I still think both are at fault but more so the pilot since everything was
laid out in front of him. First if this was his first solo or one of his
first solo flights, this is his home field and has most likely landed at
52F a bunch of times with an instructor. Second, if he was low enough to
What does everyone use to glue the foam between the ribs and to itself
these days?
I think something like this is fine for reference. Hands on is best for
learning how to do something well. You won't forget stuff near as fast if
you participate. BUT, not all people learn the same way, some methods work
for some and not others. Having the "library" available would be great.
Folks here's my take on Gathering 2012.
I'm a technical writer and an IT specialist so I tend to look at things a
little differently. Having been a newbie several times in the last few
years of my career, the newbie vantage point seems to have become pretty
important to me and one that is of
Hey guys, I didn't sign up or anything but it looks like I can go for part
of the day tomorrow!
Phill Hill
Collinsville, IL
Many of you guys have the advantage of having completed your planes and
others have not. I don't know why you join a list like this if you are not
really going to help/share your knowledge and experience. Are you going to
tell me I don't really want to know what I just asked? Really? Could yo
Ok, so let me get this straight, I need to build a stock one first, take
the measurements then scrap it and build the new one? If you saw what I had
you'd understand why I'm asking for cable travel. I just hate doing things
twice (or more) when it's not necessary. But I guess I'll have to.
Hi guys, I have a question for those with stock aileron controls.
How much travel does the aileron cable have to have from stop to stop?
I've removed the center stick and building a dual stick. I need to know if
I've got mine laid out correctly, with enough travel allowance from side to
side.
Here in lies a paradox of sorts.
An air propeller's tip speed limit is about 900 ft/s (speed of sound). The
rule is to keep max tip speed below 900ft/s.
The prop is at its most efficient tip speed at just below 700 ft/s (above
which compressibility starts to degrade efficiency). So lets aim for
More interested in any known minimums. I know it's not rocket science but
it is KR Science :)
I have a tendency to over engineer. If left to my own, I'd built it so an
elephant could stand on it. Sort of a side effect of previous engineering
work where that kind of thing was necessary. You kn
How does one approach removing damaged or mis-shaped fiberglass sections. I
know how I would do it on a boat but boats don't have ribs and spars. For
instance, how would you remove the entire top surface of a stub wing to
install an aluminum tank and beef up the top surface for a wing walk ar
How would one make a wing walk area anyway? I have to rework some of the
glass on mine and the wife doesn't think much of the "leg over the side"
method so I think I want to do the same. Is there a write up on this
somewhere in one of the newsletters or something? I've been perusing the
bui
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> .html
> Paul Smith
> Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
> pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
> http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/
> > From: "phill.h...@gmail.com" phill.h...@gmail.com>
> > What ki
> Craig
> www.kr2seafury.com
> www.flightwidgets.com
> ____
> From: "phill.h...@gmail.com" phill.h...@gmail.com>
> To: KR List kr...@mylist.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:25 PM
> Subject: KR> Pitot tube
> Hi fellow
Hi fellow KR netters,
What kind of tubing is used to make the pitot tube?
Also, what is the simplest pitot to make?
Phill Hill
Collinsville, IL
Like I really need another KR 2 project. My wife is already torqued because
the KR had taken her place in the one car garage :p
Would like more info on the engine though.
On , brian.kr...@eamanufacturing.com wrote:
> And if you buy both the plane and the engine Dan and I will buy you
> lunch!
Dan, is this a Great Planes VW or a self-built one?
On , Dan Heath wrote:
> If you need an engine for this, I have a 2276 VW complete with Motor Mount
> and other stuff for $5000. It is a very low time engine since complete
> rebuild.
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the p
If you have a list, I'd like to see one.
On , David wade wrote:
> Hello, I was a KR builder until health issues arose from my KR-2 and I
> had gotten rid of it.I am currently left with a large inventory of parts
> from that KR-2 such as wheels with tires and Plans to the KR-1 and KR-2 I
>
Sort of like http://www.aviacaoexperimental.pro.br/
On , Jim Kendrick wrote:
> For one that sounds great ! Maybe time for the KR4 and using the input
> of the community use the lessons learned to be as state of the art as
> possible
> Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 1, 2012, at 10:51,
DEKOTE from Aerochem.net is one that comes to mind. Used this on a
hovercraft one time with good results.
