I just burned my mistakes in a wood stove - kept me pleanty warm ;). You're
in caol country, how about a small coal stove?
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Robert Boyd"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2012 7:15:37 AM
Subject: KR
If you are near an EAA Chapter, nico press tools are usually available for
loan or with the owner attached to "help".
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Dave Acklam"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 12:15:47 AM
Subject: KR> Wha
I too have had the fiberglas tank issue. I am going aluminum as well. My
question is are there other places (carb?) that might be affected? I have heard
of O rings also being a problem.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
I'm going to use aluminum tanks just behind the fwd spar. T
Has anyone tried this dune buggy gas tank as a header tank?
Thoughts, flames, opinions.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/8378/TKPS1030BK/
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
Mine have no such cracks. Beware.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "buzzgl...@bellsouth.net"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 5:58:36 PM
Subject: KR> Question about spars on 2S
Hello, I am Buzz Glade and new to the group. I am looki
As with the round engines, it's marking it's territory
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: " smwood " < smwood @ md . metrocast .net>
Subject: KR> Oil Leaks
Oil droplets on the canopy signaled yet another oil leak.
Sid Wood
Tri-g
Might want to call Steve Bennett - GPASC
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Glenn Martin"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 11:47:58 AM
Subject: Re: KR> Prop Hub Removal
Great plains crank and hub.
Glenn Martin
KR2 N1333A
Bi
You are about 3 hrs from me by cah.
airgu...@comcast.net
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "William Bradford II"
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 8:04:23 PM
Subject: KR> Hello Everyone
Hello Everyone
The plastic loom that auto people put around wires has a slit full length. Open
at slit. put over rough edge and slide on. Cheap too.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 7:30:07 AM
Sub
Do some minor surgery to the bottom of the wing toward the leading edge and run
your wires. Mine are just floxed into position as I didn't wat the weight of
the pipe. Repair the bottom and done. I think that depending on where you fly
strobes are a necessity.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N797
Thank you for representing us as good folk. Congrats on the awards!
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Jeff York"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 5:24:26 PM
Subject: KR> Great Saturday, representing KR
I just wanted to report th
I made my cowl so that you pull a pin and the whole cowl flips to one side. The
top is attached to the bottom with a continuous hinge on both sides. Pretty
common setup.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Pete and Karen Gauthier"
To: kr...@my
Since it's friday: This is a very reasonably priced tablet gps.
Coming Soon - Version 6 Software Update
Great News!
Version 6 Software Update is in the final stage of beta testing. Barring any
major delays, Version 6 will be released for full production next week. Thanks
to all of our
For those who have been following the I Fly 700 GPS, it now has NMEA output for
autopilots.
Still the best for the money ($549).
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
I did not make the whole turtle deck removable. I created an access hatch just
ahead of the vertical stab. It is simple a portionof the td that is removable.
Some screws hold it onto the top longeron. It allows access to the very rear
and the panel behind my head was cut to allow access from th
Great Plains if you go with the VW. Steve has years of experience.
http://www.greatplainsas.com/
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Russ Sing"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:40:10 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Engine question
Thanks
I fly behind a HAPI and have had two of the GP units let go on me. I get pieces
of the magnets coming out as something doesn't align perfectly. I'm going to
try Marks Denso alternator from ole John Deere.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "phil
Dave "Zipper" Goodman wrote
The one problem I have found with the iFly is on the approach plates. If
you are going to use the approach plate feature, be aware that the entire
plate does not fit on the screen.
To get the approach plate completely visible, select the plate, hit the turn
I have found that the lines behind or dark and light background at an angle
didn't seem to help. As a confirmed whino, I like the cork/pea idea. The clear
tygon is the best yet. I will remake the gauge with clear and a dark cork. The
fuel is filtered downstream of this.
The fuel gauge to me
I have been using a short length of Tygon placed vertically on the instrument
panel for my fuel gauge. The Tygon is yellow (comes that way) and it makes it
difficult to see the height of the gas. Any ideas for a clear substitute? I
tested some vynal but it "hardens" if left in avgas.
Paul ORei
Thanks to one and all - I see the advantage of waiting till it's tacky as well
as the plastic "peel ply". This is a square foot area under the rudder pedals.
Seems the irishman modified the a/c by moving the firewall forward and not
adjusting the "leg length" to the rudder pedals. Just measured
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 ;).
