My Custom KR2S firewall rearward boat and parts are still for sale for
$3,500.00 you can see them at either of these two locations! I have had lots
of
interest and the Barnstormers ad has been really successful. PROJECT IS
LOCATED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
_http://www.bouyea.net/classifieds
A couple quick questions for you... how would you pay for it??
There is another guy from Brazil that is interested in it and he has not got
all his paperwork done and was looking at mid January, but he had it set up
so I would crate it and deliver it to the Long Beach, CA dock and he would
Since it is friday... My Corvair Big Boy 3100 motor is on Bouyea.net
classified ads for $4500 and I just up loaded my Dr. Dean boat pictures to
him, not
sure if they have been posted yet for $3,500. Both are very complete with
all the parts.
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
949-20
Just uploaded them.. don't know if John is around to post them yet!!!
In a message dated 12/16/2005 5:53:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,
e.j.pi...@worldnet.att.net writes:
Did not see the boat pic's yet.
Eric Pitts
Terre Haute Indiana
KR2S
http://home.att.net/~e.j.pitts/
It is listed on _http://www.bouyea.net/classifieds/j_monday/boat.htm_
(http://www.bouyea.net/classifieds/j_monday/boat.htm) and the pictures are
there,
Composite rounded boat, Rand Canopy, fore deck, gas tank, canopy shell,
turtledeck, flap handle. Also Diehl front wheel assy, Diehl main
I too am selling my KR2S past Boat Stage with Corvair Big Boy 3100. Would
love to finish it, but I need to fly and just bought a Bonanza. The boat is a
balsa core Dr. Dean type boat, lots of extras to complete asking $3500. The
Corvair Big Boy 3100 was one of Jeff Ballards Last ones he did
Mark to you have the make and model of the $100 Bluetooth GPS??
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2s Laguna Beach, CA
I believe Control Vision Anywhere Flight Planner Software now supports a GPS
on the PC.. I have used their PDA version and it works great.. makes a great
backup as well.
If you have to haul the PC with you in your luggage, you might as well turn
it on and put it to use!!!
John Monday KR2S
If anyone wants a ride... I will be arriving in Saint Louis Airport Thursday
early evening and driving to Mt Vernon. Also returning Sunday Morning.
Let me know!
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
I am flying into STL (Saint Louis. MO) airport arriving Thursday evening at
7:20pm. I have a rental car and will be driving back to Mount Vernon Airport
and Holiday Inn. If someone needs a ride from the airport.. let me know!
or during the gathering activities. I will be driving back to
On the WAF through bolts.. 3/16" AN3 etc what type of bolts should I
get.. Cad Plated or Stainless? Drilled or undrilled?
What kind of nuts if not drilled?
Should you use Locktite?
On my way to AS&S!
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
My spars are a little taller than stock KR2 Spars. Still has enough wood to
be OK for through bolts.but I was thinking that it might be good to put a
thin plate of 4130 on the back side (actually front side nose dtragger!) of
the spar from the casting to strengthen it up (size of casting).
I am confused! I am about to do my WAFs and can someone show me a picture of
what they are talking about... someone mentioned about drilling the holes
larger in the spars for Spacers as well between the two waf's so there would be
less crush on the spars. Don't know about that idea, is that wh
Congratulations on your first flight!!! May you have many more... counting
days to Mount Vernon.. and counting more days unfortunately until I get
flying!!!
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
You have that right on the computer end of things... but the best way is to
just call Les Palmer on his land line (972) 241-4387
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
In a message dated 4/11/2005 2:07:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
rsto...@hot.rr.com writes:
The last I heard, Les Palmer did n
Just curious if anyone has thought of putting the Pitot tube at the top of
the tail, and if that would be far enough out of the way of the prop wash?
Static ports on both sides of the fuseluge?
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Larry I thought the same thing.. then I was reminded that when I fly a
production plane (piper warrior and most others), I always have my right hand
on
the throttle quadrant and my left hand on wheel anyway!!! So that settled it
for me!!
