Kr Netters,
I hesitate to bring this up again, but
I should be ready to have my Kr2s inspected in 2 or 3 months. I don't
know
if it is possible to get the plane listed as LSA. How do you know if the stall
speed
will be low enough before you fly it? I do have an 1835 VW
I am building a KR2S. There are two shelves which are attached to the
upper firewall. My fuel tank rests
on the lower shelf and I do not want that. My problem is:: shall I cut off
about the aft 2 inches of the shelf,
or about 1/2" of the fuel tank? My main concern is structural.
fuel tank
Thanks, Jeff.
Ray Goree
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Mark,
I tried today to vote on the Forum but did not make the right
connection. I definitely vote to keep the KrNet and I believe that the Forum
has it's good points also. I vote for both.
Thanks for your part in making both possible.
For James Dunn,
I have a video made by Dan Diehl. which shows the installation process.
If you cannot get a copy from him, let me know your address
and I will main it to you. You may reply to me off line at
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
address if you still want the video.
Two other guys are wanting the video.
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Serge,
I'm sorry to hear this news, I think it must be painful. Any chance
that you have someone
you could leave it with and then pick it up again when you move again?
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
I have not read the Sport Aviation Article yet, But I would like to add my
Thanks to others in thanking Mark Langford, Mark Jones, and probably a half
dozen others who have done so much to keep the Kr2 going and improving, I am
looking forward to my first flight next spring.
Dan,
This is really Good news. Congratulations. It must be a good feeling to
look forwad to your next flight
without, first, having to fix something. Great, Dan. go for it.
> Today, I flew the Black Bird for 1.1 hours and got in 1.1 landings. For
> the
> FIRST time, I can go fly aga
Dan,
Congratulations, Dan. This is good news. NOW, will you ever say" I've
had enough of flying, I just want to get back to building"?
Have more fun.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Se
I have an 1835 VW engine, with a Facet fuel pump feeding into a
Bosch mechanical fuel pump. to an EFS-2..
Will fuel flow through the mech, pump when it (the Bosch) is not pumping?
Cougratulations no. 2, Dan..Now, finally, you cab have fun flying.
(not building)
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
Dan,
It's good to hear that you are up and "running" again.
I may have told you that mine is running but I am having a problem
with the Ellison. I have an E-mail from them with suggestions.
I will be trying them as soon as I get my brake master cylinder to stop
leaking where
Netters,
Sorry about the carelessness in the address. The E-mail to Dan Heath at
1:49 p.m.
should have been sent directly to Dan.
Ray
Goree
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
excess fuel coming through the meetering
tube.
Any suggestions or comments?
Ray Goree
raybeth
Excellent idea.
Ray Goree
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering ---Homecoming?
> As long as you do it after I get this thing flying and next year so I can
> replen
The flea market sounds like a very good idea. I have some parts.
Ray
Goree
Arlington
Texas
n the pre-registration yet. Heck, if you can't fly
This directed at Mark and anyone else that may have the answer. How do ads
like the one for Viagra, get on the krnet?
Ray
Arlington, Tx.
Ray Goree
817-
Dan, It was very good to hear that you will be in the air, soon. You
certainly have had mor than
your share of delays. Persistance is next to patience, I guess.
I have had my own delay (and dissappointment). The day before I planned
to start it up for the first time
in 12 years I w
flymaca711689,
I do not have a fuel injected engine. I am in the process of tearing
the engine down at this time.
I "suspicion" the problem is a foreign object, small. I hope to know the
answer in a few days.
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
- Original Message
KRNetters,
In the morning I MAY be tearing down my engine. I have done this
before, but it came out of a car
and did not havea prop hub on it. My first question: Can I get the
engine case apart
before taking the prop hub off? I think I will have to replace one or
I have an 1835 VW engine that I will be starting soon. My question: Is it
okay
to start the engine and run it a minute or two or two, without damage? ( It
would be
convenient not to have the prop in the way)
Thanks for your replys.
THANKS, Mark L., Colin, Lee Van Dyke, and Dan H.. I appreciate your answers
and plan to combine them all.
AND USE THE PROP. It is good to have guys, "that have been there" steer you in
the right direction.
You may remember a KR Builder named Mike Ladigo, from Tulsa, who later
built a
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Mark,
It is really great to read your enthusiasm about you and your flying
machine. I think this is my 12th year and I stopped counting hours
several years ago. I hope to have my KR2S in the air this fall.
Congratulate your wife on her understanding, patience,
her wanting the house all to
Dan,
You are having more than your share of bad luck with your engines.
I,m glad you are hanging "in there". Persistence pays off--I keep telling
myself.
