KR> Oshgosh 2005 KR attendance

2008-10-12 Thread fly...@netscape.net
I just got back home to SE MO. after Sun-Wed Oshgosh 2005. I only saw 3 KRs there and I did a whole lot of walking / looking for them. I was glad to see some there. Its been 12 years since I last went to Oshkosh and this one was GREAT! My inspiration to build a KR was first compelled by seeing o

KR> Windmilling Prop for Steeper Glide slope with Compression release valve?

2008-10-12 Thread fly...@netscape.net
With the clean glide of a KR and as an alternative to belly board the question of How to get Drag on a low drag airframe. The topic of windmilling prop stirred the thought of source and the old motorcycle engine compression release valve as a means to manage that windmilling prop. So there you a

KR> Depleated Uranium (Lead)

2008-10-12 Thread fly...@netscape.net
Did you know that Lead is Depleated Uranium!!! Here in S.E. Missouri is the Primary Mining Source of Lead it is refered to as the (Lead Belt). My Pilot friend retired from being the Chief Metallurgist there and I was surprized the learn that. When "half life" is over for Uranium is is then refer

KR> Is it okay to bring Lyc 0-235 powered KR2 project to gathering on trailer?

2008-10-12 Thread fly...@netscape.net
Is anyone interested in seeing my Single Seat KR2 with the Lyc 0-235 C1 installation. I live about 120 miles away and am willing to trailer it to the 2004 gathering frenzy. It's just about finished! Bryce __ Switch to Netscape Inter

KR> Short Landings!

2008-10-12 Thread fly...@netscape.net
The prolonged discussion of speed brakes and flap types is lenghty. Remember the olde runway selection concept of (DON"T LAND THERE IF YOU CAN"T TAKEOFF FROM THERE). The KR is originally a low drag low energy design with a shallow climbout until faster speed is achieved. Landing a low drag KR wi