KR> Foam cutting large scale

Do not hot wire polyurethane. Deadly gasses, Virg On 1/2/2011 6:19 PM, Gary Robison wrote: > Pat try this for a start > > http://www.mtixtl.com/diamondwireof028mmdiax65ml215feetforwiresawcutting-dw028x60.aspx > > This is about a buck a foot, I have seen it at .25 a foot. > > Gary > > >

KR> To Turbo or not to Turbo that is the Question

Ken Rand turboed his KR-2, Virg On 1/2/2011 12:46 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: > Joe, You have to know that you aren't the first to go down this path. I > would suggest that you take a good look at Orma Robbins web > site, then do a search in the KRN

KR> fuel site gauge

Tygon comes in Clear. Paint a White strip behind your tube, and Red diagonal stripes over it behind the tube. The fuel will reverse the stripes and the quantity easily see, Virg On 1/8/2011 11:41 AM, airgu...@comcast.net wrote: > I have been using a short length of Tygon plac

KR> repairing skin damagge

Rebuild as per the plans. YOU DID GET THE PLANS ? Virg On 1/8/2011 2:22 AM, Martin Pearce wrote: > . I'm not > sure about the bottom of the rudder . > > Any comments and advice would be gratefully received! > > Regards > > Martin Pearce > > rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au > > > > > >

KR> Introducing myself

Virg in Miami On 1/6/2011 7:53 PM, sean duggan wrote: > So, I'd just like to say greetings! > > Regards, > > Sean Duggan > > P.S. Any KRNetters near Vero Beach, FL? > > > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/k

KR> Turbo

Check out the early Newsletter for many turbo installs and info, Virg

KR> Need 4" prop ext

Pic and price of the one you cannot use, Virg On 1/1/2011 9:48 PM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I made a big mistake and have this ext that I purchased and realized its > totally wrong, though I purchased it like months back so no getting my money > back. > > http://www.facebo

KR> New old KR Gathering photos

Bob, when were we at Perry, Oklahoma? Also I think that you scanned the pics at too high a resolution. 640x480 is the best you can send over the internet. Try one, you might like it, Virg On 1/1/2011 6:11 AM, Bob Lee wrote: > KRnuts, > > For the few of you that are old enoug

KR> Instrument Panel Wiring

Keep the Smoke inside the wires. If it gets out, OOO,OOO, Virg On 12/26/2010 7:45 PM, smwood wrote: > > Per Larry Flesner's advice, lots of wiring diagrams and notes for each > instrument, radio and connector. Every end of every wire is documented and > double checked. Expect first panel

KR> 'Rectangular' boat building

Vertical ( square corners ) side save a whole lot of building time. Any work that has to be done on the cowling because of the extra width at the bottom is a whole lot less than double tapering ALL of the gusset blocks top and bottom as well as the crosspieces. Your results may var

KR> Christmas Day Flight

I have a complete Spring Bar and Gear for a stock KR-2 if you want it. Maimi Fl. You pay shipping only, Virgvirg...@bellsouth.net On 12/25/2010 4:35 PM, david feiger wrote: > Went up today to celebrate my birthday, Two days late because of snow and ice > on my hanger ramp; fi

KR> vw 2kcc long block

Straight down exhaust ports, Virg On 12/26/2010 10:59 AM, Charles Smiith wrote: > I've got 2 VW engines, one converted and one as out of the VW vehicle. I > think the unconverted one is a type 4. Does anyone know how to identify a > type 4 engine? >

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

Too heavy. Strength and weight need to be balanced, Virg On 12/24/2010 8:17 AM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > I wonder how good ole Southern Red Oak stand up to this list? Though I know > it's not the lightest. > > Joe >

KR> Mil-spec 6073 vs. any other wood

This is an EXPERIMENTAL aircraft. Try Marine Spar grade wood, Virg On 12/24/2010 12:02 AM, Dan Morehouse wrote: > I've been reading articles about selecting and testing wood. Lots of good > info. > > > I'm all for saving money and it would be neat to build with POC, if it's > really >

KR> upside down glassing

Stand it on its nose, Virg On 12/23/2010 8:09 AM, airgu...@comcast.net wrote: > I have some repairs to the belly that need two layers of fiberglas. Can't > flip the finished bird. Any clever tips of how to glass upside down. Folks > from down under must have to do this all the time ;)

KR> Recommended Epoxy?

