KR> Torque

2015-08-31 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
5 at 2:22 PM, Virgil N.Salisbury via KRnet < > krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > >> There is information some where as to the torque for each size >> bolt and thread pitch. A good reference, Virg >> >> >>

KR> Reaming WAFs

2015-08-31 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
There is information some where as to the torque for each size bolt and thread pitch. A good reference, Virg On 8/31/2015 2:15 PM, brian.kraut--- via KRnet wrote: > And that is almost how they are done on the Mustang 2. Those without > folding wings use a bolt and nut, but when u

KR> KR Gathering

2015-08-31 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
O K, Lighten up. Chuckle, chuckle, Virg On 8/31/2015 10:30 AM, Mike Arnold via KRnet wrote: > That supposed to be the letter K and the letter R and two not cartoons > On Aug 31, 2015 9:29 AM, "Mike Arnold" wrote: > >> My wife and I are going to take the motorhome out for a few days th

KR> Foam, peel ply and tank vents...

2015-08-27 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
In the 70's it was $16.00 for that same size. Figure in Inflation and see what it would be, Virg On 8/26/2015 11:11 PM, Bill Masquelier via KRnet wrote: > I just checked on the price of extruded polystyrene at Whitecap- it is $76 > per sheet (2" x 4' x 8'). Does that sound anyth

KR> Fuel Capacity

2015-08-24 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
The first part of a relief tube is uphill. Residual fluid has to go somewhere. Think Gravity, Virg On 8/24/2015 5:19 PM, Joe. E. Wallace via KRnet wrote: > However, relief tubes do not require dumping?! > > Joe. E. Wallace > jwallacep51 at gmail.com > >> about to be exceeded, ther

KR> Is this the correct foam?

2015-08-22 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Bill, Try and find 2#/cu ft Polyurethane foam, Virg On 8/22/2015 1:43 AM, Bill Masquelier via KRnet wrote: > I have been searching for large pieces of foam for the KR2 > Is this the best (or at least a usable) source for the correct stuff? > http://www.atsacoustics.com/item--Owens-Corn

KR> dropped valve

2015-08-04 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 8/4/2015 8:35 AM, Earl Klinker via KRnet wrote: > Mark, > > The #3 cylinder was then the hottest running cylinder. The VW distributor had a 2 degree offset so the timing was later than the other cylinders to keep it cooler, Virg > > ___ > Se

KR> Fwd: KR Gathering Shirt & Hat

2015-07-30 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
AMEN, Virg On 7/30/2015 2:24 PM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: > Dan, > > It's so all your OLD airplane friends have a place to put their reading > glasses. For some strange reason, I stopped buying shirts without pockets > some 15 years ago. :o) > > -Jeff Scott > Lost Almost, NM > >

KR> So, any 'good ideas' for paint?

2015-07-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Rust O Lem ? Virg On 7/25/2015 4:49 PM, Dave Acklam via KRnet wrote: > Simply put, my effort to complete my KR is progressing along nicely... > > > > I want a nice, smooth paintjob like I see on so many of you guys' planes.. > > I'd also like a locally-obtainable variety of paint (eg,

KR> Nvaero plans/supplements

2015-06-17 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
THANK YOU A WHOLE BUNCH Steve. I appreciate what you are doing. As a friend use to say " Blessings on you ", Virg On 6/16/2015 11:55 PM, Steve G. via KRnet wrote: > Can we please put this to rest. While there have been issues with plans and > availability both on of our parts I c

KR> Nvaero plans/supplements

2015-06-17 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
, and the KR could have been the first of many > brilliant designs. Instead Rand-Robinson became a printing shop > that did little for 40 years but reprint and sell the same set of plans, > and now they apparently can hardly even do that. > > Mike Taglieri > On Jun 16, 2015

KR> Nvaero plans/supplements

2015-06-16 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Lighten up Mike. Walk in Steve's shoes for a while. If you want to discourage some from building any KR, you are doing a bang up job, Virg Broad shoulders, Thick skin ! On 6/16/2015 6:34 PM, Mike T via KRnet wrote: > What's the reason for these extraordinary delays? Lot