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
I think most people on the net would agree that the origional retractable gear
were not good. Stretching is a given these days. Beyond that, the shortest way
to flying is the fewest modifications.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Goldman
Cannot see anything in the manual the will let you rotate the display 90
degrees.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Larry&Sallie Flesner"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:44:41 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Friday off topic; GPS Softw
I have purchased new GPS computer at http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/ . For $499
plus $69 for chart updates for a year, it's a deal. To have a large screen is
heaven.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
Has anyone on this net hung an automotive style alternator on a VW. I'm
thinking of changing my prop extention with a belt grove and hanging an
alternator on the front.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
I have a Sterba 54 X 54 that will not be used till next season.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Brad Ankerstar"
To: "Krnet"
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:02:38 PM
Subject: KR> Prop for VW 1835
I will be needing a replacement prop
Yes, and confirmed, that is still a beautiful RV and worth more due to a zero
time prop and recently inspected engine.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
Confirmed: Taildraggers can and will do
that when suitably abused in operation.
Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsvill
Data set: Datum= leading edge of wing. Rt Main 290lb arm 3" LT Main 288 lb
arm 3" Tail 34lb arm 142.5
Empty wt 612 empty moment 6579 empty cg 10.75" This would be from the
leading edge of the wing. Wing chord 47.75"
Pilot 220lbs arm 27.5" fuel full 84.5lbs arm -5
34 lbs @ 142.5 ARM the cg is 10.75 empty and 13.3 as loaded.
This is stretched 2ft aft of cockpit and FW moved forward 2".
Total weight 916
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010
I am in the taxi phase of training myself to fly a KR2 stretch taildragger. My
taxi speeds are around 30 kts. No matter what position the stick is in (forward
or aft) the tail remains on the ground. I remember seeing some folks at the
fly-in turning their aircraft 180 degrees by full power wit
Great precise work. You did what I would have done with the "expansion" into
the front locker. Not, of course, that in 20 years of building I ever made a
mistake...;)
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Paul & Karen Smith"
To: "KRnet"
Sent:
Too bad this couldn't be put somewhere with a webcam in it so folks could log
on and see the sections. Realtors do this with houses for sale. Beyond my
paygrade though.
Paul OReilly
KR2 Stretched
N7970K
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Langford"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: W
ACHTUNG!
Das machine is nicht fur gerfingerpoken und mittengrabben.
Ist easy schnappen der Sprinngwerk, blowenfusen und
poppencorken mit spitzensparken.
Ist nicht fur gewerken by das Dummkopfen. Das
I removed my primer as I was only using the choke to start. I found that I was
flooding the situation with the primer. I found gas dripping from the carb
intake when another "ramp rat" pointed it out. This on a HAPI 1835 with the GP
carb.
Paul
KR2 stretched
N7970K
- Original M
As long as the subject is on the net. Does anyone have strong opinions as to
why an aircraft battery is better for our application than an automobile one?
Paul
Derry, NH
N7970K
#2 Welding sounds like the ticket. It sounds as though length (in KR terms)
doesn't matter. I still think shorter is better so I will move it forward since
I have the time.
Thanks to all.
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Langford" n5...@hiwaay.net
Well I found a place that says
Now that winter has hit in force, I am looking at "improvements" to make. One
is to move the battery from just behind the seat to some more forward location.
One is in the engine compartment and the other is just forward of the main
spar. The reason for the move is poor starting performance. Th
Mine was bad after 50 hours. I bought the engine used with a log book. The
story goes that the KR was wrecked by a moving company. Sold for parts and I
got the engine. Tiny crack only found with die penetrant . Replaced with Great
Plains.
Paul
KR N7970K
New Hampshire
- Origin
A friend of mine who has a different aircraft type is looking for a KR nose
gear. Anyone got one in the back of the garage not being used?
You say people at Rans - you mean Rand Robinson?
- Original Message -
From: "Todd Price"
To: kr...@mylist.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:58:32 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: KR> KR2s Plans
Are the KR2s plans still available or does it just take awhile for the
There is Goof Off and Goo Gone. I have found them in Ace Hardware and True
Value Stores.
- Original Message -
From: "pshows"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:33:25 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: KR> Goof Off
Guys:
There was a discussion about goof of
and now it has whitener ;)
- Original Message -
From: "Patrick Driscoll"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:46:22 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: KR> Plexiglas Spray Lat Removal
Jack wrote: You may want to try a micromesh kit. You should be able to get
of Lobsta' for those that like.
Paul
Derry, NH
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Langford"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:54:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering location, 2010
airgu...@comcast.net wrote:
g
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of airgu...@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:59 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering location, 2010
Would anyone consi
Would anyone consider a grass (ok, with some pebbles) strip about 2800'. Loads
of vintage ac, EAA antique chapter on the firld as well as a full up
restaurant. Couple of miles from the beach (complete with arcades and
shoportinities).
00
which punched a hole through the bottom of the fuselge just ahead of the rear
spar. There is no damage to the longerons or any of the cross members.
This is the place where many have a hole for the belly flap actuator. I beleive
that your "patch" will be more aerodynamic than structural.
