KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 347, Issue 324

I have a VW conversion engine in storage .Could you tell me what besides overfilling it with oil constitutes proper inhibiting. Thanks Joel krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: > Springs,Ca]Fred > > > >-- > >Message: 14 >Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 13:53:21 +1000 >From: "Ba

KR> re kr2s for sale

krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: Have a damanged registered kr2s that needs landing gear wing work and installation of engine (have new conversion ready) includes nite vfr; ballistic recovery chute installed; gps; transponder and encoder; full panel; dual controlls; dual ignition; ect ect. All (i

KR> re: kr2s for trade

I have a crashed registered kr2s that has 140 hrs on it ,with all instruments for night vfr, bendix king radio with moving map gps, digital engine information system, ballistic recovery chute , dual controls hydrolic brakes ptt intercom, dual ignition, and fuel pumps the crashed 1915 cc VW and

KR> Regestered repairable kr2s for sale

Hi I have a repairable kr2s for sale . I live in Minnesota and need to sell it soon as possable as I lost my hanger space. I will consider any offer, A list of some of the parts is attached. Please contact me through my email or phone number. Thanks Joel j...@usfamily.net (651)774-1563 --

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 200

o:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On >Behalf Of j stevens >Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 8:57 PM >To: kr...@mylist.net >Subject: KR> Regestered repairable kr2s for sale > > >Hi I have a repairable kr2s for sale . I live in Minnesota and need to >sell it soon as possable as I los

KR> Re: tailwheel noise and wing request

k > >- Original Message - >From: "Brian Kraut" >To: "KRnet" >Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:45 PM >Subject: RE: KR> Tail Wheel - Pneumatic > >Larry if you cant find a suitable tire, there is a way to cut that noise way >down. It seems as though the fusalage acts like a megaphone i

KR> Re: tailwheel noise and wing request

k > >- Original Message - >From: "Brian Kraut" >To: "KRnet" >Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:45 PM >Subject: RE: KR> Tail Wheel - Pneumatic > >Larry if you cant find a suitable tire, there is a way to cut that noise way >down. It seems as though the fusalage acts like a megaphone i

KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 71

krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote: >Send KRnet mailing list sub > >Doe anyone know if it is true that a prop strike if its wooden does not damage >the crank ect? > Joel > > > > > >-- > >___ >See KRnet list details at http://ww

KR> Re getting current (larry Flesher)

Larry wrote: are a piece of cake. I've managed to make two "perfect" three pointers in the last few hours in the KR. They weren't intentional but happened when I flared a foot or two too high and held it off when it started to settle. I guess that proves it can be done but I had little if any wi

KR> Re :Heli coil and anti sieze

Colin wrote Joel & netters Aluminum is not too soft to hold onto plugs if they are torqued properly. I have completed more tune-ups on aluminum head engines than I can remember, and never had a properly torqued plug back out. The secret is to use Permatex Antiseize on the plug threads, and in

KR> thrown plug

I threw a plug the other day, I was told that all bolts and screws into aluminum should be heli-coiled, I want to put this out there as a heads up. The problem is that aluminum is so soft it vibrates plugs out very easily. Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.9

KR> RE short landings

I was considering using a belly board but after some experiments in slipping into flare I don't feel the need for a speed brake. unless I want to land on a heliport. 8-) Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> next soultion

Hay all encountered a situation upon inspection after a hard landing, the tail spring had bent about 30 degrees so I machined a new spring that was twice as wide and an 8th inch thicker (overkill?), well I did not want to do this again. The good news is that I gained quite a bit of turn radius (

KR> Re folding wing (Ray)

Ray Can You give me an idea of about how much time it takes to install the folding wing mechanism, and if it seems to be safe. Also what is the hurdle you have experienced due to the wing tanks? Thanks Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> short field over obstructions

latest experiences in landing: Went out Saturday for some pattern work, with the idea of getting the landing roll even shorter. After three full stop landings I wanted to make the last one a thing of beauty. I noticed on my previous finals I could slip her in with quite a rate of decent. So th

KR> Re short field over obstructions (ken)

ginal Message - From: "j stevens" To: Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 11:59 PM Subject: KR> short field over obstructions >> latest experiences in landing: > -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> Re Tail wheel endurance

> > >>Thanks Larry >>I guess I should have figured the speed rating. For the weight limits >>you think six times the weight of the tail, for hard landings? > > ++ Odds are the tail is NEVER going to hit that hard. I'd think two times the tail

KR> Re tail wheel endurance

Thanks Larry I guess I should have figured the speed rating. For the weight limits you think six times the weight of the tail, for hard landings? -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> Tail wheel endurance stats

Hi all Lam in the process of enlarging my 3" tail wheel and need to know what the min weight and speed ratings should be for my KR2s. thanks Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> Re tail wheel geo (Larry)

Hi Larry I noticed that brakes added a squirrelly feel to landing also. I have the heel brakes so my feet had to do a lot of work on roll out. However I have found that by getting on the brakes as soon as possible,on touch down, with practice I could almost ignore the rudder factor, using rudde

KR> oil leak (ray)

Hi Ray I am flying the VW 1915.The oil leak I was referring to was at the push rods. I had the double nut lock type after market rod covers but they always required adjustment and leaked. I replaced them with spring loaded ones that are a snap to install and do not leak a drop of oil, and sin