KR> rudder stops

2015-06-07 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
At the rudder pedals, Virg On 6/7/2015 7:01 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: > Hey Guys, Looks like I'll be doing Rudder stops as an afterthought. What's > the best place and method for this ? > > Mike Sylvester > kr2s builder > Birmingham,AL. > > Cell no.205-966-3854

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 123

2015-05-18 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Was that a KR-2 built for one person ? Virg On 5/18/2015 6:38 PM, hepporter--- via KRnet wrote: > Interested in the KR-1 can I get email info? > Thanks > >> On May 19, 2015, at 1:02 AM, Randall Smith via KRnet > list.krnet.org> wrote: >> >> If you are looking for a flying KR 1 I have

KR> change

2015-05-01 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Need to drop facilitator1 and use only virgnvs

KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine

2015-04-25 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Add a Force One Bearing, Virg On 4/25/2015 8:32 PM, Marty Martin via KRnet wrote: > I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I > know that if you use a redrive there is a weight penalty. But does the > safety factor go up as well. > > I have found a 177

KR> 2015 Gathering Web Page

2015-04-08 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Same here, Virg On 4/8/2015 4:17 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > great work! but (for me), the years before 2001 just show a row of generic > thumbnails and no pictures... > >

KR> Halon

2015-04-06 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Double check that info. Halon in buildings was safe to breathe while evacuating the building. DO NOT BE SMOKING THOUGH, Virg On 4/6/2015 5:56 PM, Bill Wood via KRnet wrote: > Not sure what the laws are in the US but in Canada, Halon was pulled many > years ago. It is one of

KR> 15 year life on Control Cable and fittings

2015-04-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 4/2/2015 8:53 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > At 02:52 PM 4/2/2015, you wrote: >> As Sid correctly points out, all the listed fittings are Swaged >> fittings. When the cable is swaged inside a sleeve, it is impossible >> to inspect inside the sleeve for corrosion. > +++

KR> Pilots and Landings

2015-03-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 3/25/2015 10:58 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > Adam Tippin wrote: > > >> I'm building a KR2S widened. 43 @ longeron shouldres. > I'm a builder, not a pilot as of yet. I told a friend I wanted to > build a plane. Tim Stringer suggested the KR. So I researched all the > quality and quirk

KR> Pilots and Builders

2015-03-25 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
It would be hard to be building and learning to fly at the same time. You would enjoy both so much that you would have a hard time doing both. The KR handles so much different as it is a high performance hot rod, not a 152 truck. Schedule your prioriti

KR> : Flight costs

2015-03-24 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Might as well chime in here. Hunstvill Air Service, 1953/54. $7.00 for J-3 or PA-11 wet and $3.50 for the Instructor. I do not remember the cost of fuel, Virg On 3/24/2015 9:21 AM, Steve Bray via KRnet wrote: >> >> >> I started flying in 1957 at a SAC aero club at Davis

KR> KR-1 prototype info

2015-03-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I think 1" to the foot would be great, Virg On 3/12/2015 7:43 PM, Graham via KRnet wrote: > Hi All, > > My name is Graham Banham, and i'm a model builder in the UK. I'm looking to > build a model of Ken Rand's KR-1 prototype after the fitment of the bubble > canopy. > > Does anyone k

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 44

2015-02-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 2/13/2015 4:52 PM, Patrick Driscoll via KRnet wrote: > I am trying to remember a picture of an airplane that I saw years ago. > I think it was a J3 with two props mounted on pylons sticking out to > each side of the aircraft. Anyone recall seeing this? > Patrick Driscoll Yes just recently

KR> Touchdown speed

2015-02-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Touchdown should = 1.3xVstall. 52 X 1.3 = 67.6 On 2/13/2015 3:25 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: >> "Touchdown should be at about 70 mph" > For a KR that's just plain ridiculous. >

KR> Two propeller system?