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
In a message da
Not sure.. but I think there is an FAA requirement that there has to be an
indicator in the cockpit that shows the physical position of the elevator trim
tab. With the manual lever you can tell by the position of the handle.
The sensor/indicator will be the tricky part!
John Monday
KR2S
Unfortunately.. my Tracy O'Brien Brakes and Wheels still look awesome in the
box!!!
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
In a message dated 2/7/2005 8:16:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jehayw...@aol.com writes:
> On a KR note, is there anyone here that uses the Tracey Obrian brakes for
> the
Rudder horn could take quite a bit of stress if you had toe brakes and
really mashed down on the pedals, thinking you were on the brakes.
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
I might have missed it...(can't get archives search to work) but is the 2004
Gathering Video complete? and ready for sale? How can I get one?
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Waterproofing would be a great benefit!!! Be sure it is all sealed up in
case it ever gets wet!!!
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
I'm finishing up my elevator with Dr. Dean REB hinges. What did others do
to finish the holes where the hinges enter the leading edge of the elevator,
if anything
One of my partners races cars with fiberglass bodies. They put what they
call helicopter tape on all the leading edges. It looks like a clear smooth
tape that goes over the paint. Apparantly they use it on helicopters to
protect
areas as well.
Has anyone had any experience with this produc
I probably have room for one or two people that I can take in my rental car
from STL Thursday night to RedOak and leaving early Sunday Morning.
I will be arriving via American Airlines 1396 from SNA arriving at STL at
5:48pm picking up a Thrifty Rental car and be heading to Red Oak!!!
I will Le
Can anyone please tell me where the primer lines should enter the engine?
I think I have seen a picture recently but can't find it that showed the
primer lines entering the intake log.
Also what size hole and thread size should be used?
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Add one more to the gathering!!! I will be attending as well.. and filling
out the preregistration in a couple of minutes...
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
I have had a similiar experience with the groups by trying to e-mail them,
call them, etc
But I had great success when I actually attended their meetings. They are
just like most of us, and have full time jobs. I think they get lots of phone
calls etc... but if you are really interested,
I am ready for the west coast gathering. really contemplating right now
whether I can make it to the Red Oak gatheering!!!
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
I guess that is because I got the date of the event off the title box on the
current web page for last years event that shows up on the current webpage!!!
Thanks,
John Monday
I was told by an old time A&P that Cessna had a belt driven vacuum pump on
early models after they pulled the venturi off probably around in the 60's. It
might be an option for KR Builders with Vairs if it were true.
1) Does anyone know what models and years that they had belt driven vacuum
Do you need to regulate the vacuum on the smog pump?.. well it run the DG and
AI?
A gentlemen e-mailed me off line and his 1960 172A has a belt driven vacuum
pump and it has worked well with only needing periodic belt replacement.
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
Do copywrites ever expire
Of course it may just be a design patent for the plane
In a message dated 7/13/2004 11:17:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, larry severson
writes:
>Yes, 75 years.
>
>At 09:41 AM 7/13/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>>Do copywrites ever expire
>
>Larry Severson
>Fountain Valley, CA 92708
>(714) 968-9852
>
Perhaps some of us would like to fly IFR flight plans and never fly into
IMC... or perhaps we live in a marginal foggy area all summer and would like
to
fly every once in awhile when the visibility is slightly under VFR... or use
IFR designated flight routes through military training areas no
Bruce.. give me a call.. here in Laguna Beach, would like to see your
project.. sorry to hear that you can't complete it!!!
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
949-376-9470
Might ask the inspector for his log book to see if he has been previously
checked out in KR. Probably illegal for him to fly it without being checked
out
in it first.
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Thanks for the input on your first flight! A couple of questions?
You mentioned a 2" x 12" Aileron trim and then you mentioned you needed to
enlarge it? is 2" x 12" the final size you feel that works well?
Does the 2" x 12" trim (flap) extend past the trailing edge of the aileron,
or was it
I think if you check the archives, there is a way (linkage suggestion) to put
dual throttle controls on the dash, both on the outside of the seating
positions.