I found the 7EC4 Citabria close. Try Twitchells, it's mainly a seaplane place
but I have seen lots of taildraggers there. Also Pitsfield, ME. The only
"school" that I know that has one is Nashua, NH.
Paul
Derry, NH
KR2 Stretched N7970K
What
aircraft would you recommend using to get t
ts me how people are willing to give freedom
up. I spent 6 years defending it.
--- On Fri, 2/27/09, airgu...@comcast.net wrote:
From: airgu...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: KR> TSA ruling will affect all of us
To: "KRnet"
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Friday, February 2
Badges with background checks have beem the rule at MHT in New Hampshire for a
long time. Anyone flying in must be under eyes from the fbo. Sure keeps the
radios etc from wandering away.
- Original Message -
From: "Kevin Jarvis"
To: corvaircr...@mylist.net, kr...@mylist.net, m...@l
Another thing to look at is a hatch holder from a boat place. It is basically a
spring rather than strut. Bend the spring and the canopy comes down.
Paul
Derry, NH
Why do you only work 40 hours? I am retirement age and work 50 - plus - built a
KR2
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: Andy Mckevitz
I
also work 40hrs per week
> I
Do you have anyone also using T88 near you or in your EAA Chapter? As with the
others, I found T88 very reliable. If it goes thermal as you use it, you know
as it is very hot. It also is a non-critical 50/50 mix and should not pose a
problem there. Could it have frozen coming in from Wicks?
--
Ladies and gents; On of the few advantages of building my plane over so many
years is to have seen the answers to most of these questions. Bending the boat
was covered in detail with some neat fixtures written up by Monte Miller. It is
in the Nov 1986 edition of the Quarterly. This is the paper
This would be my reaction. Back at the tail you can also double it for a few
inches for insurance. The bending process is slow. Always felt that I should be
steaming it like a canoe.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
I have received my experimental operating limitations and found out that the
aircraft is " prohibited from operating on congested airways or over densely
populated areas". Has anyone had a problem with this? In New England everything
is densely populated (yellow on the chart) and when is an airw
N7970K passed FAA inspection wednesday and got its pink slip. Now for some
clean up items and a trip to the airport to await spring. Got the YEE in
YEEHAA.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
First we have Mud Season. Then, somewhere between that and Black Fly season is
Spring.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: Randy Smith
> What week is spring in NH?
> --- airgu...@comcast.net wrote:
>
> > N7970K passed
What should the compression readings be on an 1835 VW engine? I'm getting
110psi per cyl. using an auto gauge.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
"Wow, it's such
a WARM day today, I think I may have to go fly for awhile. "
Now that hurts!
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Added lexan to the window holes today. Weight & Balance = 612 empty; and
within CG with porpus pilot and some baggage. All that is left is to put 12"
numbers on the sides and submit to the FAA. They say they will inspect in Feb.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched N7970K
Derry, NH
>From here in New England it a short hop to Canada.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "Dan Heath"
> Why are you using 12" letters?
>
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
> See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
> The
That is my understanding,
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "Dave Arbogast, CISSP"
> Doesn't flying outside the US require 12" letters ? Like Canada or other
> nations south of here ? I plan on 12" for that reason.
>
> -dave
>
> Dan He
I just got off the phone with the local DAR. He wants $600.00 for the
inspection plus $50/mi travel (another $200). What are some of the others
paying out there? For that kind of money, I could truck my plane to the FDSO
and set it up and truck it back! I know that the FSDO will come for free
I have a VW case, type 1 in mint condition for anyone who wants to start from
"scratch" or have a spare case. Pay for packing & shipping and it's yours.
Reply or ask questions off net to reduce the archive litter.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
air...@comcast.net
T88 with flox. Especially this close to the oil etc.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "jg7...@mindspring.com"
> I had to replace the bottom piece of 3x5/8 spruce on my firewall and the fit
> isn't exactly what I would like. My question is
Phil Matheson
VH-PKR
I always use Pledge.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Does anyone NOT have a steerable tailwheel? What would be the problem with a
tailwheel limited to say 60 degrees of turn without being steerable?
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
I have always drilled the hole to the size of a wooden dowel and then epoxied
the dowel into the hole. Sand flush and redrill. I've been told that the repair
is as good or better than the wood around it.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "Ch
Go to www.ronpatrickstuff.com to see a really hot VW engine
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
I received an innocent looking white postcard today. Seems that it is the
registration for N7970K, a stretched KR2 lurking in my workshop. OhOh, guess
this means I've got to geterdone and flying. I know that the state will now
send a bill. Another milepost on the trip to aircraft!