2015-02-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Finish building and FLY ! Experiment later, Virg On 2/13/2015 7:16 AM, Pierre via KRnet wrote: > Hi, > > > > I have searched all over the internet and couldn't find any planes with one > engine, but two (side by side) propellers. I had a young friend help me with > my KR2S and he sug

KR> Wing bolts

2015-02-12 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Isn't this specified on the plans ? Virg On 2/12/2015 10:19 AM, dean choitz via KRnet wrote: > What bolts do you use to fasten wing attach fittings to each other an3-5a > on tear and an6-7a or an6-6a only my guess > ___ > Search the KRnet Arc

KR> EFS carbs/ethanol

2015-02-06 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I am interested in your top mounted carb, Virg I think that's because it's mounted below your engine. Heat from the engine is forced/drawn into the low pressure side. Up on top, my Ellison gets a steady stream of fresh intake air and I 've never had any problem with vapor lock or h

KR> Fw: Actual KR1 empty weights?

2015-02-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
James, the original KR-1 claimed 100 MPH @ 1 Gal/Hr, Virg On 2/5/2015 2:19 AM, James Cook via KRnet wrote: > Chris, > > > > (My personal goal is to have a single seater with 100mph economy cruise > with a 1000 mile range with the smallest practical engine, so that is why > weight is im

KR> Reduce stick pitch sensitivity

2015-02-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Why not decrease the Elevator area ? This would increase the Stab to Elev ratio.. Virg On 2/5/2015 1:35 AM, Dave_A via KRnet wrote: > I think the pitch sensitivity is more a function of the design - > specifically the elevator:horiz-stab surface area ratio... > > > > On 2/4/2015 10:

KR> Actual KR1 empty weights?

2015-02-03 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
And on 36 Hp, Virg 2/3/2015 2:12 PM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > > Ken Rand's claimed 310lb empty > weight? Never heard of one. > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archm

KR> Great Plains

2015-02-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Thank You Steve. K R Dinners, Gatherings and all that. ENJOY, Virg On 2/2/2015 3:18 PM, STEVE via KRnet wrote: > Steve is not the youngest kid on the block anymore. An opportunity came > along to sell Great Plains to Marty Roberts that was good for both of us. > Linda and our

KR> Zenith Carb Installation

2015-02-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Thank you Sid. I would be looking for a true side draft carb, Virg On 2/2/2015 11:00 AM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > The Zenith carb model 14998 has been used on tens of thousands of farm > tractors and industrial engines. Zenith carbs and repair parts and > kits are only sold throu

KR> VW mount evolution

2015-02-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 2/2/2015 5:24 AM, Chris Prata via KRnet wrote: > In the old KR1 cutaway, it seems to show channel iron with rubber mounts > against the firewall, and the back of the VW is mounted to that. Now it seems > more traditional mounts are in use. I vaguely recall from 25 years ago > reading that the

KR> Zenith Carb installation

2015-02-01 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Is that a side draft carb ? And for which engine ? Virg On 2/1/2015 9:32 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet wrote: > After 4 flights I made a new bracket to mount the Bowden cable > throttle installation for the Zenith carb. > Thanks to Chris Gardiner and Chris Prata for their advice and help on

KR> ADS-B and homebuilts

2015-01-30 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Chris, Your idea is a good one. Mr B said, install a battery and starter. Recharge the battery at night and fly the next day, Virg On 1/30/2015 9:43 AM, Chris Kinnaman via KRnet wrote: > "One exception is aircraft certified without an electrical system. > Maybe my purist idea to

KR> (no subject)

2015-01-25 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Flew all around that area in 1953/1954 when at Redstone. Learned to fly there, Virg On 1/24/2015 10:20 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > My plan for the day was to fly down to Pat Shows' place in Mississippi > to see his KR collection for sale, but I ran out of time and decid

KR> Spoilers & Flaps

2015-01-21 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I think that that was DUMBO from Marietta Ga. Outran his folks Beechcraft, Virg On 1/21/2015 3:09 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: > I'm posting this link again of Randy Hebron's KR-1 taildragger with > spoilers and full-span flaps. This article is from 1980. Early days. A > lot

KR> generator emissions

2015-01-18 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 1/17/2015 11:13 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > KRnetHeads, > > > > But the most surprising thing about the flight was that with no > generator charging it, the battery only dropped .2V in an hour of > flight! This is a 6 year-old Odyssey 680 AGM battery that started > N56ML for years.