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
In a message dated 2/13/2004 6:57:02 AM Pacific Standard Time,
n5...@hiwaay.net writes:
Somebody brought up the issue of selling KRnet stickers to raise money for
KRnet administration and the KR Gathering "seed" money. KRnet is caught up
It would be really cool if we had KR-1 KR-2 and KR-2S logo
Les Palmer Info
Number is good... it is an old area code!!! Here is the right information
972-241-4387...
3247 High Lark Drive
Dallas, TX 75234
You will enjoy him!!!
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Someone suggested the RC Airplane Canopy for tip lights before. I went to
the store and all the canopies they carried were extremely thin and wouldn't be
airworthy in the least bit. I actually stopped by several and they seemed to
all carry the same brand. I am glad I went and saw them in pe
The canopies I have seen at the hobby stores are extremely soft. If you just
touch them you can leave a concave finger indent on them, with really no
pressure at all.
Rumor has it that Dan Diehl had a set of lens forms for his skins that he
loaned out quite a long time ago, and he may get t
In a message dated 1/25/2004 1:54:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,
flyk...@wi.rr.com writes:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBMP8&P=7
Thanks Mark. Those do look great.. seems like on the west coast.. all the
hobby stores here carry the same brand.. looks like a real thin piece of
RR wingskins come with stub wings as well. Dan Diehl's don't unless
something has changed. Stub skins are available from Les Palmer.
Thanks,
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
So Dana.. that seems to take care of the instruments and avionics > what else
as far as the physical airplane engine and controls???
I know about the heated Pitot but anything else we should be aware of???
Thanks,
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Art, while technically correct, the use o
I was thinking the same thing, but using some sort of permanently tempered
glass to shoot through. Not sure I want the exhaust and oil on my camera!!!
and I think if you wiped off the glass before you took off, it would probably
stay clean enough for the several times I might take a picture.
Try the Seinnheiser 400 headset (ANR)... much better for the money...
The link below seems to have the cheapest price.. and definitely execellent
service.
at www.aviation-headset.com
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Les Palmer I believe is making quite a few of the parts and is listed on the
KRNET website as a vendor but his phone prefix is wrong.Here is the right
number 972-241-4387
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
>There was a company that made the aluminum parts, but they stopped making
>them 10 ye
Thanks!!! didn't mean for you to have to go out in the cold to measure it..
checked on Marks site and he had lots of great pictures (not near as detailed
as yours) but no dimensions. Thanks for your drawings, they will be more than
helpful!!! and all your help
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach
J
If you find the pictures of the venturi in the wing root... please e-mail
them to me also!!!
Thanks
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
Does anyone know what the distance between the two control sticks if you are
using two control sticks? Is it published anywhere? I need some input!!!
Thanks,
John S. Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
I am going to put a duplicate set of mastercylinders on the other rudder
pedals. going trigear and don't want to not have ground control if I am in
the right seat!!!
Any dimensions of the distance between sticks yet!!!
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
I would assume that would be if you were talking about a tail dragger. Mine
will be fixed Tricycle gear, nose wheel has no steering capabilities.
I will get you the measurement tomorrow. Why would you sit in the right
seat? And you rarely need brakes. When the tail is down, this plane goes
wh
Just wanted to get some input...on the KRNET.ORG website Tracy O'Brien is
listed for brakes and tires etc.
I am building a KR2S, Corvair engine, and tricycle gear (nose wheel). I
will be ordering the Diehl mains as was thinking about using these wheels,
brakes
and tires as was suggested by T
Thanks that was an awesome link
John Monday KR2S Laguna Beach, CA
In a message dated 11/18/2003 12:58:49 PM Pacific Standard Time,
mathe...@dodo.com.au writes:
I found this link while looking for something else
it hav many linked to all types of Other Aviation Links
hope you find somethi
Upgraded to AOL and don't have a problem at all. I really like the filter
for the e-mail that allows you filter out unwanted e-mail by words in the
e-mail... helps alot.. had the same e-mail address for over 10 years and get
very
little spam.
