?

2015-09-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Vertical Card Compasses do not have Whiskey dampening, Virg On 9/19/2015 3:47 PM, Flesner via KRnet wro te: > At 01:36 PM 9/19/2015, you wrote: >> My understanding is that the intent of a (wet) compass requirement is >> as a last resort/emergency/always available

KR> gathering videos

2015-09-14 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 9/14/2015 3:47 PM, John Bouyea via KRnet wrote: > I just went through the whole list of Gathering photos at > http://bouyea.net/KRGathering and found only 1990 & 2001 weren't working. > I'll get on that after I make some progress working on my KR today! > John Bouyea > N5391M/ KR2 > OR81/ Hillsb

KR> Not pilots, but have a structural question for a KR2S

2015-09-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
A paint job every two years would help, Virg On 9/7/2015 11:38 AM, billjacobs386 at yahoo.com via KRnet wrote: > > > > > > > Not off hand, but someone may know of a source. I have seen KR,s that > have been left outside to the point where they are only wall hanging > mat

KR> The first KR?

2015-09-03 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Fred Kellers K R I was the first Plans Built KR, Virg On 9/3/2015 4:54 PM, colin hales via KRnet wrote: > Can anyone fill in the history? I found Fred Keller's Kr1 hanging from the > roof of the Alaskan Transport Museum. It says it was the first completed Kr > in July 1973? Di

KR> Hexcel Adhesive.

2012-11-24 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 11/24/2012 1:08 AM, David wade wrote: > Hello all, > > I am building a KR-2 and I was wondering If anyone has tried the Hexcel > all-purpose adhesive from aircraft spruce? If so, How well does it work and > is it better than the standard T-88? Another thing I was a bit skeptical > about is

KR> workshop site is now up

2012-11-08 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 11/8/2012 8:11 AM, Craig Williams wrote: > Here it is: > > http://www.krworkshop.info/ > > First workshop is Jan 12-13 in Frederick, Maryland > > Craig > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet,

KR> fuel tank sight gauge tubing?

2012-10-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
TYGON tubing also comes in CLEAR, Virg On 10/15/2012 10:34 PM, bhollen...@mchsi.com wrote: > > " The problem is this tubing is extremely yellow, and it wipes out the blue > dye in the 100LL fuel to the point that it's like water. The easy solution > would be to put a little ba

KR> fuel tank sight gauge tubing?

2012-10-15 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Put some RED and WHITE striped tape behind the tube. The gas level will reverse the stripes and you can see the level, Virg On 10/15/2012 9:03 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > KRnetHeads, > > It's been kind of quiet today, so let me throw this one out there. When I >

KR> Trip Report

2012-10-11 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 10/11/2012 1:26 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: > Ray, > > I posted this previously, but it apparently failed to go through... > > I would recommend . Here's a link that shows my flight > path for the last week or so. > > -Jeff Scott > >

KR> Revmaster alternator question

2012-10-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
If the voltage is EXACT when parallel, No problem. If one is higher then it feeds the lower voltage alternator and may cause a problem, Virg On 10/7/2012 9:58 AM, Dene Collett wrote: > Hi guys > It has been a while since I posted anything here but I need some advi

KR> RE: future Gatherings

2012-10-05 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Sun-N-FUN is in APRIL, Virg On 10/4/2012 11:48 PM, jeffyor...@yahoo.com wrote: > I agree, ditto Ed and ditto Dan. > > I think it would be great to have a lot of hands on demonstrations of glass > layups, engine building and such. I also dont want to throw water on anyones > ide

KR> Tailwheel Spring Mounting

2012-10-05 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Has anyone checked the PLANS ? Virg On 10/4/2012 7:54 PM, Dan Heath wrote: > http://krbuilder.org/MakingTailWheelSpring/index.html > > That looks like 4 AN-3 bolts. If you need for me to verify that, I will be > glad to do so the next time I go to the airport. > > See N64KR at h

KR> Tire Changing Without Pinching the Tube

2012-09-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
If the valve stem does not enter at the center of the tube, forget it. A lawnmower shop will have a proper tube, Virg On 9/15/2012 10:32 PM, Allen G. Wiesner wrote: >> There is a EAA video on this procedure but it is currently not functioning >> when I clicked on it. >>