KR> Flaps versus belly board versus spoilers

2015-01-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
DUMBO had spoilers and a GAW (?) airfoil. Check the Newsletters. I got into a WHOLE lot of trouble mentioning DUMBO before. It was built in Marietta (?) Georga, Virg On 1/13/2015 4:35 PM, chrisprata via KRnet wrote: > Have spoilers been installed and used on a KR1? > > Where

KR> NVAreo

2015-01-11 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
A little patience will go a long way. People have a life to live. Virg On 1/11/2015 7:39 PM, James Cook via KRnet wrote: > Earl, > > I have sent in an email shortly after New Year and got an answer, but since > than I have sent in two more and have not gotten answers. There are so

KR> Kr Plans

2015-01-06 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
No, an already built single place, Virg On 1/6/2015 6:25 AM, Herbert F?rle via KRnet wrote: > ..Randy Moore offers his Kr Plans for 3000.00? Is it possible that the > decimal dot is on the wrong place ? I think one left is ok. > Herbert > German Kr > > Von meinem iPad gesendet > __

KR> Newbie question - KR-1 or single seat KR-2S

2015-01-06 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
It has been done. Check w/ Steve Bennett, I think he built a a KR 1 &1/2 from KR 2 plans.You will have a nice wide comfortable cockpit w/ armrests and all. Prefab parts may not fit, be careful, Virg On 1/6/2015 12:51 AM, James Cook via KRnet wrote: > Hi all, > > A new membe

KR> KR Plans

2015-01-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I will try and contact Jeannette Tomorrow and see what is up, Virg On 1/5/2015 7:34 PM, bjoenunley via KRnet wrote: > I saw an address for Jeannette Rand in the archives. I believe it was in the > more recent set. When I get some time I can go back and look. > > Joe > > All plans from

KR> Differential aileron control

2014-12-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
The downward aileron deflection of the upward going wing will stall first. You change the camber of the wing and increase the angle of attack, Virg On 12/13/2014 8:51 AM, Tinyauto--- via KRnet wrote: > > The idea of differential control having a side advantage of reducing the

KR> First time KR2 owner..

2014-12-12 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Great Planes,. Virg On 12/12/2014 10:49 AM, Bill Wood via KRnet wrote: > I have been on here watching all that is going on and I am quite impressed.. > I am a low time pilot and new to the KR scene. Just bought my first KR2, > most of it in a box.. The aircraft was built and flown a

KR> build it light

2014-12-09 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
And step yourself on the scale as well, Virg On 12/9/2014 12:06 PM, joe.kr2s.builder--- via KRnet wrote: > Hello Guys land Dolls, As some of you already know I took over a project > from Eric Pitts over the summer. I think that I might be the fifth owner of > this project and the

KR> Newsletters

2014-11-11 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
read all that I had then started looking at Larry's CD. OMG, what a resource, Virg

KR> Newsletters

2014-11-10 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I thought that I had ALL of the KR Newsletters,but I only have up to #90. Were there more after that ? Virg

KR> update on my project

2014-11-09 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Are not attachments good enough. What is this SIGN IN YAHOO I D STUFF, Virg On 11/9/2014 2:49 PM, Randy Moore Newbern Tn. N318RM via KRnet wrote: > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/krIIairpane/photos/albums/769411823 > > I have added a new album to this group I put on yahoo

KR> KR Newsletter download problem

2014-10-15 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Why not just get the 1975/2002 CD from Larry ? Virg On 10/15/2014 9:48 AM, Michael Lineback via KRnet wrote: > Good morning, > > Wanted to fire off a short email on this.I just downloaded all 4 files > and they seem to be fine.They are between 33 and 42 Meg each and on a > qui

KR> Annivery Flight

2014-09-28 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Keep em (on) Flying, Virg On 9/28/2014 6:09 PM, dfeiger via KRnet wrote: > September 28, 1984 to September 28; 2014, thirty years of flying my KR2 > N39426. > > Seems like just yesterday, with 5.9 hours logged as a ?private pilot?, I was > a mite nervous as I took her off for her mai

KR> KR-2 in "Aftermath"

2014-09-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
The design of the KR was based on the Taylor Titch. A well respected plans seller for years. RR could have accepted that the design criteria was adequate and acceptable for the changes for the KR, Virg On 9/26/2014 2:41 AM, Mike T via KRnet wrote: > I agree with DJ, and I th

KR> Mailings

2014-07-16 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 7/16/2014 3:42 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: > Ken Henderson wrote: > >> Lately my receiving of KRNet has been very spotty. I get every other >> one then it will skip 10 issues or so and start again. Anybody else >> having these problems? >> Also, last issue of Corvaircraft was received o

KR> "Engine-driven alternator?"

2014-07-15 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Tony B says that a fully charged battery is good for 17 starts for Young Eagles rides. Recharge at night for the next day, Virg On 7/15/2014 4:55 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote: > May I suggest a back up battery system. Larry F. and Mark L. and probably > many others have done th

KR> Transponder Antenna

2014-06-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
some diagonals missing ? Virg On 6/26/2014 12:28 AM, Phillip Matheson via KRnet wrote: > Mark. > > I do not have the KR Plan in front of me, but the photo you added > seems to not have the normal bracing in the boat tail section. > I could be wrong?? > > Phil Matheson > > > > > > > >

KR> Change

2014-06-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury via KRnet
How do I change from Facilitator1 at bellsouth.net to virgnvs at bellsouth.net ? Virg

KR> the answer is

2014-04-27 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
> > 4 shrubs, one tree, and multiple flowers. There are times you work > past the pain and do your best to remain invisible. :-) In spite of > it all, my intercom is working!! > > Larry Flesner > > ___

KR> on Top

2014-04-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
THX for the Pics. Appreciate them, Virg On 4/12/2014 10:36 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Virg wrote: > >> Interested in the ON TOP info. Pics, etc, Virg > > Here's how John Shaffer did it...see > http://www.krnet.org/redoak2003/030913188.jpg . Ken's method has the > Ellison facing rear

KR> on Top

2014-04-12 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Interested in the ON TOP info. Pics, etc, Virg On 4/12/2014 8:38 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Mike Stirewalt wrote: > >>> As you mention on the Red Oak page linked above, my KR-1? (formerly >>> owned > by Steve Bennett) was built by Ken Cottle of Columbia, MO. > > I couldn't think of th

KR> Two up?

2014-04-10 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I have heard that 300/350 # in the cockpit is max weight, Virg On 4/10/2014 12:48 AM, Hennie van Rooyen [HQP Alloystream] wrote: > Hi all, > > I've asked all South African KR2 owners if anyone flies his KR2 regularly > with two up and the short answer I received was NO! I find this ha

KR> Sun-N-Fun

2014-03-30 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I have been wondering that for years, Virg On 3/29/2014 5:17 PM, smwood wrote: > I'll be at Sun-N-Fun from Tues afternoon till Friday evening. My cell > is 240-538-8465. Lets get together and wonder why more KR folks are > not here enjoying the show. > > Sid Wood > Tri-gear KR-2 N6

KR> Manual or Plans

2014-03-18 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Call Steve @ Navaero, Virg On 3/18/2014 1:25 PM, Tulsa Turbine wrote: > Just picked up our KR2 project in Springfield, MO. > Fuselage, landing gear. > Now I need a manual or plans. > > Also, in general, what is the next step? > > Thanks, > > Gary > > > --- > This email is free from vir

KR> Firewall material

2014-03-15 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Fibnrefrax is the heat shield, not the stainless, Virg On 3/15/2014 8:52 AM, Kenneth B. Jones wrot >> .015 in Stainless seem to be the only option... > Thanks for digging up the reference Ken! I'll see what I ca >> n do. >> >> Right off the bat, the existing plans method for constructing

KR> Firewall material

2014-03-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
How much is the Stainless and Fibrefrax firewall kit ? Virg On 3/13/2014 6:59 PM, Dan Prichard wrote: > FYI. Neither wicks or aircraft spruce carry .005 stainless sheet or any other > size below .015. I found a specialty supplier in Ashland Oregon and they want > $63 per sqft. A tou

KR> Firewall material?

2014-03-10 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Wicks or Aircraft Spruce, Virg On 3/10/2014 8:11 PM, Dan Prichard wrote: > Does anyone know where I can order .005" stainless steel for the firewall? > > Dan Prichard > Portland, OR > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives

KR> WING SKIN

2014-03-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 3/4/2014 8:19 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Tony King wrote: > >>> > > I think a lot of the fear and loathing of fiberglass construction > arises from people's experience with polyester resin from the auto > parts or department store. That stuff stinks, has a very short time > to cure, and is v

KR> Angle of attack

2014-02-20 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
The three point picture you see sitting on the ground. Watch your speed or you will float down the runway, Virg On 2/20/2014 3:44 AM, Doran Jaffas wrote: > in the three point Landing configuration is anyone have any knowledge > of the optimum angle of attack for the KR two s

KR> The KR2 or Sonerai 2 is a funeral waiting to happen

2014-02-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Steve, Great Planes has experience with both, Virg On 2/13/2014 9:47 AM, Jeff Lange wrote: > Guys, > > I am not one to pick a fight on the internet, but we had a guy join > sonerai.net that was apprehensive about the design based on this comment: > "The KR2 or Sonerai 2 is a funeral

KR> stalls

2014-01-27 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Reread Stick and Rudder. You are setting up a DANGEROUS SITUATION, Virg On 1/26/2014 10:28 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > I can fly through a stall with my feet on the floor, using only > aileron to keep wings level. I like that. > Larry Flesner >> ++

KR> Diehl Wing Skins & CG

2014-01-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
PLEASE, DO NOT DO THAT ! KEEP THE WINGS LEVEL WITH THE RUDDER! You increase the Angle of attack with the down aileron and set yourself up for a SPIN, Virg > I can fly through a stall with my feet on the floor, using only > aileron to keep wings level. I like that

KR> FAR Prop clearance

2014-01-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I new that the facts would show up, Virg On 1/5/2014 5:32 AM, Paul Smith wrote: > http://rgl.faa.gov/regulatory_and_guidance_library/rgfar.nsf/bf94f3f079de2117852566c70067018c/a17c099806a3e38f85256687006f1418!OpenDocument > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 5 Jan 2014, at 12:04 am, Gerald

KR> Prop clearance

2014-01-03 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
gt; -Original Message----- From: Virgil N.Salisbury > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2014 9:19 AM > > > > > Also I have heard that you need 4" prop clearance in a level > position. Put > your

KR> I joined my local EAA chapter

2014-01-03 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
It was reported on this forum in the past " let the RVers know that you can do fiberglass work ",They will love you for that. Also I have heard that you need 4" prop clearance in a level position. Put your engine up high enough to get that figure, Virg On 1/3/2014 8:29

KR> New Cowl- Props

2013-11-13 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Ken had one and it did not work out. He had it mounted as a Plaque and gave it away as a Prize, Virg ( See pic sent to Larry ) On 11/13/2013 2:57 AM, John Martindale wrote: > Are you sure about that? Three blade wooden props are a very rare item. > > John Martindale > 29 Jan