KR-1 Plans have not changed that much. Hang the expense, give the Canary another seed !, Virg On 12/18/2010 6:47 PM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > Keep in mind that 85% of the plane is done, I just want a set to validate > things with, and for the wings. > > Though I do agree, I would onl

KR> Recommended Epoxy?

Ask Steve Glover ? Do not be cheap on the plans. Get the latest set. Compared to the price of the plane, they are a small percentage of the cost, Virg On 12/18/2010 8:54 AM, Jose Fuentes wrote: > I still need to buy a set of plans, maybe some of you have an old set?? > > What has

KR> RE: Gas tank

I think that they are only 10 Gal, Virg On 12/16/2010 2:42 PM, Joe Beyer wrote: > You might try looking for an Aeronca Champ gas tank. They fit a KR real > well. > > Joe > Scappoose, Ore. > > > > > *** > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http

KR> cp fdoc b6d

Some body stealing your list /Virg On 12/9/2010 3:00 PM, propilot...@msn.com wrote: > http://talia.biz.pl/images/zh161.html 3aa6 mryo14nk 52lt55dm k > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com

KR> Stalls

One thing that I learned during my flight training was NEVER pick up a wing in the approach to a stall with the aileron. It INCEREASES THE ANGLE OF Attack on the low wing and precipitates the stall on that wing and it stalls first, Virg On 12/3/2010 11:55 AM, Jeff Scott wrot

KR> New Subscriber KR1

One fellow put a hinge line above the wing with the hinge above the wing. looked different but worked. You may find a pic on one of the Gathering sites, Virg --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Robin Russo wrote: From: Robin Russo Subject: Re: KR> New Subscriber KR1 To: "KRnet" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet

KR> Folding Wing Design

A retired Col had a design with tubeing in the main spar and a universal joint. Remove the WAF bolts ( 4 or 8 ), pull outtward, rotate the trailing edge up, take the tip to the rear,put the leading edge in a cradle at the tail, Virg --- On Tue, 1/12/10, Robin Russo wrote: From: Robin Russo Sub

KR> Got my plans today

Build to plans and get flying, Virg On Fri, 14 May 2004 11:20:05 -0700 (PDT) Ron Smith writes: > I received my KR2s plans today! I am now studying them. I don't know > how long I will do that before beginning to build. I want to have in > my head the overview of how I will proceed. I ha

KR> KR2S Specs - thanks

Use 400/600 wet, chordwise strokes. Miniture wing fences, Virg On Tue, 4 May 2004 18:57:26 +0200 "Cellcool" writes: > Larry, The glider boys have found that if you matt your wing the drag > is > appreciably less, hence before a contest you see all these fellows > flatting > there wings

KR> type 4 Failures

Use 3M trim cement to seal the case halves, no thread. The yellow sticky stuff, Virg On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:50:58 -0700 "Ryan" writes: > This is from another list. > Ryan > 6:50.21.04 > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Q-LIST/message/10392 > > From: HawkiDoug@a... > Date:

KR> Bin laden

Stu Robinson was taller, Virg On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:50:02 -0400 paulw...@webtv.net writes: > Escape in a KR? The guy is 6' 5"" tall! > > > > > http://community.webtv.net/paulwasp/paulwaspspad > > > ___ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message

KR> SNF, report from the front

The KR Dinner was a success because of the people attending, A GREAT bunch. Door prize info to follow Brian, Virg Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl

KR> Dynel / Ken's KR

Kens ORIGINAL KR=1 was powered by a 36hp VW, Virg On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:47:31 -0700 larry severson writes: > > >So how did Ken build a 480 pound KR2? > > Minimal day VFR. Get rid of all those extra instruments! > > > Was he using the same > >scales that measured the 180mph cruise, th