Best of luck.
Ray
- Original Message -
From:
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 12:23 PM
Subject: KR> Is my
KRnetters,
Can anyone explain how and why these E-mails get on the Net and what,
if any, validity these things have ?
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
- Original Message -
From: "Tony Utomy"
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 5:49 P
That is one nice paint job, Mark. How did you get it so shiny?
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: KR> My Unveiling
> Bob,
> I have already done night flight
Bill,
Thanks for a really great E-mail. It is good to hear that you and
your Dad
had an association with that tribe and opened the first landing strip there.
I think
we have an MAF chapter here in Arlington, Tx.
It was just this morning that mywife, Beth, told me she was goin
Mark,
Your culinary skills are unique. Congratulations.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KR Net (E-mail)"
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: KR> Update
> As most of you know, I am in t
I say amen to this, Kevin
What has kept the design alive is people like Langford, Jones, Wynne, and
others. We all owe so much to these guys who seem to go to great lengths to
share. I want to thank them for continuous improvement on a simple, efficient
design. Now we need to one-up th
William,
What an experience. I too am thankful that the Lord was with you
and brought you through it safely.
Praise God,
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
- Original Message -
From: "william walsh"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Tu
Joe,
Congratulations, Joe and many happy landings.
Ray Goree Arlington,
Texas
- Original Message -
From: "Joseph H. Horton"
To: ;
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 5:04 PM
Subject: KR> another flight
> Guys,
>What a
Dan,
I have been out of town off and on, but I have heard of some engine
problems
you have had. Here's hoping you are getting closer to having that "FUN".
Hang in there.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "
Mark,
I am still working on my KR2S and hoping to run the engine by March. I
have been on this thing
since 1994. I hope my giid health keeps up for several more years so I can
do some flying for a change.
I wish I could share some of our good weather with you. We do have cold
spell
Patrusso,
I do not know your full name or your E-mail address, else I would
send this direct to you. I think what you have done for your friend is a
great thing, a blessing. May God bless you for having done this.
Ray Goree
Mark,
Sounds like a beautiful sight to behold and a wise decision made.
Congratulstions.
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KR Net"
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:27 PM
Subject: KR> Flight Report
Went to the airport today after work. Fueled the plane, pref
Kr-netters,
I would like to have the E-mail address and phone number for
Ed Sterba props.
Thanks, Ray Goree
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Joe,
A very good description of what read as a very good flight. Was this a
first flight? Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. I hope to have a
similar
report next spring.
Ray Goree
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
- Original Message -
From: "Joachim Saupe"
To: &qu
Mark,
A beautiful experienceand so aptly expressed. I am often amazed at the
beautiful
sights and sounds we are priviledged to see and share here on God's
beautiful earth. This
afternoon, my wife, Beth, and I watched, on the Travel Channel, Bryce Canyon
and Zion
National Parks. One o
I did it again---hit the reply key, thinking I was sending to Mark.
Ray
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
This is a repeat request. I hope to get some positive replys this
time.
Thanks, Ray Goree
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
- Original Message -
From:
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 2:02 PM
Subject:
Comgratulations, Mark. Best of luck and skill.
Ray Goree
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Langford"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:22 PM
Subject: KR> plane's at the airport...
> Jeanie and I hauled the plane to the airport
Goree
Arlington, Tx.
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Dan,
Are you having trouble with your engine? You know I have an 1835 VW
engine and an Ellison EFS-3.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: RE: KR> Avgas/Moga
Dan,
What has happened to your engine?
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: RE: KR> Avgas/Mogas & Ellison
> Yea, I guess I at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
Joe Davis,
I have twice replied to your E-mail to me. I am wondering if you
redeived
them.
Ray
Goree
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
I put a string, or light cord, under my staples. Then, I pulled the string
and pulled
up one staple end. Pliers took care of the other half..
Ray Goree
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Staples
>
> Try waxing the staples with fl
Congratulations, Joe.
It must be a good feeling, where you are. Enjoy each moment. I hope to be
there
this fall.
Ray
Goree Arlington, Texas
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 20
KR Netters, in Indianappolis,
This is personal but very important. I have a Granddaughter that has been
living in
Indianappolis, In. I was informed by a resident of Indianappolis that she was
not being cared
for properly and was being verbally abused. This person, a known acquainta
KRNetters,
I have re-established contact with my party in Indianappolis. Thanks for
your concern
and to those of you who have responded, THANKS. Please disregard my first
message.
My contact there is working on locating my Grandaughter.
Ricky,
I live in Arlington, Tx. Keep me in mind if you want to share
driving. Do you camp out?
Please respond off net.