KR> wrap up

2013-11-03 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Thank you, Larry, Virg On 11/3/2013 9:19 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > O.K. , it's November already and I need to wrap up the Gathering. > Extended house guest are gone, I'm nearly over my 4 week bout with > head and chest cold, and an awesome fun flight in the KR today has

KR> Epoxy

2013-10-31 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Try a dark colored van in the sunshine, Virg On 10/31/2013 12:58 PM, brian.kraut at eamanufacturing.com wrote: > I would like to hear what you think of the EZ after you give it a try. > > I don't really put mine outside to post cure, I do it just to speed up > the initial cure a bit.

KR> .KR BAD REP?

2013-10-30 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Go for it, Virg On 10/30/2013 5:59 AM, Doran Jaffas wrote: > If this aircraft has such a bad rep as the previous mentioned then why have > so many been built and as a new owner should I be a bit concerned? I have > previously owned and did the testing on a Sonerai 2 . The .KR 2 seems like > a go

KR> KR project for sale

2013-10-29 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
This was the second plane that Jim Owen built, Virg On 10/29/2013 1:07 PM, Mark Langford wrote: > Gary Sherrill wrote: > >> I'll take it! Unless you're in China or somewhere!! > Not to be a doomsayer, but I've seen KR projects that included gear that > weren't worth the gas to dri

KR> KR project for sale

2013-10-29 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
The gentleman is Tom Hall in Springfield Mo. I just got a call from him. It is a KR-2 started by Jim Owen. Grove gear w/wheels and tires, Tinted canopy, Instrument panel and other things as previously mentioned. An easy more than a $2,000.00 value. He wants to concrete his ha

KR> Spot welding aluminum tank

2013-10-27 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Beech Musketeer tanks were sealed with Scotchweld. I do not think that it was as messy as Pro-Seal, Virg On 10/27/2013 8:20 PM, Craig Williams wrote: > So I'm sitting around dreaming of flying my plane someday and contemplating > my stub wing tanks. The outer wing tanks are weld

KR> Hinge points

2013-10-20 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Scarfing the longerons will be difficult, Virg On 10/20/2013 12:31 PM, Pat and Robin Russo wrote: > 1- On my AT6 project I am about to fill in all of the hinge points with bits > of foam and glass. Not very exciting so am looking for suggestions or > alternative methods. And on a

KR> video Bob !!

2013-10-11 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Some one wanted a copy also, so I put in a BLANK tape for them to copy on, Virg On 10/10/2013 11:56 PM, Miles Humphrey wrote: > To anyone who might be interested, I have a 1997 KR gathering Perry > Oklahoma Video that I won at a drawing at the banquet a long time ago > that is offe

KR> video Bob !!

2013-10-09 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
All of the Videos came from BOB, Virg On 10/9/2013 5:48 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > Netters, > > I got a great e-mail from Bob Vermeulen saying he is still around and > working as well as his assistant Terry. I will include his e-mail > below. Bob still has many of the Ga

KR> Home Again

2013-10-09 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
I have heard good reports about GOLD beads, Virg On 10/9/2013 8:01 PM, John Bryhan wrote: >Glad you're home, sorry about the dumb generator. Brushes would've fixed > huh? > How're you doing? Stupid congress... Director says we can use vacation if we > got it on > the books...I

KR> Gathering over site

2013-10-07 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
BOB made the videos, Virg On 10/7/2013 5:35 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > I must confess, I made an over site at the Gathering. Virgil > Salisbury mailed a package to Chris several months before the > Gathering with instructions not to open. > > A day or two before the Gathe

KR> spar extensions on KR2s wings

2013-10-07 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Wing skins, Virg On 10/7/2013 4:51 PM, cruzj12 at frontiernet.net wrote: > Has everyone building the 2s wings built the 12"extensions to plans or is > there another method to get equal or better results? Thanks,... > Joe Cruz > Spencer,NY > KR2S > N6102L >

KR> Gathering

2013-10-06 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Who opened the package at the dinner ? Virg