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
I would be curious to see if anyone has plans for the extended elevator for
counter weight. I have heard people wanting to extend the h/s 6" on either
side for better pitch control (when they are heavier!) Can I add on to the end
of my elevator 6" on each side and add counter weight.. should i
I spoke to William and sent a check to William Wynn for the corvair manual
and video over four weeks ago. The check hasn't been cashed, and I haven't
gotten the letter back (returned). I e-mailed William a week and half ago and
haven't heard back. I called William last week and left a messa
How many rod end bearing joints should I use for my rudder???
Thanks,
John Monday
KR2S
Laguna Beach, CA
You bring up an interesting point!
So if you upgraded your plane to a minimum IFR requirements, and have an FAA
Repairmans certificate, can you sign it off for IFR also???
Thanks,
John Monday
Laguna Beach, CA
Wait until you discover pvc pipe tape in 2" widths! if you haven't already..
just about as flexible and bendable. It is used to protect galvanized and
other pipes from corrosion or sunlight! can be found at irrigation supply
houses.
Thanks,
John Monday
Laguna Beach
I won't be making it! Still have a ways to go to get the KR-2S done! and it
is a long walk from Laguna Beach!
John S. Monday
KR-2S
Laguna Beach, CA
ps. A KR-2S boat will fit fine in pickup truck! I have a picture if anyone
wants to see!
In a message dated 8/15/2003 3:42:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
n5...@hiwaay.net writes:
> http://www.killacycle.com/Lights.htm ...
LInk is missing something.. it can't find it!
Thanks,
John
In a message dated 8/15/2003 6:55:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
bo12...@hotmail.com writes:
> http://rvflying.tripod.com/dynon3.jpg
>
Dana, who makes your panel??? looks great
Thanks,
John Monday
I got it to come up to.. got three pictures showing up on the bottom three,
but no upper ones.. it took awhile and I have DSL.
John Monday
Does that include the fixture as well, or just the LED internal lights?
Thanks,
John S Monday
Laguna Beach, Ca
I would assume you would need some kind of clear enclosure in the wingtip to
install them, or do you put the leds just out in the weather exposed???
Thanks,
John Monday
I live in laguna beach and did a quick check and did not find him in the
listings... If I can be of any further help let me know!!!
Thanks,
John S. Monday
949-376-9470
I don't believe the KR can be certified for commercial rating/use, or can
any experimental plane.
Perhaps Business use is a proper terminology...
But then I don't know much!!!
John S.Monday
Laguna Beach, CA
nse to have a shorter diameter
prop with more blades? would that allow higher rpm and still obtain the same
bite, without exceeding the maximum efficient tip speed??? I see the composite
propellers often could have up to six blades - was just thinking about four!
John Monday
Laguna B
I seemed to be confused on "Jeanette's Specs" being soon to be a new KR
Builder, the only specs I know of are the ones on her website... top speed 200,
cruise at 180. Are there other specifications that are posted and available
somewhere like a chart of what everyone is getting for spee
, and may
actually dismantle it in winter time and garage it. However it would probably
never get below 45 degrees in the winter time, but we do get some short but
heavy rain.
Thanks,
John Monday
Laguna Beach, Ca
jsmon...@aol.com
KR2 or KR2-S??
Thanks,
John Monday
Laguna Beach, CA
We need checklists!!! But since I guess we can't attach files to the
e-mails... and having someone e-mail to each individual on the list separately,
could we just cut and paste the checklist into an e-mail and send it to
everyone
through the normal kr-net e-mail?
Thanks,
John Monday
Any suggestions on a freight company that could crate it that I can call for
a quote?
Thanks,
John Monday
John S. Monday
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
In Janette's Radio broadcast on KIT PLANES Radio.. she mentions a KR
builder/pilot who sells computers and uses his KR for business. Does any one
know how
I can contact this builder/pilot???
Thanks,
John Monday
jsmon...@aol.com
John - I am thinking about building a KR-2 and the gross weight listed is
900 lbs... you mentioned 1200 lbs. One of my concerns was the low gross weight
listed. What did you do to get the gross weight up to 1200 lbs?
Thanks,
John S. Monday
jsmon...@aol.com
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