Ray Goree
raybeth
Ron,
I made my cabin wider and my canopy taller, so pre-molds would not
fit.
I made my own formers and used 1/16th Hoop Pine plywood for my turtledeck.
So far, it is okay. If you are interested, I can tell you where to get it,
in Houston.
The weight may be less than a pre-mold.
Dan,
I plan to use the "recess into the tank" I am thinking about using a 3"
hole saw to
cut the hole in the tank and then use the hole saw as a mold to lay-up my
"pan"
which will fit into the top of the tank I am working some on my EFS-2
installation,
and battery and other firewall attachmen
My apologies. I had intended to send this directly to Dan.
I don't know why the computer rearranged my lines.
Ray
Goree
- Original Message -
From:
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: KR> Sec
Hi Dan,
Congratulations I hope to hear a similar sound in a few weeks.
I have my mount in place and have had the engine on, but took it off to
add the things on the firewall. I getting an order ready to send off Monday
morning. These pipe threads and 37 degree fittings and such are fairly
That E-mail to Dan Heath was accidental. Excuse, PLEASE.
Ray
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Ray Goree
"raybeth...@sbcglobal.net"
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Yes, Serge, I did put a 2x4 (1.6 inches thick) under the other wheel
when I made the measurement to "keep"it level but I did not do this when
I measured the tail.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Serge VIDAL"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: W
Don,
Thanks for your reply. My turtledeck is .06 Hoop Pine plywwood and it
and all the fuselage are covered with one layer of 6 oz. and 1 layer of
11/2 oz
fiberglass cloth. I added the 11/2 oz to give a smoother surface to prime
and finish.
I will determine how many layers of paint
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Dan,
I happened to re-read an E-mail you sent earlier about cooling
the oil cooler. Mine is cooled by ram air through the oil cooler and the
air exits through the rear of the cooler. The "ram" air comes from the
inside
of the cowling. I will check the aircraft logbook for comments. The
- Original Message -
From: "Colin & Bev Rainey"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: KR> Carb on top
Any builder looking to run with carb on top needs to run one that is similar
to an auto carb in that it has a good needle and seat style control for
regulating
I am looking for a phone number and an E-mail address for Mike Ladigo
of Tulsa, Ok.
Thanks, Ray Goree
(raybeth...@sbcglobal.net)
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
me.
Thanks, Ray Goree
(raybeth...@sbcglobal.net)
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Bill,
CONGRATULATIONS Bill. What a week you had.
Tommy Davenport and I look forward to seeing you when you come our
way.
It was neet that you got to fly your daughter to SNF. Again,
congratulationson the award.
Tommy and I live only a few miles apart. We will ha
Some great pictures and a nice looking plane.
Thanks, Barry.
Ray Goree (Arlington, Texas)
- Original Message -
From: "Barry Kruyssen"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:52 PM
Subject: KR> Some new Pictures and Video
> Hi all,
>
> Yester
- Original Message -
From: "Colin & Bev Rainey"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 5:22 AM
Subject: KR> Flight test summary and checklists
>I have not posted them to my site, not that Dan would not put them there,
>but just didn't think to, but I have a normal checklist, and an
Colin Rainey, please send me your E-mail address off-line. The one I have
did not travel. Thanks.
Ray Goree
"raybeth...@sbcglobal.net"
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Comratulatipns, Mark. I wish you many more happy flights.
Ray
Goree
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KR Net" ; "Corvaircraft"
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 4:02 PM
Subject: KR> Second Flight Report
Today
KR Netters,
I apologize for the E-mail just sent to Mark Jones, congratulating him
on another great flight. It was not intended to be sent over the net.
Yes, I can spell better than that, (when I check my spelling)
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Dan,
Good question, Dan. I have not done anything yet. I will try to let
you know
later when I "attack" that problem. Today, I "glued" the firewall to the
fuselage.
tomorrow I start the installation of the engine mount and engine. My
schedule is
something like this. 1. Run engine
I will be attaching my engine mount to the firewall soon. I have the 5
point mount
for my 1835 engine. I noticed that the center, upper mounting hole is not on
the center line.
I assume that I should locate the mount with the 4 engine mounting holes
equidistant
from the a/p c/l.
The
I plan to buy a Dynon EFIS for my KR2S. I have been advised to buy a
Dynon 10
because a Dynon 10A will require a separate encoder, but the Dynon 10 will
not.
This being the case, I am inquiring if there are any Dynon 10 that may be for
sale.
( I know the Dynon 10 is no longer in producti
Thanks,. Bill, for the info. Happy Landings.
Ray
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 12:41 AM
Subject: KR> Kr Costs...