KR> Gathering info

2013-10-02 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Open the mail after the Dinner, Virg On 10/2/2013 9:27 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > REMINDER - Get you Wick's orders in today or tomorrow for delivery to > Mt.Vernon. > > Tomorrow (Thursday) 8:00am will be the last time I check e-mail before > the Gathering. I'll be off li

KR> Mild Stone + building update

2013-09-30 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 9/30/2013 12:04 AM, Phillip Matheson wrote: > How did you fill the staple marks, Virg > -- > Hi Virg > That was easy. > > I just mixed up west system and micro balloons as I would for any > filler on the glass section and used a old credit card and worked my > way around and fi

KR> Mild Stone + building update

2013-09-29 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 9/29/2013 9:31 PM, Phillip Matheson wrote: > I attended the Australian AusFly weekend a week or so ago and my KR2 > clocked over it's 500 hours mark on arrival at the fly in. > > I now have 507 hours on the clock. > The VW type 4 belt drive 100hp is running the best for some time. I > was alwa

KR> Inverted fuel flow.

2013-09-20 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Do not think the plans cover Inverted flight ! Do not also forget the OIL flow, Virg On 9/20/2013 7:24 PM, Adam Tippin wrote: > I searched inverted fuel flow in the archives. Flying upsidedown, I need > some ideas on how not to starve the carb while inverted. If this was > mentioned i

KR> wing length

2013-09-20 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
? Can I simply add spar extenders > and skin the whole as one? I am looking to add 18" to 22". > > -Original Message- From: Virgil N.Salisbury > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:17 AM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> wing length > > > Would not recommend any longer except with the wing skins, Virg >

KR> wing length

2013-09-20 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Would not recommend any longer except with the wing skins, Virg On 9/20/2013 9:10 AM, Pat and Robin Russo wrote: > > > I would like to increase wing length but standard KR spars are already > done. How much can I dare add to the wing tips? Anyone out there moved > in that direction?

KR> Fwd: Part 91 Ramp Check Just say NO

2013-09-08 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
fantastique. You are always within your rights to protect your rights, Virg On 9/8/2013 1:43 PM, Scott Stanton wrote: > You can find it online here: > https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=forums&srcid=MTM3NDkxMTYxNjA0NTM2Mzg4MzkBMTAwMTQ0MzA2NDYwMDk5NTE5ODEBcGtiTHhYVEVHbUVKATQBAX

KR> Tail wheel assembly

2013-08-26 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Could you use the spring off of an old office chair ? Virg On 8/26/2013 6:04 AM, Phillip Matheson wrote: > HI guys. > > What did you use and where can I find a tail wheel assembly + spring > for my KR2ss 0200. > I will need a engine mount seen as well. > > Phil Matheson > Australia >

KR> One less KR - N774A

2013-08-05 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
NOW you know what abuse the KR can take. And what it takes to break a spar, Virg On 8/4/2013 1:42 PM, Brad Ankerstar wrote: > Some of you know that the KR I started in 1974, resurrected on 2005, and > expected to fly to Mt Vernon this year, was destroyed on its first > "official" t

KR> Gathering, Dinner

2013-08-04 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Larry, ask Chris @ MVN to hold onto the box from me until the KR Dinner, Virg On 8/4/2013 9:17 AM, Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote: > > > Netters, > > Pictures of this years hats and shirts are now at www.krgathering.org > . Scroll down to "Pro Shop" and follow instructions. > > Larr

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 1, Issue 140

2013-07-28 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
On 7/28/2013 4:46 PM, Tim Hoversten wrote: > Aircraft certificates required on-board Experimental aircraft also include > Operating Limitations. (The document given to you with the airworthiness > certificate, and signed by the DAR /FAA inspector, not your Operations Manual > that you developed

KR> Address

2013-07-23 Thread Virgil N.Salisbury
Need the address for the Gathering. Is it at MVN? Is Chris the manager ? Need to send Package, Virg

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