--
Paul
KR2
I have a 2" aluminum extention on my HAPI 1835. I had a local shop make it for
$50 or so.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: paulw...@webtv.net (Paul Gangemi)
> Hi all,
>
> What are your opinions regarding a 2" steel extension on a Hapi 18
In the C5 we could all take turns flying around the interior with the KR's.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
If the average time to build a KR is say 500 hours and you by means of removing
and inspecting as well as re-making the project take say 300 hours, then
wouldn't you have over 51%. People who buy pre-molded kits save a lot of time
but still get the certificate.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry,
Today I was able to start and run my engine under control. The tiny tach says
1500 top rpm, a visual tach says 2900. A little smoothing and I can check off
engine on the to do list. I noticed that MY compass was doing the same thing as
was reported, pointing 90 degrees out. I also found that my
I think I'd rather be sanding than in surgery. Good luck on both!
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "Phil Matheson"
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building
> is OVER.
>
> Dan I may have to start us
Isn't the compass one of the required instruments and I'm guessing the FAA
wants it to be more accurate than 90 degrees off.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Gary, I live in NH just "a piece" up the road. I will be attending the Mount
Vernon swaree. Look forward to meeting up there or in NE.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
> Live in Central Connecticut
>> Would like to meet other KR folks in the area and to get a handle on just >
>> how crazy I r
Would the fellows from Maine that are registered for the gathering contact me
off net. Maybe we can hook up.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
air...@comcast.net
If you make contact with AUA see Mac McGee, he has done right by me for 20
years. A VP too I think.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
It's friday so I want to plug AUA Insurance and MAC McGee. Insured with him for
years even through a prop strike. Fair rates. I hope he's as good with the
experimental.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
I asked this same question a month ago and am still looking. The avionics shops
have em. Where do they get em???
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: "Mark Jones"
> I am in need of a 15 pin DA-15 (female) D-Subminiature connector. Anyone know
I did not get a shippment of Viagra. Who's holding out?
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Does anyone know where to get a headset adaptor for an ICOM IC A-20
transceiver? I see them for sale for the newer radios but don't know if they
fit the older units. Has anyone gone to the extent of putting in an intercom to
help interface the handheld to the headset?
Getting closer and closer.
Cheese & crackers - all that math to prove the the thing works per plans if ya
don't crash it.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
.
> My conclusion: There would be minimal sheer load on the AN bolts for KR WAFs.
> Sid Wood
I had the whole EAA club here today for a critique and fared well. Good
builders pointed out some not so obvious fixes. After they left I ran a
straight edge along the fuesalage on both sides from the cockpit to the nose.
I find that I have mounted my engine 1" to the left (pilots side) of whe
I need altimeter and airspeed indicatoe overhauled. Any good shops?
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Be careful with the wirebrush - those little wires fly off and get into your
work.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Do you have any history on who had this ac before? Maybe some of us know of
it. What state (of the country is it in?
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Another possibility is to invite the local EAA chapter over for a look. Many
wise heads who have built can sometimes be better than a DAR with fixed ideas.
You have to take some abuse however ;).
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
> I was wondering if any AZ< maybe Tucson kr's> could tell me a
I too am selfish about some of the finishing items - elt's, xponders, ground
planes, paint, decorating, etc. Maybe just a non-scheduled session with the
people who have finished.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Today was Hampton NH fly market. A grass field near the coast with Cubs, Bird
Dogs, and other taildraggers in attendance as well as the "premier" aviation
flea market. Some of that stuff I've seen on sale three or more times from
different vendors!! One mans trash... Scored a air filter and d
That is pretty much the installation my avionics seller said to do and he is
the one who has to certify it.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: rcmoody
> Hey there folks, I'm new to the krnet and I have a question pretaining to the
> transp
I drilled all of my spars
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original message --
From: bdazzca...@aol.com
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if you are suppose to drill holes in just the center
> spars or all spars inner and outer?
>
>
> David Swanson
> bdazzca...@aol.c
I ran my Vdub 1835 at idle and slightly above for about 2 minutes total without
dire consequences. I was using Mystery Oil to get lube to distant parts of the
engine because it had not been started in years. Your mileage may vary.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
-- Original messa
I have serial 7970 master book 70 from Feb 1988.
So why ain't I done yet!!!
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Anyone got a good supplier for the 18 pin and 15 pin connectors needed between
transponder and encoder?? I thought Radio Shack had them but no dice.
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
Mark L said: >Are you sure that "18 pin" isn't really a 25 pin D-shell
(extremely common) that's only using 18 of the pins to do anything? The 15 pin
might be the
same way, but 15 pin connectors are also very common.<
Yup, I counted them ma-self. The 15 pin looks for all the world like a 9 p
Does anyone know wher to get the pin-outs for a Narco AT-150 xponder and an ACK
A-30 encoder. I have the connectors but no wiring. The place I got the xponder
will make a cable for $$. Call me cheap!
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
My thanks to both who replied. I now have the information from your sources.
Great use of the internet!
--
Paul
KR2 Stretched
Derry, NH
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