> There are a few reasons my plane cost as little as it did. One, I waited
> to
> find a started p
Congratulations, Steve. This is good news that you are back in the air
again.
Ray
Goree
- Original Message -
From: "Steve Glover"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:26 PM
Subject: KR> I'm a
KRNET<
I will soon be adding fiberfrax and the stainless steel to the firewall.
Does the stainless steel bond well to the fiberfrax?
Ray Goree
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
.
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
I covered my inner wings and turtledeck with 1/16 inch thick plywood.
I haven't flown yet and no problems this far. I did cover the plywood
with one layer of KR (6oz. fiberglass) and one layer of deck(11/2 oz.)
fiberglass.
Ray
Gor
Jack Cooper,
What a bummer, your accident. I am really sorry for what happened to
you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep on keeping on. Get well
soon.
Ray
Goree Arlington, Texas
- Origi
I see you have been busy. It shows. that is one nice looking
cockpit.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 8:08 PM
Subject: KR> Been Real Busy
> Check out the new look of the Wannabee.
>
> Does i
Jack,
I just received an E-mail from Mark Langford answerring my inquiry
about using his cowling mold. He said to check with you. He mentioned
that the mold is for a Corvair engine. Is that what you are making the
cowling for?
I may have jumped to conclusions. I need a cowling for a
KRNET,
Does anyone have a cowling for a KR2S that they would
like to sell?
Ray Goree Arlington, Texas
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Steve,
I know I'm late sending this. As I was looking again at you message to the
net,
I remembered that you are the one that had the really sharp KR2 at the
gathering.
What is your situation now?
Ray Goree
Arlington, Texas (ra
Steve,
I wish I had some GOOD news for you. You certainly have had more than your
share of the other kind. I do hope things are starting to turn around by now.
You sound like the kind of person that may get "down" but like that old
saying.
" when the going gets tough, the tough get goi
Congratulations, Dan.It is fun and reassuring when gadgets work like
they are supposed to.
Thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Heath"
To:
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 7:13 PM
Subject: KR> One more smal
Larry,
I took a look at the website you mentioned. I sure can't argue with what
I read. I'm not sure what it said,. but for sure, I can't argue with it. You
are
right, this should put an end to arguments. This man is very knowledgeable.
Bernouli may not have all the answers--He is easier to unders
If Randy Snith, the author of this E-mail, is the Randy Smith of Denton,
Texas,
please reply to me Ray Goree of Arlington, Texas. I would like to talk with
you.
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net 817-795-4779
Dan, Brian and KR Netters.
On the internet, I type in " aviationproducts.com" and it says it is for sale
and tells who to contact. I hope I am wrong.
Ray Goree
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Thanks, All, for setting me straight about Aviation Products. I am glad I
was wrong.
I will be calling them soon. I am interested in their product.
Ray Goree
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Thanks, Larry
Ray goree
- Original Message -
From: "larry severson"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 12:02 PM
Subject: RE: KR> Tail wheel
> At 11:56 PM 11/27/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>It would be a shame if they were out of business. Maybe
- Original Message -
From: "Stephen and Janet Henderson"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 6:18 PM
Subject: KR> Question
- Original Message -
From: "Stephen and Janet Henderson"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 6:18 PM
Subject: KR> Question
> Does anyone know Larry Flesner's email address? Any help would be greatly
> appreci
fles...@midwest.netRay Gor
Hi, Grant,
I have been looking for the phone number, but have not found it.
One really nice KR belongs to Marty Roberts in Tulsa. He has his plane
based at the airport in Jenks. If you don't find his number, contact Dan
Diehl
at Diehl Aeronautical, in Jenks.
(raybeth...@sbcglobal.net)
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
.krnet.org/info.html
CONGRATULATIONS MARK
YOU HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT EXPRESS YOUR EXCITEMENT FOR AWHILE
Ray Goree
.
Ray
raybeth...@sbcglobal.net
Ray Goree
817-795-4779
Dan,
I do not think I sent you, or the Net, this E-mail. I do want to clear
up the statement
"only have 25 up and 20 down". I believe we are talking about the aileron
and it requires
20 up and 10 down, does it not? Since not all pertinent info is in this
E-mail, I just want
to make sure
Congratulations, Mark. You are on well on your way
to fulfilling your dream.
Ray Goree
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KRnet"
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: KR> the heartbreak of Spraylat
> - O
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Jones"
To: "KR Net"
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:42 AM
Subject: KR> Mylar Gap Seals
> Ever wanted to seal those gaps on your ailerons or even your rudder and
> horizontal stabilizer? Troy Petteway has proven performance can be greatly
> enhanced,
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