KR> Aileron cable travel

2012-08-22 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Use the center stick info, then check the up/down at the ailerons, Virg On 8/22/2012 11:08 AM, phill.h...@gmail.com wrote: > Ok, so let me get this straight, I need to build a stock one first, take > the measurements then scrap it and build the new one? If you saw what I had > you

KR> Composite Envisions

2012-08-09 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 8/9/2012 9:37 PM, joemals...@charter.net wrote: > Peter, > I live in Merrill,WI 15 miles away and just checked the phone book. > Could not find a company by that name. > Joe Malsack > > Use wicks, Virg

KR> unsubscribe

2012-08-02 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 8/2/2012 6:05 AM, laser...@juno.com wrote: >> Please take me off the list, Thanks, > > No way, furtrapper. When you signed up it was for a minimum of two years > and there's no weaseling out of it now. It's clear that building or > buying and flying a KR is what you should be doing instead of

KR> Structural Analysis

2012-07-01 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Try the Newsletter C.D., Virg On 7/1/2012 7:07 AM, Brian and Sue Deveson wrote: > Hi guys, > > So with all the knowledge in the group, why do we not do a proper analysis > of the KR aircraft, and dispel or the myths and wrong things said or > printed. I am sure all the info is al

KR> Let's try this again...foam

2012-06-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 6/19/2012 9:07 PM, jon kimmel wrote: > Apparently my last post didn't send. > -- Forwarded message -- > From: "jon kimmel" > Date: Jun 19, 2012 6:12 PM > Subject: Foam source > To: > > I am looking for a local source of foam. I know some have used trymer > 2000 but it looks

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 354, Issue 149p

2012-05-30 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
tress" (warrong2) >    5. Re:  Kr-2s Lsa? (Nerobro) >    6. Re:  Kr-2s Lsa? (jon kimmel) >    7. Re:  Kr-2s Lsa? (Jeff Scott) >    8.  Upsize? (Bob White) >    9. Re:  Upsize? (Lynn) >   10. Re:  Upsize? (Virgil N. Salisbury) >   11. RE:  Upsize? (Dene Collett) >   12.  Rem

KR> Upsize?

2012-05-29 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Try a Turner T-40 ??? Virg On 5/29/2012 3:57 PM, Bob White wrote: > I Haven't even finished my kr2 just yet but expect to have it flying within > the next 2 months, though I often catch myself day dreaming about building a > 4 place aircraft. Anyone ever look into upsizing the

KR> Sticking layers of foam together....

2012-05-28 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Feather out the patch, Virg On 5/28/2012 12:03 PM, Dave_A wrote: > Ok, since I'm fixing an existing project, rather than starting from > scratch... > > I have two areas of significant foam damage, where I cut the damaged > foam out& am making through-and-through patches (the bas

KR> Laminating spars

2012-05-25 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Follow what the plans show, Virg On 5/24/2012 11:05 PM, Tony King wrote: > I'm about to start laminating the timber to form my centre section > spars from pieces that are 19mm (3/4") thick. Is the orientation of > the laminations significant? I'm not sure why but all the lamina

KR> RE: KR fire wall

2012-05-18 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Old wives tales, Virg On 5/18/2012 9:23 PM, james ellison wrote: > > With all the talk about the KR's stability and the CG. > > I have been thinking about adding inch or so to the firewall. > I have seen KR's with 2 in. blocks between the firewall and the > engine mount. > > An

KR> A new builder, with lots of questions.

2012-05-18 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 5/18/2012 8:43 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > At 03:29 PM 5/17/2012, you wrote: >> Well I just got my hands on a workspace. Now I'd like to start >> working on an airplane. I'm pretty well settled on the KR-1. >> >> I have a few questions. Did you ever build a Balsa stick and pap

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 354, Issue 133

2012-05-14 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Refresh my memory. I am getting older, VIRG On 5/14/2012 1:29 PM, Dustin wrote: > Vern > > > I would appreciate some more details on the plane you mentioned. If all > else fails im going to design my own retracts, but if someone else has > already got a set built that would f

KR> Built up spar? Thoughts on retracts.