KR> Bbq at S-n-F

No KR Forum planned by RR this year. Just talked to Jeannette and she wishes all well. KR guys are all gentlemen to her. Any Gals building out there, She appreciates you as well. She has a fax on 24/7 and answering machine. Leave a number or address and calls will be returned, or mail repl

KR> Trigear

On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 07:41:32 -0600 larry flesner writes: > One must remember to protect the nose gear by continuing the back > pressure > increase throughout the flare until the nose settles on its own, or > damage > can occur. > >Colin & Bev Rainey > +

KR> Sun N Fun KR barbecue

Please, Not on Friday night, Virg On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 12:53:33 -0500 "Brian Kraut" writes: > I would like to have a barbecue at Sun N Fun one night and invite > everyone > on the list. Only problem is that I am not exactly sure where I > will be > camping at. I will know once I am ther

KR> Barbeque at Sun-n-Fun

No attachment about BBQ, Virg On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 15:10:50 -0500 (EST) jas...@webtv.net (Linda Warner) writes: > Hugs etc. Linda Kay & John > > Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl

KR> KRnet sticker update

Bring them to Sun N Fun, the Dinner, Virg On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 20:43:24 -0600 "Mark Langford" writes: > Here's the latest on the stickers. Everybody that's paid by Paypal > or that I have received a check from has an envelope with stickers > in it sitting in my mailbox. They'll go out

KR> O T

BITE your toungh, Virg On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:55:34 EST m83be...@cs.com writes: > Can any one tell what price a KR1 should sell for? Is the KR1 another > BD5. 30 > years in the making and unable to fly? > ___ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message

KR> sun-n-fun dinner

mEET AT THE kR fORUM AND gREAT pLANES BOOTH. See previous msg, Virg On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 1:45:48 + writes: > My schedule is getting booked. Where is the dinner? When is the > dinner? and, I am camping at sun-n-fun. Where can I meet some of you > KR people? > > Steven Phillabaum > A

KR> Sun-n-fun dinner

There is usually a forum sometime. Maybe Jeanett did not schedule one this time. Steve at Great Planes will be glad to see you though, Virg On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:44:32 + writes: > Sorry to be so stupid. BUT... > I looked at sun-n-fun event list and scanned the site. I can't find >

KR> Staple Size

5/16, Virg On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 20:42:01 -0600 "Stowers" writes: > What is the best size staples to use to skin the boat? > > Jerry Stowers > Duncan, Ok. > www.angelfire.com/ok5/kr2s > flynredn...@hotmail.com > ___ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a me

KR> FAA Safety Program Site

How do I find my info? Medical Jan, no response yet, Virg On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:01:19 -0600 larry flesner writes: > > > Netters, > > I'm forwarding a portion of an e-mail I received from the FAA. > I'm on their e-mail list after signing up for the online update > program for my person

KR> FAA physical

THX, Virg On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:19:27 -0600 larry flesner writes: > At 12:09 PM 3/21/04 -0500, you wrote: > >How do I find my info? Medical Jan, no response yet, Virg > > > =+++ > > > That may take a phone call to the FAA. Contac

KR> FAA physical

THX to you also, Virg On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:55:40 -0500 "Dean Cooper" writes: > Virg, > > Here are the numbers for OK City: > > FAA Aeromedical Division 405-954-4821 > FAA Medical Appeals 405-954-7675 > > I hope this helps. > > Dean Cooper > Jacksonville, FL > Email me at dean_c

KR>Angle of attack indicator

What a neat idea, Virg On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:09:05 +1100 "Martindale Family" writes: > Folks > > A friend of mine designed his own AoA indicator. Simply a 1/2" tube, > sealed > at the end with row of small holes drilled into it. The tube is > mounted out > of the fuselage wall on the

KR>Rand/Robinson Engineering - Perceived Worth

Yes, Remember "GRANDMA", Virg On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 06:15:08 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Many of us have offered to assist Jeanette, free of charge. I think > that we > already do all that she wants anyone to do. > > Maybe all of this has everything to do with w

KR>Yes, Remember "GRANDMA", Virg

NO, Read previous Grandma reference, Virg On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 17:23:24 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) "Dan Heath" writes: > Virg, > > Would you care to explain that comment? > > See N64KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Then click on the pics > > Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC >

KR>kr2

Do not forget the K R Dinner SnF Friday Night, Virg On Sun, 7 Mar 2004 21:38:41 EST fixerjo...@aol.com writes: > well guys, i'm doing my best exposing my kr2,n212kr here in > fla. > since nov. i,ve flown 76 fun filled hrs around the state,to fly > ins, eaa > breakfast,resteran

KR>Saved my life

Fred Keller in Alaska built the first plans built with RST's, Virg On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 16:35:32 -0800 larry severson writes: > The Kr is a great plane, but I have a problem with the "regular shop > tools" > bit. If you can't buy the various metal parts (control horns, etc.) > off the

KR>The KR-2 in Realtime

Short answer "GRANDMA", Long answer, during thee past years, the grandchildren have come first. She funded the wing skins, saw that plans were available, parts suppliers kept up with supply and Lost Ken Brock, her main supplier. Nor bad on a not quite part time business. Send her a Thank

KR>KR - Larry's Lady reply (even longer )

O K Guys. I have seen that ALL engines with wood props will stop. If you want it to windmill, put on a metal prop. Pointing a plane with a wood prop straight down MAY get it to windmill, Virg Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl

KR>Larry's Lady reply (long)

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 11:04:18 -0600 "Mark Langford" writes: > Virg wrote: > > > Or Try a Turner T-40A, Virg > >O K Ole virg stepped in it again. Now for the LOONG answer. Many are trying to make the K R what it could not possibly be If you want a wood airplane to take the HUM

KR>Larry's Lady reply (long)

Or Try a Turner T-40A, Virg On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:51:49 -0600 larry flesner writes: > > Steve and Netters, > > I'll take a few minutes and try to answer some of the questions > I never got to in this earlier post. > > >I am trying to find the correct balance (of mods) for my venture -

KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport

Forget the Documentation for Sport Pilot! You can fly the motor glider without a MEDICAL, Virg On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 06:08:35 -0500 "Dana Overall" writes: > > >From: Virgil Salisbury > > > > K R 1b Motor Glider for your situation, Virg > >

KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport

K.R.1b M otor Glider. Span 27' Wing Area 91Empty 484Gross 800 Vne 144Vmax 130 Vman 100L/D 20/1@ 65MPH. DO NOT EXTEND THE WINGS ON A K.R.2 !!! The center spar is not stressed to take the load!! Build the K.R.1 stock and get the 1b Plans.

KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport

I do have a set, need I say more, Virg On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 14:18:03 -0500 "Ron Freiberger" writes: > I believe Virg has the only set of plans for the 1B. > > Can't tell, the messages are too terse. > > Ron Freiberger > mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com > > > > > > __

KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport-Now KR1B

Wing Loading 8.7/1 Area 91sq ft. NUF SAID, Virg On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 21:38:16 -0600 "Mark Langford" writes: > Rick Human wrote: > > >>(iii) The maximum weight to wing span squared (w/b2) does not > exceed 3.0 > kg/M2 (0.62 lb./ft.2).>> > > Hm. The KR1B Motorglider numbers that V

KR>Control cables

Check the CD, this was an original problem and was fixed by changing the position of the two cables ?? Virg On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 15:42:55 +0100 "Serge F. Vidal" writes: > I relay this question on behalf of a French builder, who is stuck. > The issue is the aileron bell crank assembly. >

KR>Do we need a tail wheel lock on a KR?

Art, have 1972/3? plans. Reciept # 876 ? Fus done, spars done. Willget the spars installed sometime, Virg On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:39:49 -0500 intrepid...@juno.com writes: > > "Dan Heath" writes: > > No, but you need to use expansion springs. The compression > > springs are way too stiff,

KR>Hershey Bar wing/ KRSport

K R 1b Motor Glider for your situation, Virg On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:44:00 -0500 "Richard Collins" writes: > Ron, > > I am, as you, interested in the sport pilot concept, mainly because > I am > aging and anticipate that I will not always be able to pass the > physical. > So, after thi