KR> flying stories ?

2011-12-27 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
All the best Mark. Glad to hear you are OK. I know just how you feel. Sounds like similar damage as mine had. They are a mighty aircraft, and easy to repair. It will be interesting to see your next engine design. Phil Matheson

KR> Fwd: Cranks and flywheels

2011-12-27 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Also remember a belted gear reduction will take the loads and not the crank, the engine can the produce the RPM it was designed to, and produce the HP it is said to. You can also run a larger prop or more pitch or both. Phil Matheson KR2

KR> wing tip slop

2011-08-04 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Martin I'm in melb for a few days. How are you. Any more news on the Damage, Can it be fixed. Phil Matheson

KR> Fuel System

2011-08-04 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
When first installed, I noted that it would nearly flood the engine and that an immediate leaning of the mixture was required whenever it was turned on. I solved this one by installing a 5/32" bypass line from the pump outlet back to the header tank. Mixture adjustments from pump on to pump off a

KR> Re: Removable Turtle Deck

2011-05-12 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Sid. I was reading your web page fuel tank section, and was wondering what you used and how you sealed you fuel tank inspection ports, and your unions you used for the vents. Phil Matheson. phillipmathe...@bigpond.com

KR> Removable Turtle Deck

2011-05-11 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
I have some questions about whether or not to build my TD removable. For those that did, have you found it useful? Is it worth carrying that extra weight in the tail to do so? For those who didn't, have you been able to maintain your aircraft without? ---

KR> Aussie Crash

2011-03-14 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
http://www.morganaeroworks.com.au/ It seems to be one of the above aircraft, NOT a KR2. Phil

KR> KR2 Crash in Australia

2011-03-14 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Just heard a KR2 crashed in QLD Australia, and pilot got 90% burns But after more calls an Google. Found this http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/story/2011/03/12/surviving-pilot-aircraft-crash-explosion-warwick/ Sounds like the single-engine Sierra. ?? Morgan Aeroworks build a Sierra, but

KR> > KR-2 Crash- Australia

2011-03-14 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Just had a phone call to say a KR2 crashed in Queensland and pilot received 90% burns I will try and find out more info and get back. Phil Matheson

KR> KR-2 Crash

2011-03-12 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
http://aircrashobserver.com/e107/news.php?item.3356.2 I found one of many Google site about the Crash. Very sad, my condolences to his friends and family. Phil Matheson Australia

KR> Advise from all of you

2011-03-11 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
I would have to change the cowling > and possibly the mount since what I have is for the O-200. > I have a Velocity which serves as my cross country airplane and am > thinking of the KR as my weekend flyer. > Victor Taylor > Irvington, Alabama --- I am l

KR> Trailer length and width

2011-03-06 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
I have a 4 place Wellscargo snowmobile trailer and I have to tie the tail down and it still sometimes bounces off the roof. Tony Whay not at a fin extension to you trailer like te glider guys do, and save the stress on your fin and yourself Phil Matheson

KR> Additional Corvair Bearing

2011-03-03 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
I have a WW built corvair that was built about 5 years ago. -- Russ Check out Glenda's page for more info on a great 5th bearing set up. http://www.awesometrvl.com/fifth_bearing_corvair_engine.htm Phil Matheson.

KR> Stalls

2010-12-02 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
Video full stall. - Joe that is a good idea. I have now purchased a small hat mount or glasses mount camera. I will look at that soon. Phil Matheson Down under.

KR> WAF spacers/individual bolts

2010-10-03 Thread phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
I have been around this thing for a long time and this subject keeps coming up. I think that the consensus is that the single bolt, with spacer, is the -- Dan I use the single bolt, but what I did to make aliment easier was, I installed the was in