There are others out there. A google search for "paint stripper for
composites" or "paint remover for composites" might yield some relevant
results.
On , Jose Fuentes wrote:
> Also if
Mine is completely stock KR2, RAF profiles etc. This is the first I've
heard of that.
On , Mark Langford wrote:
> And to add to what Larry said, if you're using the new airfoil, you'll
> want
> to rig the ailerons so that they are both about 3/16" low at the trailing
> edge when centered.
To KR2 builders who used the stock aileron bell cranks and brackets.
What is considered the neutral position of the aileron bell crank? Is it as
seen in Photo Nos #18, 19 and 20 on page 32 in the green book?
Mine is rigged but there's no way the control rods to the ailerons fit
between th
I didn't see anyone respond to this.
I think the easiest way to duplicate a tip would be to use one of those
moulding duplicators and make a "rib" for any "station" along the planform,
then just flip each rib 180 deg. Strictly a manual process but you can
duplicate any shape, concave or conv
The specs state it weighs 9.5 lb/CU-FT, so is heavier that last-a-foam.
Phill Hill
On , Dave McCauley wrote:
> If you want to learn more about this Balsa Wood material, go to
> www.balsacore.com
> is 4 lbs per cubic foot (a 4x8 sheet of last-a-foam weighs 4 lbs).
Had a big hail storm here Sat afternoon with 3" diam hail. House
siding=swiss cheese, roof=unknown yet(no water coming in), truck
windshield=busted, top and hood of truck=dimpled like a huge golf ball, 2nd
car undamaged (we were 2 towns over going to the theater to see a
show...show got can
I followed the advice I got saying to contact them before you start
building, discuss with them the plane and all thatthe guy told me (St.
Louis FSDO) you don't call them until you're ready for final inspection. I
talked to the guy for some time on the phone and asked him a ton of
quest
How would you build it so it could be removed? You'd have to either install
some sort of removable section in the aft spar of the VS or push the
elevator behind the aforementioned spar. (thinking) OR build the elevator
to come apart in two pieces.
On , Dan Heath wrote:
> It depends on how
Is it not possible to remove the elevator once installed?...without cutting
something or building a new one? Really?
.
> AC 43-13-1b (FAA DOT) has some details on this process on page 7-31
> Regards
> Chris Gardiner
> Sent from my iPad
> On 2012-04-22, at 9:58 AM, phill.h...@gmail.com wrote:
> > I have a Necopress swage tool. I was asking about the other cable ends
> used
I have a Necopress swage tool. I was asking about the other cable ends used
at the aileron bell crank area, the ones used in close quarters.
On a site of a company that makes these kind of fittings (turn buckles and
forks etc) for sailboats, they showed one of there technicians installing
th
s for easy access in each case.Makes life
> easier when adjusting later.
> Rudder turnbuckles just behind the seat work best.
> The swaged ends can be done at most sailboat places as they use them too.
> Chris
> Sent from my iPad
> On 2012-04-21, at 9:11 PM, phill.h...@gmail
yahoo.com wrote:
> Phillip,
> My thought is that you need turnbucles but it doesn't matter where they
> are in the system. Mine are near the rudder pedals which keeps the ends
> next to the rudder as shackles.
> Victor Taylor
> ____
Hi Lee, from your post, I gather you have original KR retracts on your
plane?
Can I get details on the gear locking mechanism you are using? I have KR
retracts on my plane too and I need to start thinking about the locking
mechanisms while I can still get to it easily. I have looked through
I joined the EAA national organization and I'm going to check out the local
chapters, there are 4 of them (64,331,864,1382) in my area but all meeting
places are at least a 30 minute drive for me (one way). I'll probably
contact each group and ask if I could come to a meeting as a guest, if
Never mind, I found the information.
On , phill.h...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi guys, I have a question about the EAA technical counseling program. Is
> that open to all builders or just EAA members? It sounds to me like the
> FAA "highly suggests" the use of the EAA technical c
Hi guys, I have a question about the EAA technical counseling program. Is
that open to all builders or just EAA members? It sounds to me like the
FAA "highly suggests" the use of the EAA technical counselor. Do I read
that right?
Another question about the EAA...when you join the EAA, do you
This isn't strictly a KR question but it applies...
Is it possible to setup a turbo to work strictly as an altitude compensator?
Anyone out there with real experience with turbos willing to allow their
brains to be picked?
Further explanation required I'll bet...
Ok, so what if you don't want
mindsjust saying. It's all about how much risk you are willing to take,
or put on your passengers. If I put a glass panel in my plane, I'd still
have a ASI, ALT and compass to help out.
Phill
On , Dj Merrill wrote:
> On 03/27/2012 04:36 PM, phill.h...@gmail.com wrote:
> >
i think the issue is that if all your instruments rely on electricity, what
happens if the elect fails? You have no was to tell what your airspeed is,
no way to tell which way North is. I'm suprised they didn't require a
mechanical Altimeter. Even the airlines have a magnetic compass, and ste
AND it's mounted on the floats backwardsit'll never work :)
On , phill.h...@gmail.com wrote:
> I think the floats are going to add too much weight... :)
> LOL!
> On , Craig Williams kr2seaf...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Just had share
> >
> >
I think the floats are going to add too much weight... :)
LOL!
On , Craig Williams wrote:
> Just had share
> http://www.kr2seafury.com/2.html
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d die flying an
experimental, your wife and family will get nothing!
The reason I am asking is my life insurance term expires in a couple months
and I'm having to re-apply with a different company. I just want to know
what my fellow pilots do for life insurance these days.
On , phill.h...@
I have a question lief insurance as a pilot.
How many of you have life insurance that covers you as a pilot of
experimental aircraft?
What company?
Are you EAA members? Is that the best route?
Thanks in advance...
Phill Hill
Collinsville, IL
I doubt I'll ever build a KR 1 from my set of plans. I have serial #5455
Book 55. Email me directly if interested and we'll settle on a price off
list.
Phill Hill
Collinsville, IL
On , Glenn Gmail wrote:
> Looking for a set of KR1 plans. Anyone have a set of KR1 plans (w serial
> number) w
WinCE OS devices only. Garmin and Tom Tom are specifically excluded. If you
had a supported device, looks good.
On , Len Gaultois wrote:
> Hi all, I am not sure if you are aware of the moving map program that runs
> on auto GPS hardware the program is LK8000. Look it up, I use it and it
> i
I was reading in the recent (relatively recent) traffic on the KRnet about
John Godwin who was selling his KR2S project because of loss of medical.
Did John Godwin sell his KR? I never did see the outcome of that
conversation.
Phill
Thanks for all the input.
Having the repairman's certificate is not essential for me, just would be
nice to have. I was wanting information about how it worked in the "real
world". There are a lot of theories, that's for sure.
I guess I'll call them up and get their take on it.
Phill
Yeah, that's the way I read it but I wasn't sure if it was just me or not :)
You know what they say, the right way, the wrong way and the FAA way.
I was more concerned with buying an unfinished hand built project than one
containing a bunch of premade components or prefab parts, since I'm looking
f
Just asking Larry. I've seen both techniques and just wondered.
On , Larry&Sallie Flesner wrote:
> I don't think the real question here should be the weight but the
> strength / characteristics of the two materials. The compression /
> tension characteristics of the two materials will diffe
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> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:24 PM
> Subject: KR> Weight question...
> What is lighter, the sheathing plywood used on the fuse, or thin foam
> covered in
What is lighter, the sheathing plywood used on the fuse, or thin foam
covered in BID? I've seen some guys fill the gaps between structural
members and cover with glass. Anyone have experience with this technique?
What's the weight diff?
Phill
tearout or
> splintering of the web material. Edges need to be sealed. Personally I
> concider a 3/8" hole in the center line to be minor. A hole for something
> the size of a torque tube i think is major. The box spars as shown for a
> KR2S (fully enclosed) are incre
Recently I ran across a picture of a KR that had what looked like a 3/8"
metal tube, like a fuel line, or similar, running through the main spar
just inside the cabin, then farther inboard, a hole with a control rod
running through it. This was the main spar, not the aft spar. It didn't
loo
How many out there have unfinished KR projects that are for sale?
Phill
Hi Folks,
I'ma KR Newbie, been lurking around all the KR sites for a while now. I
have come close to pulling the trigger on a build several times over the
years but one thing or another got in the way (that never happens huh :)
Anyway, I'ma prospective KR builder. In order to make my decisio
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