2012-05-13 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Weight, Virg On 5/13/2012 12:22 PM, Dustin wrote: > Has anyone considered going with a built up strip spar like is used in a > corby starlet over the standard kr style spar? Im looking into ways to make > the dihedral start at the fuselage instead of at the an of the stub wings

KR> VG's ? or stabilator ?

2012-05-04 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
AMEN Todd, Virg > > Seems to me everyone who is of the opinion the KR-2s are too responsive for > average pilots wants to keep bringing up a mythical stability problem. > For those of you building, if you think the control response it too "touchy" > for you, you can certainly try to de

KR> VG's

2012-05-01 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
No! Responsive, Virg On 5/1/2012 4:59 PM, Brian and Sue Deveson wrote: > As yet to build a plane, could this be a C of G issues? Answer is just my > way of thinking, not a technical one. > Are the KR's a sensitive aircraft by nature? > > Brian > sbdeve...@bigpond.com >

KR> VG's

2012-05-01 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Who says the the Pitch is sensitive ? Virg On 5/1/2012 4:08 PM, Robert Boyd wrote: > Just wondering, Instead of adding some length to my horizontal > stabilizer, would adding some VG's to the underside of the elevator do > anything to help with pitch sensitivity? > >

KR> Engine mounts question re attachment to airframe

2012-04-23 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
I think that the plans only show pads at the engine mount/engine interface, Virg On 4/22/2012 10:53 PM, Martin Pearce wrote: > Having now checked everything after the overturn, I'm soon to start > reassembling the engine mount / engine to the airframe. > > My aircraft has

KR> Cabling

2012-04-22 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
There are also GO-NO GO Gauges, Virg On 4/22/2012 12:12 PM, Chris Gardner wrote: > Most large aircraft repair FBO's will have the swage tool and dies or know > where to get it done. > It's important to measure the fitting after swaging to ensure enough crush > pressure was use

KR> Cabling

2012-04-22 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
There is a drawing somewhere for an alternate method using two blocks of steel and two bolts to swedge the Nicropress fittings, Virg On 4/22/2012 8:52 AM, velocityo...@yahoo.com wrote: > The hand tool that you are thinking about is a Nicropress tool. Two different

KR> Horizontal Tail Incidence

2012-04-21 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Someone mentioned to me that the difference was called DECALAUGE (sp). It was mentioned on this list, Virg > > On 2012-04-21, at 2:46 PM, "Steven Bedford" wrote: > >> I checked the archives but found nothing on this. I have a Kr2s with wings >> set at 3.5 degrees of incidence per

KR> (no subject) Now LSA specs

2012-04-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Retracts in fixed down may qualify for the max 135MPH. Anything over 130 is great, Virg On 4/16/2012 1:14 PM, Glenn Martin wrote: > Ron. Do you have Tail numbers of KR's which are LSA? My KR1 specs to stall > at 39 kts (45mph) and Im certain that with a 1300 or 1600 it

KR> Wicks or Spruce?

2012-04-16 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
If you are closer to WICKS, use them, Virg On 4/15/2012 8:38 PM, Dave Anderson wrote: > Which has the most complete KR-2S wood kit (which would you recommend)? > Looks like the price is about the same. Getting closer to pulling the > trigger! > > Dave

KR> Thrust line offsets ....

2012-04-10 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Put washers on one side of the mount until satisfied with the results, Virg On 4/10/2012 6:27 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > I guess I scanned Martin's email too quickly before, and missed that he was > talking about the horizontal plane, rather than the vertical. I built my

KR> what kind of fasterner is this?

2012-04-09 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
I think that they were called " DZUS " fasteners, Virg On 4/8/2012 10:57 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > Those are Z-Spec fasteners > > > http://www.milspecproducts.com/ > > Craig > > >

KR> Gap seal and edging material

2012-02-25 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 2/25/2012 7:30 AM, Dan Heath wrote: > I have seen this but cannot remember what it is called. I am going to cut a > rectangular hole in my instrument panel which is .063 aluminum. I want to > put a seal around that edge to protect the Ifly that I will insert into that > hole. I searched AS wi

KR> Firewall

2012-02-19 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 2/18/2012 5:39 PM, Glenn Gmail wrote: > I'm considering Getting 5/16in 5 ply maple/basswood for the firewall. > Has anyone used this rather than the 1/4 in 3 ply? Try for 5 ply 1/4 inch, Virg

KR> Attaching the Floor

2012-02-06 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On my KR-1, I sanded everything flat. The KR-2, I made the sides 90 Deg. to the bottom, Virg On 2/6/2012 8:46 AM, Ron Tyler wrote: > Good Morning, > > My KR2S plans from NVAero arrived this last week so I've been > getting a little more serious about the construction.

KR> KR Newbie

2012-02-03 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Build to plans and go flying. Mods prolong the building process, Virg On 2/3/2012 2:50 PM, phill.h...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'ma KR Newbie, been lurking around all the KR sites for a while now. I > have come close to pulling the trigger on a build several times over th

KR> Radio License Requirement

2012-01-23 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
A-Airworthyness R-Registration R-Radio O-Operations W-Weight and Balance Virg On 1/23/2012 8:57 PM, Lee Parker wrote: > No > > > > > From: Sid Wood > To: kr...@mylist.net > Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 8:

KR> check the Gathering web page

2012-01-15 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Wasn't the OKLAHOMA one at PERRY ? Virg On 1/15/2012 8:50 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > The Gathering web page has been updated with the official date of the > 2012 Gathering and up to date financial statement. > > www.krgathering.org > > Thanks to Bob Lee for maintaining

KR> old photos

2012-01-14 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Tweety Bird was Jerry Rosser, Virg On 1/14/2012 10:30 PM, Dan Heath wrote: > Larry, > > Would that be Tweetie Bird? > > See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics > See you at the 2012 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il – MVN – 40th > Anniversary > There is a time f

KR> Fly In

2012-01-14 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Sport Aviation Association, Rudy Frasca feild, Virg On 1/14/2012 5:50 PM, Dan Heath wrote: > Does anyone remember the fly-in that Paul Poberezney was involved with for a > few years after his retirement? I understand that it has continued on after > he stopped being active in it

KR> No KR

2012-01-09 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Fly to a Gathering with a KR, see who has more fun, Virg On 1/9/2012 6:45 PM, Barrett wrote: > Well guys, just wanted to say goodbye. After weighing all the options I have > decided to purchase a Piper Cherokee 180. I should say that I HAVE purchased > it. The deal was too good t

KR> fuel tank

2012-01-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 1/7/2012 8:20 PM, Margaret Davis wrote: > hi guys. i hope everyone had a nice x-mass..im looking at a fuel tank from > summit racing for the kr-2, its a fuel cell with roll over vent-16 > gal-plastic-dual outlet-2inch sump-aircraft foam-with a fuel gauge it looked > like a good way to go to

KR> N86DK..... Gear & Foam-repaid

2012-01-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
On 1/7/2012 9:09 PM, Dave_A wrote: > At this point, I plan on taking the board's advice, and doing a > core-replacement patch with solid sheets rather than a fill-patch with > Great Stuff > > I just need to know what type of foam to use, or if it makes a > difference (the pink wall-insulation

KR> Fwd: Re: Something wrong with KRNET

2012-01-07 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Glenn, Getting ALL of your posts, Virg On 1/7/2012 9:26 AM, Glenn Martin wrote: > > > Original Message > Subject: Re: Something wrong with KRNET > Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:19:30 -0600 > From: Glenn Martin > To: KRnet > > > > On 1/7/20

KR> Going to FL tomorrow, get to see the plane for the first time in person...

2012-01-05 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
Send the Seril # to Steve Bennet. He may be able to pinpoint the info for you,Virg On 1/5/2012 1:59 AM, Dave_A wrote: > Right now, N86DK is in a UHaul shed, where I had the last owner put it > while I was in Afganhistan > > Photos from the E-Bay auction show a complet

KR> Rotary Anyone?

2011-12-30 Thread Virgil N. Salisbury
E Shafts do not break, Virg On 12/30/2011 3:10 PM, Barrett wrote: > As I was going back thru my back issues of KITPLANE magazine (Feb 2011), I > saw another article on the rotary engine. It got me thinking, so I am doing > a bit of research on the engine right now and was wonderin

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