KR> tailwheel help pls

Does anyone know what the minimum load and speed ratings for the KR2s tail wheel is? Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR> wing failure

Hi all I want to warn everyone that a problem exist with the current wing attachment . I was flying at 3000 ft and put the craft into a high speed stall attitude when I noticed the right wing was vibrating. I set the bird straight and level but it was too late the wing broke off and I spiraled

KR>supplier accolades

Hi all don't know if I already gave this info but I just have to mention THE REAL SOURCE,. These people provide a great source for VW parts . There shipping is fast and the service exceptional. I ordered a set of spring loaded push rod covers (nylon), didn not feel 100% about the thinness of t

KR>3 point landings

colin wrote: Joel, I would = encourage all to follow these minimum guidelines for safety sake even = not required for experimental certificated aircraft. Joel the 3 = pointers are great for light wind conditions, but I would still stay = Colin & Bev Rainey Good points Colin To stay current

KR>brs install pic (for Joe)

This is the Port Chute and rocket Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>Areo carb critique

Does anyone have knowledge of or experience with the Areo carb from Sonex for use on the VW. I am considering upgrading from the Zenith . Regards Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>aerocarb (mark Jones)

Thanks Mark very usefull info. Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>belly board (Larry)

Larry Flesner wrote: I have no handle mechanism. My belly board ( 9" X 30" ) is operated with an elect motor/jack screw. The base of the motor is anchored and the jackscrew makes a straight line push/pull on the board to activate. Larry that is a great way to activate your belly board .I would

KR>Re: tail dragger ground handeling

My instructor, who has extensive tail dragger time, warned that more accidents happen during high speed taxi test than during any phase of tail dragger flight. I do not think we did any hs taxis. His feeling being you get the feel during take off with out the extra danger inherent in powering

KR>re:tail dragger ground handling (colin & dan)

From: "Colin & Bev Rainey" Joel, Please pay close attention to the information provided by the pilots who = have been flying KRs. They all agree that wheel landing the KR is = virtually the only safe way to land this airplane due to the way it = behaves, aerodynamics of this design etc... You wil

KR>re wheel vs 3 pt landings( Brian)

Brian wrote: I don't agree that a wheel landing is the only safe way to land a KR. I di= d about a hundred three point landings in my KR before I even learned how t= o do a wheel landing. You do need to keep in mind that you don't do a "normal" three point landin= Thanks Brian, good points. W

KR>BRS installed

Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?___ Joe I installed a 1050 on my kr2s. The kr

KR>Re ameri- King

>On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:48:16 EST boeing757me...@aol.com writes: > > >>Be careful! Some encoders send uncorrected barometric pressure and >>ATC puts >>the correction in automaticallyto what ever the local barro is at - Ignored: >>that time. I >>might be able t

KR>BRS installed

Came across a KR2 BRS for sale. Can anyone tell me anything about a KR2 with a BRS. Did anyone ever use one? Does anyone have one mounted? Where would u mount one and what effect does it have on flight charasterics?___ Joe I installed a 1050 on my kr2s. The kr

KR>Re slipping KR

Message: 23 >>I had my first ride in a KR at the Rough River Falls gathering, in N4DD with >>Dan Diehl on the stick. He slipped it all the way to landing and it didn't >>do anything that I did not expect a plane in a slip to do. >>Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC > > +

KR>spins

Does anyone have knowledge of KR spin handling. Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>fuel pump

My KR came with the high pressure facet . It was causing the engine to hesitate upon application of full power,(not a pleasant feeling on take off). After I replaced it with the low pressure facet my Zenith has no problem handling the flow. Joel KR2s now with cabin heat umm toasty

KR>Excellent source for VW info and inexpensive parts

Hi all, I just found this super site for VW engine service and parts **Rocky** **Mountain** **Motorworks **

KR>Excellent source for VW info and inexpensive parts

Hi all, I just found this super site for VW engine service and parts **Rocky** **Mountain** **Motorworks **

KR>flushing tanks

Hi all, can anyone tell me how to flush my wing tanks. My engine was getting starved of fuel when I switched tanks and I found a ball of building mater in one filter. I bought Dean Selbys kr2s and I believe the tanks have baffles. How do I get around the baffles with a hose? Thanks Joel -

KR>crosswinds and stalls

Hi can anyone tell me what the demonstrated crosswind componant is on the KR2? Also what can I expect for stall warning and tendancy to stall spin? Thanks Joel first solo in KR2 12-2-03 -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>Fw: crosswinds and stalls

- Original Message - From: j stevens To: krlist Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:53 AM Subject: crosswinds and stalls Hi can anyone tell me what the demonstrated crosswind componant is on the KR2? Also what can I expect for stall warning and tendancy to stall spin? Thanks Joel

KR>crosswinds

Thanks Bud very usefull info. Joel kr2s -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --

KR>long hard summer is over

Well delay after delay I finally got my tailwheel endorsement today. I bought the kr in June and one system after another went down. The major one being the elect igntion. Without the secondary ignition my instructor would not fly in the kr. after starting with this instructer he plans to lea

KR>fiberglass repair help

Hi all can anyone recommend a good book or video of fiberglass repair? thanks Joel -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --